{"id":1857,"date":"2023-01-21T09:33:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T09:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress95\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2023-01-21T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T09:33:34","slug":"making-exercise-a-habit-not-a-diet-behavior-for-long-term-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buysaves.com\/?p=1857","title":{"rendered":"Making Exercise a Habit, Not a Diet Behavior for Long-term Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/athletics-fashion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/20210501150101-60.jpg\" \/>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Just the sound of the word &#8220;diet&#8221; can invoke feelings of hunger, frustration or dread. We often think of dieting as a chore, or perhaps a punishment for our behavior that makes us hate the &#8220;solution.&#8221; With that mindset, it&#8217;s hard to stay motivated and in line with our healthy routines.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Role of Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Exercise is usually one of those &#8220;chores.&#8221; Having to wake up at the crack of dawn to go for a run before work? No thank you! Few of us look forward to a sweaty, challenging workout whenever we think about things like burning calories and working off that extra cookie from lunch.<\/p>\n<p>But more than a weight-loss tool, exercise is a core aspect of our well-being. Maybe it&#8217;s time we re-think the word. <em>Physical activity<\/em> is necessary for our body to operate at its best. We want it to stay healthy, as it gives us the following health benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased energy and a heightened mood<\/li>\n<li>Better sleep quality and duration<\/li>\n<li>Lowered blood pressure level and cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Reduced risk for various chronic diseases<\/li>\n<li>Strengthened bones, muscles and joints<\/li>\n<li>Assistance with weight-loss and management<\/li>\n<li>Shortened recovery periods after illness\/injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Make Exercise a routine You Stick to<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It goes without saying that physical activity should be a part of all our lives &#8212; not just for those of trying to get rid of a few pounds or even a significant amount of weight. Wherever you are at in your health and\/or weight loss journey, you should aim for a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been postulated that on average, it takes about Thirty days to break a habit. However, it might take twice as long to create a new one. Need help making physical activity a habitual part of your lifestyle that you can&#8217;t go without? Consider these tips for long-term success:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pencil your workouts into a part of your daily and weekly calendars.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate activities you undoubtedly enjoy doing, like hiking, kayaking or dancing.<\/li>\n<li>Set your reminder to get up, get moving and get active.<\/li>\n<li>Lay out your fitness gear if you are considering doing a structured workout.<\/li>\n<li>Switch-up your activities so the &#8220;work&#8221; doesn&#8217;t get boring.<\/li>\n<li>Make time for you to get moving with friends, family and fitness buddies.<\/li>\n<li>Start small with physical activity and progress as you go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want more advice on turning exercise into a habit you won&#8217;t break? <strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong> to see a previous post from the <em>Your Weight Matters<\/em> Blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just the sound of the word &#8220;diet&#8221; can invoke feelings of hunger, frustration or dread. 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