Summer Slim and Trim

Ever wish you could regain some of that youthful vigor?

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Good News! You can have far more energy than you have today. You can fit into those slimmer jeans and cut-offs of yesteryear!

If you have been - like so many of us - slowly adding inches around your waistline and mid-section, take heart! You can enjoy life more with unimaginable levels of energy and vitality. Why suffer through Summer when you can get out there and enjoy all those exciting activities Summer has to offer?

Get up a few minutes earlier each day and start your morning with an energetic, heart-pumping run. Don't feel quite ready for running yet? Start walking. Gradually increase your time and intensity a little each day. The key is to get your heart-rate up and get to the point where your lungs are really working! Every few minutes - push yourself a little harder for a couple minutes. Then back off to a slightly more comfortable pace.

Follow up your morning cardio with a protein packed breakfast. Give your body a good dose of healthy protein early and your metabolism will stay elevated longer throughout the day. Your body will be burning calories hours after that energizing morning run! Give your fat-burners a healthy kick-start every morning and you'll soon feel like you have more energy. It won't be long before you begin to feel slim and trim again too!

Make this your best Summer ever - start getting in shape fast!

Feel Good About Yourself

    She wore an itsy bitsy ,  teenie-weenie  polka dot bikini. Or so the old song goes....

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Looking good - and feeling good  - at the beach or wherever Summer fun brings you is easier than many of us ever imagined. Forget worrying about others and how they look at you. All that really matters is how you view yourself. Improve your self esteem and your outlook on life with just 30 minutes of exercise every day!

If losing a few pounds is one of your goals - start getting in shape the good old fashioned way. You won't even need to join a fancy - and often expensive - health club to improve your life. In fact, a better life can be yours for little or no money out of your pockets. Save your hard earned cash and stick with simple exercises that have worked for centuries.

For a more toned, and muscular body - add some simple weight-bearing exercise to your routine. Do a couple sets of 10 push ups before you head out for your run. Get an exercise mat and a few pieces of inexpensive home fitness equipment. Beat the Summer heat and work out in the cool comfort of your living room!

Look and Feel Years Younger

Have you ever noticed how some people tend to age more gracefully than others? Take a look at Christie Brinkley. She first graced the cover of the famed Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue around 30 years ago. And she still looks amazing - in her 50s!

We all know someone like Christie - someone who manages to stay younger looking despite their years.

So, what is their secret? How do they manage to stay vibrant and look so hot?

One clear answer to this age-old dilemma is the habits you live with. Do you smoke? Do you drink enough water? How about exercise? Are you eating healthy foods or - like so many of us - settling for convenient fast foods? ( Or maybe one could say fat foods! )

If you want to look - and feel - years younger, take a long look at your habits and see what you might change to improve. If you smoke - take whatever steps you can to stop.

Do you get enough exercise? Really vigorous, heart pumping exercise? Just a little daily exercise offers the following benefits:

Helps you enjoy way more energy.
Keeps your body firm and flexible.
Keep your bones and muscles strong.
Keep your heart and lungs healthy.
Can vastly improve your sex life!
Controls high blood sugar, especially if you lose weight.
Exercise even reduces stress.
Help you feel better about yourself and enjoy greater self esteem!
Relieve boredom or depression.

The upside is clear - exercise more and you enjoy a better quality of life at any age! It's never too soon or too late to start a daily exercise program. Look at Christie - she looks like she gets plenty of exercise!

While you're at it - take an honest look at the food choices you make. If losing weight is on your list of goals for this year - the quickest way to lose weight is simply daily exercise and eating healthy foods.

If you want to look and feel years younger - make these simple and effective habits part of your daily life! Start getting in shape - fast.

Sexy Abs by Summer

   Summer is just 8 weeks away. Want sexy abs by Summer? Start Today!! The harder you work - the better your results.

If you want to look good at the Beach this Summer, start working your core muscles every other day! ( Give them a day off to heal! ) Keep up your daily run or walk - or any cardio you most enjoy. The secret to a slimmer, more toned body is getting plenty of exercise and eating healthy foods.





It really is as simple as that. Eating healthy foods is totally easy! Cut back on meat. Skip the white bread. Get your grains from whole grains. Eat a handful of walnuts and 5 servings of vegetables every day. Keep a bowl of fresh fruit handy for you and your family to enjoy! Try some cold-water wild caught salmon once or twice a week. Have an avocado and spinach sandwich! Eat more broccoli and fresh tomatoes!

Get your protein early in the day. ( Try an egg white omelet with spinach and some of your other favorite veggies! ) Or toss some protein powder in the blender along with some fat-free yogurt and a big handful of your favorite berries!

