Sunday, October 17, 2010

Have More Energy and Better Self Esteem

  The Headline says "Many Obese Americans Don't See a Need to Lose Weight".  Is that really true? If you're sitting on the fence - walking that thin line between a few extra pounds and downright obese - take heart. You can have more energy and a greater sense of self esteem!

How has this happened? Have we given in to the harmful effects of junk-food and soda? Are we going to just roll over and take it? How hard is it to give up some of those unhealthy food choices? How hard can it be to sneak in just half an hour of exercise every day? Nothing fancy - just walking for 45 minutes is a great way to help keep you waistline in check!

How about a couple 20 minute runs instead of a single 30 minute workout? You'll burn even more calories - even after your run! Mix it up with some good old-fashioned push-ups, pull-ups and sit ups. Add some squats and maybe jump rope to give your legs and your heart a boost!

Don't forget to keep your muscles healthy and flexible with some slow and easy stretching. We don't have to walk around with rolls of belly fat and size 40 waists. We don't have to suffer through lower self esteem and run out of energy before the fun is over!

Get outside while the weather is nice. Enjoy a healthy bicycle ride with your kids or loved ones. Try a new sport this year. Exercise doesn't always have to be about endless hours of pounding the pavement running off those extra pounds! Invite a friend or two along for tennis or golf. Join an indoor volleyball league this Fall and meet some new friends!

Join that water aerobics class at the Y and enjoy the benefits of low-impact exercise! The possibilities are nearly endless!  Want more Energy? More fun in your life?  And, best of all, a greater outlook on life and a healthy sense of self esteem? Try these easy habits for just 3 short weeks. You'll see a big difference!

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