The psychological benefits of exercise are important to the weight conscious person. Exercise reduces stress and relieves tensions that might otherwise lead to overeating. Exercise builds physical fitness which in turn builds self-confidence, enhanced self-image, and a positive outlook. When you start to feel good about yourself, you are more likely to want to make other positive changes in your lifestyle that will help keep your weight under control.
In addition, exercise can be fun, provide recreation and offer opportunities for companionship. The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports or other activities are a boost to mental and physical health. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear when you're concentrating on returning a serve, sinking a putt or going another mile! Start today. Join a tennis league or go out and buy those running shoes you know you'll use!
Start your fitness journal. Make today Day 1 in your journey.
Start getting in shape fast and add more fun to your life now!
Tips to Keep You Going
* Adopt a specific plan and write it down.
* Keep setting realistic goals as you go along, and remind yourself of them often.
* Keep a log to record your progress and make sure to keep it up-to-date.
* Include weight and/or percent body fat measures in your log. Extra pounds can easily creep back.
* Upgrade your fitness program as you progress.
* Enlist the support and company of your family and friends.
* Update others on your successes.
* Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including a warmup and cool down period as part of every workout. Stretch slowly! Stretching helps build healthy muscles!
* Reward yourself periodically for a job well done!
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