You’ve been thinking about it. Now let’s do something about it. Let’s get active! It will help you lose weight and give you the extra benefits of boosting your mood and improving your health. Don’t we all want a better quality of life?

After getting an ok from your doctor, aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Set some goals so you have something to work towards. Do a combination of aerobic and strengthening activities. Aerobic activities make your heart beat faster and make you breathe harder. Walking fast, jumping rope, and step-ups are some good examples of aerobic activities. Strengthening activities make your muscles stronger. These could include simple push-ups, resistance bands or weights. Tracking your progress will keep you moving and motivated. And don’t forget to hydrate!

If you’ve never been active before, start slowly and when you get the hang of it, add a little more activity each time. Choose activities that you enjoy, but don’t be afraid to try new ones. 

Judy is the Business Manager at Body Elite. She has been a dedicated client of Body Elite since March 12, 2015. She studied Criminal Justice in college and has a background in customer service. In addition to Body Elite, she oversees the business end of her husband’s contracting business and runs a preschool.  In her spare time, Judy has stayed active with volunteer work and community service.  She has 6 children, and 4 grandchildren. 

References:

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/tips-get-active

https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/health-conditions/diabetes/get-active