Be Inspired: Get Yourself Something Pretty

FitSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:30:00 -0700

Despite all its amazing benefits exercising and eating right do for us, somehow it's easy to forget. So to remind yourself of all the good you're doing for your body go get yourself something pretty. The object you choose can be completely dependent on your own personal taste, but make sure it is something that'll remind you to stay on track. It should not only be your own personal symbol of success, but also something you can look at when you need that extra push to hit the gym after work.

I am loving this silver bracelet that reads A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step because not only is it pretty, it's also representative of the fitness journey for most of us. Think it's just the thing you need to keep yourself on track? Then buy one for $27 from Amazon.com.

Don't Wait to Be Inspired, Start Now

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:30:00 -0700

I can not tell you how many times I encounter people who say, "I'm happy with the way I am right now, but I am sure I'll need to start working out eventually." While I am all for enjoying life while you can, I will say that it is A LOT easier to integrate an exercise regime into your life when you're happy with how you look and feel, rather than when you're doing it because you need to lose the weight (health and/or aesthetic reasons).

Exercising can only better your life, no matter when you start it. Since most people wait for a reason to exercise such as: Suddenly realizing they're overweight, having the doc tell them they have to for health reasons, wanting to lose 15 pounds to fit into that bikini. I won't even go into the bad reasons I've heard. Ask anyone who's had to hit the gym because their doctor told them it was that or Type II Diabetes -- Not so fun. This pressure makes getting active stressful rather than enjoyable. However, if you start now and make it part of your life, you may actually start to enjoy it. Gasp, I know, but it's been known to happen. Start small by adding a weekly walk (or jog), yoga class or even a trip to the gym, you won't regret it.

So even if you're happy with the way you look and feel, why not hit the gym? It can only make you feel even happier and better.

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Be Inspired: Get Yourself Something Pretty

Don't Wait to Be Inspired, Start Now