Then get some good, old fashioned heart-pumping exercise in most days of the week! The harder you work your body, the better you'll look - and feel - when all the Summer fun begins!! If you want sexy looking abs and muscular, toned body - the good news is you can!! If you're carrying a few extra pounds around your waist and belly - don't delay. Start getting in shape fast!

You really can exercise and lose weight fast!!

Tips for Better Health - Keep it Simple!

      What is the secret to better health? How do you improve your health and your life - without spending a small fortune on expensive medical solutions? Do you really need to shell out 50 bucks every month at  that slick looking health and fitness club to enjoy life more?

    Long before the advent of modern medical marvels and fancy fitness centers people around the globe enjoyed slimmer, trimmer body shapes than many of us do today. They worked hard and ate simple. They consumed more fruits and vegetables and less processed foods. The American fast food industry had yet to serve up a single hamburger.

    Eating healthy foods does not have to cost you a fortune every month. You can possibly even save some of your hard earned money by preparing your own meals more often. All the while using simple, natural ingredients. Who doesn't love a good steak or lobster? And Pizza is about as close to what they simply must serve in heaven. Along with an ice cold beer!

     Please don't take my advice on heaven. Or what kind of delights may be in store for those of us who end up there!

    While we're here - hopefully enjoying life on Earth - doesn't it make sense to give yourself every possible advantage when it comes to your own health?

    Try these classic, time honored exercises to help keep your body in tip top shape - 

   The Good, old fashioned squat.  Great for your core area.  Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your back straight. Bend your knees and lower your rear as if you are about to sit down in a chair. Try to keep your knees over your ankles. Shoot for at least 2 sets of ten.

    And how about the classic lunge?  This simple exercise works all the major muscles of the lower body. Lunges can also improve your balance.  Take a big step forward, keeping your spine straight. Bend your front knee to approximately 90 degrees. Keep weight on your back toes and drop the back knee toward the floor.  ( And try to keep your knee from touching the floor. )

   Finally, the most effective way to sculpt sexy looking arms - the good old fashioned push-up! Push-ups strengthen your chest, shoulders, triceps, and even your core muscles!

    Get down on the floor with your face-down. Keep your hands just slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Place toes or knees on the floor, creating a smooth line with your body, from shoulders to knees or feet. Keeping rear-end muscles and abdominals tight, push your body up. Then lower and lift your body by bending and straightening your elbows, keeping your body in a straight line throughout the movement.

    Feel that in your tummy? Are your harms hurting a little?  Then your building muscles in all the right places!!

  Want a tighter tummy? Maybe a slimmer looking belly? How about some simple crunches to the rescue! 

    Start by lying flat on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your hands behind your head. Press your low back down. Contract abdominals and raise first your head (tucking your chin slightly), then your neck, shoulders, and upper back off the floor. For the best results always do your crunches with your feet off the floor and knees bent.And focus on keeping your back straight. Try to maintain a straight line from your neck all the way down your spine. Avoid sticking your chin out. Never hold your breath. Try to keep your elbows extended and out of your line of vision.


    Losing weight and building a slimmer, more muscular body doesn't have to cost you a  bundle! Keep it simple. Enjoy eating healthy foods and getting some kind of exercise every day. Even just walking is a great way to get started! You really can eat healthy, exercise daily and lose weight!  Want to enjoy life more and look great doing it? Start getting in shape - fast!

Look Better - Feel Better in 6 Fast Weeks

    Yes - You really can feel better and look a whole lot better in as few as just 6 short weeks! It may not be easy - and You really can do this. Picture yourself wearing a smaller size before Halloween! Imagine how good you can look at that Halloween party this year!

    Get a clear picture in your mind of what you'd like to improve over the next 6 weeks!  Keep it simple - and not too ambitious if you've been out of the exercise habit for very long. Most experts say you can safely lose two or three pounds a week! ( And for Good! )

All it takes is a couple new habits.

Habit 1 - Exercise daily. The harder you work your body, the better your results will be! The great Zig Ziglar used to say the harder you are on yourself , the easier your life gets! If you've been inactive for a while - start slow and gradually build the time and intensity of your workouts. Even walking is a great way to start. Just walk for as long as you can. Walk fast!

Habit 2 - Eat healthy foods. You what they are - and hopefully you know what to avoid. Focus on natural fruits and veggies. The less processed the better. A growing number of healthy fitness buffs are avoiding simple carbs as much as possible. Skip the white bread and white rice. Eat less sugar. And - by all means - pass on anything which lists high fructose anything in its ingredients.

    Use the power of visualization and positive self talk to help you along your journey. Enlist a friend or your family to join in the fun!  See your goal. Constantly remind yourself and keep your focus on the fitness goal you want. See yourself in that smaller, sexier looking outfit. Remind yourself daily how much better your life is getting!

