KEY TO WORKING OUT

My Buddy - I want to share something that has recently been a huge help

to me in my journey. As we all know time and desire to work out rarely

is something that comes easy. I added something wonderful to my work out

routine I think you could benefit from. I added "my buddy". That is

right, my much younger sweet sister in law is leaving for a beach

vacation in a few months and wants to work on her bikini body. (not that

she has much work to do at all) This has added excitement, removed

boredom and has up-ed my commitment to workouts. It is so much more fun

to work out with "my buddy" as we can sweat, scream and remember to

breath together. Having some one work beside you can enhance the work

out, gives you some one to encourage and be encouraged by, keeps you

committed and just makes the workout seem more enjoyable. Did I say

that? (As if a work out can be enjoyable)

As temperature sore we are reminded that summer is here in Houston and

for that beach or pool body, a regular work-out is a must. Try adding

something or someone to your work out that will benefit you journey as

it did mine. If you can commit to 30 minutes a day of some type of

movement you will increase your weight loss efforts dramatically. If you

really want to kick it up a notch like I do with my buddy (I dare you)

do at least 30 minutes every day but then three days a week do

resistance and weight training, cardio and a brisk walk. You will see

huge changes. Take measurements before you start this routine and then

measure once a month and you will be surprised just how effective this

aggressive work out is. If you are not losing pounds on the scale check

your measurements as you will drop inches fast.

Benefits of Work-out/ Exercise to think about:

relieves stress

gives you a better out look on life

increases your self esteem

pushes your metabolism

makes you healthier

gets blood pumping

rest better

more energy

gets your body moving

It is awesome to watch goals being met, hurdles being conquered and the

tiniest baby step leading to another victory. It is almost like watching

the toddler take the first steps. There are falls, scraped knees and

much practice required. Oh but the victory is sweet with each small

goal, or each bad habit changed. When it clicks one day (and it will)

and with out knowing exactly what made it click, you are well on your

way to success.

Think of something you can do differently to your exercise program: get

a buddy like I did, exercise in the pool every day, dance around the

house for 30 minutes or just take a walk at lunch time in the cooler

air, but come up with a way today that you can enhance your work out.

What ever you choose, commit and do it for 30 days and if you see no

results, try again!