Tips for an active life For most people, keeping the weight off is a bigger challenge than losing it in the first place. Research shows that one of the most effective ways to maintain your weight is through regular exercise. Here are some ways you can enjoy an active life
A matter of routine By doing the following you can ensure you build a little more exercise into your daily routine: - Cut down the amount of time you spend watching television - Get out of your chair whenever you can at home and at work - Stand up while on the telephone and hide the remote controls for the TV and hi-fi - Seek out the opportunity to be active during your day - use the upstairs bathroom, park at the edge of the car park, walk to the local post-box/newsagent and so on - Use household chores as an exercise class - turn up the music and tackle them with vigour - Plan a period of specific activity on most days of the week that lasts for between 20 and 30 minutes: for example, walking, swimming or gardening - Encourage the whole family to be active by making it part of your social activities - take a trip to the park instead of the cinema, or go dancing with friends rather than spending a night in the pub - Take part in sport - consider resuming a sport you enjoyed at school, learn how to play a sport you enjoy watching or join a local club Need motivation? Managing your weight is difficult and at times you may feel frustrated and disheartened, but there are ways to cope. It helps if your friends and family support and encourage you. Or you might find that attending a commercial weight-loss group helps to maintain your motivation. Your local GP surgery may also hold a weight-management group. Keep on track As well as leading a more active life, the following may help to make sure you keep the weight off: - Keep a record of your eating and exercise habits to check that you're not slipping back into the old habits - Record improvements in your health as a reminder of the benefits of being a healthy weight - Don't let a minor lapse from your eating or exercise plan turn into a major one - Be positive - you can control your weight -- ~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~--- Connect your World with Us join Now - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dimpill_gang/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Adult Mails - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantazies/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Health and Food Mails - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Health_and_Gourmet/join -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~
