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The average person hates to exercise and finds it very easy to come up with an excuse to not exercise.  All too often a person starts an exercise routine and has the best intentions.  Equipment is purchased, health club memberships are signed and the clothing gathered to start your deliberate attempt to lose weight.  Then something happens along the way that derails your ambitions to shed the pounds.  The derailment may begin with a business trip out of town or a suddenly hectic schedule.  It does not matter what the reason is, the end result is always the same.  The equipment is left to gather dust and the health club membership becomes an unused monthly expense while the clothing becomes what you wear while watching T.V. at night……..Does this sound vaguely familiar?

If you are thinking of starting another exercise plan in your effort to lose weight then here are a few suggestions before you start your journey to physical wellness.  These suggestions will take away your thinking  that exercise is some drudgery you have to suffer through.

1. Moderate Yourself

Too often we place unrealistic goals upon our self which causes frustration which leads to eventually just giving up.  When you start your increase in physical activity you must realize that anything you do is better than just giving up and gaining more weight.  Start off with a reasonable goal that includes walking.  See if you can go for 30 minutes and once you can do that increase the pace.  A brisk walk of just 30 minutes a day burns about 165 calories.  If 30 minutes is too long, then try 10 minutes 3 times a day.  No matter what, you will be better of in the long run by just getting out there and getting moving.  So break out your watch and go for a walk!

2. Take baby Steps

If you have not been very active then it is suggested that you discuss your plans with your doctor.  Once you obtain the approval of your doctor start off slow.  Gradually increase your pace as the days go by and you gain more physical ability.  As even more days go by you will soon see that you will be able to walk further and walk at a faster pace.  There is a health club here in Florida that has an elderly man on a treadmill with an oxygen tank.  If he can do it then so can you!  Start small and think big!  It will all be to your benefit.

3. Let Your Horizons Grow

Do not fall into the rut of doing the same thing each and everyday because not only will it get boring, you will cause your body to get used to the routine.  By switching up your daily exercise routine your metabolism will not be able to adjust that easy and you will be able to lose more weight.  Park your car further from the store and walk.  Do your housework at a faster pace.  Whatever you do just put some pep into it and your calories will burn that much faster.  Weed your lawn, ride a bike, take up ballroom dancing.  Do whatever it takes to get you moving and enjoy yourself while you are doing it.  This enjoyment will cause you to move longer and not quit after a week or two.

4. Get A Friend

Go get a friend or a loved one committed to getting healthy with you.  Over weight and out of shape people tend to have friends who are as over weight and out of shape.  They feel just as you do so go break the silence and do something together.  With a buddy it will help you to push and pull one another until your goals have been obtained.

5. Stay Motivated

To stay into the weight loss and fitness groove keep a journal and log all of your ups and downs.  As you look back and see the progress it will motivate you to continue.  Use the journal to set specific and realistic goals that you can achieve.  An example would be to lose 8 pounds this month and be able to walk one hour at a time.  Set goals that can be achieved and then set some more goals. 

6. Weight Loss At Work

While you are at work you can get paid do things that will help you achieve your goals.  Walk up a few flights of stairs. Hand deliver a message across the building instead of sending a runner.  Exercise at lunch or walk after you eat your meal.  Whatever you do and wherever you do it, while you are at work you can fit in some calorie burners with a bit of effort and some clever thinking.

7. Weight Loss At Home

There are so many things you can do while you are at home that will enhance your effort to lose weight and get into better physical shape.  Stop using the remote control for everything.  Get up and change the channel the old fashioned way.  Put a treadmill in front of the T.V. and walk while you watch.  Use the bathroom upstairs and use the fridge that is down stairs more often.  Just rethink your life and get up and get going and get it done.

8. Relaxation Time

When you are relaxing play with your kids.  Go bowling or ride a  traditional bike or a new carving bike.  Get up and get going and after awhile you will enjoy it more and more and then one day you will realize just how much more energy you have available to you in the course of the day.  Golfing is another great example of swinging, bending and just moving.    A few holes of golf can burn over 600 calories Whatever you do, just realize that relaxing time can be spent performing some sort of movement.

 Those are just a few ideas of how you can put some more exercise in your every day life.  With a bit of effort, with a bit of self control, you too will be able to lose some weight and get healthy at the same time.  You just have to get up and get it done.

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