Happy New Year! Get Healthy and Start Saving Money!

The New Year is upon us - what a great opportunity to start fresh - with a new set of goals and objectives. Whatever you seek - you can surely accomplish. Millions before us have reached goals they never dreamed possible. We can too. Today is the perfect day to make the pledge to ourselves. Make the choice to succeed at any goal you desire - and commit to it.

Just about every Success story has an underlying tale of hardships and challenges. Its reported that Abraham Lincoln had experienced bankruptcy several times before winning the presidency. Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Donald Trump - all incredibly successful and all overcame huge financial challenges. The road to success - in whatever goals we seek - is often filled with speed-bumps in the form of huge challenges.

The good news is - the lessons from history all point to a few immutable truths. Hard work and persistence can indeed pay huge dividends. Setting goals and crafting a plan to reach our objectives leads to success beyond one's wildest dreams. Action - in the form of lots of concentrated, hard work is critical. Without hard work and persistence even the best laid plans often fall short.

Commit to yourself. Decide what you want and make the commitment to take the steps to get it. Eliminate fear and worry - they are useless in terms of your goal. Stay positive and seek out positive minded friends and supporters. Avoid negative people and naysayers. The choice is yours. You own it. No one can take away your power to choose! Choose to succeed! And do whatever it takes to get there.

Do you need a mentor? Or support group? Maybe the advice of others who have reached a measure of success could help you along the way. Why re-invent the wheel? Take counsel from those who have been there. Learn the lesson history offers us all. Libraries are filled with the autobiographies and success stories of others. Use that free knowledge to your advantage.

Focus on what you want every day. Make time to work towards your goal each day. You get to choose! You can join the winners club. You can have more fun. More money. Better health. Better relationships. A better looking body. Improved fitness. Get healthy and start saving money. The choice is up to each of us.

Happy New Year. May all your years be Happy, Healthy and filled with Success!

Fitness is for everyone

The harder you play, the better you will perform at work or in school. And the harder and more intelligently you study or work, the more you will enjoy your play!

There are many health benefits to being physically active. Moderate-intensity activity helps you control your weight, feel great, and perhaps lower your chances of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes.

What is physical activity? Why be physically fit?

Physical activity is beneficial when it is of moderate or vigorous intensity: hand-washing your car, playing soccer with your children, going for a swim, or even riding a bike. You get physically fit by being active on a regular basis. Being fit is what allows you and your family to work and play in comfort.

Is physical activity for everyone?

Absolutely! Everyone in the family can be physically active. Find fun activities that easily fit into your regular family life.

Some ideas to help you start moving more:

Walk with your family. If the weather is nice - enjoy a long bike ride!
Dance ( Dance like no one is watching! )
Get on your TreadClimber or rowing machine for 20 minutes before the rest of the family wakes up!
Play basketball, hockey, tennis, or volleyball with your friends.

Physical activity: How much, how often, how intense?

Adults should engage in moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual activity, for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. For added benefits, increase your total activity time and the intensity of your workout.

You may need up to an hour a day to prevent unhealthy weight gain. If you have
successfully lost weight, you may need a little longer to maintain your ideal weight. Children and teenagers need at least 60 minutes of activity on most days to feel good, grow well, and maintain a healthy weight.

Physical fitness benefits everyone!

And a Healthy New Year

As we enjoy this whirlwind the Holidays often bring, many of us are looking forward to the coming year. A new year with new hope and a fresh start. A chance to embark upon even more success - in whatever goals we decide to pursue. For many - better health is an important goal.

Fitness and a healthy give us so many benefits. If you want a tighter stomach, maybe a lean and muscular body - you can reach your goal and enjoy a few great side-effects as a result.

Think back and remember the last time you worked so hard you were sweating. Breathing heavily and sweating profusely. Feeling really drained and a sort of natural high. And after an invigorating shower, felt a renewed energy - a vigor that seemed to last. Didn't that feel great? Did you have a sense of pride in your accomplishment? A smile on your face?

If you're seeking to lose that pot belly - that is what it takes to start getting in shape fast and getting rid of that belly fat. Eating a healthy mix of natural, and nutritious food will help you shed those extra pounds and get in shape even quicker! Luckily we have many natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast. The quickest way to lose weight - and keep it off - requires a daily regimen of exercise and healthy eating choices!

So enjoy these last few days of this year and get a jump start on your fitness goals for the coming year! Put a smile on your face with better health health! Happy Holidays!

Happy, Healthy Holidays!

The Holiday break is the perfect time to start leading a healthy lifestyle! Enjoy your family, friends, and loved ones and get a little exercise too!

Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous — try new sports, games and other activities as well as new foods. You’ll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Have you tried dancing? Dancing is great fun and good for you! Try something totally new this week!

Get a little exercise every day. Take the stairs when you can. Strive to walk at least 20 minutes a day. Can't make it to the gym? Try some simple, yet effective exercises in the privacy of your home several times a week. Do you have room for an exercise bike? Or how how about a few dumbbells. You can achieve great results with a few basic weights.

Exercise more and feel the benefits of better health. You'll look better and feel better! Relax - enjoy the journey towards better health. Have more fun in a healthy body! Don't we owe it to ourselves to make the most of our time? Get Started getting in shape today!

Merry Christmas - May all your Holidays be Happy and Healthy!

Get your Holiday Exercise in the Comfort of Home!

Finding time to exercise can be a challenge this month. Holiday parties, our children's school activities and Christmas shopping can nibble away at our schedules. Add in the Holiday treats we find so inviting and our waistlines can start inching in the wrong direction!

That rich and creamy glass of eggnog blew away many a calorie chart last night alone! And the delicious Holiday meals - Turkeys and Hams. Prime rib and thick, juicy steaks put even more calories on our plates! Who can turn down a delicious slice of coffee cake with a nice cup of piping hot java?

As I write these warm thoughts it is a frigid 10 degrees in our neck of the woods. We still have ice and snow-covered streets to make our way around. Jogging on the ice and snow-packed side sidewalks is not sounding too healthy today!

Many fitness buffs are enjoying the benefits of their very own home gyms. Makes sense. Why not turn that extra room into your own little fitness center. Or put a treadclimber and some free weights in that corner of the basement you don't seem to use much anymore! How about a rowing machine along that wall? Add a TV and DVD and you can enjoy some of your favorite entertainment while you peel away the pounds!

Save money and your precious time while you continue getting in shape right in the comfort ( and warmth ) of home! If you want to shed a few more pounds before the New Year arrives - no worries. Just hop on that exercise bike and burn some Holiday calories before the little ones even wake up! Health and Fitness experts agree - the quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of exercise.

So enjoy the Holidays and all the wonderful parties and food knowing that you can exercise and lose weight fast!

Staying Healthy over the Holidays

Christmas time is such a wonderful time of the year! So good, in fact, that many of us celebrate with our favorite foods. Lots of good, rich food. Tastes great. And some of our favorites seem to have very little nutritional value. Add in a more sedentary lifestyle sitting behind that desk and far too little time exercising, the pounds just seem to pile on.

Luckily there are natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast! Getting in shape fast is a goal one can reasonably expect to reach. Just how fast is entirely up to each of us! We get to make the choices. Choosing to eat more sensibly, exercise and lose weight fast. I don't expect to lose my pot belly in a month. But two or three months is certainly a realistic target.

