START SMART
START SMART
According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a Single step.” And so it is with fitness. To get in shape, drop inches and pounds, and most important, be fit and healthy, you need a plan, steady work, and dedication.
Televiewers who order quick-weight-loss products demonstrate little planning or stick-to-itiveness. Some products might provide fast results, but they usually are not permanent—and some pills and potions eventually prove to be harmful. At best, most of them don’t work over the long run, and the only thing lighter is your wallet. Such a mind-numbing amount of health information and fitness knowledge is out there that some people who want to shape up, who need to shape up, who must shape up for immediate health reasons give up instead. Building the foundation of a solid workout regime requires strategic planning. This means assessing where you are now and what your realistic goals are. “People are not lazy by choice. They are forced into it by the abundance of fitness information that is available.”


