Make it Happen

Okay, let's just get down to the nitty-gritty. You want to lose weight, you're tired about the way you look, you want to make yourself better. And then comes the "but".

But I don't have enough time, but I'm too tired, BLAH BLAH BLAH.

STOP COMPLAINING.

STOP MAKING EXCUSES.

AND JUST DO IT!

Think about it this way, working our for at least 1 hour a day, 1 HOUR, is only 4% of your day. That really isn't such a big deal. However, I'll be realistic, you've got a job, maybe you have a family to come home to, you have to make dinner, and pick up the house. Yes, daily life happens. However, there are small ways to get a workout in during your normal daily lives. It would be fabulous if everyone, everywhere could take an hour out of their day and hit the gym to get a great workout in. But not everyone can get to the gym, and not everyone has a full weight set in their house. Nonetheless, there are certain exercises you can do in order to get a workout in to your day.

For example, everyone vacuums. It's inevitable, our floors get dirty. Next time you vacuum, do a walking lunge to work out your quads!

If you sit for long periods during the day, get up every half hour or so and do some squats, and some simple stretches!

At night, when dinner has been eaten, and the kids have been put to bed, while your watching television, whenever a commercial comes on, do a set of push ups, run in place, do squats, do some crunches. MOVE!! It's all about moving! We're so stationary during the day, we honestly just need to get up and get moving! And instead of grabbing another cup of coffee, or a candy bar during the day, eat your vegetables! Have a cup of green tea (a fabulous replacement for coffee, and gives you a great pick-me-up during the day!), eat a cup of fruit, or Greek yogurt! It's all about knowing your options. There are so many healthy options to grab during the day, at work, and at home! And starting to incorporate a daily workout routine into your life will start to make you see results.

YOU need to start making changes in your life. It's okay to be selfish when it comes to your health. How are you going to set a good example for your family, friends, or your children to live a healthy life if you aren't living a healthy life?? It's time for you to make it happen. Seriously  consider getting a membership to a gym! Most gyms have a trial time when you get a pass for $15-$20 to see how you like the gym for a few days! Take advantage of this! If gyms aren't really your "thing" or you don't feel confident going to a gym just yet, get outside! Go hiking, walking, running, skiing, anything! Sign up for a dance, yoga, or Zumba class! It's all about getting out there and making it happen. Purchase some exercise equipment for your home, a yoga mat, some dumbbells, kettlebells, or medicine balls, and start slowly. In all honesty though, you'll get better when you push yourself out of your comfort zone. That's how you got to be where you are now...you got too comfortable! So push yourself out of it! Get out there and start changing your life!

Be selfish, it's YOUR health.

Get active.

MAKE IT HAPPEN.