How much exercise is needed to make a difference in your weight depends on the amount and type of activity, and on how much you eat. Aerobic exercise burns body fat. A medium-sized adult would have to walk more than 30 miles to burn up 3,500 calories, the equivalent of one pound of fat. Although that may seem like a lot, you don’t have to walk the 30 miles all at once. Walking a mile a day for 30 days will achieve the same result. I think I'll strive for three to five miles each day! And get in some weight training to start building muscles.

If you consume 100 calories a day more than your body needs, you will gain approximately 10 pounds in a year. You could take that weight off, or keep it off, by doing 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. The experts concur - the combination of exercise and healthy eating is the surest way to start getting in shape fast.

The choice is yours. Choose to adopt healthier habits. Choose to have more fun playing sports you enjoy! Make the choice to schedule and then religiously guard your daily exercise. The Choice to look better and feel more energized. To enjoy much better health eating healthy foods!

Exercise More and Get Rid of Belly Fat

What is the best way to get rid of belly fat? Health and fitness experts at universities around the globe agree the combination of vigorous exercise and eating healthy foods will help you lose that stomach fat! And keep it off!

Today is the perfect day to start. If you've been away from fitness for a while or find yourself too busy to fit exercise into your hectic days - make some simple choices. Decide upon your goal and take the first step! Make some time for yourself. Or if you prefer - start exercising with friends. Join a team. Find a running buddy!

Take your spouse out for a nice long walk. Or the little ones - they'll love the opportunity to spend some outside time with you! If the weather isn't too great where you live - get some simple exercise equipment or find a place where you can run indoors. Or walk indoors. Walking can burn the calories - it just takes a little longer.

You'll no doubt see many miracle claims for diet pills that peel away the pounds and help you shed stomach fat incredibly fast! I'm no expert on pills or chemistry or pharmacy topics. I've been around long enough to see many a wild and amazing diet pill claim! Stick with the time-tested and well documented method of successful natural weight loss. Exercise and eating healthy foods are the keys!

Start today. The Holidays are a great time of year to enjoy time with friends and family. Enjoy your new fitness journey together. Have fun while you start getting in shape! The quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with exercise and eating healthy foods! You can get rid of belly fat if you start burning more calories than you consume!

Start Your Day Off Right with a Healthy Breakfast

Would you like to burn more calories all day? Have more energy and better focus for whatever your day brings? Start your day with a healthy breakfast! After your morning workout enjoy a healthy meal with plenty of protein and some complex carbs to give you more energy all day! Breakfast protein does wonders for your metabolism throughout the day!

Try a healthy egg-white omelet for a good source of protein. Toss in some chopped green peppers and maybe some spinach! Top it off with some lowfat shredded cheese. Add a slice of whole wheat toast dipped in olive oil.

Or how about some yogurt with your favorite fruit blended in? Or toss some plain - nonfat yogurt and a banana and some blueberries in the blender and enjoy a delicious smoothie. For an added boost of protein Get Optimum 100% Whey Protein! Bodybuilding.com's Protein Powder of the Year -4 years in a row!
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If Building muscle is one of your goals - have some protein with breakfast and give your body the fuel for explosive muscle growth! Get some exercise daily and workout with weight two or three times a week for best results.

Keep eating healthy and start your day off right with a healthy breakfast!

Kick-start your morning - every day - with a healthy breakfast!

Have More Holiday Fun

For many the Holidays are such a wonderful, fun-filled time of year. Remember the excitement and anticipation you felt as a child? These last few weeks before Christmas can bring on some added stress. Don't let yourself get caught up by stress. Keep the Holidays fun. Enjoy time with family, friends, and loved ones!

If you find yourself starting to worry or experience even the slightest stress - take a stress break. Get outside and enjoy nature for even just a few minutes. If you're unable to escape to the great outdoors - even momentarily - close your eyes, breathe slow deep breaths for a couple minutes. Now think about a place you enjoy - preferably somewhere outdoors. Picture the sights and visualize the smells and how it feels to be in your favorite nature spot.

Picture the colors. Feel the sand between your toes. Imagine the surf coming in. Feel the warm breeze coming off the ocean.

You get the picture.

Another effective and lasting stress reliever is exercise. Exercise of any kind can greatly reduce stress and elevate your mood! Even if you only have a few minutes. Get away from what you're doing and go for a brief walk. Get your mind off the source of your stress and instead focus on something pleasant while you walk. Enjoy the great outdoors. Focus on your breathing.

If you have time get in some more exercise. Spend half an hour walking or running. Get on your treadmill or bike. Take in a yoga class or pilates. Set your mind on happy thoughts. Decide to be happy. Get determined to eliminate as much as possible the source of your stress. Or learn to handle it. Exercise is a time-honored way to get rid of stress.

Enjoy these last few days before the Holidays. Get together with friends and loved ones and have fun! Take in a movie or a Christmas play! Volunteer to help someone less fortunate than yourself. And be selfish - make a pact with yourself to get in some exercise each day!

If you've been away from the exercise habit for a while, today is the perfect day to start getting in shape fast. Devote just 30 minutes each day to yourself and exercise. Try a new sport. Have fun while you're getting in shape! Get outside and play with the little ones. Or go for a nice bike ride with someone you enjoy! Take a long, brisk paced walk with one of your favorite friends.

You can reduce your stress, and enjoy life more! Make exercise a habit and you'll be hooked! Have loads more fun and enjoy life making healthy choices. And be sure to Have Happy Holidays!

Building Muscles with protein

Our bodies need fuel to help us build muscles and lose weight. Protein is the fuel. When we exercise we use the protein and build or sustain muscles! Many of us simply don't get enough protein to fuel our workouts.

Here are some tips for including more protein in your healthy eating choices:

Go lean with protein:

Start with a lean choice:
The leanest beef cuts include round steaks and roasts (round eye, top round, bottom round, round tip), top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder and arm roasts.

The leanest pork choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham.

Choose extra lean ground beef. The label should say at least “90% lean”. You may be able to find ground beef that is 93% or 95% lean.

Buy skinless chicken parts, or take off the skin before cooking.

Boneless skinless chicken breasts and turkey cutlets are the leanest poultry choices.

Choose lean turkey, roast beef, ham, or low-fat luncheon meats for sandwiches instead of luncheon meats with more fat, such as regular bologna or salami.

Choose fish more often for lunch or dinner. Look for fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fresh-water salmon, trout, and herring. ( Try to avoid farm raised fish - they tend to have more unhealthy chemicals. )
Some ideas are:

* Salmon steak or filet
* Salmon loaf
* Grilled or baked trout

Remember - you need daily protein to fuel muscle growth and development. Try to include some protein in your daily choices and keep building muscles!

Holiday Fitness

Who has time for fitness? With all these Holiday parties and the school programs and work schedule? And then comes the annual Holiday goodies we all so enjoy! And the delicious Holiday meals.

If you're like me and so many others this time of year you might be trying to lose some weight. This can be a challenge over these last few weeks before the Holidays. Good food and tasty appetizers abound in December! Well, the good news is - you don’t have to pass on the appetizers. Enjoy a plate of healthy appetizers before a big meal and you'll eat less! So you don't have to pass on that smoked salmon or the avacado. Enjoy a handful of walnuts or almonds. Have some of that fresh whole-grain bread and olive oil. These delicious appetizers make eating healthy easy!

