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Friday, September 15, 2006

Determination to Get Fit

In order to begin the process of getting fit one must be in the proper mind set. A person must have a set of goals and a way to track their progress through the process. Without a definite goal or set of goals, one has a higher chance of failure. Someone also must be mentally ready to begin a new lifestyle. Determination, will power, and confidence is all required for success.
When you are ready to begin a new lifestyle you should write down what you hope to accomplish and when you want to accomplish a particular goal. For example, if one of your goals is to be able to run a mile, set a schedule to be able to run a mile, and a deadline when the goal should be accomplished.
Mental readiness for a new lifestyle is also essential. Ones body will go through changes psychically and mentally through the process of getting fit and healthy. The path to success is not easy and everyone should be ready to hit a few bumps along the road, possibly experience pain or discomfort, and a new healthy body at the end. In order to be successful you must be determined and able to stick to the plan developed for you.
Once success is reached there will be more happiness and self confidence. The sense of achieving something is extremely beneficial. Getting fit and healthy is not a temporary diet; it is an ongoing lifestyle change.
So, when you are ready to get fit and healthy remember to set a plan for yourself with goals and have the proper mind set of determination to ensure your success. The path may be long, but worth it all in the end!

2 Comments:

Blogger Brittany Quinlan said...

I could not agree more with this post. Determination is key to a successful workout/diet. I feel that no one can accomplish any goal especially health related without determination and the willingness to succeed. I have just started to run half marathons and without determination I would have never made it to the finish line. I always have to mentally prepare myself for each run and get into the right state of mind to finish each run, whether its one mile or ten. Not each run is easy and my body is not always willing to cooperate with the pain, but as the post says that is just a "bump in the road". Great Blog and very informative post!

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Blogger Andrew Thomas said...

VERY SIMPLE PROCEDURE (4 Steps) TO GET RID OF DAT FAT:

1) Eat 4-6 times a day in small portions about 200-350 in-take calories each time (PORTION SIZE IS KEY - NEVER INDULGE)

2) Snack minimal (Never sit and snack on a bag of chips - Before you know it will be all gone!!!)

3) DRINK TONS AND TONS OF WATER WHILE YOU EAT AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY (DRINK ONLY WATER AND SKIM MILK!!)

4) Exercise daily and make sure you sweat alot. NO PAIN NO GAIN!! RUN EVERYDAY AND WEIGHT LIFT EVERY OTHER DAY!!

1:29 PM  

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