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Tips to Get You Started
In order to successfully manage your weight you must include exercise
in your daily routine. It is very important to have an every day workout
Here are some tips to get you started:
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Check with your doctor first. It is wise to get
your doctor's "OK" before embarking on an exercise program.
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Choose activities that you think you'll enjoy.
Most people will stick to their exercise program if they are having
fun, even though they are working hard.
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Set aside a regular exercise time. Whether this
means joining an exercise class or getting up a little earlier every
day, make time for this addition to your routine and don't let anything
get in your way. Planning ahead will help you get around interruptions
in your workout schedule and working with the baby's schedule.
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Set short term goals. Don't expect to lose 20
pounds in two weeks. It has taken awhile for you to gain the weight,
it will take time to lose it. Keep a record of your progress and tell
your friends and family about your achievements.
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Vary your exercise program. Change exercises or
invite friends to join you to make your workout more enjoyable (maybe
join a momy and me group and plan on walks every day). There is no
"best" exercise – just the one that works best for
you. It won't be easy, especially at the start. But as you begin to
feel better, look better and enjoy a new zest for life, you will be
rewarded many times over for your efforts.
If you can manage to get some quiet time to exercise
perhaps while the baby is napping... you will have that time to yourself
to look forward to every day and your every day workout will become your
special time for yourself. As a mother you are constantly giving of yourself
so it is important to have this kind of rejuvinating time that is all
about you.
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