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So You're Over 40! It's Time to Get in Shape!You're over 40? Me, too! In fact, I am over fifty! However, I do not let my age stop me from staying in shape! What kind of shape are you in? If you're basically an overweight couch potato, then it's time to get in shape! Come on! If I can do it, so can you!!! Okay…maybe you're carrying around a few extra pounds. I've been there! I know how it feels to be lugging around unwanted flab! But, when I made up my mind to shed that unwanted fat, the rest was downhill from there!
How Do You Get Started on the Road to Fitness? The first step to fitness is simply deciding that you ARE going to work on getting in shape. Once you've made that decision, commit yourself to carrying through with it. Next, set realistic goals. If you set goals that are too unrealistic and difficult to reach, chances are great that you will give up before you're anywhere near reaching those goals. And remember that it's quite alright to begin with little baby steps! Now that your goals are set, create a plan for reaching them! No goals are accomplished without a little discipline and effort! For instance, if your goal is to lose thirty pounds, the first line of defense might be cutting back on calories. After all, until you get your activity level up where it needs to be, you cannot continue to eat as many calories as you have been and expect to make any progress towards your goal. (Keep in mind that you'll get better results by combining a healthy, balanced diet with a suitable exercise program.) Write down your plan. Keep a journal on all the ways you follow your plan and on any progress you make towards reaching your goal of getting in shape. Whatever you do, do NOT weigh yourself daily! Doing so would most likely result in disappointment and discouragement. To be successful in reaching your goals, you need to keep it positive! Be kind to yourself! Pat yourself on the back for any effort you make. Don't put yourself down! Reward yourself when you notice that progress has been made! YOU CAN DO IT! Yes, you may be over 40! However, that doesn't mean you're old, and it certainly doesn't mean you have to be out of shape! In fact, once you've adapted healthy eating habits and begun to exercise regularly, you're going to feel younger, look younger, and be happier! As I said before, if I can do it, so can you!!! By
Cyndi Schoenhals |
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