Eating a little healthy unsaturated fat like olive oil, nuts, avocado, and fresh water salmon before a meal slow down your digestive system some - making you feel full faster. It also helps keep your blood sugar levels from jumping thru the roof after your Holiday meal. These healthy fats also help your body absorb vitamins A, D, and E, and other essential nutrients.

While you are at the appetizer table - load up on healthy fruits and veggies! Toss some baby carrots and celery on your plate. Grab a handful of delicious grapes! Go with the dark purple or black grapes for a heart healthy antioxidant boost! A small serving of raw broccoli will make your day even better! If you enjoy wine try a dark red with your meal! You might want to pass on the sugary sweets and beer - and their useless calories. ( Well... maybe just one...... After all, it's OK to cheat once in a while isn't it? )

You can enjoy the plethora of wonderful and tasty Holiday foods this year and still manage to lose a few more pounds before Christmas. Physical fitness experts agree - the quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with exercise and healthy eating. If your waistline is a few inches larger than you like - the best way to lose belly fat for good is with a twofold approach. Strengthen your core muscles. Burn lots more calories. And keep eating healthy. Enjoy these final weeks of 2008 with a healthy mix of your favorite healthy foods and daily exercise.

The Thanksgiving Feast!

Thanksgiving day is a great time to enjoy the autumn weather with those we love the most. Have fun outdoors – if the weather cooperates. Why not get in some good old fashioned exercise while you’re having fun! Burn some calories before you gather around the Thanksgiving table with your loved ones. Then burn off some more calories later!

Today is the perfect day to kick-start your calorie burners and build some muscles! Have fun while you exercise. Take your loved ones out for a nice stroll through nature. Or even a quick walk around the neighborhood! If you have a nice day to enjoy – get on your bike and pedal away some calories before the big feast.

Before you sit down to give Thanks for all the blessings you enjoy – drink a big glass of cold water! You’ll fill up sooner and still have some room to enjoy a big slice of that pecan pie you've been smelling all afternoon!

Then, after your big feast get outside again if you can and walk off some more of that wonderful meal you enjoyed!

The benefits are clear. People report more energy, better attitudes and way less stress when they get some exercise most days of the week.

You can enjoy a much better quality of life if you enjoy healthy eating habits and get a plenty of exercise. It's OK to cheat - or still have those tasty treats we all love. Moderation is the key! Have your pie and eat it too! Just try to avoid going back for seconds!

If weight loss is your goal – the quickest way to lose weight is with regular exercise and healthy eating habits! The results are clear – Start building muscles and eating healthy and you are on the right path to getting in shape fast!

Make Old Age Wait

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the Sunday night before Dad went in for his first knee replacement. Dad was a little unsure of what to expect. I don’t think he had ever been in a hospital other than to visit someone – or when us kids were born.

Dad’s older brother walked the two miles over to Dad’s house to offer some encouragement. “I just wanted you to see what a new knee can do” he said. At the time Dad was at least 70. His older brother at least five years his senior. So, here is my uncle - in his mid 70s – huffing it over to Dad’s house on a surgically replaced knee! And then returning the two miles home.

Dad’s older brother has always been the happy, fun-loving kind of guy who loves playing golf. He loves life. Most mornings before work he would go to the local YMCA and swim for half an hour. Uncle Will has never had a beer gut. ( And he loves drinking beer! ) His job required him to stand up and meet customers frequently. A friendly, outgoing and fun loving guy he always seemed to have a funny story or joke to share. I’m sure he spent very little time behind a desk. Maybe that’s why he has been able to stay so slim all his life.

We can all enjoy life a little more just like good old uncle Will. Make old age wait. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. One recent university study concluded that aging joggers live longer and are less likely to endure physical disability than those who aren’t into running.

All you need to get started is a good pair of running shoes and an “OK” from your doctor. Ease yourself into a routine. Start with a nice, brisk 10-minute walk. After you’ve warmed up, try some easy stretches. Don’t bounce. Slowly stretch your leg muscles. Focus on taking a few deep breaths and exhale slowly.

Then try jogging at any pace you feel comfortable with for a minute or two. No hurry – we aren’t racing or in any hurry! Then go back to walking for 10 minutes. Reduce walking time and increase jogging time by one minute or two each week until you’re able to jog for 20 to 30 minutes without stopping.

Take your time. Progress at your own pace. Push yourself a little each day! Give yourself time to adjust to your new healthy habit and don’t push too hard. Shoot for three sessions per week. Always remember to stretch before and after your jog. walk for 10 minutes after your run to cool down and prevent injuries.

If your knees are just not ready for jogging you might prefer walking or using low-impact exercise equipment. Or try a water aerobics class. Join the ‘Y’ if you have one close by and try swimming several days a week. The options are plentiful.

Make old-age wait – exercise daily, and enjoy a life full of health and wellness. If you’ve been out of practice for a while start getting in shape fast and see what fun you’ve been missing!

Holiday Fun

As we approach Thanksgiving in the United States many of us will be tempted to enjoy the annual abundance of Holiday goodies! Why worry about wrecking your plan to lose weight or keep it off? Have fun with your loved ones this Holiday season. Enjoy those Holiday treats you've grown up loving. Why deny yourself?

Many will be returning home for the holidays or traveling to spend some quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. Take advantage of your Holiday time to get outside and walk or run. If the weather permits - maybe a nice bike ride will help get your heart pumping. Can you make it to the mall for some brisk indoor walks? Get in a little shopping and exercise too!

If you're like me you find it hard to resist at least one slice of your favorite pie after a nice Thanksgiving dinner. It's OK to cheat! Once in a while. The Holidays are the perfect time to have your cake and eat it too! Just don't forget to get out there and burn some more calories.

If you want to lose a few pounds before the New Year rolls in - experts agree - the quickest way to lose weight fast is with daily exercise and healthy eating. So start getting in shape fast with family and friends! Make it a family plan!

Enjoy your loved ones and get in some favorite sports. You can still exercise and lose weight - even over the Holidays. Happy Eating!

The Eternal Optimist

Growing older slows us down some, but it doesn’t mean giving up the sports or activities we enjoy! Steve is in his 70s and he still plays tennis 4 or 5 times a week. Last Summer he played in a local tournament and I had a chance to watch one of his matches. Incredible wouldn’t come close to describing his match. Here is this 70-something gentleman running around a tennis court playing singles on a hot 90 degree afternoon in July!

Several times in the course of a game he forgot the score! I think he won that game 2 or 3 times! Amazing! He may not chase down balls like Rafael Nadal or hit serves as fast as Andy Roddick. But he sure smiles a lot! And it is obvious he is having a blast! For as far back as I can remember Steve has always been one of those people who always seem to be in good spirits. A quick smile and kind word for everyone he meets. Growing up, we all admired Steve.

Steve was an optimist! Every glass was half full1. Every child he came across was a good kid. Every person he met – young or old was deserving of a kind word and a genuine smile! Steve always manages to see the good in everyone. And, I suspect, Steve has a very good life! He wasn’t raised with a golden spoon in his hand. He made the most of every opportunity that came his way!

So what if we can’t run as fast as we did in our teens or twenties. We can still have fun playing! Who cares if you can run a five minute mile? As long as you get out and get your heart pumping and your lungs working you can still manage to burn off as many calories as you want. If it takes five minutes longer than it does for an average teenager – well – that can be five more minutes of fun!

