Free diet! (04/03/2010 @ 19:48:46)

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keep fit! (04/03/2010 @ 19:48:59)

It's not alway easy to exercise during the cold weather, and I'm not one for glib excuses.

 

Sure, it's cold outside. But look at your figure and remember that it's YOUR responsibility to keep it in good shape, and nobody can do it for you.

 

Personal Trainers, gym memberships - People complain that if only they had the benefit of these things, they could be slimmer and fitter.

 

 

Yes, a personal trainer can come and motivate you and a gym has the equipment. But they still can't do the exercise for you.

 

And back decades ago, our mothers and grandmothers had none of this and managed to stay a whole lot slimmer than most of us do today.

 

I think you just have to get out there and do it. When people say to me 'oh but it's so hard to resist temptation' I think "no it isn't". If you know that those foods, those second helpings and sitting on your sofa are going to eventually ruin your fiugure, then why do you carry on doing it? And then complain that you got the result ?

 

And by the way, I'm off in the snow to feed my livestock (no gyms) and that's only a trudge a mile away. I have no choice: they're ravenous!

 

And when I'm back I'll do what I call my 'Daily Dozen' which is putting my joints through a short series of mobilising moves because suppleness is youthful and our bodies need to be looked after.

 

Think of that poor ankle. How about your shoulder? It's the only joint in your body that can go in a complete circle, yet when did you last circle your arms?

 

Your knee is a 'hinge' joint and will fold right back so you can put your foot towatds your bottom. Have you tested out this amazing joint nrecently?

 

I'll get out my Grenflex Band and stretch everything for about ten minutes.

 

You see - no need for aerobics every single day.

 

Aerobics, running, stair climbing - these are not ways to manage your weight. You should manage weight by diet. Eating less. But eating RIGHT.

 

Look after your body and it will look after you in terms of health, looks, being pain free and allowing you to earn your living (by not being stuck in a hospital bed!)

 

Have a good week!

 

Monica