Today is the day....for some FITNESS adjustments!!!!

Quick adjustment to your thoughts and hopefully your activity level!!!!

1. Body Fat reduction CAN ONLY take place when more calories are burned than consumed!

• Don’t do it…don’t say it “Well, I did a 5 mile walk today and did some gardening so I totally can have that extra cheese and sauce.” Try to keep up the exercise…a small portion a day mentally and physically go along way.

2. Definition of Exercise: REVISE IT. It can be a variety of activities, not just running or hitting up that cardio machine. Examples are:

• Sports
• Gardening
• Riding a bike
• Dancing - ever heard of Zumba?
• Cleaning - if you enjoy that :-)
• Playing with your dog or cat
• Committing to parking your car a bit farther from the office or the shopping center
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  Even taking a break at work to take a walk!!!

 P.S. Yes, get up from your computer at work, walk down the stairs, and go outside…just walk around the parking lot a few times AND to make it easier… leave shoes at work, bring a friend down to chat and release some stress…breath in that fresh air.

3. Whether you are looking to lose weight or not, an increase in your activity level will:

• Give you a feeling of empowerment and well-being
• Relieve stress
• Increase YOUR energy and stamina
• Increase overall health

Gosh darn it, you know you will feel better – I don’t have to tell you this (although I already did)

So, why the hell not start planning. Even better…when you are about to sit on the couch for some TV or to surf the web, turn around, go outside and take a 5 minutes walk (I bet you will end up taking a 10 minute walk)!

Sources 

* NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training

**Suite 101