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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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11. mkdelano@sbcglobal.net - Jul 09 12:05pm

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!!!

12. saj1th - Jul 09 05:14pm

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13. smileandallsmile - Jul 10 01:53am

DEAR DEBBIE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRULY PEACE TIPS! I just do It!/MIRROR

14. scritt@sbcglobal.net - Jul 10 10:24am

I am seventy yrs. old and look like 60yrs old because, I decided yrs. ago to take your or someones advice. Thanks, and you are right, it only takes thirty minutes to an hour a day to become fit again. I eat basically what I want only, in minute amounts. Thanks for coming on board to help us little old ladies. Ha! I still play tennis three times a week and golf when I want. I keep my mind busy and am very active in politics, a home contractor and a nice lady. Find something you want to achieve and go for it. Don't give slack or take it, (Old Texas term) Daylight is burning so, go for the gold like an Olympian. Nothing is beyond your reach if, you really want to achieve your true self. This site is right, so fulfill your dreams as a lady. Azure

15. helen_workman@sbcglobal.net - Jul 10 10:31am

This was just common sense

16. cnolasco8297@sbcglobal.net - Jul 10 10:46am

very good information thank.

17. kat9416 - Jul 11 04:32am

could you give me exercizes that would work mostly my theighs?

18. rachdollbaby - Jul 11 07:53am

If you are not sure what type of exercise you will enjoy ,get a membership at your local YMCA ! I just did this 2 weeks ago,and have been trying all kinds of new fun stuff . My favorite exercise class is called Aerokick...it's like a warm up for boxing...it's a group class that does punches and kicks to fun music for 1 hour.After that I go swimming there for about 20 minutes. When I leave there I feel refreshed and energized. So take some time to try new things...find what you love...exercise should be fun ...not torture.

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