FROM THE WOMEN'S FITNESS
JULY 20
Once you have mustered the motivation to begin a fitness program, you will want to look for ways to make this healthy change a permanent part of your lifestyle. Making fitness a healthy habit can be as simple as writing down your achievements.
JULY 18
Maintaining a diet and fitness journal has been proven to be the number one motivator for helping you succeed with your goals. Writing down everything you eat and drink and all of your activities each day will help you track your progress as you move toward your fitness goals. So, what are your fitness goals and why are you participating in a fitness program?
JULY 13
The desire to build a better body may be all you need to inspire you to begin a diet and exercise program. Women’s fitness plans like Fitness4Her offer inspiration with interesting stories, helpful tips and diets to help you get started. But the inspiration to help you get started usually comes from your own heart, mind or soul.
JULY 11
A flat tummy is very sexy and often admired by many but as women age, it often takes some work to achieve that look. It takes a healthy low-fat diet and an active exercise program to produce the results of a firm flat tummy and a toned tushie.
JULY 6
If you really want to make goal setting and achievement work for you, consider daily affirmations to set your mind in action. If you have ever used visualization techniques then you already know how much power your mind can have over your actions. Affirmations work the same way, they are powerful words that give precise instructions to your mind.
“What is the best diet plan or exercise program for women to use in order to lose weight?” I hesitate when presented with this challenge because no two people are alike. What works for one woman may or may not work for everyone. The truth is, a temporary diet plan may work temporarily. Just like crash diets, a method of eating that requires you to cut back on calories for a short time will produce results the same way… for a short time.
The same is true when it comes to exercise. Going for a two-mile hike one day and not exercising again for the following three weeks, does not constitute an active exercise program. In order for exercise programs to work for your body, you must be an active participant. Like a healthy diet—exercise must become part of your life.
Ladies, once you begin thinking of it this way, you will assure your success because your diet, and exercise program will become a natural part of who you are rather than just something that you are doing.
A healthy nutritious diet and an active exercise program have been proven to help women reach their desired weight. But the best results are achieved by those women who consistently stick to their diet and exercise and who maintain a journal to record their results.
I’m asked quite frequently about the ideal diet and exercise program for women. I pause at the question and take a moment to consider the person asking. That’s because many women are looking for a diet and exercise plan that can help them lose weight quickly. In other words they are searching for a quick fix that can help them take off some unwanted pounds in a hurry.
These are the same women who train for a marathon and then as soon as they reach their intended goal, give up and give in to their old way of life. Many times, they do this at the detriment of injuries from pushing a body that was not properly conditioned for competition.
Remember when it comes to your health and fitness, the way you eat and your level of activity become part of your lifestyle rather than just a diet that you subscribe to, or a rigorous two mile jog that you force your body to perform. Once you begin thinking of fitness as a way of life, you will assure your success because fitness will become a major part of who you are rather than just something that you are doing.
You will begin to look at food differently. It will no longer be the enemy or a secret liaison whose pleasure is prohibited by light of day. Food will become the answer to losing weight and improving your health. Healthy food that is nutritious and delicious.
Just as you didn’t adapt bad habits over night, it may take a little time to get used to eating healthier. The important thing is to acknowledge where you need to make changes and gradually work toward those goals. Try not to exchange one unhealthy habit for another. Don’t cut back on fat only to increase your sugar intake, don’t give up your favorite soda and eat a candy bar in its place. Instead choose foods that are naturally sweet, high in protein and low in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.
If you are ready to see real results in your new women’s fitness lifestyle, begin keeping a fitness journal. It’s a proven fact that women, who keep a journal of everything they eat and drink and all of their activity, have a far greater chance of losing weight and sticking to an exercise plan than those women who do not. The fitness journal keeps you accountable for your lifestyle. By writing everything down, it becomes easier to determine how much and what type of food you are eating and how much exercise you need to help you lose weight or gain weight. In other words, a journal puts you firmly in control and back in the driver’s seat so you can steer towards your fitness goals.
Begin each day with the affirmation that you are eating healthy foods. Repeat to yourself that you will only eat foods that provide substantial nutrition to your body. Proclaim your enthusiasm for exercise and its health benefits. Believe in what you say, treasure your body and be thankful for your health. The sad thing is that we seldom appreciate our health until it is gone. We don’t know what a wonderful thing we have until it is something we can no longer attain.
Start making changes today; don’t put it off any longer. Imagine never having to worry about losing weight again. It is possible, when you change the way you look at living. A healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and an active exercise program makes it easy to maintain your weight and fitness. Once you start living it, benefits like a healthy, strong and beautiful body make it a lifestyle you will cherish.
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