Hello everyone! Happy August! Oh, how I love this time of month, summer starts to dwindle, maybe you're taking that last minute vacation to enjoy the last of the warm weather, or maybe you're going back to school shopping! I know thats been keeping me busy as I near closer to my next upcomming semster. I'm excited! I don't know about the rest of you and where you may be residing in the country or world, however here in Connecticut, I'm actually starting to see the leaves changing! Fall is fast approaching!


In a vigilant effort to get the most use out of the remaining summer time, I've been spending at least a simple 45 minutes after day walking or running outside just for some exercise. Its really amazing how much some simple exercise can help the body in so many ways!


Exercise helps keep you happy and vital. Studies show that folks who exercise are healthier, joyful, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, and have even have a delayed onset of dementia. Excerise also helps one get relief from anxiety and mild depression, and the results from it are comparable to medication and therapy.

But of course, no one really disputes the benefit of exercise. The trick is actually DOING IT.

I can be one of the biggest procrastinators that I know, however, here is a short list of  things that keep me focused on my goal, and the ability to make exercising happen!




My advice to you, is to BE COMMITTED to making this happen for yourself! NO excuses!

1. Always exercise on Monday. Starting the week on the right foot makes it easier to stick to your plan.

2. Never skip exercising for two days in a row. You can skip a day, but the next day, you must exercise no matter how inconvenient. This rule dramatically increased the number of times I exercise over the course of a month.

3. Remember, exercise GIVES energy. If you feel too tired to exercise, remember that exercise boosts energy. It took me a long time to notice that I’d drag myself to the gym, work out for forty minutes, and leave feeling far more energetic than when I went in.

4. Any work-out “counts.” Give yourself credit for the least effort. My sister, an avid runner, always said that all she had to do was put on her running shoes and close the door behind her. Why does this work? Because if I know I can quit after five minutes, I get started—and once I start, I usually follow through with my usual routine. Getting out the door is by FAR the toughest part.

5. You don’t have to shower. One problem—mostly for women—is that taking a shower can take too much time. Look for exercise like strength-training, yoga, or walking, that don’t make you sweaty.

6. Throw money at the problem. Spend more to go to a more convenient gym, or to get an iPod, or to work with a trainer. Exercise pays off BIG in your quality of life, so this is a place to splurge.

7. Don’t set the bar too high. I have a friend who thinks it’s not worth exercising unless he’s training for a marathon – and so he never exercises. he’d be better off going for a one-mile run five times a week. Thinking otherwise is simply an excuse.

8. Don’t kid yourself. Belonging to a gym doesn’t mean that you go to the gym. Having been in good shape in college doesn’t mean you’re in good shape today. Be honest about what your habits really are now.

9. You have time. Just take a twenty-minute walk. If you can’t do more, do that! Just a twenty-minute walk will really pay off.

10. Exercise for SANITY not VANITY. I find it more motivating to think about the fact that exercise is going to make me feel happier, calmer, and more energetic, right now, rather than to think about vaguer long-term benefits, like strengthened immunity or longer life. It’s not clear that exercise has much impact on weight loss, so don’t be give up when the pounds don’t fall off. It’s worth doing for so many other reasons.

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