…Getting Started…

Yes i know what you are thinking…

“My life is way too crazy and I don’t have time to workout”

or

“My days are so busy, I am too tired to workout”

You want to know what I think about those excuses….NOTHING!

You can not help anyone who does not want to be helped.  If you want to workout YOU have to be the one that wants to make a change.  YOU are the one who has to stop making the excuses and get up and do something about it.

You know what my philosophy about excuses are?

“Excuses are monuments of nothingness. They build bridges to nowhere. Those who
use these tools of incompetence are masters of nothingness. Therefore there are
no excuses.”

All it takes to get started is 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 days a week.  That is only an hour and a half out of your day each week to get up and move around! You can walk, jog, go swimming, you can do anything that does not involve you sitting at home.  Some fancy gyms even have T.V.s’ and DVD players ON their machines.  So you can watch your daytime show and get your workout at the same time!

Also, look into options at your job.  My current job allows us paid time to work out.  We get 30 minute workouts 3 days a week on company time! So in a way i am getting paid to workout on the days that I go to the gym during work hours.

There are so many incentives to workout these days.  Not to mention the added health benefits you will gain from incorporating a weekly work out routine into your “busy” schedules.  When you get comfortable with the 3 days of 30 minute routines, then you can gradually add more to your workout routines.  But always speak with your doctor first to make sure you are not at too high of a risk to work out on your own or at home.  If you are a high risk patient they may recommend you attend special facilities or fitness centers (just in case something happens there is trained medical staff there to assist you until you are taken to the hospital).

You have to start out small, and then gradually build up your routines (especially if you are not accustomed to working out on your own!) You have to be patient and stick with your routine.  You have to understand that results will not appear over night! It takes time and hard work! I promise it will pay off!

You can also get your friends involved and start a workout group or buddy system.  This is good because not only will you have someone there with you during the workout, but you will also have someone there to encourage you.  You and your work out buddy can help track each other progress and try new routines together.  If you have someone you know is depending on you to be by their side, maybe it will help you stay committed to your weekly work out routines.

So the question for today is….Are you ready to make a change?

If so, then why not start today!

…Welcome…

Welcome all you fitness addicts (and those who just want to try to do a little better when it comes to getting healthy!)

My name is Stephanie and I recently graduated with my B.S. degree in Exercise Science.

Fitness and health are one of my life passions (along with community service, cooking, and shopping 😉  ) and I recently had the idea to share what i have learned over the past few years with those people who would love some advice or ideas (and at no cost!)

So as i begin this journey to helping other people improve their lifestyles please give me comments, suggestions, or just say Hi!

I love all feedback (good and bad) so please feel free to contact me!

~Stephanie~