Regain Your Health

Your reading this because you've already started to investigate making a change. That's great, you've conquered the first step; contemplation. Maybe you dread exercise, maybe you used to love it, but have forgotten why. Either way, the good news is that physical activity IS ENJOYABLE!

I must admit that when I was a teenager, I started running to stay thin. A few years ago, I started exercising again to lose weight. However, both times I kept at it because I started to really enjoy being active and it actually improved the rest of my waking (and sleeping) life. It does take a few weeks of consistent behavior to form a habit, and this is the most challenging part of change.

Tips for Tranformation

1-Start visualizing. This may sound really cheesy, but I'm telling you from first hand experience, it works wonders! Every morning before getting out of bed visualize the details of your goal(s). Think about the definition of your leg muscles, the way your old jeans slide on effortlessly, and how easy it is to climb to the top of that hill. Imagine yourself strong, smiling and full of energy. Stop complaining about being fat, or slow, and refuse to paint that picture of yourself. That's not you anymore.

2- Plan Ahead- Now , take that positive image and don't let go of it. Get out your diary and make time for it. Even 20 minutes every other day is enough to start making great change.

3- Don't Punish Yourself- For the first couple of weeks, start with small changes, but very mindful changes. Your body needs time to adjust to new activities and avoid injury. For those who have been previously very sedentary, walking is a great place to start.

4- Find Support- We are social creatures. I would not be anywhere near where I am today, if I had not searched and found the support of people who had accomplished what I wanted to accomplish. If you want to be fit, you need to surround yourself with fit people. This is so important for keeping the fire of determination lit and blazing.

5- Look to the Future- It is VITAL to look ahead. It may take several weeks of hard mental effort to create healthy habits, and during that time, you must constantly remind yourself of what lies ahead. If you can do this, you can relax and enjoy the journey towards health.

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Regain Your Health

Tips for Tranformation

2- Plan Ahead- Now , take that positive image and don't let go of it. Get out your diary and make time for it. Even 20 minutes every other day is enough to start making great change.

3- Don't Punish Yourself- For the first couple of weeks, start with small changes, but very mindful changes. Your body needs time to adjust to new activities and avoid injury. For those who have been previously very sedentary, walking is a great place to start.

5- Look to the Future- It is VITAL to look ahead. It may take several weeks of hard mental effort to create healthy habits, and during that time, you must constantly remind yourself of what lies ahead. If you can do this, you can relax and enjoy the journey towards health.