It's about that time of year when everyone starts thinking about beginning a new exercise regime and living a healthier lifestyle, Christmas is now well over and you're probably remembering your new years resolution to lose the fat, eat a healthier diet and improve your general body shape.
When starting a new exercise program its important to have goals maybe you want to look good on the beach in July or just get back into the clothes that fitted you before you put on a few pounds.
In order to stay motivated its important and to stay motivated you need to have a clear and realistic Idea of what you want to achieve, what your motivations for exercise or following your new healthy eating plans are.
If you want to lose fat just cutting your calorie intake or trying some new fad diet probably won't help you keep the fat loss you achieve and you'll probably balloon up bigger than you were before.
What you need to keep at your target weight is a regular exercise program that you can stick to long term, don't go made for a week and then give up until next year start slowly maybe just by walking at first.
By developing and using some muscle you'll increase your metabolic rate and notice more long lasting results.
Here's a little beginners walking plan Walk at a steady pace while pulling your belly in for 30-45 minutes 3 or 4 times a week and then you'll burn more fat, as your cardiovascular fitness improves you'll be able to start running.
Try and walk on gravel or sand because that will use your muscles more and burn more calories.
Of course you don't have to walk if you enjoy swimming or playing another sport why not try that as well or instead, just make sure you can stick to it.