Basic Pursuits

Writer Leo Babauta at Zen Habits captured my heart with a number of his 17 Fitness Truths To Get You in Great Shape.

The entire article is a good read and I recommend it. From my experience and observing that of others, I found the following particularly resonated with me.

• Small steps. In both diet and exercise, small achievable steps are key to making steady, enjoyable progress.
• Enjoy yourself. Find ways to make exercise enjoyable so that you look forward to it. Remember, successful exercisers do it because it makes them feel better.
• Never give up. Or put another way, always start again. Start again tomorrow after a successful experience today. Start again after laying off for two months. Always start again.
• Get a workout partner...one who makes it more enjoyable.
• Rest is important. Learning how to properly rest is a lifelong challenge to exercisers. Remember. The gains come from the rest and recovery. If you don't allow rest and recovery, you'll wind up in any number of forms of pain.
• Focus on your diet first. Millions out-eat exercise programs every day.

17 Fitness Truths To Get You in Great Shape

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