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Staying Motivated to Exercise

June 8, 2009

motivatetoexerciseIs exercise the last thing on your “to do” list? You’re not alone! Believe it or not, there are simple ways to keep you moving and motivated.

We all know we should exercise, but knowing it and doing it are two different things. Even when you think of how great it would be to shed those extra pounds, have more energy, or just to feel better in general, it can still be hard to get going.

We are victims of modern technology. We drive everywhere instead of walking or biking. We watch hours of television and we don’t even have to move to change channels!
The scariest thing is that our kids are victims too! Video games, computers, and T.V. take the place of playing ball, riding bikes or climbing trees. It’s time to unplug the electronics and GET MOVING!

Here are a few ways to get yourself and your whole family moving and motivated.

1. Pick an exercise you enjoy

Make a list of exercises you really enjoy and take 30 minutes a day to do it! Walking, biking, even gardening counts, as long as you’re moving. Choose an exercise you like, and you’ll be more likely to stick to it.

2. Eat

Eat to lose weight! Yes! Starting your day with a healthy breakfast gets your metabolism going and eating another 3 or 4 small, healthy meals a day is proven to keep that metabolic rate up and burning fat all day long. Eating right will give you the energy to keep up the exercise.

3. Keep it real

Make your plan around YOUR life. There are simple ways to get more exercise without interrupting your busy day. You can park at the back of the parking lot wherever you go.

While your kids are at sports practice, don’t just sit there, walk around the field while you watch. Take a walk during your lunch break at work. It’s good exercise, a great mood booster, and makes the rest of your workday fly by!

Keep healthy snacks in your car or desk so you can have your little snacks to keep your metabolism working all day.

4. Grab your partner

Get your friend(s), spouse, kids, or your dog to exercise with you. This gives you a distraction, time to talk to your spouse, keep up with what’s going on with your kids or bond with your pup.

Involving your family sets an excellent example for your kids. Get off the couch and into the fresh air. It will create lifelong habits and they’ll be less likely to fight a weight battle in the future.

5. Hide the scale and mark the calendar

A great way to “measure” your progress is your clothing. When you get out of your “fat clothes” and back into the clothes, you look and feel good in, you’ve come a long way. Let the way you feel be your motivation, not a number on a scale.


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