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The First Five Steps Of Getting Fit
It is something that we all desire - to have that perfect shape that
turns all the heads. Today there seems to be more claims of magic pills
and false shortcuts about how you can get yourself in shape faster and
easier.
The truth is; it is getting more and more difficult to get lean. In this
world of high processed, fast food, you are often left out in the cold
on obtaining that rock hard set of abs. There are some simple steps that
you can take to achieving that fit body that you always wanted to have.
Step 1
Educate yourself about the proper basic rules of fitness. Give up on
the idea that there is a short cut. Calories in versus calories out,
is the fundamental basis of any successful lean body. If something
doesn't make common sense then it probably is not right.
It is important to eat foods low in fat and foods that are fresh. There
are no absolute shortcuts about this process and taking a pill to make
up for poor dietary choices, is a futile effort.
Step 2
Clean house by removing all of the foods that are in your house, including alcohol
that represents a self-destructive process. You should be aware, that
if you do not live by yourself, this type of behavior is often not
accepted by other parties. If you do live with someone, discuss the
entire process prior to its implementation.
If you have some comfort food around, give it away or toss it in the
trash. Don't buy any more junk food and if you are the leader of the
pack, restrict anything that is detrimental to your health from entering
the house again. Think about it, you wouldn't let your children or any
loved one eat or drink anything harmful, so keep the temptation from
entering the house.
Step 3
Stop eating out on a daily basis. Foods from restaurants
are often loaded with sodium and are higher in fats. If you have to
take a cooking class, to learn how to prepare healthy meals, then it's
just as important as learning the best ab exercise to do.
Step 4
Start by organizing your life and your time. Most exercise
programs and diets will fail because of one basic reason, lack of
planning. If you know that you are going to be going over to a
relative's house and they usually have lots of fatty foods, then eat
ahead of time.
Make sure your grandmother knows how important it is for you to eat the
food that you have. Let her help prepare it if she wants, since food is
an expression of love in many cultures and not accepting it, is
considered rude.
Step 5
Be consistent
with your life. Don't put everyone and everything out of your life,
just for your training and diet. Find a balance and make sure to work as
hard at showing your loved ones that you care. Put forth an effort to
show others how much you can help yourself, but still effectively
function as a member of a family.
I know several champions who sacrifice their jobs, families, faith, and
other important aspects of their lives, in their quest to become a
success. Many times our families do not understand why we sacrifice so
much. Many times our families often reject our seemingly
obsessive-compulsive behavior, simply due to facts that they are often
alienated in lieu of our own personal quest.
Conclusion
Getting yourself in shape is an important endeavor and can often lead to
you saving your own life. The best thing, if you are a personal
trainer, physician, parent or some other role model, is to have a
positive affect on the people around you. Your positive attitude,
general lifestyle improvement, should have an affect on other people
around you that makes them feel comfortable with you, and makes them
want to idolize you. That is when you know you have stepped forward and
become successful.
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