Being healthy means watching what you eat and choosing the right foods. Getting in shape and trying to stay fit is not at all an easy task, and it can get expensive...but it doesn't have to! Like most routines, this article is not intended to be a “one size fits all.” Take from it what you will as non-professional advice from a woman who has always carried an extra 10 pounds on her at least. I kept telling people it was 'baby fat' until my daughter said to me one day; "Mom, I'm 21, it's not baby fat any longer!"
It was then that I realized I was hiding behind the childbirth of my two kids who were now college age and could no longer use the weight gain as an excuse. It wasn't until then that I decided it was time to get in shape and watch what I ate, but even then I was sloppy at it. Could it be more difficult? Oh you bet it could...then menopause set in..as if things weren't bad enough, now this? Hot flashes, weight gain again,..was this all necessary? I work hard to watch what goes into my mouth and I try to stay on a general exercise routine. Not everyone has the same body, and not everyone has good health, so please...seek the advice of your physician first and know that is most important is your health and well being. In that light, consider the following list that I found to be quite helpful:
- Before beginning any serious weight lifting or body building regimen, consult your physician. Muscles are not built over night..it takes time and hard work to achieve a great body. What am I trying to say? You won't turn into Hercules over night!
- Set your goals. What will make you happy? Define what you expect to achieve with your new bodybuilding campaign within a realistic time frame. If you create goals that are unattainable you are setting yourself up for failure. You can become bored, disappointed and disillusioned to the point where you may give up. This is a very sad outcome to what might have been the best decision of your life. Don’t sell yourself short. Set your long term goals, of course, but also set short term goals that are achievable. And, don’t forget to reward yourself when you do achieve them.
- Consider the costs. If you don’t already have a budget, create one. Eating healthy is not cheap. If you live in good climates like I have in Houston TX, I had a garden from April through November. I had greens and such at hand all the time. If you don't have access to a garden 24/7, determine what amount of discretionary funds you have available for your bodybuilding program. This will determine whether you can afford to have a home gym or if your needs would better be served by joining a club. Joining a club is still a good short term introduction before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on equipment that might not be appropriate for your needs.
- Don’t forget some of the low cost alternatives to purchasing your bodybuilding equipment. If used equipment is still functional why spend the extra dollars just for a little glitz! Good, brand name used equipment is every bit as functional as something right off a showroom floor. If you can't afford the fancy schmancy gym equipment...get an exercise ball and a couple of 15 pound weights like I did. They work just as well and you work just as many muscles!
- Consider combining a home gym along with a membership in a public facility. Purchase less expensive free weight equipment for use at home and join a gym to have access to the more expensive equipment. You can design your entire workout routines around a combination such as this. No money for a gym? Invest $9.99 in a DVD called Yoga Booty Ballet. I LOVE IT....and like milk, it does your body good!
- Eat healthy! This can’t be stressed enough. The only true bodybuilding aids are good nutrition. Ok so I cheat sometimes...who doesn't? Just be careful, and try to stick to the proper nutrition schedule. I've found that when I tell myself I can't have something, I cheat and eat it 'because I can' ....my friends, we're only cheating on ourselves when we do this. Need help? Consult a licensed dietician. Watch your local community calendar for free seminars on diet and nutrition. Learn all you can about what nature freely provides that can help you to develop a healthy diet.
- If you choose to use dietary supplements, make certain that you know what you are putting in your body. Follow the packaging guidelines I outlined previously. Ask your physician for his/her recommendations based on the regimen you have selected. No friend, coach or acquaintance can take the place of your physician and what works for one person may not at all work for someone else. In fact, you may even investigate finding a physician who specializes in sports wellness.
- Be kind to yourself. Yes, it’s important to push to achieve your goals, but it’s very easy to tip the scales in the other direction and create a nightmare for yourself. Obsessive, compulsive behaviors are not conducive to a healthy bodybuilding lifestyle. Someone once told me that your body is your house, and my friend...it's the only one you'll ever have, so please, take care of it! Be happy being YOU and be proud of what you have accomplished! When you get to your desired weight, go shopping at www.SimplyDeliciousLingerie.com for a sexy new babydoll, bedroom costume or teddy. We have hundreds of pieces of women's intimate apparel to choose from!
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