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GET ACTIVE
Goals
Try to work activity into your daily life by setting realistic goals. Activity doesn't have to take up a lot of time in your day -- in fact, many people find that they can significantly increase their activity just by taking a few small steps.
It's essential to be realistic about what you can do -- either because you're busy, or because you simply haven't been active in quite a while.
Write down your goal and give yourself a timeframe -- say, one month -- to accomplish that goal. The timeframe is very important -- without it, you may lose momentum, and you won't know whether you've been successful.
By setting goals, meeting them, and then setting slightly higher goals, you will eventually exceed your own expectations about what you can do.
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SOME EXAMPLES OF REALISTIC GOALS:
30 Minutes of Activity
Get 10-15 minute sessions in several times a day on your way to achieving your goal -- whether it's walking, playing with the kids, swimming, or another activity that you enjoy.
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Choose Walking
When given the choice between walking or driving, choose walking -- going up the stairs instead of the elevator, or parking further away from the store. Or walk the kids home from school or activities.
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Weekends
Each weekend day, spend an hour doing something physically active -- gardening, hiking, playing a sport, taking a fitness class. |
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ASK YOURSELF:
Was I successful in accomplishing my goal?
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If not, what got in the way? And how can I overcome those obstacles? Perhaps I need a more realistic goal.
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If I was successful in accomplishing my goal, how can I build on that success and set a new, slightly higher goal? |
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