Give Yourself a Gold Star

Are you an affirmation addict? Do you like to have praise from people? This can be used to help improve your fitness. Give yourself 1 point for every 10 minutes of exercise. Take 1 point away for each meal, no matter how small. Take 1 point away for each pop or coffee you drink. Take 5 points away for every pre-processed food, treat, or restaurant/fast food.

This is not meant to be a new fad diet and exercise program, just a method of taking control of your life. Do you need to sleep in today? No problem. It may reduce the stress of maintaining a fitness program.

The simple fact is, many of our health problems are caused by the high stress levels in our lives. There are many ways to reduce stress, from relaxation techniques to healthy products

It doesn't really matter what stress relief method you use - as long as you learn to stop using food, or junk food, to manage your nerves, or emotional problems. Fitness is a lifestyle. Food is just a tool. Think of it as a tool to keep your body fit and not a method of stress relief. One mindset is self-destructive the other is healthy. The power is in your hand, you can succeed - whether you need to give yourself a goal like running a marathon, or give yourself gold stars.