   If you adopt just these two simple habits and practice them for just 6 short weeks you'll start seeing results in practically no time! And you'll notice you seem to have more energy! More fun! One key is simply getting started. So, why not start today? Start getting in shape - fast,  and for good!

Habits for a Better Life

The benefits you can realize from getting in better physical shape are reason enough to start or continue your own fitness program. No need to hire a personal trainer or join that fancy pants health club. You can enjoy better health and fitness by adopting just a handful of healthy habits.

Try these habits for the next 4 weeks and see for yourself:

1 Get at least 6 or 7 hours of sleep every night. ( If you are under age 20 - try for 9 hours of good sleep every night. )

"Yeah right" you may be thinking. Find a way! Heart Doctors say your heart lasts longer with a more sleep! Plus, your muscles need rest to rejuvenate!

2 Eat a healthy variety of natural foods. Skip the fast ( or should we say fat ) food temptation and opt instead for more fruits and vegetables every day! Enjoy some heart healthy cold water fresh caught salmon a couple times a week. Feed your body the healthy , natural fuels it needs.

3 Exercise - in some form - every day. Walking is a great way to start. Try a variety of sports and routines. Whatever you find you like. Invite a friend - enjoy healthy activities with your family. This just might become your favorite new habit!

4. Just get started. Set a goal for yourself for this week. Make it realistic and something you can actually do. Like "I will walk at lunch every day this week." Then do it. No excuses. Soon you'll find ways to make sure you get your daily exercise time.

Next month make your goal(s) a little bit harder. Walk or run a little farther. Get up a few minutes earlier if you can ( without sacrificing your nightly 7 hours of sleep ) and do some early morning exercise. Don't forget to stretch! Grab a protein rich breakfast and you'll be starting your day like the pros.

5. Learn how to stretch. Focus on the muscle(s) you are stretching and go slow. Breathe slowly and deep while you concentrate on how your body feels. Millions of healthy ( and skinny ) people around globe have discovered the joy of Yoga. That might be worth a few hours in a class or grab a free video at your local library and follow along.

Health professionals agree - if you want to enjoy life more and live longer - your odds are much better if you get some exercise most days of the week!

For the best results - try a balanced approach. Combine weight or resistance training every other day with daily aerobic exercise - like running, walking or even riding your bike!

Start building muscles and getting in shape - fast! You'll probably live longer and enjoy life more!

Be a Little Selfish

    If you want to lose weight - or just whip your body into better shape - you'll almost certainly have to devote some time each day towards getting in better physical shape. If you decide to start working out more and getting some daily exercise - you may be faced with saying no to others. Be a little selfish. Closely guard your exercise time and your results will begin to show!

   If you're like me you might find it difficult to say no when distractions or demands on your time interfere with other goals. Don't feel guilty!! Rest easy knowing you are taking care of yourself first. If you don't take care of your body - who will?

    My college drinking buddies still enjoy tossin down a few cold ones. And that's great! Unless it takes away from my exercise time! Why not convince your friends to go running with you or get in nine holes? Maybe play tennis for an hour or two and then enjoy that frosty cool one!! Often the best tasting beer is that first beer after you've poured out a ton of sweat!

 Getting in shape doesn't have to be a tedious task. The more fun you have the easier it gets to shed those extra pounds. You'll lighten your load and feel better about yourself to boot!

    "The first care of all persons should be for their personal appearance. Those who are slovenly or careless in their habits are unfit for refined society, and cannot possibly make a good appearance in it. A well-bred person will always cultivate healthy habits. If a man would get through life honorably and peaceably, he must necessarily learn to practice self-denial in small things as well as in great. Men have to bear as well as to forbear."

    The temptations we all are faced with can be hard to deny. Do yourself a favor and say no to those inevitable distractions. Getting in shape fast is a realistic, achievable goal.  If you want a slim, sexier body - the best course is exercise and lose weight fast!

Don't Worry - Be Happy

We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths;
In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives
Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.
BAILEY.

Does life ever give you so much you start feeling a little stressed out? Do you ever find yourself wishing you could escape the madness - if even for just a moment? You're not alone. Everyone gets stressed out.

And the good news is - there are a few simple steps you can take to greatly reduce stress.

Take care of yourself by maintaining your physical and mental health, because this makes it easier to bounce back when life’s unexpected twists strike.

Maintaining your mental fitness goes hand in hand with staying in good physical shape. Your mental health is – without a doubt - tied to your fitness level. It’s really just about living a healthy lifestyle. If you already exercise regularly, Congratulations! - you’re already on the right track! Medical science experts say that up to a quarter of the blood pumping through your body is delivering performance enhancing oxygen to your brain as you exercise.

