Just Do Something

Besides being the title of an excellent book on decision making by Kevin DeYoung, "Just Do Something" may be a wise understanding of exercise as well.  Too often, we get bogged down worrying that we do not have just the right exercise routine.  We are unsure if we should focus on cardio, strength training, flexibility, balance, and on and on and on.  We want the perfect program.  Is P90x right for us? How about TRX training?  Should I join a Crossfit gym?  All of these are excellent options, but the important thing for most normal humans is not the program you are following, but that you are doing something. 

How do you start?  Pick a time.  Tell yourself that for 20 minutes today, you are going to exercise.  Try pushups and squats if you don't know where to begin.  Or walk out your front door.  Or stretch.  All of these are wonderful options to get your body moving.  Eventually, you may have more directed goals, but if you are a couch potato or really struggle with the concept of exercise, just do something. 

If you are not dieting...

If you are not dieting, you cannot "break your diet." 

If you are not dieting, there is not wagon to fall from.

If you are not dieting, there is no cheating.

If you are not dieting, there are not forbidden foods.

If you are not dieting, there is no getting back to normal eating.

Stop dieting. Learn instead to make better, healthier choices.  When you find yourself in a pattern of choosing poorly, reassess and choose again.  Learn from your body. Learn from your circumstances. Begin to ask yourself why you choose to eat the way that you do.  With practice, you can learn to make the Better Choice.