When Duong asked me to guest post “How do you live healthier and happier with your fitness? Since not everyone shares the same excitement as I do about working out, I wanted to share my story of how I found how fun fitness can be and how I have incorporated it into my life. It’s taken me an eternity to get here it seems but I’m finally on board and I’m not leaving!
Last Spring, a friend mentioned to me Ten Minute Trainer (http://www.exercise2day.com) and the infomercial that she had seen. She was in awe of how fast the workouts could be and the results of the folks who had used it had. I checked it out online and decided to give it a try; it came with a 30 day money back guarantee so it was worth a try. I used it for a few weeks and saw how it could help me but at that time, my heart wasn’t into it. It seemed like I always found an excuse. I put it away until last fall. Within the first 3 weeks, I lost a total of 7.5 pounds. That was an awesome feeling! I had actually accomplished something and I wanted more.
After using Ten Minute Trainer, I then purchased Turbo Jam (http://www.exercise2day.com). What a great workout that was. It was completely different than what I had before and I must admit, is my favorite! Every time I put that DVD in, push play and start moving, I end up out of breath with a smile on my face. No need to worry though, I maximize my workouts that my heart rate is up and that I can still breathe…lol! What fun I have.
I got hooked on the exercise and I decided to help folks who were looking for help and motivation. It’s when I decided to be an online fitness coach. By becoming a coach, I must set an example for those that I work with. I keep myself in line and make sure that I too, log my workouts into WOWY (Work Out With You)(http://www.exercise2day.com), a virtual gym, and meet up with friends. My own coach, my online friends and my job as a coach have helped me maintain my loss, even with illness this winter. I am so thankful for having their support!
I think some of the best advice that I can give folks is to find something you enjoy. It can be walking, weight lifting, taking a class somewhere, etc. You have to want to do this. It has to come from within. I can’t make you but I can help you!!
Laura Kelly-Pifer, aka Coach Laura. I am an Independent Beachbody Coach. She is married and has 2 girls. Laura loves make up and fashion and anything fun. She enjoys meeting new people. You can learn more about Coach Laura by following her blog at http://www.exercise2dayinfo.blogspot.com
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That’s great advice, Laura, to find something you can enjoy. I love to walk and oddly enough I even love the torture of the exercise bike on occasion. I know. I’m crazy. But I find that the exercise bike is great for me to just exercise without thinking. I can let my mind wander and not worry about environment or dropping a weight on a toe.
-Madison
I am trying to get back into exercise but things have been tough to remember and dealing wth dental issues put me back a bit but i have a week and a half of petsitting to do so hopefully that will help