Food choices are also vital to your brain’s overall health. Start by cutting the unhealthy fats from your diet. Some fat is actually good for you. Your brain actually benefits from healthy omega-3 fats. Cholesterol buildup can reduce the oxygen supply to your brain by almost 20 percent over time. Load up on foods rich in antioxidants, such as strawberries or red beans, to nurture brain cell health.

Add cold-water, wild caught fish like salmon to your diet a couple times a week. Eating fish helps reduce inflammation, increases your memory, and helps your brain send and receive messages efficiently. Eat lots of leafy green vegetables like spinach. Spinach – one of nature’s true super-foods – contains folate which is known to enhance your brain’s processing power!

Eating healthy foods can have a big impact on your mood. For breakfast, try oatmeal or eggs. Both contain an amino acid that helps boost the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel good. The protein in the egg-whites will help your muscles handle your daily exercise! Get your protein early in the day to fuel muscle growth and give your body an extra boost while working out!

For lunch - toss some dark red kidney beans in your salad. ( Try a low-calorie vinaigrette dressing on the side. ) Mix some frozen or fresh blueberries and strawberries in plain, nonfat yogurt! The antioxidants in them will help ward off workday stress. Then enjoy dessert with a small piece of chocolate! The chocolate will lift your mood, and the natural stimulant found in cocoa gives your energy level a pleasant mid-day boost!

For dinner, give your brain-power a boost with a piece of salmon. Add a side salad with leafy greens and spinach to increase folate levels and help keep depression at bay. During the day - try healthy snacks – like celery or a few ounces of low-fat cheese between meals.

If you find yourself getting a little low on patience - growing irritable or unfocused, take a little break and munch on an apple or a handful of walnuts and some dark chocolate! These help stabilize your blood sugar levels and help you avoid those mid-day energy drains!

If time permits - take a mental break for a few minutes. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Take a few slow, deep breaths and then return to breathing normally. Clear your mind of whatever you’ve been worried about or working on. Think about something pleasing – your memories from a favorite vacation. Think about the sights, sounds and smells of a day at the beach – or one of your favorite places in nature! Nature has a real calming effect – so try to get outside for even a few minutes if you can for your momentary escape!

Wherever you choose to make your escape - clear your mind. Forget about or divert your attention away from everything cluttering up your mind! Focus instead on a single pleasant thought. Breathe in slowly. Take a nice deep breath and then exhale slowly. Stretch your body – slowly! You’ll soon feel a renewed sense of energy and clarity!

Take care of your health – invest a few minutes each day for healthy habits. Enjoy eating healthy foods, and exercise frequently. If you're a bit out of shape or haven't been getting enough exercise lately - start getting in shape fast.

Exercise is probably the single most effective habit you can use to enjoy life more and reduce your stress.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.—GOLDSMITH.

Work Hard and Reap Big Rewards

"God gives every bird its food, but he does not throw it into the nest." —J. G. HOLLAND.

Man is not merely the architect of his own fortune, but he must lay the bricks himself. If you want to Lose weight fast - your results will be a direct result of your efforts. If you want maximum results - work hard. Work smart and focus your efforts on the result(s) you desire.

There is no manhood mill which takes in boys and turns out men. What you call "no chance" may be your "only chance." Don't wait for your place to be made for you; make it yourself. Don't wait for somebody to give you a lift; lift yourself.

Henry Ward Beecher did not wait for a call to a big church with a large salary. He accepted the first pastorate offered him, in a little town near Cincinnati. He became literally the light of the church, for he trimmed the lamps, kindled the fires, swept the rooms, and rang the bell. His salary was only about $200 a year,—but he knew that a fine church and great salary cannot make a great man. It was work and opportunity that he wanted. He felt that if there was anything in him - hard work would bring it out.

"The first thing I have to impress upon you is," says J. T. Davidson, "that a good name must be the fruit of one's own exertion. You cannot possess it by patrimony; you cannot purchase it with money; you will not light on it by chance; it is independent of birth, station, talents, and wealth; it must be the outcome of your own endeavor.

Of all the elements of success in life few are more vital than self-reliance,—a determination to be, under God, the creator of your own reputation and advancement. If difficulties stand in the way, if exceptional disadvantages oppose you, all the better, as long as you have the focus and will to overcome them.

You really can have a much better, happier life. Work at developing a plan. Start small and as you progress - make each goal a little higher. Keep reaching your goals and extending yourself. You'll be amazed at all you can accomplish!

If you are determined to lose weight this year. If you want this to be the Summer you have more fun and look better than ever - you can make it happen. Start today. Make a plan. Start chipping away at short term goals and keep your eye on the ultimate vision. Focus your efforts - every day.

