That old New Year's Resolution

So, your New Year's resolution was to get into better shape.
And now it's March and you may be having second thoughts about that whole in-shape thing and would be more comfortable grabbing a brownie and a good book.
I agree.

The only problem with that scenario is the deep regret you will have about the brownie when you go to put on your favorite tank top and shorts and find that things aren't as toned and pretty as you would have liked.  In fact, some of us really have to watch ourselves or our arms get mistaken for wings  in a strong wind. Mm-hmm.  So put the sweets back (me too) and focus!

As a group fitness instructor one of the biggest things I learned was the huge lie I was fed about daily activity, and what foods were actually healthy for us to eat.

I always thought the big deal was that we should exercise 3 times a week for 30 min. and eat three square meals a day.  Any one else with that idea hammered into their head?
In reality, our bodies should be fed clean whole foods and not 3, 4, or even 5, but 6 small meals a day.  And if we think about it, we may have noticed our bodies already telling us this.  Those snack attacks you get at three in the afternoon are actually your body telling you it wants food, nutritious food.  Easily handled with a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, and some yogurt or cottage cheese.... not a fun package of Cheetos!

Ok, now for the activity myth. 
I learned that we should actually be exercising to the point of a little sweat and activated breathing a minimum of 30 min. a day at least 5-6 days a week, with an hour of strength or core training 2-3 times a week, and some sort of stretching or breathing routine at least once a week.  That rocked my thinking.  No wonder we have a country full of unhealthy people.  There's still a huge group of folks thinking they are doing the right thing by going for a walk twice a week and sitting on a stationary bike reading a magazine once in awhile.

So, you tell me you don't have time for all that.  I get it you're busy, I'm busy.  But with the cost of going to the Dr. and all that medication, maybe we can find the time.
Maybe we can stretch that exercise routine into ten min. segments through the day to start with and then try to work up to longer stretches.

One thing I know is that we can do anything for ten minutes. 
Idea for the day:
First ten minutes:  A.m. pull up a you tube video of your favorite cardio routine..walking, Zumba, Step, whatever....do it for ten minutes (or dust off an old video you have laying around.)
Second ten minutes:  go for a brisk walk outside if you can
Third, do you have an un-used exercise machine in your home?  Use it right before you sit down to watch your evening t.v. program.  Remember, the point is to get the blood flowing and your lungs working.  Oh and have fun :)

For strength I like to do that right away in the morning or during the commercials while I watch a show.  Grab a set of weights and a sturdy chair and you can do everything from bicep curls to tricep dips while you ignore commercials trying to sell you more stuff.  Easy-Peasy!
You can do it!  Take a deep breath, think of that tank top or gasp! swim suit and get moving.  :)