Ok this one just makes me tick... How dare some of these companies advertise these miracle cures and supplements and workouts that promise unrealistic results. GRRRRR... Honestly the only way to change anything is through some sweat and tears. Not to discourage you but nothing can be gained without pain. Many of you are more familiar with that life lesson than I am but it still holds true.
The key is to (1) Not get overwhelmed with the idea of a radical life change. It doesn't have to happen tomorrow. That's why this blog is titled Baby Steps. One small change at a time has been tested and proven to help you stick with it and actually get results without harming your body in the meantime.
(2) Please Please Please don't fall victim to these scammers out there. I know we all see the commercials and ads promising tremendous weight loss and a ripped body but what they fail to show you are these people 1 year later who gained all that weight back and then some. Baby steps toward the healthier lifestyle is the only way to do this.
So I am challenging you today to make ONE realistic goal for yourself. Just one. One small step that will lead to a healthier and stronger you. For example: How about trying to skip soda this week, see how you feel. I bet you will feel less bloated, cleaner, fresher, and have more energy from simply getting rid of this one drink. Even if it's diet soda, all of those artificial flavorings, sweeteners, and carbonation end up making you fell gross afterwards.
Another example might be going to the store and getting a light set of dumbbells. All a woman really needs are 3-5 lb weights at first. If you need to start at 2 lbs that's fine. We start where we start and when you're ready to progress you can! So go get some cheap dumbbels and do some basic bicep curls or do a few squats and mix in the bicep curls. I am not a believer in doing crunches to get thin. It simply doesn't work- if you plan on getting a regular exercise routine going then some ab exercies are fine but in order to get abs you have to burn calories and fat so the key is getting your heart pumping. When the heart is pumping your burning that fat! YEAH!
So to sum up: Remember to not get overwhelmed and chicken out of working toward your healthier goals, please relax and take a deep breath, we're in this together. Second, don't fall prey to those stupid weight loss supplements and pills. There is an industry making millions off of desperate people trying to get healthier and they're making a killing while people still don't loose weight. Lastly pick a goal for yourself this week. Pick one thing to start working on and try it out- no pressure remember! Just try it! Good luck :)
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