Keep eating healthy foods. Make a habit of daily exercise - and you can reach new heights. Have more fun. Enjoy life more. You really can exercise and lose weight fast.

Start getting in shape fast! Work hard and reap big rewards!

Prevent Diabetes and Obesity - Start Getting in Shape

Medical experts are warning of a potentially dangerous trend here in the USA. Are other countries faced with similar threats of obesity and the resulting health problems. Just look around - they are everywhere. Sitting across the aisle in church - or speeding down the highway. People are getting fatter. What is happening to us?

If this trend is left unchecked we here in the good old USA may be faced with a potentially explosive health crisis - and the resulting price tag. Much press has been devoted to the President's Health care agenda lately. The numbers are staggering. Over 800 billion dollars to provide health care coverage for an additional 36 million Americans.

If these medical scientists are even close to accurate in their dire prediction of more obesity and diabetes as a result - we are in for even more expensive health care prices. Diabetes is bad trouble - just ask anyone who has it. Or knows someone who does.

What if you could avoid this potential nightmare - and the incredible costs of treatment? What if you could avoid becoming one of the countless millions who just might develop diabetes due to the ever growing waistline?

Would you invest as few as 30 minutes a day to keeping these health issues at bay? Would you devote yourself to getting up and getting active for as little as a half an hour a day? Would you be willing to cut the useless calories and make the choice to enjoy eating healthier foods at every opportunity?

You can save a yourself a bundle. And help the good old USA avoid some rather expensive health care costs. Do it for yourself. Do it for your country! Do you have a family? Do it for them! Just Do It!!!

You can avoid adult onset diabetes. You can ward off and prevent obesity from entering into your world! Start getting in shape - fast!!!

Give our Children the Gift of Better Health

In the last 30 years, the percentage of children who are overweight has more than doubled, while rates among adolescents have more than tripled. The essential cause of the increase in overweight among children and adolescents is caloric imbalance, which results from inadequate physical activity, poor dietary choices, or both.

Most of our children spend 7 hours each weekday at school. The school setting offers multiple opportunities for students to enjoy physical activity outside of physical education class. A school-based physical activity program includes quality physical education, recess, and intramural sports.

Although some school districts have stopped offering it, most elementary schools continue to provide a daily recess period of at least 20 minutes. Numerous studies have shown that during recess, young people can burn off some that pent-up energy and stress from sitting in a classroom for hours on end. Daily recess periods can help rejuvenate our childrens focus and attention span.

Fitness has no age limits. The more we learn, the clearer it is: physical activity is vital to every stage of life.

Though young children seem to have boundless energy that makes them the envy of many adults, children today may be less fit than at any other time in history. One study showed that some 40 percent of U.S. children have at least one major risk factor for heart disease by the age of 12. Obesity and physical inactivity in children are linked to a host of health problems in later life.

Children benefit immensely from fitness activity, and there is evidence that habits formed early in life are likely to last throughout. Perhaps the best way to teach children the value of fitness is by example: kids who grow up in households with inactive adults are likely to be the same, and one of the biggest fitness motivators for any age is having physically active role models. Parents take note: by staying active you're not only keeping yourself fit and healthy, you're helping your kids live healthier, too.

How do we get started? Most of us need to take a simple approach: do something. The first step is just being more active even if its only a little. Start by walking; it can always be worked into your day. Anyone can do it any time, in almost any place, without any special equipment. The opportunities are plentiful: go for a walk after dinner instead of watching television; walk to work; walk to the store rather than driving; or take the dog or the kids for a long walk. A moderately brisk pace is preferable, but build up to it gradually.

Take some simple steps - today - towards better health and fitness for you and your children! Get a little exercise each day and start getting in shape fast!

The Choice to Exercise and Lose Weight Fast

Choice is almost uniquely human. We are today the result of the choices we've made in the past. Luckily we can choose to forget the bad or unfortunate decisions we've made and instead focus on today and beyond.

Make the choice for better health. Choose to start getting in shape - fast! And then take steps to accomplish your goal! Simple steps will get you rolling. Steps like a little exercise each day. Like cutting out useless calories. Choosing to start eating healthy foods and leading a more active, healthy lifestyle!

You don't need to lose ten pounds this week! In the quest for better health - over the long term - sometimes slow and steady is better! Proceed at your pace. Don't be swayed by miracle pills or hot looking TV models.

Decide where you want to be - in terms of your own health and fitness. Then start taking action!

