The Path To Fitness:
Proceed Onward

Your
Task
Path to
Information
Break Down
Barriers
Set
Realistic Goals
Proceed
Onward


Conclusion

Congratulations on completing a lap on the path to fitness! You've thought about why you want to be more fit, what is in your way and how to get past it, and you've set some goals to help you get started. When you finish writing those goals onto your Activity Map post it somewhere visible like your fridge or your bathroom mirror. At the end of the week take a few minutes to review your goals:

  1. Did you meet the first week's goal? If so, what goal will you set for yourself this week? Will it be the same one, or another step on your path?
  2. Were you unable to meet your goal? Don't worry, you still learned something about what is motivating and realistic for you. Use what you learned to help you set the next week's goal.

Remember, we don't get out of shape in one day, and we won't get fit in one day either, so don't get discouraged. Being active is a lifelong path, some days you may take one step back for every two steps forward, sometimes it might seem like you've stepped off the path altogether. Though these days may feel like failures, they're actually a normal part of any path (like any other part of your life, an off day is normal). If you don't meet your goal it doesn't mean that you've failed, it may take lots of trial and experimentation to figure out what works for you. Setbacks provide the information you need to hone your goals.

Step 6:
Things to do instead of beating yourself up on an off day:

Accomplish something else on your to do list.
Talk to a supportive friend.
Treat yourself to a cup of tea or a piece of fruit.
Come back to the fitness path and try again!

Extras:

Get social support for being active from friends, family, or online
Check out these links for some fun activities and activity related stuff:

Are you also interested in eating healthier? Check out The Food Pyramid!

-Find out what Geocaching is.
-Join Team In Training.
-Check out crazy trampoline aerobics.
-A short comic by a couch potato who  learns to swim.
-Fitness guru Jorge Cruise gives tips on maintaining your routine.
-Success breeds more success, check out this method for baby-stepping your way to a clean and organized home leaving more time for fun activities.

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