6 Months to a Better Life

    If you're like many working adults and have been inactive for a few years you might be carrying around a few extra pounds. The Good News is - You can shed that excess weight and even regain the same slimmer body shape you had in younger years! Simply give this plan a try over the next six months. Lasting, natural weight loss is easier than you might think!  


How much exercise is enough?  30 minutes a day?  20 minutes, three times a day? It is all so confusing.

    Most health experts recommend 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Their advice  is supported by solid scientific evidence that this amount of exercise will result in enhanced fitness.  Plus you can burn a bunch of calories, and improve your overall health - not to mention reduce your risk of disease!

      Don't beat yourself up if  you have been inactive for years! Take it slow! Enjoy the journey! The lasting benefits will come much easier if you are having fun at this! 

       If losing some weight is one of your goals - at least 45 minutes of good exercise most days of the week will be an appropriate goal. An one you can achieve over the next six months. 
 
    If you have any health concerns, you should discuss them with your Doctor or a trusted health care provider first. If you are given approval to proceed, we suggest that you start out by aiming for 5 minutes a day to start with for the first two weeks. If you feel fine, you can add an additional 5 minutes a day for a total of 10 minutes a day for the next two weeks. You can work in this fashion making small increases in the amount of activity over an extended period of time until you get up to the 30-minute mark. 

    Make a plan for yourself in your journal to reach the goal of 30 minutes a day over the next six months. In your plan, make sure you set milestones along the way and think of a  reward you will give yourself for achieving each milestone.  

    You don’t have to exercise continuously. Two or three 15 minute sessions a day are just as good as a single session. In fact - since each 20 minute workout will have your calorie burners going for some time after you workout - you can burn more calories over the course of your day! 


    Eating healthy, natural foods is a vital key to any weight loss effort. Enjoy more fruits and vegetables. Have some protein early in the day. Always , always eat a healthy breakfast - including some protein to help your fat burners work efficiently. Enjoy small portions of healthy fats - like those found in avocados , walnuts and salmon. 

    And put down that soda - drink 64 ounces of water every day.  Skip the white foods - white bread , white rice, white sugar! Opt instead for some complex carbs - like those found in whole grains.  Some experts suggest a little protein with every meal - to help you burn more calories. 


    And lastly - don't forget to give your body the rest it needs. 


    Simple, effective healthy habits can help you enjoy a better life in as few as 6 months!