Get moving!  Take a walk, go swimming or jump on a bike, it is time to get out and go!  Not only will your heart thank you, but so will those pesky love handles that you have acquired.

Here are just a few quick tips to get you moving…

• Find something FUN…not exhausting. Remember that exercising does not have to be boring!  It should be an activity that you look forward to!
• Don’t do it alone! Make it a date with a spouse, friend, child or even a co-worker.  When your exercise is a “date” it becomes something of enjoyment and something to look forward to!  If it is going for a late night stroll or simply getting together and working out to your favorite workout DVD, the more you laugh, the better you will feel!
• Mix it up! Never limit yourself to one routine.  Life is full of variety and you should embrace that in every aspect of your life, including your quest to become fit.
• Location, location, location! Whether you find it motivating to compete with others at the gym or you enjoy more of a relaxed setting walking around a local lake, you need to find what makes you tick along with where you tick the best.
• Dress for the occasion. You do not need to dress to the hilt, but you do need to dress appropriately.  Start from the bottom up.  Comfortable shoes are priceless!
• Don’t run on empty! You are breaking away from your sedentary lifestyle and need to make sure that you have all the nutrients needed for success.  Your body will need fuel now more than ever!
• A picture is worth a thousand words! I cannot emphasize how truly important this is.  If you do not keep a visual documentary of your journey, how are you ever going to truly relish in your victories?
• Reward yourself! The pounds are dropping off and quite frankly your booty hasn’t looked this good in years!  Indulging is not a sin; make sure that your wardrobe flatters your new look.  You don’t have to spend a fortune, there are tons of quality secondhand clothing stores out there that will allow you to dress the new you!