Just what is fitness anyway?  The definition is more or less relative to the person who is asking the question!

Getting Fit the Wrong Way!

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Most would agree that it means having a body that is healthy and is maintained by good eating habits, regular exercise and beneficial sleep.  You might also add a balanced personality with well functioning mental health.  Staying healthy during Thanksgiving Seasoncan sometimes be daunting, with all the food on the table.

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Thanksgiving Dinner for the Family

 

One method to measure the physical aspects of fitness is with the use of a BMI (Body Mass Indicator) calculator.  You can find one at the Mayo Clinic’s website.  Once you have this information, it is a place to start developing a plan for fitness.  Designing a workout routine can be a daunting experience for a newbie but there is help for this.  A workout builder tool may be what you are looking for.  If you can afford it, you may want to engage a Personal Trainer but how do you know if they are qualified.  There are many things to consider when making this decision.

Your Personal Trainer

Choosing a Personal Trainer

 

One thing that is becoming more popular, because they are effective, is the use of Resistance Bands.  When choosing these bands it is important to get the right level of resistance.   Using resistance bands improves the quality of your exercise routine, strengthens your muscles and builds endurance.  What is you need to sit while exercising?  You may want to check out my website, www.resistancechairsystem.com.  This particular product uses resistance bands and has a bike attachment that can be set to different levels of resistance, according to one’s ability.  If you have issues with your shoulder, then the Freedom Flex Shoulder Stretcher attachment is something to consider.  Check back for end of the year sales on this website.

No matter what your level of readiness for exercise, the best place to start is in your head.  It really doesn’t matter what kind of equipment you have or where you have a membership, you need to take that first step – out the door or onto your equipment before any of this will work for you.

 

Personal Training gone awry

Personal Trainer Humor

So – what motivates you to exercise?  What do you use for equipment?  Do you find it easier if you have a gym membership?  What do you tell yourself relative to having an exercise routine?  Share with us, please.

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Do What?  Dieting?  Well no, not really.  But then nothing will change and you will still be fat – oh excuse me – pleasing plump ;0)!  Unfortunately it is very true that nothing will change unless you want it to – PERIOD!!!  No ifs ands or buts.  And another thing – will power has nothing to do with it – let me repeat – will power has nothing to do with it – my apologies to anyone out there who has the name Will Power.

So now what – you want to change but how you ask?  Well – the first step is to start keeping track of everything – EVERYTHING – you put in your mouth.  Then put the caloric count next to that – and add it up at the end of the day.  Most people with average metabolisms burn up about 1800 – 2400 calories a day just with everyday activities – some more and some less.  So – if you are taking in more calories than you expend, well, my friend, that adds up to weight gain.  So you don’t want to carry around a tablet and record everything you eat?  You have a memory – use it!  At some point during the day you will be next to or near by a piece of paper and a pencil – then you write down your information.  Will this require some effort on your part – you bet – but how will you know where you are at if you don’t know where you started???

When someone plans a trip, they generally use a road map to get from point A to point B.  Your food Diary is your road map from being overweight (fat) to monitoring and losing weight (getting healthier).  Getting healthier is what it is about for many people.  Excess weight can lead to so many medical conditions – I’ll bet you can even name them so I won’t do that here.

Dieting – Oh No!  The first step is to establish a baseline of your eating habits and then you will know where your next stop is on this journey!

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