Despite the fact that some 28 percent of adults in Texas are considered obese, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, New Year’s resolutions to get healthy are already fading fast.
In honor of Healthy Weight Week (Jan. 17-23), here are a few tips for maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit, from the Galleria Tennis & Athletic Club.
* Just Move Something! Spending just 30-60 minutes a day on physical activities can make a big difference.
* Pick a cardio activity that you enjoy, whether it’s tennis, running, walking, swimming, etc. Finding something you enjoy will make exercise a lot easier, and a life-long habit.
* Make it a social hour. Invite friends to the gym or schedule a tennis date or morning walk with neighbors. They’ll help you stick to it, and make exercising fun.
* Combine healthy eating with a consistent exercise routine to get the most effective results. Doing just one or the other will only get you halfway there. Once you grasp one component you can then focus on the other.
* Tell everyone you know about your fitness goals—even blog, tweet and update your Facebook status about it. Friends and family will/could serve as great sources of support, and the accountability will keep you motivated.
* A personal trainer serves as a great support structure as well. It is much easier to commit to and achieve your fitness goals when you know that you have someone in your corner 100 percent of the time, with positive reinforcement.
* Be realistic with your goals and keep true to yourself!
