Okay, perhaps it's a bit of a stretch to say exercise begins with an X, but it doesn't mean it's any less important. Even when watching what we are eating, exercise is another aspect we need to concentrate on. It helps to keep the body as well as the mind fit. The better our body, the better our mind. The better our mind, the easier our fitness goals will become. When is the last time you got home from the gym and craved a carton of ice cream? Honestly, I don't think I've ever had that happen. I'm likely to be more aware of what I'm eating, and striving for it to benefit my body.
Tips: Be sure to plan a schedule for working out. Don't hope you'll find time in the day because something will always come up. Schedule a set amount of time at the beginning of the day or towards the evening. If you have a gym membership, plan specific day(s) for when you'll go. Sometimes things come up, but unless it's an emergency, don't let that stop you. IF you fall into that rut, you'll start canceling your appointments at the drop of a hat. Well, at least dropping your hat and picking it back up could be considered exercise, just as long as you do it 100 times per session.
Remember: Exercise doesn't mean you have to buy a gym membership, buy expensive running shoes or knock yourself out for hours every day. Keep things simple, enough so you can handle whatever your goals might be. In lieu of a gym membership, try running in your neighborhood. Can you invest in home fitness equipment? You don't have to buy the latest and greatest, look around and see what deals you can find. Let other people buy the latest and greatest, they'll likely sell their old equipment at a fraction of the price. I know, I recently purchased a home exercise bike for $25. Don't forget to keep the time you exercise to an amount that's comfortable to you, but make sure you do it!
Goal: Can you find 10 minutes a day to exercise? If you find it difficult to squeeze time in for running or heading to the gym, can you find at least 10 minutes?
Last Weeks Goal: How did you do drinking the water this past week? Did you enjoy it? Did you find out it wasn't so hard? How about cutting back on soda. Were you able to do that, even a little? Keep up the good work!
What fitness words starting with the letter "X" inspire you?
- You're personal trainer talks about healthy eating, then asks what you plan on making for dinner. No matter what you tell him he asks "Can you make that for two?"
- There is a sundae bar available after each work out.
- The exercise machines are limited and have 'take-a-number' on each.
- In order to enter the gym you have to step on a scale and your weight is broadcast to the entire gym.
- Equipment is rusty and machines have missing parts.
- The cleaning department consists solely of signs reading "Your mom doesn't work here".
- The gym is centrally located in the middle of a cemetery.
- Water from the drinking fountains is brownish and smells funny.
- Lockers aren't equipped for padlocks and are based on the honor system.
- There are more creepy men leering at each other in the locker room than in the actual gym.
- The swimming pool is filled with alligators. (Unless you live in the South, then it's normal).
- Fresh eggs, whole milk & goat cheese are standard methods of paying for membership dues.
- The only security cameras in the building are in the women's locker room.
- The fitness machines consist of 10 Bowflex, 10 Abflex, 5 Thigh Masters & 1 Vibrating Belt.
- There is a discussion group in the center of the gym where everyone talks about their feelings and cries when they gain weight.
