There will only ever be 24 hours in a day and how we use those will have a huge impact on our weight loss success.
I know it’s not easy. With the crazy pace of our lives in the 21st century we are finding ourselves busier than we ever have before at any other time in history and as a result, we may find it difficult to incorporate exercise into our hectic schedules.
The reality will always be that if you want to have any success with your weight loss you have to be able to exercise and make it part of your new lifestyle.
But just because you will be adding exercise to your daily routine doesn’t mean that you have to join a gym unless you really want to.
Even just watching a little less television and opting instead to go for a
brisk walk can contribute to your weight loss. Playing with the kids and exerting yourself a little more will burn extra calories. Finding the
balance that’s right for you and the exercises that you can work into your lifestyle without turning your whole life upside down is the key to your success.
If it proves very difficult for you to find the time during your day to exercise then simply take the times that you undertake any kind of physical activity and amp it up just a fraction more to burn the extra
calories.
Use the time you play with the kids to increase activity levels. Instead of just playing with them why not bike ride with them or throw a ball around at the same time? You still get to spend quality time with the added benefit of ditching extra calories.
Get active, sign up for a sport whether it’s tennis, football, baseball, swimming or aerobics. This is a great way to lose weight and have fun at the same time and while making new friends (what a great way to
get support). Even making the time to do this once per week can
contribute to your overall weight loss.
If you work in an office building why not opt to take the stairs? To build up your fitness you may even wish to go past your own level. Not only is this a great way of increasing your fitness level but it’s also fantastic for incorporating into your daily schedule so you in essence made it part of your new lifestyle change without having to make too great a sacrifice. Before you know it, it will have become such an integral part of your life that you won’t be able to do without it.
Try renting exercise equipment for home. This will allow you to use the equipment for a while and see if you like it and if the equipment is helping lose body fat.
When renting exercise equipment you can advance to more challenging and sophisticated equipment the more your fitness increases and you’re not stuck with the same thing each day.
By renting you can continually upgrade and take advantage of the latest cutting edge equipment. The beauty of exercise equipment is that you get to exercise anywhere you want and why not take the opportunity to do an hour long workout during your favorite show, that way you get to enjoy the show while doing something beneficial for yourself. Don’t forget though as with anything in life you only get out what you put in. So if you’re going to go to the trouble of renting a piece of equipment, you have to use it.
Not enough hours in the day? We can’t create extra time however we can use more wisely the time that we do have. Why not try jumpstarting your day an hour earlier by doing some exercise? Why not walk the dog? Why not do an hour on the treadmill or an hour of yoga or Pilates? Not only do you kick start your metabolism into action but you will continue to burn calories long throughout your day as a result of your early morning exercise efforts.
Any activities that you do such as housecleaning or vacuuming, sweeping or mowing the lawn, why not put more effort and intensity into it? This can make an impact on your weight loss efforts just by doing a little more.
Any form of exercise is good and the more you do it and increase the intensity level the more fat you will burn. Aim to start with three times per week then increase from there and you will notice the results. Not only will your energy levels increase but you will also notice your body changing and your clothes fitting looser on your body.
Remember that exercise is not just for the here and now; it’s a lifestyle change for life. Beyond just wanting to look good you are prolonging your life in the process and the benefits far outweigh sacrificing a little down time. Your health and life are worth it.