The 2nd Step to Losing Weight: Just Do It!

I cannot emphasize that enough. Just do it. At least in that way, Nike got it right. Once you have your exercise plan and an idea of how you are going to cut down on the intake carbs and calories, just go out and start losing weight!

As I've said many times before, losing weight is as simple as exercising and eating healthy (or even just not putting fast food and pop into you) . Once you have outlined what you are going to do, there is nothing  in your way except your own will. That is why I stressed so much that really, when you get down to it, the key to losing weight is motivation. That is what will make or break your future of being a healthy, lean, fit person. So the best thing that you can do is stop thinking about motivation, stop thinking about exercising, and just get up, go outside, and go for it.

Now, don't fool yourself into thinking your just going to go out there and run 3 miles straight. That would in fact be hard for a great many people, fit and unfit alike. Start slow, gauge your abilities, but always keep pushing yourself. That is the important thing. If you keep pushing yourself, you will become healthier!

So now is the time! The important thing is that you do not spend time thinking about doing, but that you just do. So go out there and get exercise and have fun, and look forward to a future of health and happiness.

Once again guys thanks for reading, and I hope that my humble contributions have helped at least in a small way to enrich your lives. 

Eating Healthy (continued)

This is just a micro post that I am adding to supplement the previous post regarding how to eat healthy.

There are a ton of websites and books dedicated to eating healthy. Although much of it is common sense, these resources can be very helpful for finding healthy meals to prepare. These are just a few fantastic places to find healthy, yummy meals to prepare:

http://www.eatingwell.com/

http://www.readyseteat.com/

http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating
      
The Best Light Recipe

Once again, much of eating healthy is just avoiding junk, such as pop, fast food, sweets, etc. However, these resources are very helpful for those seeking to go further and instill health in every meal.

I hope this helps, and again, thanks for reading!




 

Step 1 to Losing Weight (continued): Eating Healthy

Eating right does not mean you have to go on some radical diet. Eating healthy can be as simple as avoiding junk and making sure you get your fruits and vegetables. They say that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." By no means does that statement sum up the entirety of what there is to know about staying healthy, but there is truth to that statement.

Pay attention to the food pyramid. 

They made it for a reason, and they know their stuff. Using that as a guide for your eating habits is a great tool for staying healthy.

A few tips: Follow these several tips, and you'll already be a long way ahead of a a lot of people in your quest for healthy eating habits.

-Avoid soda: soda has a TON of sugar and junk in it. It's absolutely no good for you. Make avoiding this unhealthy beverage a routine, and you'll be off to a great start.

-Avoid fast food: whenever it is at all possible, avoid fast food. It's fast for a reason, and that's because it's bad for you. A little in rare intervals will not hurt you, but it won't help you either. It's best to just avoid it altogether. 

-Limit the amount of bread, pasta, etc. that you consume: These foods are not inherently unhealthy, but they do pack in a lot of carbohydrates, so go easy with them.

-Avoid butter and buttery foods: again, they have a lot of fat. Use sparingly. 

-Get your fruits and vegetables: fruits and vegetables are extremely healthy for you, so it's essential that you got large quantities of them daily! Also, they have almost no fatty properties, so when it comes to oranges, peaches, bananas, carrots, lettuce, broccoli etc, eat away!

Once again guys I wish you the best of luck, and thanks for reading!