6 Things You Think You Need to Get Healthy…But Really Don’t

TheNewo

L♥ve this.

Karenkimberly

This is so true!!!!

FrugalMomsRock75

Don't you knock my Nautilus stationary bike! I love it!

DavPul

excellent

ColleenRoss50

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

yo_andi

I think Ive already shared this with 10+ people today.

Me too! And then I got lambasted about being insensitive to others' lifestyle "choices" by proclaiming my own.

Dear HR-Thought-Police-Psychobabble-Haters,

Back the *kitten* off because you can't keep up and you're slowin' me down.

Sincerely,

Andi "Made a Dang Choice" Who.

brismom070897

bump

gr8pillock

A reason. That really is the clincher, right there.

A reason and a goal. Loved the article.

dmstilwell

well said.. thanks.. bump

strongnotskinny121

Awesome and so true!

vade43113

I just have one question... when do you switch from beginner to advanced workouts?

Capt_Apollo

I just have one question... when do you switch from beginner to advanced workouts?

when you're ready.

vade43113

I just have one question... when do you switch from beginner to advanced workouts?

when you're ready.

I only ask, cause the only things on the advanced list I can't do is the one legged squats(broke my ankle, when I was young and now balancing on that leg, for long periods of time, is near impossible) and the plank... I never done one before... but they don't seem that difficult

lilmissfickle

Loved this, definitely sharing!

eodtech89d

Awesome article, the only problem I have is the mentioning of the sleeping pill, after 3 combat deployments between Afghanistan and Iraq, I will never not need a sleeping aid, regardless how much help I have sought.

gward84

Fantastic read, ditched the gym about 6 months ago to save some money, I now do at least 30 mins walking a day and feel in better shape, and its alot cheaper

thenewmeby40

Actually, I would say good shoes are important--especially if you are older. Spot on for everything else.

opalescence

Spot on!

I want to use this next time someone tells me they dont have time.

Instead of saying “I don’t have time,” say “it’s not a priority,” and see how that feels.

lisasch67

this.is.amazing.

and so is this:

Instead of saying “I don’t have time,” say “it’s not a priority,” and see how that feels.

snrose

thanks for posting this!

2012asv

All very true. I used to think some of those things were true... until I got serious and realized the only thing I needed was my willpower. Everything else fell into place. Not saying it's easy by any means, but when you want it bad enough- you make it happen with the resources you have.

cheesy_blasters

Awesome! While some of those things can help (gym/TRX) they are definitely not required. One of the best things I ever did was take an outdoor bootcamp which taught me the right way to do pushups/weights/stretches/burpies/etc. Now I can do them on my own, wherever I am. There are tons of youtube videos that do the same thing!

In terms of food- I have cut my grocery bill down SO MUCH by buying fresh food, only when I need it. I spent $30 on groceries this week! Maybe I'll end up spending another $10-20 but when I was eating junk all the time the same amount would have been spent on chips/pizza/pop/take out. And then my other groceries on top of it.

People get tricked into thinking weight loss is expensive because celebrities are always taking about personal chefs/trainers/hours in the gym. It may not happen as fast, but you can get amazing results with a simple approach as well.

Erisad

Love it!