How can I get in shape?

[nermalinda]

I am the girl whose always sucked at sports and been sort of lazy. I got into weightlifting many years ago and do enjoy that, but don't have a gym where I live now.

I have never been able to run more than a block, but I've always wished I could be more athletic. I'd like to have lots of energy and just feel all in shape.

I do like hiking, and go a couple times a week or so. But I want to know, for those of you who are athletic, were you always that way?

If anyone was out of shape and then managed to get in shape, do you have any tips for me on how to psych myself up, get motivated and get started? Thanks!

[azzhole725]

Getting out of the circle shape is a very tough task. It includes nutrition, exercising, and resting. Avoid processed foods as best as you can. Avoid fast food places! Cut down on the red meat and stick with lean chicken, turkey, fish and vegetables. If you want to lose fat, do more cardio. I recommend doing Insanity. It's a great workout. Let's say if you didn't have the money to get the program, ride your bike more or hike more than a couple times per week. Walk more. Set goals for yourself. For example, you can start lengthening the blocks that you walk. For the first week, walk the block. Then, in the second week, walk two blocks. While you are doing your cardio, keep your core muscles tight. Many people say that you should strive to build muscle since muscle consumes a lot of calories. You don't need weights. Use household items. You can put a bunch of books in a backpack and start lifting it. Start doing squats and push ups. Hydrate and drink water. Don't focus on losing weight; concentrate on losing fat. For the motivation part, take it one day at a time. Starting the exercise regiment is the hardest part. After that, it is giving up too early. You have to push yourself. It would be a good idea if you had friend with you.

[davishere]

I've always been athletic, right from my childhood days. It's all about enjoying what you do. If you play a sport, only if you enjoy it, will you play it very well, and when you enjoy the sport you are playing, you won't notice too much pain and you'll lose weight without too much pain. One sport which many will enjoy is Kickboxing. Many people are getting into kickboxing, as it not only keeps you in shape, it also helps you in your self-defense. If sports is not at all your thing, enroll for dance classes. They're fun way of losing those extra pounds. But remember, whatever you do, enjoy it and have fun. I hope it helped, Good luck