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Health & Finesse # 2 - Staying Motivated!

Health and Finesse:
Improving Your Health and Well Being One Step At A Time

February 2005
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CONTENTS
VOL I Number 2 (February 15, 2005)
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Inside this edition..

* Editorial
* Tips and Advice for Staying Motivated
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Dear Subscriber,

Welcome back! I certainly hope you enjoyed the first
edition of our newsletter!

So, I have to ask you:

Are you one of the thousands of well intentioned people that
vowed to lose weight as your New Year’s resolution?

Maybe like me you just promised yourself That you would
remain committed to fitness…

This next edition is dedicated to all the well meaning
fitness enthusiasts out there looking for some solid
motivational advice for keeping in shape and fit
throughout the new year.

Like most people, I made a commitment to losing weight and
feeling great at the start of the New Year. Even though I
consider myself somewhat of a health nut, even I have
problems staying motivated throughout the year.

Trust me, it “aint” easy looking this great all the time!

Anyway, my goal this issue is to offer you some common
sense… but more importantly easy to follow advice for
staying committed to your health and fitness goals
throughout the year!

I hope you enjoy the latest and greatest…

Yours in Wellness,

Beverley Brooke
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Tips and Motivational Advice for Keeping Fit
One Day at a Time

By: Beverley Brooke
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Let’s face it….

Losing weight and feeling great isn’t easy.

BUT the journey is well worth it!

Many people commit to their health and well being
via a New Year’s resolution. Why not? The
New Year is a great time to make a fresh start and
commitment to your health.

How do you remain motivated however for an
entire year?

The single most important piece of advice I can
offer you is this:

Don’t give up, and pick yourself back up when
you stumble or fall.

Everyone slips here and there. Just because you
had one cheat day doesn’t mean your entire fitness
and exercise program needs to be ruined.

On the contrary. Everyone slips now and again.

The key to sticking with a program is to make the slips
MUCH less frequent than the days you are
firmly committed to your program.

So have that piece of chocolate on occasion and
don’t beat yourself up for it.

Here are some additional great ideas for staying
motivated throughout the year:

Tip #1
Don’t make a habit of skipping breakfast.

You should never skip breakfast. It is the most
important meal of the day, and revs your metabolism
to burn calories each and every day.

When you skip breakfast, you are more likely to
overeat and then feel guilty later in the day.

Tip #2

Don’t weigh yourself every day. In fact, you
should weigh yourself only once a week, and
when you do you should do it at the same time
wearing nothing.

Why? Your weight actually fluctuates a good
2-5 pounds from day to day.

Much of this is associated with fluid retention,
thus has nothing to do with your actual fat
gain or loss. Weighing yourself too often
can be discouraging rather than encouraging.

Tip #3
Grab a partner in crime.

Find someone that can be your ‘partner in fitness’.
Call them when you are feeling unmotivated,
and have them do the same.

You are more likely to stay motivated if you have
someone to lean on when times get tough.

Tip #4
Don’t skip a workout because you are tired.

Did you know that working out will actually help
invigorate you? If you are truly exhausted,
consider toning down your workout, but never
give it up completely!

Tip #5
Reward yourself on occasion.

All work and no play is not the way to go
when it comes to your overall
health and well being.

Consider booking yourself for a massage
or other pampering treat each month to
keep you feeling great mentally and physically.

Last but not least, remember to take small steps.
Don’t set outrageous goals. You won’t lose 10
pounds in one week, but you might lose up to 2.

Over inflated goals will only serve to defeat you
in the long run. Set reasonable goals and you will
find yourself much more motivated throughout the year!

Copyright © 2005 Beverley Brooke
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To Learn more about weight loss, author Melanie Mendelson
has developed a wonderful practical weight loss guide
currently helping thousands to melt away the fat the
*healthy* way - no fad diets here, just sound knowledge and
advice. Visit http://tinyurl.com/4hq5y for more information
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"Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels."
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write to: beverley.brooke@healthandfinesse.com
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YOUR THOUGHTS AND SUGGESTIONS
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thoughts, suggestions and your own personal health related
stories
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DISCLAIMER
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