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Fit Tips from Valerie Waters

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Decide right now to live a healthier life and then take some immediate action steps to put this decision in motion. Motivation follows action. Some things you can do right now might include clearing the kitchen of all obvious junk food, making a space in your house or garage where you can exercise, or sitting for 5 minutes and getting clear on what it is you want to achieve.

Get Motivated

The number one motivator is a goal with a deadline. Write down what it is that you want to achieve, by when you’re going to achieve it and how you’re going to do it. Tape it to the fridge or on your closet door, wherever you need to, to remind yourself that you can do this, you will do this, you must do this! I also take a nutritional supplement called CUUR to help me stay motivated with my nutrition efforts. Since I take CUUR with breakfast, lunch and dinner, I am making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of carbohydrates and sugars I’m putting into my system. The extra energy I feel from taking the all-natural supplement and eating healthy gives me more energy, giving me more reason to work out!

Make Time for Exercise

Working out doesn’t just happen when you “find the time”. You have to make the time. Schedule your workouts like you would any other appointment. Take your day planner or your palm pilot and at the beginning of the week, schedule your workouts. Ideally, if you can do it first thing in the morning, you’ll be less likely to put it off.

Plan Your Meals and Plan Your Snacks

Don’t leave your nutrition up to chance. Prepare your lunch the night before and take it to work with you in a cooler. Also plan for the mid-morning and midday munchies by bringing along healthy snacks. Low-fat yogurt, a piece of fruit, or some almonds are all great choices. And if its sweets you’re craving, a handful of raisins should do the trick. Planning and eating three small meals and two snacks a day will keep the drive-thru cravings away.

Get Your Family on Board

Get the kids out of the house and over to your neighborhood park. Don’t just watch them run around, play tag with them. Or take the whole family on a walk to your local Farmers’ Market, where you can sample some of the healthiest and yummiest foods and snacks. Incorporating your family into your healthy routine will not only provide support and motivation, but it’ll be more fun!