Dogs and Fitness?

Ok, so it’s easy to read all about working out, and eating right. There are a zillion books and magazine articles on slimming down, and pumping up. Plus everyone these days seems to have a sure fire work out video, or weight loss product. But…if all that knowledge and all those products are out there, why is it still so tough for the average American to have a fit and healthy body? Why are so many of us out of shape and overweight?



What’s the difference between me (and you?) and all those conscientious “gym rats” breaking a sweat spinning, lifting weights, and twisting into pretzel poses on yoga mats? Those disciplined eaters who happily consume their daily dose of fruits and veggies and manage to “just say no” to the fast food traps?



They’re doing, I’m procrastinating. They’re feeling fit and energized. I’m feeling flabby and guilty. They’re eating to live. I sometimes feel like I’m living to eat!



It’s all about the lack of motivation and self-discipline. That’s the biggest problem we face…and darn it …there isn’t any pill we can buy to fix it.



We have to find that motivation and self-discipline the old fashioned way. From deep inside. No one can do it for us. We have to make a commitment that we want something better for ourselves. We have to be willing to make some small, but significant changes in our daily life.



“Motivation starts with baby steps”, figure champ Natalie Waples tells me. “Set a small goal like taking a walk everyday or every other day for 15 or 20 minutes with your spouse, your dog, your friends. Sign up for a package of swimming lessons. Try to find an activity that you have always enjoyed, so it’s not so daunting a task. Once you start seeing small changes in your energy levels and mood from the exercise, you’ll be motivated to do even more!”



Well, I have a dog. In fact I have two! A golden retriever named Maddy, and a Westie named Tessie. They love to go on walks. They are living, breathing exercise motivators with bright eyes and wagging tails. They need the walk, and so do I. So that’s going to be part of my plan.



What about you? Do you have a four legged friend you can take for a daily walk? Do you have a friend, spouse, or neighbor you can walk with? Make that commitment with me today, right now. And if you feel like it, why not share your commitment with the rest of us here at iNutrition.com? Email me at jan@iNutrition.com. We can be each other’s cheering section, and teammates. No more time outs. It’s time to score some fitness points!

Coach Elouise
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