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Fitness: How To Get Started
The world is overweight,
especially in the United States. Every year we seem
to get lazier and fatter.
People who have put on a few extra pounds
typically fall into one of two categories. They are
either obsessed with dieting and losing weight or they
just do not seem to care. They are both doomed to fail.
The former group will likely fail because
of their unreasonable expectations, while the latter
group thinks that weight loss and fitness are just too
difficult, so they give up without even trying.
If you belong to either group, you need
to put things into perspective. You will probably never
develop a supermodel figure or bodybuilder physique.
But the good is that you do not need to.
Fitness is not about hourglass figures
or washboard abs. Just losing a few pounds can add years
to your life and make those years much more enjoyable.
Excess weight can reduce your stamina,
put stress on your joints, and even cause illnesses,
such as heart disease or diabetes.
So start each day with the intention
of eating better and getting just a little exercise.
Do this one day at a time and you will find it to be
much easier than you expected.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
1. Start your day with a tall glass
of cold water. Not only is it a great way to start the
day, but you feel less hungry, so you will eat less.
2. Try to eat breakfast within an hour
of getting up in the morning. Breakfast is the most
important meal of the day, but you should not wait until
you get really hungry or you may be inclined to eat
too much.
3. Eat a lot of fresh fruit. They are
an excellent source of nutrition and many contain the
extra fiber that your body needs. You probably know
what a lack of fiber can do to you.
4. Do not forget the vegetables. Try
to eat at least one salad every day. When you feel the
urge to snack, try some celery or carrot sticks. Some
people seem to have a phobia about veggies, but they
really are good when you give them a chance.
5. Control your sweet tooth. Sweet usually
means sugar, which translates into calories. Too much
sugar can harm you in many other ways, as well.
6. Keep a food diary. Write down everything
that you eat. At the end of the day, you may be surprised,
even shocked by what you have written down.
7. Stay away from fried foods. Even
if the oil is drained away, there is still a lot of
hidden oil, which adds fat and calories.
8. Do not be a couch potato. There are
several little things that you can do for exercise.
Walking instead of driving. Bike riding. Take the stairs
instead of the elevator. If you just stop for a moment
and think about it, you can come up with dozens of ideas.
So start with small goals and find how
much easier it gets every day.
And let's face it, is that not that
what you are looking for? Easy?
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