I avoid alcohol, processed foods, fast foods, sweets and empty calories
I make a point to exercise for at least an hour everyday. I change the style of workouts to target different muscle groups and goals. There are days when I focus almost entirely on strength training. I might light different sized weights, perform static holds or go through a variety of lunges, squats and abdominal crunches. On other days, I might concentrate on high intensity cardio to get my heart pumping and my lungs expanding. I hope to be well-rounded, toned and strong. I look to continually increase balance, flexibility and stamina. I always begin the workout with a thorough warm up and end with a cool down. I make sure to incorporate stretches for my arms, shoulders, neck, back, hips, ankles, wrists and feet. I sometimes go for a lengthy run or a bike ride. I like to swim, kayak, jump on the trampoline or play tennis. By changing things up, I keep the sessions interesting and engaging. I maximize the benefits to my body. I workout even when I’m busy, stressed or tired. It doesn’t matter if I didn’t sleep well the night before or have a headache. I don’t skip physical activity just because of a hectic schedule. I either set my alarm earlier to make time to exercise in the evening. I might even workout during my lunch hour. I support my efforts to maintain good health by eating right. While my coworkers like to order from one of the local restaurants for lunch, I pack salads and fresh fruits. I avoid alcohol, processed foods, fast foods, sweets and empty calories. It takes effort, time and dedication to stay in good physical shape. However, I enjoy a better quality of life because of it.
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