It's exercise time

All right, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to address the exercise issue. Everyone has heard about the benefits of exercise, from improving heart health to staving off Alzheimer's to lowering cancer risk. Why don't more people exercise, then?
Current recommendations are to exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Most people that I have talked to say that lack of time is the most limiting factor to achieving exercise goals. With that in mind, we are going to make achieving the recommended exercise levels a long-term goal. This week, I want you to exercise one day more than you currently exercise. So, if you are usually able to find time on Saturdays and Sundays to exercise, fit in one more day this week. If you don't currently exercise at all, pick a day and take a walk or do aerobics or ride your bike or whatever you like! We will gradually build up exercise over the next several months, so try to figure out how to fit this extra day into your schedule permanently.
If you already exercise at least 4 days a week, increase your intensity or try a new workout. Your body gets very efficient at doing the same workout over time, so you are not getting the same benefits as when you started your program. Add intervals, try a new machine or class, borrow an exercise DVD from the library or a friend.
Just 30 minutes worked into your schedule this week- that's all. It will feel good!

And just to recap, these are the new habits we have adopted so far:
1. Eat at home. Limit eating out to once per week.
2. Floss twice daily.
3. Add one more day to your exercise program. Long-term goal: At least 4 days weekly.

I'll be honest- I am doing great with the first goal and terrible with the second! I am continuing to try, though...