When it comes to making a
commitment to being active and helping others do the same, it is
definitely best to use a no nonsense straightforward approach. So here is my advice:

• Know your strengths and weaknesses.

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Do activities you know you can handle, don’t try to run straight up an
expert level trail full out. Do a good warm-up for the first 5 minutes
then brisk walking or easy jogging. Once you can recover more quickly
between running attempts go a little further the next time or run a
little longer.

• Workout with Integrity.

A
good philosophy is to always do things the right way, even when no one
is going to notice, but you. You have to hold yourself accountable.

• A Good diet really does matter.

Fresh, healthy, home made food really is so much better for you. Remember, you are what you eat.

• Keep a consistent time and place, but be flexible if need be.

Set up a schedule and commit. It is supposed to be fun and productive. You will feel better about everything.

•
Approach being healthy as you would a term paper – start with an
outline. Even a professional athlete has a hard time making things up
as they go. Take the time to set goals and organize a plan of attack
before you start just being active.

•
Never underestimate the power of momentum and how great you will start
feeling about yourself! Physical & Mental go hand in hand. It’s
phenomenal stress relief.

•
The status quo should go by the wayside. We need variety in life.
People need to individualize their activities and at the same time not
be afraid to push the envelope by doing something they never thought
they could. Ride a Unicycle, learn to play frisbee golf, try ice
skating, play paintball or laser tag with your kids or take some sports
lessons of any kind. We need to try some crazier things that challenge
our sensibilities!

•
Follow your instincts. The best experiences happen when you do
something new because it looks like fun and you think it will be a
blast!

What
have you done lately that is a little crazy or out of the norm? Have
you done something active regularly for the last 21 days or more to
make it a habit? How do you feel because of it?

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