100 Ways To Get Started
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100 Ways to Get Started 1. Make Exercise a life change, not a goal 2. Schedule a regular time throughout the week for physical activity 3. Start a log of daily fitness activities 4. Use physical activity rather than food as a reward 5. Get off the couch 6. Use fat free milk or low fat milk over whole milk 7. Walk during lunch hour 8. Find an exercise buddy who is serious about getting fit 9. Eat leaner red meat and poultry 10. Drink at least 8 cups of water each day, more when you exercise 11. Walk briskly in the mall 12. Use nonfat or low fat condiments 13. Keep to a regular eating schedule 14. Instead of eating out, bring a healthy lunch to work 15. Purchase toys/equipment that promote physical activity 16. Plans meals ahead of time 17. Limit time spent watching television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and playing computer games 18. Get a pedometer 19. Skip seconds 20. Don’t skip meals 21. Wash the car by hand 22. Grill, steam, roast, boil or bake instead of frying 23. When eating out, ask for salad dressing and mayo on the side 24. Explore new physical activities 25. Talk to your physician about taking a multi-vitamin 26. Park further from the store or mall and walk 27. Exercise with a video if the weather is bad 28. Dance to music 29. Buy good comfortable shoes 30. Keep a pair of comfortable walking shoes and extra clothes in your car 31. Keep a daily food diary 32. Share and entrée with a friend 33. Snack on fruits and vegetables 34. Keep a healthy snack in your bag or at your desk 35. Eat before you get too hungry 36. Eat a good breakfast every day 37. Eat before grocery shopping 38. Take your body measurements to gauge progress 39. Get your cholesterol checked 40. Get your blood pressure checked 41. Get your blood sugar checked 42. Be aware of portion sizes 43. Always remember to warm up and cool down when exercising 44. Minimize high sugar and processed foods 45. Judge how your body feels to help monitor exercise intensity 46. Monitor your heat rate when exercising 47. Start exercising slow, but plan to work a little harder as weeks go by 48. Gradually increase to at least 20 minutes of exercise each day 49. Be cautious when starting an exercise regimen without professional guidance 50. Listen to your Body 51. Balance your calorie intake with the appropriate amount of exercise on a regular basis 52. Start your exercise program slowly to get the most benefits with the fewest risks 53. Challenge yourself: Set short and long terms goals and celebrate with every success 54. Quit smoking 55. Choose foods that are lower in saturated fat and cholesterol 56. Learn to read food package labels 57. 30 minutes of activity broken into smaller segments throughout the day has significant health benefits 58. Get involved in after-school activities so you’re on the go all day long 59. Pay yourself compliments 60. Avoid diet pills and any quick fix weight loss programs 61. Do not starve yourself, eat 6 to 8 small meals a day 62. Wear clothing that compliments your body size 63. Eat all types of food in moderation, don’t restrict yourself 64. Don’t make excuses for not exercising 65. Use weights correctly, if you are unsure ask a certified trainer 66. Don’t get discouraged 67. Treat yourself each work as a positive reinforcement 68. Vary your exercise activities to reduce the monotonous – Take different classes, walk in the park, play a sport 69. Do yard work 70. Eat off smaller plates 71. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals 72. Look for the word, “Whole” as in “whole wheat”- Whole wheat bread is better because it has more vitamins, mineral, fiber and other body building nutrients 73. Get enough sleep 74. Listen to upbeat music while exercising 75. Begin in moderation to avoid burnout 76. Limit alcohol consumption 77. Don’t procrastinate 78. Some exercise is better than none 79. Every little bit of exercise counts 80. Getting into the habit of exercising, even if you miss a day, is what counts 81. Don’t feel guilty if you miss a workout 82. measure yourself by progress, not perfection 83. Be realistic about your exercise goals 84. Read a motivational book on fitness 85. Get inspiration from real-life success stories 86. Focus on how much better you feel after you exercise 87. Visualize your success 88. Get some focus reminders: A special picture, note or object that serves as a reminder of your promise and commitment 89. Practice positive self thinking 90. Get support from friends and family 91. Identify your fitness requirements 92. Aim to lose weight in the form of unhealthy body fat 93. When trying to lose fat, aim for a maximum of 1.5 pounds per week 94. Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress 95. Avoid hydrogenated oils/fats 96. What you eat has a huge impact on energy levels – Aim to eat balanced meals throughout the day 97. Keep to a regular routine so your body can get used to it 98. Identify things that make you negative and avoid them 99. During exercise, take regular sips of water 100. Smile!!! It will make you feel better |
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