Kim - Thought of the Day

After getting in a nice morning run, Robyn and I were chatting about the usual h&f (health and fitness) stuff. For some reason, this not super profound thought popped into my head, so I immediately jumped on my soapbox :) The thought was about people's perceptions of eating right only vs. exercising only vs. the combination of the two. We obviously both work with people on the exercise end through boot camp. As a weight loss counselor, I work with people on the nutrition end. It came clear today that it can be a struggle to promote nutrition to the boot campers and exercise to the weight loss clients. How is this so? Everyone is trying to achieve the same goal....right?....that of a healthier self & weight loss/weight maintenance. People make a decision to make those lifestyle changes and choose 1 of 2 outlets - either exercise or diet. Will you have success and be doing your body a favor by exercising only or just watching what you eat only....yes; however, think about how even greater that success will be while following a healthy eating plan plus getting in your recommended amounts of exercise!!! You would be surprised how much of a difference it can make! You are totally doing your body good by utilizing the best of both worlds!! I say it all the time at work - "A healthy eating plan coupled with regular exercise is the key to weight loss and long-term weight management". My favorite saying is appropriate here - "It's not rocket science". Does it take hard work and discipline...absolutely! Everyone can make it happen if you approach the situation with a positive "can do" attitude, self-discipline and a strong work ethic. Don't cheat yourself by being one-sided with your wellness plan. Treat yourself to a nice double dose of nutrition + exercise. I promise you won't regret it! :) Give it a try!