Write down one goal. For example if you want a tighter, slimmer looking stomach - you might write " I will lose my belly fat and develop more toned abs." Give your self a realistic target date. ( Remember - almost every health professional will agree that losing about two pounds per week is safe and sustainable. )

Now - write down the steps you plan to take to reach your goal. Your action items might include walking two miles a day. Running three miles every other day. Eating more fiber and protein. Limiting white foods - like sugar and white breads. Eating more fruits and vegetables and less red meat.

If you have a belly and are wondering how to best lose your belly fat - you'll have to work it off! Diet alone will not get the job done! The best way to lose belly fat is with frequent aerobic exercise strength training which targets your core or abs area! Eating less sugar and other useless calories will surely help.

The bottom line is you'll really have to work it off! Once you get started you'll feel a difference! Benefits like more energy and stamina will soon convince you that you're on the right track! Your pants will soon be too big around the waist and in your butt! Your friends and family might catch you smiling more and getting stressed out far less!

Your spouse will notice a BIG difference in your romantic endeavors! ( You'll both see incredible increases in desire and pleasure! )

If you want a slimmer, sexier looking body - the best way to lose belly fat is with plenty of good old fashioned exercise! You can exercise and lose weight fast!

You can have a smaller waist and tighter abs. You can choose to enjoy eating healthy foods and drink more water! Simple changes produce amazing results!

And it all came about because you made a simple choice. Then acted upon your desires.

You really can achieve amazing results - if you choose to act! Why not start today? Make today the first of many new "best days ever"! Just a few simple changes will get you started!

Prevention is the best medicine

How did this happen? Roughly two thirds of the people in the USA are overweight. Go to any mall or food store or watch a public event on TV. Look at the people in the stands or walking around the mall. How many of them appear overweight? How many have a little ( or a lot ) extra belly going on?

If you want to avoid this alarming trend and all the potential harm weight gain brings with it - you need just a couple simple changes in your daily habits! Convince yourself to stick with eating healthy foods and getting some form of exercise every day! Stay committed to these healthy habits and you can lead a much healthier and probably a much happier life as well.

Fat has more than twice the calories as carbohydrates or protein. For too many of us eating high-fat foods is the quickest path to weight gain. Many fat-laden foods serve little purpose - other than clogging our arteries and perhaps giving us some short lived satisfaction. Is it any wonder obesity, heart disease and cancer are so widespread in the good old USA?

The choice is yours - decide to live better and enjoy life more.

If you are hoping to lose a few pounds this year - its not too late to get started! Take some simple steps - today - towards better health and fitness. Start getting in shape fast!

Better fitness isn’t just about being muscular or maintaining a low body weight. It's also about cardio fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance! If you've been out of the habit of exercising regularly - start slow. Gradually build your endurance and your muscle tone. You'll start to see improvements in a matter of weeks! And you'll start feeling more energy and less stress as well!

Pass by the fast-food drive-thru convenience habit and start enjoying healthy foods. Bring some family and friends along on your journey to better health and fitness. Share in the fun and the benefits together! Make eating healthy a family effort. Enlist your loved ones to help your prepare and then enjoy healthy meals together!

And then take out for some invigorating exercise. Do whatever you like - just do something! Walking is a great place to start. Or riding a bike! Try a new sport together! The weather this time of year is almost ideal for playing tennis or basketball outdoors! It doesn't matter what you play - the point is to have fun! Enjoy your journey to better health!

The benefits of living a healthy lifestyle are clear and lasting! Guard your fitness time and your health! Remember that old saying - "prevention is the best medicine"!

Save Your Money - Get some Home Fitness Equipment

Many healthy fitness lovers swear by their early morning workout time! Maybe you might enjoy working out before the rest of the family wakes up. Those early morning sessions on the elliptical or your own rowing machine are an excellent way to get your heart pumping and burn off a ton of calories! All before you even step out the door and head off to school or work!

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.

Enjoy a nice warm cup of your favorite coffee or tea and then hit the rowing machine for 15 minutes. Jump rope or work out with your exercise ball for a few minutes. Fitness experts say that ab exercises done on an exercise ball are up to 25% more effective!

Start your day with laughter - plug a funny sitcom or movie into the DVD player and laugh to your heart's content while you burn some calories and build muscles!

The possibilities are practically endless. And you don’t even have to get out and brave the cold. 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!

Make this your best year ever! Invest in some home fitness equipment. You can easily turn that unused corner of your basement into your very own fitness center!

Health experts agree – the quickest way to lose weight – and keep it off – is with daily exercise and healthy eating. Make a few healthy choices each day. Start eating healthy foods and getting more exercise. Take a walk at lunch. And again after Dinner. Skip the fast food. Enjoy something healthy instead! Keep making healthy choices and keep moving!

Start getting in shape fast and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, sexier body!

