The Fitness Magazine: 10 Simple Solutions to Your Exercise Obstacles

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

10 Simple Solutions to Your Exercise Obstacles

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"Losing weight may be a matter of simply eliminating that large soda pop that you pick up on the way to work every day, or eliminating the bedtime snack every night." — Peggy J. Moreland, M.S., R.N., C.D.E.

Overcome Obstacles

Conquer your exercise barriers

Feel like you don't have a moment to spare for exercise? Or do you find it just plain boring? If these feelings sound familiar, you're not alone. If you anticipate barriers like these, there's hope! You can effectively develop solutions to make exercise a priority. Try these ideas for overcoming common fitness obstacles, and exercise will become a normal part of your daily routine before you know it.

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Healthy Eating
Simple ways to eat more produce
Bottom line: To lose weight and maintain good health, you need fruits and vegetables. So why do so many of us find it hard to eat enough of them? It doesn't need to be so difficult. Follow these easy tips to see how you can sneak in a variety of produce throughout the day. Once it becomes a habit and you start reaping the benefits, you'll wonder why you weren't eating this way sooner.

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Today's Food Tip
Easy recipe: Lemon-lime fruit dip
Want a new way to enjoy fresh fruit? Make your own dip! Mix together 4 ounces of low-fat, sugar-free lemon yogurt, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon lime zest. Serve with pineapple chunks, strawberries, diced kiwi, sliced bananas or grapes.