Whether you want to lose two pounds or twenty-two – the quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with a steady regimen of daily exercise and eating healthy! And have fun while you’re at it! Steve is living proof – optimists tend to live longer, happier lives. I think I’d like to grow up to be just like Steve!

Want Less Stress?

Everyone feels stress! It’s human nature. How do we deal with stress more effectively? The solution to many of our stressors is taking action to deal with the cause of your stress. Build and strengthen your stress defense! One time-tested, proven method for dealing with stress is exercise! Daily exercise. While you burn off all those calories you are also turning on some chemical reactions in your brain which elevate your mood and sense of well-being!

If you have been trying to think or talk yourself into feeling better about stress - that’s a great start! Research has shown these mental efforts often provide only a short term effect.

Another proven way to eliminate or greatly reduce stress requires focused action. Get rid of the problem! Do you find yourself consistently rushing around in the morning trying to get the little ones off to school? And then running late for work yourself? I swear, I’ll probably be late for my own funeral! Things happen. Stress too often is the result of our own actions – or in my case – inactions! Luckily we can take steps to nip it in the bud!

Take a few minutes to jot down a list of the things you must do each morning before you leave the house. Does it take you 20 minutes to shower and get dressed? And another 45 minutes just trying to get the children fed, dressed and ready to hit the door?

Add in the inevitable delays we all seem to encounter. Then add driving time, and a little extra in case you get stuck behind that school bus and …... Well, you get the picture.

When you have a plan for those morning activities you’ll find yourself better prepared to get things done in time. Maybe you can shift some tasks to the night before – laying out clothes, preparing some of the lunches or even shower time. Don’t forget to allow your children – and yourself – plenty of time for sleep. Lack of sleep might only serve to make the stressors in your life seem even worse.

When you plan a little extra time for those unexpected delays we all seem to encounter you might find yourself able to arrive at work early. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a moment or two to yourself before your daily routine kicks into high gear!

Reward yourself for taking action to eliminate some of your stress. Keep going. Maybe you’ll run across other opportunities to eliminate some of your stress factors. Whatever action you take – keep getting plenty of exercise. With a newly acquired good habit, you can soon experience way less stress!

Lose Weight Fast - Burn More Calories in Less Time

Adding 15 minutes of moderate exercise, say walking one mile, to your daily schedule will use up 100 extra calories per day. (Your body burns about 100 calories of energy to walk one mile, depending on your body weight. Maintaining this schedule would result in an extra 700 calories per week used up, or a loss of about 10 pounds in one year, assuming your food intake stays the same. To look at energy balance another way, just one extra slice of bread or one extra soft drink a day – or any other food that contains approximately 100 calories – can add up to ten extra pounds in a year if the amount of physical activity you do does not increase.

So cut out one soda each day and walk a mile each day! You could easily lose over twenty pounds per year with this one tiny change! Here are some more estimates for calories burned during an hour of exercise:

Bicycling (5 mph) 174
Dancing (Ballroom) 210
Golf (2-some, carrying clubs) 324
Horseback riding (sitting to trot) 246
Light housework, cleaning, etc. 246
Swimming (crawl, 20 yards/min) 288
Tennis (recreational doubles) 312
Volleyball (recreational) 264
Aerobic Dancing 546
Basketball (recreational) 450

The quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of exercise and eating a healthy diet. You can exercise and lose weight fast!

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Make a plan and keep track of your progress

Are you wishing you could lose a few pounds before your winter vacation? Maybe you'd like to slim down a little before the holidays get here! There is still time. You can easily lose a couple pounds each week before Christmas.
Close your eyes and picture yourself with a slimmer waistline. And a tighter stomach. Now, How are you going to get rid of that pesky belly fat? Keep that mental picture! Visualize yourself at your favorite beach. And picture yourself taking of your shirt without being the least bit self-conscious.

You can get back in shape! The quickest way to lose weight is with a two-pronged approach.
1. Get lots of exercise. Walk every day for as long as you can. Jog, lift weights. Play sports. You'll have lots more fun if you get your exercise while you play with your friends or family.

2. Start eating healthy. And keep a steady habit of healthy eating every day. It's OK to cheat once and a while. Soon you won't even feel the urge to splurge so often! Keep after it! Remember your mental picture!

Here's some tips to help:

* Craft a specific plan and write it down. Record everything you eat and drink for two weeks. Jot down every exercise and how much time you invested in working out!
* Keep setting realistic goals as you go along, and write them down. write them on 3x5 cards or post-it notes and keep them where you can see them often!
* Keep a record of your weight in your log. Extra pounds can easily creep back.
* Upgrade your fitness program as you progress. Gradually increase your exercise times.
* Enlist the support of your family and friends. Getting fit is way more fun if you enjoy it with others!
* Have an accountability coach and keep them updated on your successes.
* Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including a warm-up and cool down period as part of your routine.
* Reward yourself every week or so. You deserve it! Review your journal and savor your success!

Remember - the quickest way to lose weight is with daily exercise and healthy eating!

Fundamentals Lead to Longer, Happier Life!

Joined an online prayer chain recently. Worried about my son's baby brother - who needed eye surgery. We were very fortunate. The Doctors were able to identify and hopefully correct his eye problem.

One thing I've learned from this new prayer experience is - the many people who are worried about health issues.

There is hope. We can help ourselves avoid the need for expensive health care.

The fundamentals never seem to change. They are simple and effective. Work hard at getting in shape. Then keep working hard at staying in shape! It takes daily discipline. Healthy eating and keeping physically active are proven to lead to healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Health care costs continue to rise. We are so lucky to live in a time when medical science can help us to overcome illness and lead longer lives. We can help minimize our need for expensive medical care. We can shape our lives by staying in good health.

Avoid the headache and stress of worrying about health issues. Get in shape and make every effort to stay in good health. You'll save money and heaps of worry. We can't prevent every challenge by getting in better shape. My son's little baby brother had no control over the accident behind his eye injury.

And we can take some simple, fundamental steps to ward off sickness and greatly improve our quality of life! Start exercising, building muscles, and getting in shape fast! And stay there!

Getting in Shape Fast in the Winter

An early morning walk or run boosts your energy for the whole day! The cool, crisp air of these Autumn mornings is steadily turning colder as October draws to a close. This morning you could feel a tingle on your face. It was downright chilly! Fortunately not cold enough to make me turn around and go back to my easy chair!

Our local TV weather guy was predicting a lunch-time temperature 25 degrees warmer than at 6:00 AM. Almost made me shift my schedule around and run at lunch today.

Soon, we’ll be looking at daytime highs in the 30s – hardly ideal weather for outdoor sports. Many avid runners and sports lovers will tell you they love getting out in those colder temperatures. Not me.

I’m a wimp. Probably ought to pick up stakes and move to a warmer climate.

Many of us face the challenge of moving our running and exercise time indoors from November to April. Joining a gym or health club is one option. Growing numbers of avid health enthusiasts are opting to put low impact exercise equipment right in their homes. They are avoiding the expense of that health club membership. No more waiting to get on your favorite rowing machine. Or that treadmill with the clear view of the TV screen.

If you’re like me you might prefer working out inside when the temperature dips too far below freezing. Watching a favorite comedy or even just listening to an inspirational CD without those pesky headphones, makes indoor exercise time even more fun!

Health experts agree – the quickest way to lose weight – and keep it off – is with daily exercise and healthy eating. Start getting in shape fast and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, sexier body!

