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How to turn a desire to be fit into results

 
From Staff Reports | Published: August 3, 2008    Comment on this article Leave a comment

That couch sure is comfortable. The TV remote is right there, and the snack food is within reach.

Then, one of those beautiful people, with a physique to die for, comes on the tube, showing you how much better off you could be if you would just use some new health equipment.

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Why aren't you exercising?
Among the popular reasons given for not exercising are lack of time, self-doubt, current physical condition, not enjoying exercise, laziness and boredom.

Why do you want to exercise?
Among the reasons given for wanting to exercise are feeling, looking and being better.

How can you get started?
•Note your current physical condition. Get a checkup.

•Find activities you enjoy but that will help you exercise.

•Schedule the time.

•Create an exercise log.

•Set goals you can reach.

•Set rewards for reaching your goal.

•Write down positives about your exercise program.

•Don't go too fast.

•Be patient with yourself, but stay after it.

•Note the changes.

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Maybe so, but you don't necessarily need it to get back into shape. It starts with desire.

Finding the desire
Overweight, out-of-shape Americans are making those changes in lifestyles and fitness more than ever, government studies show. But the battle of the bulge has not been won. If you are one of those who sees a need to reshape yourself, you can do it. But first, you have to want to do so.

So how much exercise is enough to make a difference?

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day. But another study (done jointly in 2005 by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture) recommended one hour.

The CDC recommendation was intended to help people achieve and maintain adequate fitness.

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