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Start.

Just do it.

Anything.

You may not WANT to do it. Lo and behold -- 10 minutes later, you're already doing it. May as well keep going ...

- Submitted by LALAFITZ 9/1/2010 in Exercise | 6 Comments

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OSHEA75 9/1/2010 3:10:00 PM

I agree 100%. I just have to tell myself to "just get up and do it"! I never really wanna get up exercise, I dont wanna do laundry or the dishes either...Its just something you have to do. You just kinda have to make it part of your daily routine and before you know it, you are seeing results.

LYDIALOUIS1 9/1/2010 4:36:00 PM

right on!! u took the words right out of my mouth. i was going to post that secret!!!

AUDREYMACK1 9/1/2010 2:02:00 PM

u are so right! Dance to a couple of your favorite songs.. THAT is a fun way to get started

CONNIE1-11 9/1/2010 1:51:00 PM

RBP1952 9/2/2010 3:46:00 PM

LALAFITZ 9/2/2010 12:31:00 PM

Thanks! Just did it ... to the tune of 8.5 miles of walking!

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it works do that every day then exercise run for 10 minutes the walk for 10 minutes

- Submitted by SEXYMAMA12345 9/1/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

10 Minutes at a time

When first starting after living a sedentary lifestyle, setting up a workout regime seems so overwhelming let alone doing it. Start with dedicating 10 minutes to cardio and go from there. If you made it to the 10 minutes and still feel great, go another 10 minutes and so on. If you gave all that you can and are exhausted, then you can stop knowing you fulfilled your goal of 10 minutes of exercise.

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I find this technique really helps me- I get motivated to workout as its "only 10 minutes" but always surpass my goal and exercise much longer.

Its a great way to get started, and once you have built up momentum and know you can do more you can set bigger goals.