| One of the problems with setting goals is the | | | | runs), but there are other opportunities for getting |
| thought that life will get better sometime in the | | | | active - but this time with the family. |
| future. Nothing wrong with that! | | | | When was the last time you, your partner and |
| But what about NOW. Shouldn't the journey along | | | | your 2.4 children did any of the following |
| the way be FUN? | | | | together? |
| The late and great Jim Rohn had this saying, "The | | | | |
| major value in life is not what you get. The major | | | | 1. Spent an hour or so at the local swimming |
| value in life is what you become". | | | | baths. |
| If you're OVER-FAT and struggling with maybe a | | | | 2. Went roller blading in the park (children too |
| little low self-esteem, it is easy to become a little | | | | young to roller blade? Push them along in the |
| introverted and hibernate in the comfort of your | | | | boggy for an even better workout). |
| own home. Why not? - you've got the telly, the | | | | 3. Brisk walk in the countryside - great after the |
| internet, some great computer games, home | | | | Sunday lunch. |
| delivery pizza number... and... | | | | 4. A long bicycle ride (children to young to ride |
| So why leave the home? | | | | their own bike? Invest in some cool child seats |
| Because that kind of existence ain't much fun for | | | | that easily fit to the back of you and your |
| too long! | | | | partner's bike). |
| Got a young family? Are you taking them down | | | | 5. Grab a soccer ball and have a kick-around in |
| the same miserable path to Over-fat-ness? | | | | the back garden or local park for an hour. |
| Whether you are about to start (and what are | | | | 6. How about tennis or badminton - you don't |
| you waiting for) or have just started on your fat | | | | need to find a local court; just play literally |
| loss journey, use your children as an excuse to | | | | anywhere and have some fun together. Get |
| get active. | | | | outside - breathe some fresh air - get moving! |
| During my overfat period, when people said..."Boy | | | | P.S. Remember, it's a psychological thing... start |
| have you put on some weight" - I would have | | | | getting active, and better eating habits will follow. |
| my excuse ready for them.... "It's because of my | | | | P.P.S. Think of the additional benefits for your |
| young family. I just don't get the time anymore". | | | | children as well. Not only will they develop an even |
| That's just pure 100% BS. | | | | better bond with you, but they will also create |
| There may not be the SAME exercise | | | | great habits that could last a lifetime. Along the |
| opportunities as before (i.e. spending countless | | | | way they may just find their sporting passion. |
| hours in the gym, or going on boring 30 minute + | | | | |