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We are able to think back to how we got to where we are today and where we are headed. We also can see what actions have been beneficial and which ones have caused us to not achieve our goals. One need not make a new year's resolution, but one can think of goals they would like to see happen this year, and then focus by making a list of actions which may help them reach those goals. Making many short term goals would be more realistic and you would not be setting yourself up for failure. You may reach for the stars, but begin with baby steps. Each success builds on your previous success. I wish you all the success you deserve! May this be a healthy and happy new year to all! Wishing you fitness and health, Viveca Park *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
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"Every one of us has our own unique ways to succeed," said Mullis. "We have to find something we can and want to do to get ourselves moving in the right direction. Telling people who don't like broccoli that they have to eat it will guarantee that they fail eventually. This book doesn't give concrete rules, it's about choices." Whether it's breaking through the 10 biggest exercise excuses, discovering eight reasons to lose weight and 10 secrets to keep it off, or beating the 14 most common smoking triggers, there are tips to help conquer every vice. Along with tips, each chapter features self-tests -- quizzes that help people discover what causes them to backslide and what can drive them to succeed. One man's lifelong struggle with weight loss expresses the most important point about taking control of your life and making it a healthier one. "I -- and I alone -- am responsible for my size," says Ralph, an overweight child and obese adult. "I determine my own fate." You can lose weight,
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Stretch first to warm up your muscles. You should concentrate on stretching your torso, quadriceps, hamstring, gluteal muscles (buttocks), calves, and Achilles' tendon (heel). Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds each, repeating at least once for each muscle group and being careful not to bounce. 1. Wear loose fitting garments 2. Always carry water when you walk. 3. For beginners, walk 30 minutes a day 3 days a week, gradually increasing to 5 days a week. How to Walk 1. Start slow and easy, at your own pace. 2. Push off from your back foot. 3. Walk heel to toe with a rolling motion of the foot. 4. Keep arms close to body and bent at an almost 90 degree angle to your body. 5. Hold your head high, keep shoulders down and relaxed, chest should be out, and eyes looking straight ahead. 6. Concentrate on breathing
evenly and swinging your arms Walking Gear Shoes - Choose a comfortable, lightweight shoe that has shock absorbers in the heel and in the ball of the shoe. It should also bend at the widest part of the shoe. The back of the shoe should be soft and contoured to help your foot roll forward. Socks - Wear white synthetic socks or white synthetic/cotton blend socks because colored dyes can aggravate athlete's foot. The heel and toe should be padded and, to prevent blisters, there should be no toe seams. The center of the sock should also have a tight weave to prevent bunching and slippage. Hat/Visor - Wear a hat in the early morning hours to keep warm and a visor on hot days to protect your face from the sun and to allow the heat from your head to escape, keeping you cool. Pedometer - for keeping track of how many miles you are walking. Calorie Burn Counter- to help keep you motivated if you are trying to achieve weight loss. 10 Walking Tips 1. If you don't have a solid block of time, break your walking into smaller chunks. For example, instead of walking 1 hour, walk for 30 minutes twice a day. Studies have shown that this is as beneficial as walking for 1 hour at one time. 2. Wear reflective clothing at night and, if you must walk on a road or street that does not have a sidewalk, always walk facing traffic. 3. Incorporate hills into your walking route. This adds variety and challenge to your workout and raises your metabolism. 4. Interval train at
least 10% to get more out of your workout. Increase 5. If you are walking solo, listen to music or an audio book but always make sure that you can still hear what is going on around you. 6. Find a walking partner. In addition to the companionship provided, it will help keep you motivated as well. 7. Alternate your route to prevent boredom. Take one route every other day and another one in between. In addition to neighborhoods try the beach, a park, or a trail. 8. Another way to get more out of your walking routine is to swing your arms more. This helps burn more energy and helps you to walk faster. See power walking below for more information. 9. Add push ups, sit ups, and weight training to your pre-walk stretches to build muscle and strength. 10. Keep a log of your
time, distance, and calories burned for
motivation. Copyright (c) 1999 by Edel Jarboe. All Rights Reserved. About the Author: Edel Jarboe is the founder of Self Help for Her.com (http://www.selfhelpforher.com), an online self-help magazine helping you create your better life. She also publishes a free weekly newsletter, which features advice on goal setting, stress management, coping with difficult people, and overcoming obstacles: Subscribe (mailto:subscribe@selfhelpforher.com) and receive a FREE stress report. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* " Perseverance
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