Exercise ~ A Dreaded Word???

Exercise ~ A Dreaded Word???

OK, let's face it, I'm hearing a lot of talk about exercise and the question really seems to be ... to move or not to move???

You're faced with this question on a daily basis. Perhaps you should ask a few additional questions ...

Do you want to succeed?

Do you want to be healthy?

Do you want to see the numbers on the scale decline?

Are you committed to doing what it takes?

If you answer 'YES' to these questions, then try thinking of EXERCISE in a new and positive light.

Ex = Exciting
E = Energizing you for the day
R = Revitalizing your body, mind and spirit
C = Caring for yourself and your health
I = Invigorating
S = Stimulating and Stress Relieving
E = Excellent calorie burning furnace!

Try these simple changes and begin to MOVE! Each time you implement one of these, you also need to give yourself "Kuddos!!!" and a huge "pat on the back" for making the behavior changes that will lead to your success!!!

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  
  
• Pick the parking space further away from the door
  
  
• Take a 15 or 30 minute walk and explore your neighborhood
  
  
• Do sit-ups, jumping jacks ... touch your toes!
  
  
• Have fun with it .. laugh as you strain to do this and KNOW you will get better at it!
  
  
• Jump rope - be a kid again!
  
  
• Hoola Hoop anyone???
  
  
• Skip down the sidewalk.
  
  
• Do a 10-minute work-out video .. and smile!
  
  In general ... JUST START MOVING!!! The small changes you implement on a daily basis will all add up to make momentous changes in your health, your fitness, your self-esteem and the way you view yourself and interact with others. This is but ONE of the keys to your success!!
  
  Live into it!!!
  
  Heartfelt hugs ... and much encouragement ...
  
  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!