Invest in Your Health

They share a bond of helplessness, and hope - for each other and themselves. Ten years ago most of these people might not have even bothered to look at one another. Now they share smiles and kind, often unintelligible words.

They wait for young people - 60 years younger to help them navigate to their next destination. Back to their lonely, plain room or maybe to the lunch room or therapy room for their daily workout.

These 80-somethings are in recovery mode. Rebuilding their strength after hip surgery or knee procedures. They have hope. They want to walk on their own again.

Do yourself a favor. Get a little exercise every day.

Structured exercise programs bring obvious benefits, but most people can move toward better fitness by changing their daily lifestyle to incorporate more activity. Muscles used in any activity, any time of day, contribute to fitness. Here are some suggestions for incorporating more activity into your daily life:

* Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
* Park at the far end of a parking lot and walk to the office or the mall.
* If you ride the bus, get off a few blocks before your stop and walk the rest of the way.
* Get up from your desk during the day to stretch and walk around.
* Take a brisk walk when you get the urge to snack.
* Increase your pace when working in the house or yard.
* Mow your own lawn and rake your own leaves this autumn.
* Carry your own groceries out to the car. Or better yet - walk to the local market!
* Play outside with your children or grandchildren - it doesn't matter so much what - catch, hopscotch, or horseshoes - just keep moving.

When you’re ready for more vigorous activity, set realistic goals and expectations. Fitness and a healthy lifestyle are long-term endeavors, so start slowly, and work toward your goal gradually. As your fitness level improves, you can increase your time or distance or change to a more energetic activity.

Invest a little time in yourself today. And every day! Start getting in shape fast! If weight loss is one of your goals - You can. Simply eat healthy, exercise and lose weight fast! A few simple changes to your daily routine can lead to big results! The quickest way to lose weight is with daily exercise!

Exercise Equals More Happiness

Some University did a study recently of successful people and their level of happiness. The findings were somewhat surprising. It wasn't about the money. Sure money can buy lots of cool stuff and help alleviate tons of common worry. These successful women and men - at least those who seemed to be the most content and at ease with their lives - shared several common traits - and habits.

They had a variety of interests and enjoyed playing as much ( or more ) than their chosen profession! They almost all believed in God and attended a Church regularly! They held family and friends quite high on their list of priorities. And the biggest majority of these content and fun-loving success stories exercises almost every day! They used exercise to help balance their lives and keep their stress levels to a manageable level!

These captains of life - enjoyed having fun - and had a variety of interests to enjoy and play at. They tended to enjoy eating healthy and staying fit. Their zest for life and living to the fullest was a persistent trait.

I'm no expert on happiness or financial success. But it sounds like these men and women - who all enjoy great success in their respective careers - have found many of the secrets to a better life!

Enjoy a variety of healthy pleasures! Have fun. Lots of it!

Eat well and Exercise frequently. Frequent exercise and healthy eating have both been associated with lowering stress and warding off depression.

Find a good Church - and believe in whatever you hold God to be!

Decide to be happy!

Pursue multiple interests.

Work Hard.

Play Harder!

If you want to live a happier life - start with exercise. Exercise - of any kind you choose - is one key to more vitality and better balance! If you're out of the exercise habit - start today - start getting in shape fast and you'll be on the road to more fun and a better life!

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Losing Weight - Slow and Steady

Deciding to lose weight, change your lifestyle, and become healthier is a big step! Start by making a simple commitment to yourself. Decide what you want out of a fitness program and set goals. Doing so will keep you on track and help you motivate yourself to achieve the goals you set. Many people find it helpful to put together a written plan. Your plan might include things like the amount of weight you want to lose, and your target date you'd like to lose the weight by. You might even write down the dietary changes you'll make to establish healthy eating habits, and a plan for getting regular exercise and physical activity.

Writing down the reasons why you want to lose weight can also help. It might be because you have a family history of heart disease, or because you want to see your kids get married, or simply because you want to feel better in your clothes. Post these reasons where they serve as a daily reminder of why you want to make this change.

Keep a "food diary" for a few days, in which you write down everything you eat. By doing this, you become more aware of what you are eating and when you are eating. This awareness can help you avoid mindless eating.

Everyone is different – what works for someone else might not be right for you. Just because your neighbor lost weight by taking up running, doesn't mean running is the best option for you. Try a variety of activities – walking, swimming, tennis, or group exercise classes to see what you enjoy most and can fit into your life. These activities will be easier to stick with over the long term.

Find family members or friends who will support your weight loss efforts. Making lifestyle changes can feel easier when you have others you can talk to and rely on for support. You might have coworkers or neighbors with similar goals, and together you can share healthful recipes and plan group exercise.