Snow in Vermont

This week on the Weather Channel I saw a picture of snow in Vermont! Beautiful Autumn colors with a thin layer of snow! In October!

As you might guess - we don't live in the picturesque state of Vermont. Our taste of the their wonderful Fall extravaganza is from afar.

Out here in the mid-section of the USA we got our first taste of snow this week. Many folks had to re-schedule their morning run due to colder than usual morning temperatures. And rain. And some - due to snow! In October!

Wouldn't it be nice if you could wake up and enjoy a nice hot cup of your favorite coffee in the warm comfort of home and then get in a great half hour of efficient and effective exercise - without even leaving the house?

The good news is - you can. If you want to keep up your exercise plan without battling the rain or snow this Autumn - why not turn your basement or that extra bedroom into your very own exercise room?

If weight loss is your goal - the quickest way to lose weight is to start getting in shape fast! Start eating healthy and burning more calories each day.

The $12,500 Weight Loss Solution

I thought I’d been around long enough to have heard it all!

Until yesterday afternoon.

Driving along enjoying the Autumn colors as they seem to intensify a little each day, I heard the most incredible radio spot.

Weight reduction surgery for “only $12,500”. My first car cost less than that – and it is still running – somewhere! If the hospital is spending money for advertising – they must be getting some poor, desperate souls to shell out the dough – or sign on for their convenient “ payment plan”. I wonder how long it takes for them to reduce your weight surgically?

And what are the long term effects of this fat-reduction surgery?

Wouldn’t it be much simpler and far less expensive to lead a healthier lifestyle – and enjoy life more in a healthy, fit body? Wouldn’t it be a better long term solution to get fit and stay fit? To enjoy more energy in everything we do? To enjoy a better outlook on life? To require less medical care than the average person who is not as healthy?

Health care costs have increased each year for as far back as most of us can remember. And, by all accounts are expected to continue their upward spiral.

Save your money. Protect your assets – start getting in shape fast and enjoy a better, healthier lifestyle! If weight loss is one of your goals - you can start eating healthy, get plenty of exercise and lose weight fast! Health and fitness experts agree – the quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of exercise and healthy eating habits! Or you could sign up for the miracle weight reducing surgery cure – for only $12,500!

How to Lose Stomach Fat

One of life’s greatest mysteries - How to Lose stomach fat - has been haunting me for weeks now. Ever since we spent an afternoon at the local pool and I was too embarrassed to take off my shirt. I’ve somehow grown a beer belly. If I were a woman people would ask me when the baby is going to arrive. Yep – its time to start losing a few pounds – around the old middle. Time to tighten up those abs. Time to shed my beer belly!

Getting rid of my pot-belly is a reachable goal isn’t it? The much dreaded and often laughed about beer belly seems to have taken hold of my mid-section. I never looked like this in college. And I drank way more in those eight years of college than I have in the decade since. What is happening to me? Does this happen to others as well?

Sitting in the mall last weekend – waiting for the wife to wrap up her shopping – I watched as hundreds of shoppers passed by. Many were in much the same shape as I – carrying around a few extra pounds. Probably a pant size or two larger than they were just a few years ago. I don’t even know where she hid my jeans with the 32 inch waist. Probably sitting in some goodwill or thrift store right now. Or, long ago sold to some skinny soul.

How did we manage to stay slim in college while we partied and drank gallons of beer every weekend? Our tennis team was famous around campus for having the greatest parties every spring. We would hit tennis balls for hours after classes and then eat everything in sight for supper. How could we eat so much and enjoy so many fun-filled evenings and still manage to stay in decent shape?

Now that I’ve joined the corporate world and fifty plus hours are spent in the office each week, finding time for tennis or any sort of exercise is a real challenge. Getting the kids off to school and then rushing off to the office for yet another ten hour day. Coming home for a little family time around the supper table and some homework time with the little ones pretty much accounts for an average weekday!

Now that I’ve run through every excuse known to mankind - the time has come to make some time for exercise in my daily schedule. If I don’t plan for it – and stick to the plan - it will get pushed aside like so many other good ideas. Maybe if I start now, I’ll soon figure out the answer and stop wondering how to lose stomach fat! Maybe I’ll be in better shape by next Summer and be able to shed my shirt at the pool!

Who has time for getting in shape? Or at least trying to stay somewhat fit. Who knew what a juggling act we’d have to pull off - all in the name of parenting? Getting the little ones ready for school and Church. Trying to spend at least a half an hour working on their schoolwork each day. Trying to balance the joys of parenthood and family time with career objectives, Church, social, and civic activities - where does the time go?

And then scheduling even 30 minutes a day for exercise can be a challenge! Some days we get lucky and find 30 minutes at lunch to enjoy an energizing walk. And that just doesn’t seem enough. Here and there we get to the gym. Those days seems fewer and fewer lately. Time for ourselves can be a real luxury.

What if we didn’t even have to leave the house to get in a really great workout? What if we could get a great workout - at home? And not spend hours in the gym or wast even a moments time waiting for a machine to open up?

What if we could get up a few minutes before everyone else and kick start our day with a healthy dose of cardio on a machine many swear is the most efficient calorie burner ever designed? While we watch the morning news? Or enjoy our favorite playlists? Without even bothering to get fully dressed?

Many fitness lovers are somehow able to balance their obligations and still look great. They love having their own ultimate fat-burning machine and they use it - often. They’ve discovered the secret to great workouts - in less time - and in the comfort of their own homes! They enjoy a lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise!

Exercise and Lose Weight Fast!

The pundits agree - exercise offers many benefits:

Makes you feel more energetic

Helps you feel good about yourself

Beat stress and depression

Helps you sleep better

Lowers your risk of many diseases

Helps control your weight by balancing the calories you take in with calories you burn.

Simple choices and action will have you on the way to better health.

Choose to get more exercise. Add more physical activity into your daily life.

Set realistic and safe goals. Build up your strength, endurance, and fitness.

Involve your friends and family in your physical activity choices.

Choose a variety of foods from all food groups to eat balanced meals.
Try to limit fats, oils, and sweets, as they can be high in calories.
Share and enjoy mealtimes with friends and family.
Be sure to start your day with a healthy breakfast and enjoy healthy meals and snacks that fit into your daily schedule. Think about what, when, and how much you eat.

Your body needs several key vitamins and minerals.

Remember to eat:
Low-fat and fat-free foods from the milk group for calcium.
Lean meats; shellfish such as shrimp; ready-to-eat cereals with added iron; spinach; cooked dry beans, peas, and lentils; and enriched and whole grain breads for iron.

Fortified breakfast cereals; dark green, leafy vegetables; and citrus fruits for folic acid.

If weight loss is one of your goals - Start eating healthy, get plenty of exercise and lose weight fast. Getting physically active improves your health and energy level both today and later in life!

One way to lower medical bills - start getting in shape fast!

With so many of us facing financial constraints it just makes sense to save money wherever we can. If you are among the millions of Americans who lack health insurance or are financially responsible for any of your own health care costs such as co-pays for medications and visits to the Doctor you can potentially save substantially on your health care costs if you remain active and exercise regularly.

This is especially true if you are approaching age 50 or have already passed that important milestone in your life!

Research from various university studies suggests that health conscious adults require less Health-care! And spend less on health related expenses!

