Archive for October 10th, 2009
Make Time for Fitness
Consistent exercise is a big challenge for many women. Whether you are a busy professional, a single mom working from home, or you are home juggling the needs of small children, consistent exercise can be a difficult habit to start AND a challenge to maintain. Many women report that there just isn’t room (or energy) in their life to make it happen. And yet, regular physical activity is the key to a successful recipe for losing stomach fat. Here are some tips to make exercise do-able and even enjoyable.
1. Have a fitness goal: Having an “end destination” will help keep you motivated and help you evaluate your progress.
2. Choose something that motivates you: When you find something you love to do, it provides a double return on your energy and time investment, providing fun AND you exercise.
3. Have a fitness support system: Join a running or walking group where possible. The group can challenge you, provide great information, and motivate you to show up for difficult workouts.
4. Be realistic about what you can accomplish: Don’t paralyze yourself with unattainable expectations of what a “real” workout is. Exercise within your schedule, but be consistent.
5. Be realistic, but do SOMETHING: There are mornings when it will be hard to get up off the couch and head out the door. But remember the commitment you made, that you will always leave the house-knowing that you can always turn around and cut your workout short. Good luck.