I've always said that you don't have to work out at the gym all day in order to control your weight.
All you need is a minimum of 30 minutes a day filled with consistent,
moderate movement or activity. And it doesn't have to be hard.
Consistency is the key. 60 minutes is the ultimate goal, and doing it
daily is the way.
Start by walking every morning for just 10 minutes. Then increase it to
15 two weeks later, then 20 in the next two weeks. Then 25, and at the
end of about two months - make it a thirty minute walk. This is the
minimum you need to do - and do it every day.
You can build up to 60 minutes a day, by varying your activities with
dancing, tai boxing, bicycling, tennis, gardening, swimming, yoga, basketball - whatever you like, that's fun for you.
Get Into the Workout
Sunday November 30, 2008
Filed Under: Dr. Norris, Dr. Norris Chumley, Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life, Fitness, Health, Healthy Living, Weight Loss, Wellness
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About Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life
Dr. Norris J. Chumley is a doctor of theology and the arts, and has lost 160 pounds and maintained it over 16 years with God's help. The author/host of "The Joy of Weight Loss: a Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness," and many TV programs and DVD's, including "Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss" and "30 Days to Spiritual Well Being," Dr. Norris also does private consultations, leads workshops and lectures nationally. He has been a featured Beliefnet daily columnist and contributing editor for many years.
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"No single approach to weight loss works for everyone. We urge you to consult with your physician before making any significant changes in your eating habits or physical activities to ensure that what you propose for yourself is nutritionally, mentally and physically sound, safe, and healthy. Copyright © 2008, by Magnetic Arts, LLC, all rights reserved."
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Thank you for this post! Too often I forget how easy it is to move around. When "exercise" sounds like a lot of elaborate moves at the gym or in front of a video player, it's hard to get motivated. But it's easy to get into the fun things that just happen to involve physical activity. :-)
THANK-YOU FOR THESE SMALL WORDS,BUT AT THE SAME TIME THEY ARE BIG STEPS FOR ME.I HAVE BEEN SO DOWN ON MYSELF FOR MY WEIGHT GAIN[120lbs.]. I FELL AND HURT BOTH MY KNEES. HAD TO END UP HAVING SURGEY ON ONE, AND IT SEEMS LIKE THAT WAS THE END OF MY LIFE[4YEARS AGO]I AM SO READY TO HAVE MYSELF BACK, AND THAT IS HOW I NEED TO START OUT WITH SMALL STEPS. I GUESS A LIGHT BULB JUST WENT OFF IN MY HEAD. THANK YOU
Perfect timing...I just walked 2 mi. in 30 minutes for the first time in a long time. Used to walk 4 miles a day but that was about 60 lbs ago. I now have an office job and it is past time to get started again and walk this excess weight off...Thank you for the inspiration!
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