As we grow older – whether you are nearing 30 or 50, a proactive approach to living a healthful lifestyle gives you your best chance at preserving your vitality. You can enjoy more energy and get more out of life if you exercise, eat healthy, and get plenty of sleep. Accept and adapt to your limitations.

Growing older might slow us down some, but it doesn’t mean giving up the sports and fun activities you love. There are countless ways to stay active and enjoy heart-healthy exercise! Many health enthusiasts find new sports or pastimes to enjoy.

Add some variety to your healthy pursuits. Get that bike out of the garage and go for a spin. Go to a dance this weekend. Grab a friend and find some tennis courts. Walk there! Enjoy the splendid Autumn weather and go for a nice lunchtime walk.

Luckily, we have so many fun ways to get in some exercise and even start getting in shape fast! If weight loss is one of your goals - you can exercise and lose weight fast! Combine daily exercise with healthy eating and you'll be on the way to more fun, less stress, and fewer medical bills!

Live Healthy - Be Happy - Start Getting in Shape Fast!

The benefits are proven – and clear. A healthy lifestyle leads to better outlook on life. Improved attitude. More strength and stamina! More energy for everything! ( A Much improved ssx life ) Less illness. Fewer sick days and fewer visits to the Doctor’s office. Less money spent on health care!

People report they are happier and just plain seem to live better when they get some exercise most days of the week!

You can enjoy a much better quality of life if you get a little exercise most days of the week. Combine healthy eating habits with your daily exercise and enjoy a much healthier and happier lifestyle! Whether you want to start building muscles, get rid of that belly or improve your overall health – you can with daily exercise and healthy eating habits!

If you’ve been out of the habit of exercising you can ease yourself into a new healthy routine. Start with a nice, brisk 10-minute walk. After you’ve warmed up, do some easy stretches. Loosen up those muscles! Then you can proceed to jog slowly for one minute, and then return to walking for another few minutes. Gradually reduce your walking time and increase jogging time by until you’re able to jog for 20– 30 minutes without stopping! You’ll feel great!

Watch you energy level continue to go up. You'll start feeling better - and looking better in practically no time at all. You'll be hooked! Today is the perfect day to get started. The quickest way to lose weight fast is with daily exercise and healthy eating habits! Start getting in shape fast - today!

The Quickest way to lose weight

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

What on earth happened? My temple has become an overweight, ignored, even ugly mess of fat and age-induced wrinkles. The months of inactivity and unhealthy food choices have resulted in ( big surprise ) - an unsightly beer-belly ( although that beer a month probably has little to do with this belly! ), and less than optimal upper body strength. Where did those months go?

There are no do-overs when it comes to our bodies. What we have is a direct result of the choices we make - in diet and physical activity. Months of eating donuts and sugar-laden candy and cookies have enabled me to add some very unwelcome pounds to this old body. The twice or three times per week workouts were just not enough to ward off the extra pounds.

On the positive side - I still have the ability to get out and walk for an hour without dropping over. I can still do some of the basic exercises we all learn in middle school and high school.

I can choose to ignore or postpone the urges to pick up a bag of cookies or my favorite candy. I can eliminate the white bread and use whole wheat instead for those much-loved sandwiches. There are ample quantities of heart-healthy fruits and vegetables available at the store I can easily walk to.

Make healthy food choices, exercise and lose weight fast!

Luckily, there are options. I know what works - and each time i glance in the mirror can plainly see what doesn't. The health experts all seem to agree - the quickest way to lose weight is a twofold approach. Start getting in shape - fast, and start eating healthy foods. Not the sugary crap I so enjoy!

Dear Lord Thank You for giving me the opportunity improve and choices to turn my body into your Temple!

Save Money - Start Getting in Shape Fast - at Home!

One of the many blessings of living in Kansas has to be that we get to experience and savor all four seasons. For almost nine months of the year we can enjoy the opportunity to have fun outdoors without the need to dress with multiple layers of clothing. From late April thru early October many a Midwesterner can be spotted wearing shorts during the daylight hours.

And then comes winter. Late Autumn and early Winter are nice. Until it snows or the temperature dips below 40 degrees. Don’t get me wrong – please – Winter is such a beautiful time of year.

For about two weeks.

Once the hope of a white Christmas is past and we embark upon a New Year many people in the Midwest are ready for Spring. More than once during a winter snowstorm I’ve found myself wondering just why in the Sam Hill do I remain in this part of the country.

I mean isn’t that why Miami and Fort Lauderdale are such popular destinations? Why else are so many daily flights to Cancun filled with loads of eager tourists ready for some fun in the nice, warm sun?

Perhaps the single greatest hardship of winter – other than driving thru the snow in a two-wheel drive Saturn – is trying to get outside and play. For those of us who aren’t into Hockey or ice-fishing getting any outdoor fun and exercise is just plain challenging.

Do you have a basement or an extra bedroom that you can convert into your very own fitness center? Get some weights and a jump rope, maybe a rowing machine. Have your very own little entertainment center maybe – complete with some of your favorite exercise videos and music to inspire or get you moving!

If you want fast results – burning more calories in less time. If want to make the most of your time. If you want results – fast! You’ll be glad you invested in the most efficient, fat burning, muscle building home fitness equipment available anywhere - get a Bowflex TreadClimber and a Bowflex Revolution. These two powerhouse pieces of fitness equipment have everything you need to get into tip top shape in no time. And stay that way!

Getting in shape fast is a realistic goal if you work out a little each day and enjoy healthy eating habits! Health experts and fitness gurus alike agree that the quickest way to lose weight is getting plenty of exercise and eating healthy!

Make the Most of Your Lunch Hour!

Who has time to exercise? With so many responsibilities to tend to, many of us are hard pressed to find time for exercise. We can sneak in a little exercise here and there and end up feeling better and looking better! Try to make the most of your lunch hour if you can and get a little exercise in over the lunch hour!

Spend 20 minutes eating healthy foods. Try some whole grain pita or tortillas filled with shredded carrots, avocado, chopped tomatoes, and spinach. Add in a hard-boiled egg ( skip the yolk ) or some wild-caught, salmon. Have an apple – or some applesauce and maybe a nice cup of green tea. The possibilities are practically endless. Just be sure to get plenty of vegetables and fruits.

Then, for the remainder of your lunch time – get outside and walk. Walk fast. Slow down for a minute or two, then pick up your pace to as fast as you can for a few minutes. Do some stretches. Enjoy the wonderful sights, smells, and sounds of nature – if you can.

Don’t have time to leave the office? Can you find some stairs and walk the stairs for 10 or 15 minutes? Doing the stairs will work your legs, butt, and your core muscles. And give you a great little cardio workout!

Do you have a small meeting scheduled that you can move outdoors ? Convince your associate(s) to walk with you while you meet. Bring along a little voice recorder if you need to and then have someone write up your notes afterward.

Workout during lunch and you’ll have loads more energy for the rest of the day!
Remember – the quickest way to lose weight is eating healthy and start getting in shape – fast!

Balance - Healthy Eating and Exercise

Start getting in shape fast with a healthy balance of Healthy eating and exercise. You can soon enjoy the countless benefits of a healthy lifestyle. A few very basic changes in your daily habits can soon result in a much healthier, sexier body you can be proud of!

Becoming a healthier you isn't just about eating healthy—it's also about physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness. It also helps you control body weight by balancing the calories you take in as food with the calories you expend each day.

