10 Things Every Fit Person Does

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Wanted to share this article (below) I read that I thought was

really good. I actually do all of the things except number one

(getting enough sleep) which is something I struggle with but have

made some progress with.

When I do go to sleep early and wake up naturally it's awesome!

I've had a few times where I did that and it's so much better than

getting woken by the alarm clock. Hope you enjoy the article.

Luv,

Debby

San , CA

380/241/170

10 Things Every Fit Person Does

By Kelli Calabrese MS, CSCS

eDiets Contributor

Do you ever wonder what fit people do differently from those with

excess fat? If you think they were born with the special gene to

release fat, and you were born with unfavorable ones which promote

the storage of fat, think again.

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While genetics does play some role in where fat you store fat,

recent studies show you have the ability to overcome genes and

express the positive side of a gene. At any given time, a fat cell

can swell or shrink, depending more on your lifestyle (eating and

physical activity) than your genes.

Since the gene theory no longer holds the weight it was once thought

to, where do the differences in attaining a fit body begin?

If you had the chance to spend 24 hours with a fit person, you would

observe several key things that they do differently than the average

sedentary one. Read on to understand -- and ultimately incorporate --

decisions fit people make regarding exercise, eating and recovery

in order to live in a lean, healthy, strong and fit body.

1. Sleep well and wake up naturally. Many fit people arise without

an alarm clock feeling energized, rested and hungry. They have set

fitness goals and a plan to achieve them. People who are fit fall

asleep easier, have more quality sleep and require less sleep than

someone who is unfit. Lack of sleep is strongly associated with

obesity. Sleeping helps the body repair, rebuild and recover.

2. Get prepared. Fit people pack their gym bags the night before,

have clothes laid out for exercise, toiletries packed for a shower,

clothes for work and an appointment in their planner for physical

activity. They regard their workout appointments as highly as any

other business or social commitment.

3. Exercise in the morning. Morning exercisers have the highest

compliance rates and are more likely to stick to their program. As

the day passes, they have a feeling of accomplishment and pride

which is reflected in their food choices, behavior and stress

management. Morning exercise is the best way to start your day and

ultimately influence many other positive decisions throughout your

day.

4. Plan meals. People who are fit and lean have set eating times,

plan their meals around their workouts and know what they are going

to eat and when. Initially it takes a little work to figure out

healthy meals and snacks, but they do not leave eating to chance.

Finding yourself headed to the buffet or driving through for fast

food in a famished state is a formula for disaster.

5. Rebound from setbacks Fit people do not let one missed workout

turn into two or three. They get right back to their next workout

and use the added rest to work even harder. They also don't let one

slice of pizza or cake derail their efforts. They move on to the

next healthy meal knowing they exercise, sleep and eat well so they

can have the occasional indulgence or missed workout without it

effecting them negatively.

6. Make lasting lifestyle and behavioral changes. Fit people have

become fit over time, not over night. They empower themselves with

information about fitness and eating, and adopt one new habit at a

time until it's no longer something they work on, but instead

something that is part of their daily routine.

7. Separate the psychology of success from self-help snake oil.

People who are fit do not fall prey to the quick magical " solutions "

to health and wellness. They know living longer, stronger, leaner

years is a lifelong process, and they reap the benefits daily. They

know if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

8. Lose weight and keep it off. Fit people know dieting alone is not

enough to achieve long-term fat loss. Exercise plays a large part in

keeping pounds off. With regular exercise, they are likely to keep

the weight off for life.

9. Use positive self talk. People who are fit use positive self-

talk. They don't beat themselves up with negative sayings such as " I

am fat " or " I am lazy " . Instead, they say " I am strong, " " I am

powerful, " " I nourish my body " and " I am thankful to be moving my

body. "

10. Set and accomplish goals. Fit people have a realistic goal in

mind when they train. For some, it's being a certain size or having

a particular waist measurement. For others, it's competing in an

event or fund raiser that is near to their heart, like walking for

breast cancer or cycling for leukemia. When one goal is

accomplished, another is set and there is a deliberate plan to

achieve the result.

If you want to live in a lean, fit, strong, unstoppable body, you

should choose one of the 10 components listed above and decide to

tackle it. Once you have tackled one, move on to the next. Over

time, the more of these habits you incorporate, the more living in a

fit body will become an everyday reality, and you'll love the

reflection that stares back at you in the mirror.

Kelli Calabrese, MS, CSCS, 2004 Personal Trainer of the Year. Kelli

is a 20-year fitness professional and the author of Feminine Firm &

Fit, Building a Lean Strong Body in 12 Weeks. She is the editor of

Personal Fitness Professional Magazine and on the board of advisors

for Get America Fit Foundation. Kelli is a boot camp instructor,

online trainer and is available for phone coaching.

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You're welcome. I regularly read these types of

articles, and every once in a while come across a gem

I share.

Luv,

Debby

San , CA

380/241/170

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