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Training and Fitness: Where to Start

Jul 04 10:06am

I want Peace of Body! Everyone talks about peace of mind, but what about peace of body? I don’t think you can have one without the other.

It all starts with total acceptance of where you are today. From there, start training.

Make yourself a weekly exercise routine, whether it’s walking 3 days a week or working out 5 times a week, and do it religiously. Pick a schedule that you know you’ll be able to keep.

Next, stop thinking about the results. Your body will respond if you get yourself into the athlete mindset and workout like you mean it. Your training has to be not only consistent, but also effortful. Walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day while reading a magazine isn’t going to get you what you want.

And if you are going to dedicate 30 minutes to exercise, you might as well make it count. Follow a guided program, or work out with a partner, an instructor, or a coach, someone or something that will push you to the next level. Of your own accord you’ve gotten ‘here.’ To get ‘there,’ or where you want to be, put your training in someone else’s hands. Find a class, a group, a CD or something that will help take you ‘there.’

Now look at your diet - you’re going to have to eat like you mean it, too. What you eat is a big part of your training. I know for me when I don’t eat well, or I overeat, I feel badly, even when there are lots of other good things going on in my life.

My food really does greatly determine my peace of body, and I’ll bet it’s the same for you. Make it your goal to become more conscious of what you put in your mouth. Plan ahead, have a conversation with yourself about what you’re going to eat, or not eat, before each meal. Sometimes it’s helpful to call a friend and make a commitment to them, or write it down.

Freedom will come from following a regimen, having boundaries, and being really conscious about what you are doing to your body.

Peace of Body will follow.

Happy Training,
Debbie Rocker

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1. emma841125@yahoo.cn - Jul 04 04:02pm

thank you for your tips!

2. nads_dt - Jul 04 11:18pm

I have been try to lose weight now over 6 years-weighing 145lbs. up to 2 weeks ago i weighed 167lbs. i recently did the lemonade cleanse and it has given me a kick start and a confident boost. lost seven lbs so far. the excercise regime is really working. I just need a good eating regime.

3. rnurseshodi - Jul 05 05:20am

Getting married in 5 weeks. Want very much to feel and look my best. Thanks for all the great info and support.

4. belzared - Jul 05 06:34am

I just started walking a week ago on my treadmill and I have lost 3 lbs. I'm so motivated! Reading comments,good or bad,motivate me even more.

5. k3nny74437 - Jul 05 03:29pm

HELLO, I WEIGH 575LBS. I WAS WEIGHING 618LBS 6 WEEKS AGO I LOST 41LBS. AND STILL LOSING. I HAVEN'T DONE ONE JUMPING JACK OR SITUP. AND I NEED TO START DOING SOMETHING. I CAN'T SIT ON MY KNEES IT'S TOO PAINFUL,AND IT'S HARD TO GET UP WHEN I'M ON THE FLOOR OR GROUND. I CAN STAND,WALK BUT NOT FAR. HOW CAN I PUT MORE MUSCLE BACK IN MY LEGS SO I CAN GET AROUND BETTER. AND PUT MORE STRANG BACK IN MY BACK SO IT WILL QUIT ACHING ALOT.

6. luvcts1 - Jul 06 01:03am

You are wrong here. 30 minutes on a treadmill while reading a magazine will get results! It is still 30 minutes a day on a treadmill. The rest is all pretty well well-known except you may want to add not to get stressed when your diet or exercise routine slips a bit. If you start getting stressed, you may not want to start exercising again.

7. luvcts1 - Jul 06 01:04am

8. life_stylefitness - Jul 08 11:58am

An excellent eBook that makes fitness principles simple as it deals with the basics of fitness can be found at www.fitnessbasics101.com

9. thecrazyone15205 - Jul 08 11:24pm

I believe that by achieving "peace of body and mind" works well. I would like to add that balance of a person's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual attributes helps them feel positive about themselves and when a person feels this way, they can make changes in their lives that help them and others. They may actually inspire others to lose weight or make changes in their lives. Sounds idealistic, but hey, it works for me.

10. mkdelano@sbcglobal.net - Jul 09 12:03pm

This is good stuff!!! I work out 6 days a week and I totaly beleave if your going to work out you need to push yourself more and more. I've had people who say "I want to work with you" then they get to gym and they have every excuse in the book why they have to take breaks and they don't really want to push, they just want to say they went to gym. Your body is the vessel your mind travels thru life in do you want a Corvette or a Pinto!!!