Frequent exercise or physical activity can help you live longer and improve your quality of life! Exercise doesn't need to be strenuous to improve health; moderate-intensity physical activity performed over the course of the day will usually result in significant health benefits for people of all ages. Everyday activities like walking may be the safest types of exercise for older or previously inactive people, because they put less stress on muscles and joints. If you've been out of shape for a while you might enjoy some simple low-impact exercise options.

Better fitness can be defined in many ways, depending on your goals, your current level of activity, and how much time you have available. A program that includes aerobics, resistance training and stretching will give you the greatest overall health benefits. Sometimes - slow and steady is the best course for lasting weight loss. Simply getting started is a vital first step. Make a promise to yourself. Then take immediate action!

The road to better health and fitness is a journey anyone can enjoy. Take that first step! Start getting in shape fast - by eating healthy foods and getting some exercise every day!

Fitness Fun

Getting in shape is really all about two basic changes in your lifestyle. You need to get your body moving - and start or keep eating healthy foods in moderation!
You don't have to do a bunch of boring exercises every day to get your workouts. You can burn calories and build muscles doing a variety of healthy physical activities!

Physical activity can be fun—you just need to figure out which activities you enjoy. The more enjoyable it is, the more likely you are to stick with it. Here's a few ideas:

Jumping rope with your children! Or take them to the park and just try to keep up with them!

Riding bikes with friends or family.

Walking or taking an exercise class with a friend or a group—that way, you can cheer each other on, have company, and feel safer when you are outdoors.

Starting a small garden in your yard or in a community garden.

Breaking physical activity into short blocks of time—taking three 10-minute walks during your day may be easier than taking one 30-minute walk.

No matter how busy you are, there are ways to fit in 30 minutes or more of physical activity each day. Try:

Spreading physical activity throughout the day, rather than doing it all at once.

Setting aside time to be active. For instance, if you make it part of your daily routine to walk after breakfast, you may not think twice about doing it.

Walking to do your errands, when possible.

Being active while doing other things. For example, you can lift weights or march in place while watching TV, or walk around your home while talking on a cordless telephone

Enjoy a healthy variety of different activities throughout the week to stay interested. The more fun you have the easier it is to get in better shape!

There are lots of ways to be physically active that are free or low-cost. Consider:

Finding a local park or school track where you can walk.

Walking around a mall.

Being active with your grandchildren—take a walk, toss a softball, or ride bikes.

Walking your dog or meeting up with a neighbor to walk together.

Checking out a fitness video from the library and following along at home.

Join a local team or club. Does your office have a company softball team? Softball is great fun at any age.

Keep eating healthy and getting some exercise most days of the week! Keep trying new and different activities and ways to enjoy working out. Two simple changes and and you'll be on the road to getting in shape fast!

Getting in Shape for Less Stress

Stress is a fact of life. How we handle it is up to us! We can take steps to minimize the effects of stress. And better prepare ourselves for reducing the amount and frequency of life's inevitable little challenges. ( And some seemingly big ones too! )

Exercise daily and eat healthy foods. These two simple habits will help you ward off stress today and for years to come. Develop these healthy habits and embrace a healthy lifestyle. The benefits are nearly endless! And can last a lifetime!

Don't you owe it to yourself to do everything you can to eliminate - as much as humanly possible - the effects of stress? Why not join the millions of healthy fitness enthusiasts who exercise regularly and live - for the most part - less stressful lives.

Medical science and numerous university research studies have arrived at similar conclusions - exercise leads to more happiness and far less stress. Some Doctors have even recorded the healthy impact daily, vigorous exercise has on those who suffer from depression. Don't let life throw you a rotten lemon.

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the potential negative effects stress can have on you. Get involved in a team sport - you'll love the time you enjoy developing new friends and a healthier body! If you have fun while you get in better shape you are far more likely to continue your healthy habits.

Summer is an ideal time for getting out and sweating off some major calories and shedding those extra pounds nobody wants! Does your office have a softball team - or a bowling team? Take you family to the local pool for some refreshing water fun! Head out to the tennis courts and get a great total body workout!

Even a nice, brisk paced walk can do wonders for your outlook and your ability to deal with life's unexpected turns. The effects of time enjoying nature on your outlook and well-being can be incredible! The next time you find yourself feeling some stress or starting to get irritated. Get away from it for a few minutes. Go outside if you can. Walk the stairs or hit the streets for some time just for you!

And to better prepare yourself to blow off the small stuff - get 30 or 40 minutes of vigorous exercise at least four or five days a week! You can enjoy life a whole lot more and feel way less stressed! Take control of your health! If you've been out of shape or inactive for a while - start today. Do something healthy - just for you! Start getting in shape fast and you'll be on the road to a healthier, happier life! Take the journey to more happiness and better balance.