Wednesday, March 4, 2009

The Family Health Plan


Have you been to the Doctor lately? Who can afford to? Don't get me wrong - I love our Doctors. They saved my son's young life. And every dollar I've had to pay them is worth it every time I see him smile, laugh, or just run around the playground! I avoid Doctors - I know I need to drop a few pounds. Everyone knows we should probably get an annual check-up. Who has time or the co-pay, assuming you're lucky enough to have health insurance?

Unless you've been living in a cave for the past 20 years or so you already know health care costs have skyrocketed. And, from what the news people say - the bill will only continue to grow. We are so fortunate to live in this era of the most incredible medical science and technology. As we age our need for health care can skyrocket. Don't let health care costs cripple your budget. Or ruin your retirement plans.

Stay in shape. Or start getting in shape - fast! Maintain a healthy lifestyle and you are almost certain to enjoy lower health care bills - at any age. The statistics lead to a simple conclusion. If you are healthy and maintain your fitness - you will spend far less on health care than the average person. This is especially true in the good old USA.

A few simple changes in your daily routine bring about great results! Make small, manageable changes in your daily diet and exercise habits. Realistic changes that you can do. Don’t over do it and try to reach for an unrealistic goal. Take it easy and enjoy your journey to better fitness! Do what you truly know you can do, like walking 20 minutes every day.

Make it a habit to include more vegetables and fruits in your daily diet. Cut back on refined sugars, soda and junk food. Small changes practiced daily will almost inevitably lead to big results! Pretty soon you won't even miss those Sunday morning cinnamon rolls and donuts! That big bag of deep fried potato chips won't be so tempting!

If you're like most of us and miss a day or cheat a little ( everyone loves ice cream ), don't give up. Simply decide to do better tomorrow and the next day. At the end of the week, or even a month, measure your progress. Have you seen some results? Want more? Revisit your plan and make some changes towards facilitating your success.

Regular, even daily action is vital to your success. Take whatever steps you can today! And then again tomorrow. Make fitness your new habit! You don't have to lose ten pounds in 1 week. Take your time. And keep after it! The relentless pursuit of a better body only happens when you take the necessary steps. Lots of of steps - walking and even running if you feel up to it!

The quickest way to lose weight or build a more muscular, toned body is with daily action. You can exercise and lose weight fast. Start eating healthy foods, exercising more and you are on the road to getting in shape fast! You'll soon notice a difference. You'll stand a little taller, feel more energy and feel better about yourself in no time!

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