Deciding to Get Fit
One favorite phrase of those who only dream
of being fit is, "I'll start tomorrow". You have to find motivation
to get fit and shove that motivation in your face everyday. Getting
fit needs to be a priority in your life.
The idea of getting fit for many of us is something that seems
unreachable, an illusion or a dream. Those of us who have perhaps
struggled with weight issues, or bad habits such as smoking or
drinking alcohol to excess. We know we should get fit and then stay
that way but somehow achieving fitness is out of our grasp. To
those of us who desire fitness and feel that we will never be able
to achieve a fit body there is hope. We don't have to get fit all
at once. We can take it one step at a time. Make one small change
in our life that will help us to be healthier. Here are just a few
suggestions of ways to take small steps toward being fit.
One favorite phrase of those who only dream of being fit is,
"I'll start tomorrow". You have to find motivation to get fit and
shove that motivation in your face everyday. Getting fit needs to
be a priority in your life. Many make the decision to get fit after
they are told by a doctor that NOT getting fit will kill them soon.
When you are told you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or
blocked arteries, the need to become fit suddenly is clear.
What are some of the steps you can take right now to become
fit?
One step that you can make a commitment to is that of drinking
more water each day. Decide just how much water you presently drink
each day. If you don't drink any, then set your goal for drinking 3
glasses of water a day. You can drink a glass of water at each main
meal. You can also drink one glass of water as soon as you rise in
the morning (highly recommended), one in the afternoon and one
sometime in the evening. However, it works for you, just do it. If
you normally drink 3 glasses of water make your goal to drink 5
glasses of water each day. If you presently drink 5 glasses of
water go for 8. After a week of being able to achieve your goal
easily increase the amount of water you drink each day until you
are drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day. You should drink
more when it is hot outside, especially if you are out in the heat,
or if you are exercising. It is important to drink one glass of
water before exercising, drink water during your exercise or
workout and then drink another glass of water after you finish
exercising. If you have a difficult time drinking water try to
drink it with lemon or with one teaspoon of honey (not sugar).
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What kind of choices do you make that influence your state of fitness? Do you choose to eat a Big Mac at lunch versus a fruit salad and skinless chicken sandwich without the mayo?
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Another step is to make a commitment to some kind of physical
activity each day. You can do anything that gets your body moving
such as taking the dog for a walk. Putting your young child in a
stroller and pushing them to a neighborhood park, tossing a
baseball or football with a friend or child, swim a couple of laps,
play tennis with a buddy, do 30 minutes of continues housework,
park your car in the farthest parking lot and walk to the entrance
of the store or building, take the stairs instead of the elevator,
or dance to your favorite music. Join a fitness program or exercise
group in your community for companionship while you exercise. If
you make exercising fun, you are more likely to continue doing
it.
An easy step to take is to give your body the rest that it needs.
Your body functions better if you have a regular time to get up and
a regular time to go to sleep. Studies show that the average adult
needs between 7 and 8 hours of good sleep every night. Try to
minimize waking during the night by making your bedroom conducive
to sleep (temperature, darkness, comfortable bed and pillows).
Minimize any distractions like pets or noise if possible by closing
windows and doors. Avoid eating in the 3 hours before going to bed
and avoid caffeine or alcohol before going to bed.
You can also get fit by doing this step that many people avoid
and that is feeding your body the proper fuel it needs to be
healthy such as vitamins and minerals that you get from fresh
fruits and vegetables. Eat foods containing fiber. Avoid red meat
or replace it with lean cuts of meat, chicken, and fish.
There you have them, several steps that you can take one at a
time that will take you down the path for achieving a fit body.
Take that first step and decide right now that you are going to get
fit.
Fitness and Exercise
07/03/2009
News: Fitness Hero, Workout Hero trademarked (Eurogamer)
By voice-activated exercise company. Voice-activated exercise specialist VPT Technologies has been spotted trademarking the names Fitness Hero and Workout Hero. Siliconera laid eyes on the patent, which mentions "a web-based videogame system to connect all users in a safe and secure global network". Phrases like "align the various markets" and "synergistic" are thrown in almost for fun. Read ...
News: Fitness Hero, Workout Hero trademarked (Eurogamer)
07/02/2009
Exercise: A Diabetes Fighter? (The Tampa Tribune)
Skip exercise now, pay later: That's the warning from a study that found that younger people who didn't exercise were more likely to develop diabetes in 20 years than those who stayed fit.
Exercise: A Diabetes Fighter? (The Tampa Tribune)
07/03/2009
Research and Markets: China Sourcing Report: Fitness Equipment 2009 - Now You Too Can Understand and Profit from This ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: Fitness Equipment 2009" report to their offering.
Research and Markets: China Sourcing Report: Fitness Equipment 2009 - Now You Too Can Understand and Profit from This ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
07/02/2009
Fitness First to become Anytime Fitness (Portage Daily Register)
By Oct. 1, Portage's Fitness First will become Anytime Fitness.
Fitness First to become Anytime Fitness (Portage Daily Register)
07/02/2009
Cast a vote for exercise (This is Oxfordshire)
Women in Oxford are being given the chance to choose which exercise classes they would most like to see start up on their estate.
Cast a vote for exercise (This is Oxfordshire)
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