Weekends are usually a bust when it comes to dieting and exercise. Everyone wants to kick back, have some R&R, go out to dinner, get together with friends, etc. Usually by the end of the weekend there’s been too much food and too little exercise.
Weekends are when people have time to do something for themselves. Instead of overeating and sitting around, why not grab that time and work on your weight loss? It’d be a great way to kick start your diet.
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Not everyone can run or kickbox or jump rope. Many people suffer from knee pain, low back issues, or weak bladder problems. They cannot tolerate high impact exercises.
If this is the case for you, be assured that you can still work out hard and get fit. The key is finding low impact exercises that get your heart rate up and burn calories.
Here are 5 low impact options to get you going:
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I see families at work taking martial arts classes together. I see dads jogging on the track with their sons, or showing them how to do pull-ups. I see moms and daughters side-by-side on the treadmills working out together. And families in the pool splashing and swimming together.
There are husbands and wives who decide to lose weight together. They go grocery shopping together, cook together, and choose restaurants with healthy options. They are each other’s greatest encouragers.
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Weight cycles are discouraging, but don’t give up!
I sat down and talked with a former client from three years ago. He had lost 40 pounds and became quite fit – cycling, swimming, and weight training. Everything was going great. He felt great, looked great, had lots of energy, and felt very positive about his accomplishments.
Then his health took a turn. He began struggling with knee pain and a nerve issue in his back. It was difficult to exercise at all. Slowly he lost control over his eating. The weight began to creep back on until it was all back.
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We’re packing up for a week with my in-laws in Alabama. I’m trying to pack light, but with two kids, swim and exercise stuff, toys, food, etc., it looks like we’ll have a full car.
We’re planning to leave at five in the afternoon and drive through the night. It’s just easier if the boys sleep for half of the trip! My hubby and I will trade off on the driving and possibly stop for a few hours to rest.
In preparation, I’ve thought a lot about how I can stay on track. Here are the steps I’m taking to keep my vacation from being a diet disaster: [More]