* Get some exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
* Increasing the intensity or the amount of time that you are physically active can have even greater health benefits and may be needed to control body weight. About 60 minutes a day may be needed to prevent weight gain.
* Children and teenagers should be physically active for 60 minutes every day, or most every day.

Strive for balance in your food choices. Get more fiber in fruits and vegetables. Make sure you get some protein each day to fuel your muscles. And some complex carbs - in whole grains to help fuel your workouts.

If you eat 100 more food calories a day than you burn, you'll gain about 1 pound in a month. That's about 10 pounds in a year. The bottom line is that to lose weight, it's important to reduce calories and exercise more! You can exercise and lose weight fast. Focus on making healthy food choices and building muscles. Get a variety of exercise into your schedule each week.

Health experts agree - the quickest way to lose weight - and keep it off - is with healthy eating and daily exercise!

Take Action - Reduce your health care costs

Just ran across some alarming facts:
In 1999, an estimated 61 percent of U.S. adults were overweight, along with 13 percent of children and adolescents. Only 3 percent of all Americans eat a healthy mix of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats. And less than one- third of Americans get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week. While 40 percent of adults engage in no leisure-time physical activity at all.

While the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased for both genders across all races and age groups, disparities exist. In women, obesity is more prevalent among members of racial and ethnic minority populations than in non-Hispanic white women. And for the men - Mexican Americans have a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity than non-Hispanic men, while non-Hispanic white men have a greater prevalence than black men. Members of lower-income families generally experience a greater prevalence than those from higher-income families.

These trends already are associated with dramatic increases in asthma and Type 2 diabetes among children in the USA.

This last statistic is the most alarming - in that poor eating and exercise habits - or the entire lack thereof is impacting our children.

The growing waistline in Americans is already putting a strain on an over burdened health-care system. The shortage of Nurses and Doctors is only going to get worse according to some industry insiders. As baby-boomers get older - and fatter - they will need growing numbers of health-care services.

We can reverse this trend. We can take charge and improve our health. We can make healthy eating choices, exercise and lose weight! Health and fitness experts worldwide agree that the quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of exercise and eating healthy.

Take action today. Start eating healthy and getting in shape. Let's teach our children to enjoy a variety of healthy pursuits. Lets do our children and ourselves a big favor and cut our health care costs at the same time.

The Pot Belly and me

Where did this pot belly come from? Wasn't I wearing a size 34 waist just last year? Where did these extra pounds come from?

"Please pass the cinnamon rolls" I asked at our big company breakfast outing. After breakfast it was back to the office for coffee and donuts. Then a slice of chocolate cake after dinner. Then, after supper that night we stopped at our favorite watering hole for "just one more beer". Or one more pitcher of beer!

Life is good! We all enjoy celebrating with food. Good food. Tastes great. Very little nutritional value. And, along with a more sedentary lifestyle of sitting behind that desk and far too little time exercising, the pounds just seem to pile on. It is embarrassing to even look in the mirror!

Luckily there are natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast! Getting in shape fast is a goal one can reasonably expect to reach. Just how fast is entirely up to me! I get to make the choice to eat more sensibly, exercise and lose weight fast. I don't expect to lose this pot belly in a month. But two or three months is certainly a realistic target.

How much exercise is needed to make a difference in your weight depends on the amount and type of activity, and on how much you eat. Aerobic exercise burns body fat. A medium-sized adult would have to walk more than 30 miles to burn up 3,500 calories, the equivalent of one pound of fat. Although that may seem like a lot, you don’t have to walk the 30 miles all at once. Walking a mile a day for 30 days will achieve the same result. I think I'll strive for three to five miles each day! And get in some weight training to start building muscles.

If you consume 100 calories a day more than your body needs, you will gain approximately 10 pounds in a year. You could take that weight off, or keep it off, by doing 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. The experts concur - the combination of exercise and healthy eating is the surest way to start getting in shape fast.

Make a plan for getting in shape fast

Set a course and sail! Make a plan to start getting in shape fast! If you schedule a time - just for you - to get a little exercise in each day you'll soon be hooked on the many benefits exercise has to offer!

Plan ahead. Make active time part of your daily or weekly routine and write it on your calendar! Invite a close friend or family member to join you in the activity. Sharing the experience with someone will make it more enjoyable and you can keep each other motivated.

Make time for exercise - start walking, jogging or swimming during your lunch hour or take fitness breaks instead of coffee breaks. Do activities like jumping rope, calisthenics, riding a stationary bike or other home gym equipment while the kids are busy playing, at school or sleeping. Break up your activities in 10 minute slots to get your 30 minutes a day! Ten minutes in the morning, at lunch and in the afternoon will get you your 30 minutes.

Put a jump rope in your briefcase and jump rope. Walk the halls and climb the stairs in hotels. Stay in places with swimming pools or exercise facilities. Visit the local shopping mall and walk for half an hour or more.

You can exercise and lose weight fast! Start getting in shape fast and you'll experience the joy of better health!

Kick Start Your Heart!

You can eat healthy, exercise and lose weight fast! Healthy habits enable you to lose weight or maintain your ideal weight. The fundamentals are really quite simple and easy for everyone to adopt. Try to start your day with a healthy habit or two and watch your life improve!

Get up a few minutes earlier and have a light, healthy snack like a banana and a big glass of water. Then hit the door and go for a nice long walk. Jog if you prefer and your knees can handle it! The key is to get up and get moving. Enjoy the beauty of nature in the early morning. This time of year the morning is ideal for getting in that daily walk or run. The temperature is just right at 5:30 or 6:00 AM!

An early morning workout will give you an energy boost that lasts all day! Try it for a month or so and you'll be hooked! On those hopefully rare days when you're unable to get out for your morning walk you'll surely miss it. Write it in your planner. Make it a goal and put it in writing. Schedule some time for yourself first! Be a little selfish! You deserve to take care of your own health first.

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Start Getting in Shape - Exercise and Lose Weight Fast!

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health.

The exciting news from recent scientific studies is that exercise benefits everyone – regardless of age. Exercise can help you take charge of your health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, independent lifestyle. Now is the perfect time to start a fitness program of exercise so you can maintain or improve your physical health.

Many people think that as we age, we tend to slow down and do less; that physical decline is an inevitable consequence of aging. For the most part, this is not true. According to Fitness experts, much of the physical frailty attributed to aging is actually the result of inactivity, disease, or poor nutrition. But the good news is – many problems can be helped or even reversed by improving lifestyle behaviors. One of the major benefits of regular physical activity is protection against coronary heart disease. Physical activity also provides some protection against other chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, certain cancers, osteoporosis and depression. In addition, research has proven that exercise can ease tension and reduce the amount of stress you feel.

Once you begin your daily exercise routine, keep these points in mind to get the best results:

• Always drink plenty of water before, during and after your exercise session.
• Make exercising a part of your daily routine. Set a regular time to exercise each day and invite a friend to join you.
• Start slow - 5 to 10 minutes at first.
• Gradually increase the amount of exercise each day, up to about 30 to 60 minutes.
• Breathe deeply and evenly during and between exercises. Never hold your breath.
• Rest when necessary - Get Plenty of Sleep!
  
• Keep a record of your progress. You'll be amazed by your own progress!
  
• Exercise to your favorite music or with friends for even more fun.

The quickest way to lose weight is undisputed and without question - exercise! You can exercise and lose weight fast!

