1.  Get Real.

Don’t have unrealistic expectations regarding your body. Love your body the way it is. Loving your body and accentuating your positive attributes is far more attractive than being a bad impression of what you wish you were. Get real, and wear a swimsuit that makes you look great now – just the way you are!

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If there’s one thing that our American culture has going for it, it is a love for variety. And that is especially true when it comes to the way we eat (and shop). We don’t want just a box of plain instant Oatmeal, we want the variety box that includes cinnamon apple and maple syrup flavors too, regardless of whether we will actually eat all of the different flavors. Understanding this psychological love for variety, and putting it to work for us, can be a huge help when it comes to dropping pounds or shedding inches.

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1. Keep on moving.

Nothing is better for your body than exercise, especially as you age. Not that you have to be a marathon runner for your entire life, but keeping your heart healthy by giving it a workout once in a while is a must. Usually 30 minutes of physical exercise is recommended daily. Keep in mind that this is a minimum.  If your workplace has a wellness facility – use it.
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With a sluggish economy, high unemployment rate and soaring gas prices, now is the time to cash in on all of the bad stuff and make it a positive boost for you in the long run.

Let’s face it, we are a country that is unfit and overweight BUT we also have heart and resiliency. There is no better time than right now to exercise your resiliency and create some good out of whatever you face.
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We all have ideas about what we want to get out of life but why is it that some people just seem to have an easier time at it? Well the truth is, it’s not necessarily easy for anyone, it’s just that some people have figured out sooner than others what I am about to tell you.

You may have thought to yourself at one time or another, “if only I had the will power” or, “I really wish I had more self-discipline” or, “someday I am going to discover my full potential”.

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You can experience joy no matter what if you have the strength to thrive (not just survive) during hard times. Despite appearances to the contrary, every experience has something in it for you to grow from – you will learn something about yourself, the human spirit, or the world around you. These experiences shape your life. Tuning into the miracle behind the difficulty can bring real and lasting joy.

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Our Bodies are Meant to Be Active

When you think about how we can walk, run, squat, climb, and even somersault, it should be no surprise that our bodies are meant to move and that they respond well to exercise.

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