I have numerous questions about how to keep your body size
where it should be for your body type.

I have been thinking about what works! Good exercise
programs and diets start with mental awareness.

#1 Start by being positive about exercise! All too often we
talk negative about exercising. Either we tell ourselves it
doesn't work for me, I have no one to exercise with, its' boring,
My body hurts, its' too hard, I don't have the time, etc.
You get it ~ the list can go on and on.

Stop being NEGATIVE & start being POSITIVE!

- I can do something good for myself today
- ANY bit of exercise is GOOD exercise
- I have control over exercise. I own my body.
- I know I will feel better after I do something for myself.
- The sweet rewards of exercise are life changing, and rewarding
- If you think you are fat, then start telling yourself how sexy
and strong you are being fat. Positive self talk helps you make
the sexy gains you want to feel from getting in better shape. Exercise
is good for any body type. I have always thought if there is any Fat
then make it the best, sexiest Fat you can. It is time to stop watching
the world just go by. Take Control!

The point is, is start self healing. Afterall no one else can hear your
thoughts and your inner feelings. It is time to take control of YOUR
life! The bottom line here is no one, and I mean no one else can do
this for you. Believe me, no matter what size you are or where you
are in your life exercise is the one thing that you can have CONTROL over.

If you are struggling to find 5 minutes or 1 hour of time to exercise
I suggest you write down your weekly schedule and "book" yourself some time.
If you need to communicate this with your family, let them know that this is
"your" time. This may require taking your family along with you sometime, but
the point is you are working to build some exercise into your schedule.
Your self confidence, a stronger body, and a better, healthy person.

Try to start small:
- For an overweight person who may have trouble with their knees or feet
try a seated (recumberant bike)
- Graduate to walking
- Then after weeks or months of getting stronger you can alternate the two
or stick to one for an exercise session.
- Start small and gradually add a minute and keep gettin stronger

Toxic food environments
61 % of most peoples diets are processed foods.
Stats are climbing for Americans dying younger of heart failure or developing Diabetes,
etc. Stats also predict that in 40 years that most of Americans will be obese.

It is equally important to take control of your diet! Feed your mind continuously
with magazines and books and the internet with better nutrition tips and healthier
meal plans. Again, start by replacing one of your snacks or meals with a healthier
choice meal/snack. Then wean yourself gradually from one bad meal/snack.

The point is, is that you didn't get 'where you are today' overnight with your
exercise and diet habits, so you can't change instantly overnight to where you would
like to be. The fact is that you will NEVER get there however, if you stay where
you are and decide to do NOTHING!

Think POSITIVE, schedule YOUR TIME, educate YOURSELF, start SMALL, & NEVER QUIT!
The only way to move forward ~ is to take A Step! Good Luck !
Best to a healthier more Positive YOU! x 2 - The FT's