What steps do you take to jump start a diet & fitness plan? Any suggestions welcome?

Any suggestions welcome! I've joined a gym and have slowly started going, it's hard to motivate! Asked by tamarind 45 months ago Similar questions: steps jump start diet fitness plan suggestions Health > Fitness & Diet.

Similar questions: steps jump start diet fitness plan suggestions.

My thoughts I know what you mean when you say it is hard to motivate. Sometimes I feel like just blowing off working out and I force myself to go and every time I do I am glad I did. When finally I get into a routine I don’t like to miss going to the gym.

For me having my iPod with me helps. I need my music to work out; it just goes better. Get yourself a iPod Shuffle.So do what I do make yourself go, it becomes a bit addictive once you get yourself there on a regular basis.

My husband says it is because of endorphins it becomes addictive. To kick start your diet, consider trying phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. Phase 1 is for 2 weeks and it isn’t easy but it works.

Phases 2 and 3 are not bad at all. The South Beach Diet is a very healthy approach to eating. I have heard good things about The Abs Diet for Women but I’ve not tried it yet.

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Try this Set small goals. Since you joined, you may want to only attend 3 times a week for one half hour. This could be a goal.

When you set small goals, you complete them and you will be motivated to set more. Try not changing what you eat right away. Its more important to move first.

Get in the habit of moving first then you can change what you eat and have really good results. Remember, it takes a few months to make something a habit the will be a part of your life. Be patient with yourself and your body.

Remember this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. All is not lost if you have 20 cookies. You can start over at the next meal and try to figure out what triggered the 20 cookie binge.

Find out what is "eating" you before you eat. I hope this helps! Sources: My experience in weight loss Naturalgirl's Recommendations The Best Life Diet Amazon List Price: $15.00 Used from: $7.00 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 113 reviews) Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover: An Accelerated Program of Exercise and Nutrition for Maximum Results in Minimum Time Amazon List Price: $25.00 Used from: $0.01 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 38 reviews) The Get with the Program!

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Joining the gym is a positive start To learn 'portion control' we ate Healthy Choice frozen dinners for a while...it taught us how to eat until we were 'satisfied' not stuffed'. A slice of whole grain bread with supper is healthier than white bread. We replaced butter with Smart Balance spread.

We found that once we weren't overeating at supper, we had the energy to take a walk in the evening. It's very 'social', getting out and seeing the neighbors...and we get some fresh air and exercise to boot. It didn't take too long before we were living a 'healthy lifestyle'...some nights even having a huge tossed salad topped with 1/2 can of tuna and low fat cottage cheese for supper.

Just gradually changing your lifestyle works a lot better than jumping into some 'fad' diet program and feeling deprived. Sources: My experience HELENofTROY's Recommendations Slim Fast Meal Options Shake Mix, Chocolate Royale (15 Ounces) Amazon List Price: $7.39 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 4 reviews) A great breakfast with 12 oz. Of 1% milk..

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I can't seem to get motivated to start a fitness program.

I am looking for low in pact fitness cd's for in home use any suggestions.

Do you have diet suggestions to avoid recurrence of electrolyte imbalance.

And not a short term one a life plan, because I want to eat better.

I have recently been diagnosed with IBS and am about to start the elimination diet. Anyone tried this? Any advice?

The advertisement says Rob will figure out your diet plan for you. How does he do this... Is this a good carb/fat diet?

What are the first steps to set up a exercise, diet plan that works.

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