Starting out

As we enter the new year, it seems that one of the classic goals that we set for ourselves is to "lose weight". 

Here are a couple of ideas in the area of exercise that can help that become reality.

1)  You have to get started.  Exercise is just like anything else - if you only talk about it and never do it, nothing ever really happens. 

We often suffer from a few barriers in our desire to get started.  We wait for the perfect moment to start.  The excuse is that it is too hot, too cold, we are too tired, to fat, to cranky, the kids are too young, too active, too busy, etc, etc, etc. 

Reality is that there is no "perfect" moment.  We have to start. 

2)  Pick a time that works for you.  Normally this is early morning for me, but for you it may be mid-morning when kids are in school or in the early afternoon. 

Here is our exercise plan.  Just start walking for 30 minutes a day, taking Sundays off.  Walk with a purpose, like you need to get somewhere on time.  But don't walk so fast you get breathless. 

Just walk, each day for the rest of the month. 

You can do this in the neighborhood, at Walmart, Sam's club, at the mall, or the location that works for you.  Just do it.  Chances are there is some way to fit this into your schedule.  The simple act of doing a basic walking exercise will help get your body back on track.

So, just make it happen.  This is the best thing you can do to starting getting your life headed in the right direction.