Avoid excuses and take action to lose weight

If you need to lose weight, then now is the time to start!

Keep an activity journal

Consider keeping an activity journal in which you write down any physical activity that you may have engaged in throughout the day. Be specific - for example, note down the time you engaged in these activities, what the activity involved, the duration, how you felt, and so on. Over time you may find this information useful in helping you to determine when is the best time to engage in a workout.

You should also include a record of both planned and unplanned activities for the day.

Planned activities help prevent making excuses

Planned activities are those for which you have scheduled a specific time. For example, going to the gym for an hour on the way home after work or going for a 30-minute run before work.

Unplanned activities

Unplanned activities are those which come up at the time and can include physical activity such as helping your colleague to carry heavy boxes to his car, or cleaning your windows. You may find that these ‘incidental’ activities that you engage in actually help you to increase your calorie burning rate for the day.

Get a physical trainer

If you do not know where to start or how to put a suitable workout routine together for yourself, seek the assistance of a physical trainer. There may be personal trainers available at your local gym.

Consult your health practitioner

Always remember to consult your health practitioner before starting any new exercise regime or making intense changes to your current one – especially if you suffer from any medical conditions and for some reason are required not to place your body or yourself under any form of stress or strain.

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