Stay Positive and Get the Results you Desire!

Studies also show that optimists live longer, more satisfying lives. So if you’re not an optimist, learn to be one. Make your first thought of the day positive, and read inspirational affirmations to start your day. Many people enjoy starting their day with some scripture.

Try new sports. Change your workout routine from time to time. It will keep your mind sharp and prevent you from getting bored. Be patient and forgiving. Results will come if you stick to your exercise routine and enjoy a diet of healthy eating! Don’t look back – focus on what you can do today! Keep your mind fixed on the goal(s) you’ve set.

The key is to keep moving. Start today and make exercise part of your daily routine. Have fun at whatever activities you choose! Start Getting in shape fast and you'll feel a way better about yourself!

Eat a variety of healthy foods and hasten your weight loss!

"Variety is the spice of Life" goes the often quoted remark. In addition to a variety of exercise and sports - we can all benefit from a variety of healthy food choices!

Mix up your choices within each food group.

Focus on fruits. Eat a variety of fruits—whether fresh, frozen, canned, or dried—rather than fruit juice for most of your fruit choices. For a 2,000-calorie diet, you will need 2 cups of fruit each day (for example, 1 small banana, 1 large orange, and 1/4 cup of dried apricots or peaches).
Vary those veggies. Eat more dark green veggies, such as spinach, broccoli, and other dark leafy greens; orange veggies, such as carrots, sweetpotatoes, pumpkin, and winter squash; and beans and peas, such as pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, split peas, and lentils. Try to add a colorful variety of veggies to your day!

Get your calcium-rich foods. Get 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk—or an equivalent amount of low-fat yogurt and/or low-fat cheese (1½ ounces of cheese equals 1 cup of milk)—every day. For kids aged 2 to 8, it's 2 cups of milk. If you don't or can't consume milk, choose lactose-free milk products and/or calcium-fortified foods and beverages.

Make at least half your grains whole. Strive to eat at least 3 ounces of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. One ounce is about 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice or pasta. Look to see that grains such as wheat, rice, oats, or corn are referred to as "whole" in the list of ingredients. Ideally - look for a whole grain listed first!

If you can, stick with lean protein. Choose lean meats and poultry. Try to avoid breaded or fried anything! Bake it, broil it, or grill it. And vary your protein choices—with more fish ( try wild caught, fresh water salmon - never farm raised ), beans, peas, nuts ( walnuts are good for you ) , and seeds.

There are so many natural and healthy ways to lose weight. Perhaps the quickest way to lose weight is with a steady habit of eating healthy and daily exercise.

Lower Ab Exercises help you start getting in shape fast

Lower Ab exercises are great for strengthening your core muscle group. If you want to look better and feel better you will undoubtedly benefit by doing some lower ab exercises at least every other day. ( Give those muscles a rest on the off days! ) Have you ever noticed that healthy people just seem happier? They seem to enjoy life more. We can all benefit from enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Start getting in shape fast and watch your attitude improve. Add some lower ab exercises to your fitness regimen and watch your waistline shrink! The quickest way to lose weight is with daily exercise and healthy eating.

Remember, regular exercise -

• gives you more energy
• helps in coping with stress
• improves your self-image
• increases resistance to fatigue
• helps counter anxiety and depression
• helps you to relax and feel less tense
• improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well
• provides an easy way to share an activity with friends or family and an opportunity to meet new friends

Start getting in shape fast and watch your outlook towards life improve. You can exercise and lose weight fast - if you make healthy eating choices too.

Add some lower ab exercises to your exercise program and you'll soon have a flatter stomach and a slimmer waist! For the best results - add some daily walking , running, swimming or your favorite aerobic exercise. Have fun - enjoy your journey towards better health and an even happier life!

Want less stress? Start Getting in Shape Fast!

Summer is supposed to be fun. Remember how much fun Summer was when you were younger? The fun doesn't ever have to stop. Enjoy life more! Have more fun this Summer - and throughout the year. Start Getting in shape fast!

The key to a successful program is choosing an activity (or activities) that you will enjoy. Even moderate levels of activity have important health benefits. Here are some questions that can help you choose the right kind of activity for you.

If you've been inactive for a while, you may want to start with walking or swimming at a comfortable pace. Beginning with less strenuous activities will allow you to become more fit without straining your body. Once you are in better shape, you can gradually change to a more vigorous activity. Walk or swim a little farther each day! Then start a slow-paced jog. Swim a little faster.

The key is to keep at it. Get started and then make exercise part of your daily routine. Have fun at whatever activities you choose! Start Getting in shape fast and you'll begin to feel a whole better about yourself!

Watch your stress (and the pounds) start to disappear! You can do this! Millions of good people - just like you and I - do it every day! Join the fitness revolution and watch your waistline start to shrink! Remember - the quickest way to lose weight is with a daily regimen of exercise and eating healthy!

The Quickest Way to Lose Weight - Start Getting in Shape Fast!

The Quickest way to lose weight is with daily exercise and plenty of healthy eating. Staying fit should be fun and enjoyable. Make your exercise fun - part of your family time or time you can enjoy with friends and loved ones. Getting in Shape Fast can be fun! Make getting fit part of your Summer fun and watch your spirits soar! And your waistline shrink!

Why not start today? Make this the 1st in your healthier days. Start with a small goal - something you can accomplish without killing yourself! Like a simple walk around the block. Or a short jog ... or a nice bike-ride. Then reward yourself with a healthy and nutritious meal. Keep it simple. And light!

Make it a family event - walk together, play tennis, run with the dogs, play ball with your kids. Take your spouse for a game of golf - or tennis. Or even just a nice, refreshing walk! You'll enjoy it more if you do it together! Even a little exercise or physical activity is better than none. You don't need lots of time; just take advantage of the opportunities you have! Make it fun! Enjoy your journey!

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Remember - the quickest way to lose weight - is to start getting in shape... fast! Get plenty of exercise and keep eating healthy! And have fun while you're at it!

The quickest way to lose weight is start getting in shape fast!

The benefits of exercise are many, from producing physically fit bodies to providing an outlet for fun and socialization. When added to a weight control program these benefits take on increased significance.

We already have noted that proper exercise can help control weight by burning excess body fat. It also has two other body-trimming advantages 1) exercise builds muscle tissue and muscle uses calories up at a faster rate than body fat; and 2) exercise helps reduce inches and a firm, lean body looks slimmer even if your weight remains the same.

Remember, fat does not "turn into" muscle, as is often believed. Fat and muscle are two entirely different substances and one cannot become the other. However, muscle does use calories at a faster rate than fat which directly affects your body's metabolic rate or energy requirement. Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy required to sustain the body's functions at rest and it depends on your age, sex, body size, genes and body composition. People with high levels of muscle tend to have higher BMRs and use more calories in the resting stage.

Some studies have even shown that your metabolic rate stays elevated for some time after vigorous exercise, causing you to use even more calories throughout your day. Additional benefits may be seen in how exercise affects appetite. A lean person in good shape may eat more following increased activity, but the regular exercise will burn up the extra calories consumed. On the other hand, vigorous exercise has been reported to suppress appetite. And, physical activity can be used as a positive substitute for between meal snacking. The quickest way to lose weight fast is with daily exercise and eating healthy. Start today - start enjoying life more with healthy eating habits and the natural high you'll get from daily exercise! Start getting in shape fast and you'll live a much happier and fuller life!