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So, let's start with a really simple idea: stop thinking "work out" and start thinking "activity.
" Even a minor shift in your thinking can melt away the negative and overwhelming emotions connected with the equation that says, "Burn more calories than you eat.
" and create a new perspective as you shed unwanted pounds.
Simple science is behind the theory that increased activity (as long as there is no increase in eating) equals weight loss.
This is what we know; every cell in your body contains sub-cells, also known as "organelles," called mitochondria.
Mitochondria are a cell's engines; they take in fuel and burn it to make the energy needed to power all the body's functions.
Muscle cells have more mitochondria in each of them than any other type of cell in the human body.
Therefore, the more muscle you have in your body the more calories your body can burn.
Weight bearing physical activity increases muscle and decreases fat.
As you change the ratio of muscle to fat in your body through activity, your body will burn more and more calories even when you are at rest.
Any kind of activity is better than none (except for the one where you raise your hand to your mouth with a high-calorie snack).
Experts say it is better to start out slowly.
Don't make the excuse that you are too busy - you're not.
In fact it's time to stop making excuses period.
Perhaps you will have more time start exercising after your funeral? It's easy to start by parking a few extra spaces away from the store.
Make two trips, or even three, when unloading the car.
Take the stairs; if walking up is too difficult at first then take the elevator up and walk down.
Get up and jog in place during commercials while you are relaxing by the television at night.
Just do anything to make your body move! Your brain will immediately send a message to the mitochondria that there is activity afoot, and they will turn on their engines, raising your burning power, raising your metabolism, building muscle and reducing fat.
While it is true that the more you exercise, the more you burn; it is not true that more is always better.
Often, early in a weight loss program, many of us are so hyped, so inspired to "really lose it this time," that we tend to jump in with both feet, so to speak.
We may take on exercise regimens that are too strenuous or too ambitious and then we can't stick with them.
Do not fall into that trap.
Instead, start slowly.
Your body will naturally tell you when to increase your activity.
You will want to do more, be more involved and more active as your weight goes down and your health gets better.
Consistency is really the key to winning this game.
Moderate activity each day is a lot easier to handle than long, exhausting workouts three days a week.
You can do it without pain and suffering, you don't have to work out excessively to achieve your goals.
If you alternate between weight-bearing or weight lifting and aerobic activities you will reduce your chances of injury and avoid getting bored.
Stop saying "I can't lose weight" and make this your year to change the path you are on and start in a healthier direction.
Losing weight is the first step and only you can make it happen.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your fat loss engines, please!
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