Hello Girlfriends – the word “physical” what does it mean to you?  To some it may mean running, sweating, using your muscles.  To others it may mean, walking and not breaking a sweat and to others somewhere in between those two.

I feel that staying fit requires physical activity.  I know it requires time and time is what we all are short of – so instead I will say, it requires us to make the time to include physical activity in our lives.

Even if you don’t belong to a gym – it’s very important to get some type of exercise daily; okay maybe not daily exercise daily but definitely at least 3 to 4 times a week.

Physical exercise needs to be scheduled in our day and make it a priority. 

• You schedule time for lunch, you schedule time to get a manicure/pedicure.
• You schedule time for running to the mall or grocery store
• Why not schedule time for exercise? 
• Make it part of your routine. 
• Start your day with it, fit it in during your lunch break or end your day with it.

I guarantee once you start to exercise you will feel better in mind and spirit.  Exercise releases endorphins.  Once you get into a regular routine you will want to keep exercise as part of your daily living.  It’s known fact that it takes 21 days to form a habit – so if we start exercising and we do it for 21 days, then it will become a habit.  Take the exercise challenge and let’s make it a priority for our lives.  This is part of feeling well, looking better and once we feel and look better we then feel good about ourselves.

We only have one body, why abuse it?  Instead do something positive – nourish it, take care of it, feel good about yourself.  Why not, Because You Can!

If you can’t do it alone, ask a friend to walk or run with you.  For some having a partner to join you makes it more enjoyable – do it together – make a date out of it!

I know for myself about 2 years ago I was 23 pounds over my current weight.  I was not happy with myself when I looked in the mirror, so I did something about it.  I joined a gym; got a personal trainer, ate less and more of the right things and the weight dropped.  I started seeing results within weeks and this was encouraging.  Clothes felt and looked better.  I felt more confident about myself and thus felt better in general.  Now 2 years later, I am maintaining my ideal weight and I watch what I eat.  I indulge at times and exercise during the week.  I am determined to keep the weight off because I care and love myself!

Remember, may the possibilities of today excite us all!

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