Increase Your Energy for Exercise

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Q. Fitz. I'm dying to get in shape, but I'm just too tired to do anything about it. I work a ton, sleep a little, and can't even find time to make a salad. What do I do? Erica

A. Hi Erica. Your question is kinda like the "chicken and the egg" dilemma. I know you think you're too tired to be fit, but this problem is probably in reverse. You are simply unable to keep up with your busy life because you are unfit. Time to make some changes.

Fitness is not an option. It's a requirement for a person, like you, with a lot to do -- so make it happen. Start with four 20 minute mini workouts each week and work up from there. Be sure to include a variety of stretches, strength training and cardiovascular exercises. Keep it simple: walk, touch your toes, do push-ups ... you get my drift.

Quality sleep should also be a priority. Force at least seven to eight hours of it into each night and you'll be far more productive in the hours you are awake.

Lastly Erica, don't feed me this nonsense of having "no time" to eat well. You can't prepare anything faster than an apple. I believe that once you start moving and snoozing in decent amounts, you'll start choosing better food for your body.

That's really what this is all about, Erica. Great choices. You've chosen to let your life and health spin out of control. Now it's time for you to choose to get back on track. Follow my advice and treat this fitness plan like it's your second job. You'll soon be energetic and excelling at everything. Now get to work!

Punches & Kicks,