Just Start……Today

Reposting this earlier post to help kick some people into gear…because if you are still waiting for a formal plan, or maybe the perfect day, or possibly even some sort of internal switch to just go off one day to get you out there and exercising….you might be waiting forever….so please, for goodness sakes, just start moving. Yes…even now, as the busy holiday season begins. Take 20-30 minutes for yourself a couple times a week. If you need help, guidance, support, ideas…reach out to me, because I would LOVE to help you start living a healthier life.

To those of you that are struggling to start exercising. This is so important. Just Move. Everyday. In any way. Walk more. Stretch more. Sit less. Let your body move. Your body needs this to survive, feel strong and not ache. If you are just starting to add exercise to your life, just start with walking.

Walk 10-30 minutes in the morning.
Walk 10-30 minutes after work.
Walk 10-30 minutes after dinner.
Walk your kids to school and home from school.
Take your lunch to work and leave 10 minutes to walk during your lunch break around your building.
Take a bike ride with your kids.
It doesn’t have to be big. Too many people won’t start because they think they can’t do as much as they need to. More can come later. Remember that any movement is better than not moving at all.

Find what works for you and get your blood circulating. This will make you feel better. This will get your body prepared for more to come. If you do this 4-6 times/week, your body will start to crave it. Make it a habit. Make it something your body can’t do without. You will look forward to it. It can be time to yourself, or find a friend and make it time spent with them.

If you are just starting to exercise, give yourself 3-4 weeks of being consistent and then take it up a notch, by adding intensity to your walks and/or adding some strength training. The hardest part is starting. There are several people in my life right now that are having a hard time starting. Just get out there and move. Don’t worry about the specifics now…just walk, just bike, just move.

Your body needs it. Your mind needs it. Your heart needs it. Your mood needs it. You need it.

You will absolutely ALWAYS feel better after exercising. If someone in your life needs motivating, please help get them going. Life is better when you are exercising. I promise!

Strength doesn’t come from what you CAN do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you COULDN’T do.

Get up and move today!