Magazines and TV seemingly make losing weight effortless or if you really believed those infomercials you would be doing 10 minutes on a piece of expensive equipment and "bam" you'd have perfect abs and drop 50 pounds in six weeks.
IT DOESN'T HAPPEN THAT WAY!!
It's all about a lifestyle change; it's the mindset which is so important. In other words the choices you make; your eating and exercise habits. Think about and write down how much time you spend doing the following:
Sitting at a desk, in a car, in front of a TV, in front of a computer.
Eating out at restaurants and making bad food choices.
Drinking alcohol.
Staying up late and not getting enough sleep!
BE HONEST, BE AWARE!
Now, think about how much time you spend:
Being active (Exercising, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking, gardening).
Strength training (all muscle groups).
Preparing your own healthy meals and snacks. (Eating whole grains, fruits and vegetables.)
Dealing with stress in a healthy way. (Yoga, meditation, taking time for yourself, spending quality time with friends.)
As humans we like routine so much so we often keep doing the same things even when we know they aren't good for us. Changing bad habits is difficult and takes much more effort than starting something new.
CHANGE IS THE FIRST STEP TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AND A NEW YOU!!
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