"Get Fit Now"...an article I wrote in 2010

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"Get Fit Now" - Email I Often Find in My Inbox




All day today, I've been getting rather interesting email. Well maybe not so interesting as it is basically the same things over and over again.



Things about fitness get fit now, lose weight now. And low fat recipes.



Maybe someone's trying to tell me something who knows these days.



Well it should be interesting to note, that of all these emails that continually arrive, they all basically say the same thing. That is "we think you are out of shape and fat". While that is true of me, I wonder how many physically fit and in shape people receive these same emails.



These emails are designed in my opinion to make people self-conscious of their weight and also on how physically fit or not they are.



Well this can be good I suppose in some ways. Perhaps there are those of us who skip looking at the mirror, and don't realize we are larger than average. But then again, I kind of doubt it.



As most anyone who is fat already knows it. Unless there is something seriously wrong with their mind.



Sometimes I wonder about things like this. I mean why it is so popular to sell the latest diet fad or diet program to someone, than it is to actually tell people the truth.



Some people may benefit from being told that they can lose weight any time they chose to do so.



Provided they will motivate themselves to do so. Now granted there may be some exceptions, but those in my opinion are rare. And even those exceptions may of at one time been able to begin losing weight and getting in shape if they had "set their minds to do so".



A lot of times we are discouraged even before we get started due to the fact we look at all that is involved instead of taking things one step at a time.



So if you are like me getting daily notices' in your email box about your weight and your fitness levels and are wondering if you should try any of these faddish ideas or try some of these boxed diet meals.



Let me save you a little time and hassle and maybe even a little money.


Unless you have a diagnosed medical problem that requires a special diet, and or have a medical condition that requires close monitoring by a medical doctor then you can as a general rule safely lose the weight you may need to lose, and also get into shape.



But you will not do this over night; it will take a little time. And it will take dedication and lots of it.
Especially if you have more than 30 pounds to that you'd like to shed.



So how do you get started, well for starters go to my first article on this subject today.



http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2578489/eat_what_you_want_and_lose_weight.html?cat=51



Read through it.


Then make yourself a schedule, include activity of some kind each day. Even if it is just walking back and forth in your house to start off with.



Start slow, and gradually build up your stamina. In time you will feel better, and you will have more energy.



Also find a hobby that does not involve spending so much time at the computer, or the television set.
Getting out and about may even extend your life according to a news article I read earlier today.



Being a "Couch Potatoe" does nothing to help anyone feel better in the long run. That in my opinion just causes a lot of stress on the body and mind.



 So start deleting those emails, and get out and start moving around. Dress warming if you are experiencing cold weather like we are. And wear good walking shoes.



You'll feel better, and you may even get healthier, or avoid some known health problems caused by being a little or a lot overweight. Or in simple terms, when you are fat, you are at risk for many health problems, plus when you go shopping for clothes your choices seem to be limited due to items you may like not being carried in your size.



Now I suppose I should go and delete some more of those pesky emails, which keep reminding me that I need to do something about my "fat" condition.



Only my emails say it nicer, the email's say "Get Fit Now", and "Here's a low fat recipe for..."
Well you get the idea...



Just remember "slow and steady wins the race". Don't stop what you've started on as your New Year's resolution to finally get in shape this year. Because you can do it this year provided you will keep working towards your goals, ignore the pesky emails, and write out a plan, then work your plan.
If you have a plan that's not working, then by all means sit down and rewrite it. And start over.
Just don't ever give up.



http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20100111/sc_livescience/couchpotatoesmayhaveshorterlives



http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/slow+but+steady+wins+the+race



http://diet.health.com/2009/12/22/crash-diets/