So in order for us to be able to demand the change we want for
ourselves we must determine if the machine called the human body is in
the position to make this change in the time frame we give it.
This is extremely important because then we don’t get disappointed by
the results that our body is incapable of giving us.
Other than our body we also have to increase our motivation, desire,
and determination.
I once read that to reach your goal it takes the use of the 2
spirations: Inspiration and Perspiration.
How many of us are in the position to support an exercise program with
total inspiration?
The first piece of advice that someone can give to all body types and
all metabolic types is: Don’t rush to start.
The beginning of any exercise program starts with your decision and
determination to make it to the finish line; To reach your dream body
image.
If you’ve made the decision that you must lose your belly fat you must
convince the motivator inside you with your reasons so that it can
continue to motivate you and give you the energy you need to
accomplish your goal.
Here is some information for your motivation:
When you have a fat belly you increase your chances of getting high
blood sugar in the years ahead.
When you have a fat stomach you have an extremely higher risk of
having a stroke or heart attack in your lifetime.
When you have a fat belly your respiratory system struggles to absorb
the oxygen your body needs, and believe me that is doing harm to your
body right at this moment. It deprives you of daily activities,
capabilities and even emotions.
You are harming your lungs, liver, heart, etc.
So it’s important that you find all the information that will convince
your spirit to make the decision to accomplish your goal; To cross
that finish line and make the changes you envision.
Starting today, every day for one week when you sit down to eat, take
10 slow breaths and imagine yourself achieving your dream goal. Eat
very slowly and if you can, try to chew each bite for 30 seconds.
Don’t tell anyone that you have started a program to change. There’s
no need for a coach, team mates or judges. If you need them then you
haven’t put enough gas into your motivation tank- you haven’t
convinced your spirit enough to work with you until the end. Start
only when you feel that spiritually you are completely ready to take
on this personal journey.
Now depending on how far or close you are from the true meaning of
fitness, you must design a program that best suits your needs and when
I say a program I mean a time frame. How much time can you devote and
invest?
When you have made your decision make sure to include an exercise that
you love and make it 1/3 of your exercise program.
Personally I love playing tennis. I could play tennis with a friend
for hours, even on the days where I feel down or tired. Even on days
when I’m bored I could easily play tennis to pass my time.
You get my drift. You need something to keep you going, even on the
days when your motivation is at a low or when your exercise program
has exhausted you; something that can rejuvenate you to hit the
battlefield once again.
The time has come now to focus on the how; the exercise.
If you are a lot like our friend who enjoys fast food and you want to
lose body fat, simply change your eating habits. Start by eating a
little more at home. Keep track of the bad eating habits that you like
so much.
It’s really easy. Just make a list, such as:
Soft Drinks = ?
Bread = ?
Sweets = ?
Delivery = ?
Etc…
Once you’ve finished this list, it gives you a good idea of your
weekly calorie intake.
Start depriving yourself of some of these things and substitute them
with items that will improve your health.
Cut about 20% from each category and change them to healthier types or
non at all.
For example, subtract 1 soft drink and add 1 fruit juice. Or simply
subtract 1 soft drink.
Eat more but smaller portions throughout the day.
Your exercise program must include at least 4 20-minute sessions per
day, where your heart rate goes above 120 beats per minute and you are
sweating. (If you’re not sweating then increase the intensity).
For example, intense walking where every step focuses on the abdomen
area by lightly squeezing the abs with every step you take.
Muscle balancing exercises are usually conducted on a balancing ball.
Less but slower and more intense sit-ups are best. It’s better to do
less the right way than 1000 the wrong way. A good place to do sit-ups
is on a yoga mat. Yoga mats don’t take up too much space and are good
protection for your back.
Try this on a regular basis for 2 months.
These very simple exercises and methods make all the difference.
There are many secrets and tricks but it all depends on who is asking.
I wrote this article with the idea that most people who are interested
in losing weight or stomach fat aren’t usually professionals and
haven’t devoted their lives to exercise.
Now, if you have decided to completely devote yourself to your
decision to change, you can get whatever you need from
http://fitness-for-beginners.blogspot.com/