Healthy Villages

Healthy Villages is a two year program designed to change the lifestyles of Van Buren County residents.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

11 Tips for Starting and Sticking with your Exercise Goals

For some of you just convincing yourself that there is enough time in the day to exercise, will help you to be on track to a great fitness program. Others, get started but quickly lose momentum and give up.
To help you get started and stay on track, here are a few tips:

1. Prepare: You already now you do not have time, so write it down like an appointment every day.
2. Start Slowly: Do less than what you're capable of. You might feel like it's not enough, but it's a good start.
3. Get the family Involved: Run while your kids ride their bikes. Go on a walk with your family. Play games with your kids that are activate.
4. Where are your Friends?: Motivation, inspiration, determination, conversation. Surround yourself with friends who think positive.
5. Allow yourself to slow down: Do not feel like you have to go at full speed every time.
6. Run/walk in public: Be proud of your accomplishment.
7. Just show up: Go to the fitness centers, show up to walk at the schools. Once you're there, it's hard to say no.
8. Eat: Follow a healthy eating pattern.
9. Understand your energy cycle: There are peaks during your day, even during the week.
10. Wallow in your greatness: You are exercising to become a better exerciser, or you can exercise to become healthier. Be proud of that accomplishment.
11. Have fun: Where's your childlike spirit? It is easier to exercise if you learn to have fun with it.

Don't give up on yourself! After all, it's never too late to be that healthy person you might have been or you want to be.

(Tips from Sparks peoples)

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