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It Takes A Winning Attitude

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The Olympics is a great reminder that it takes a winning attitude to see your dreams fulfilled. To be truly successful at anything, you must first believe that you can and that is a winning attitude. Of course, practice and ability must be present, but these attributes lose their power if deep inside, you don’t think you can succeed.

If you want to lose weight, if you want to change your body’s shape, if you want to get toned and fit, you must start out believing that you can. No matter how many times you have tried, no matter how many times you have succeeded only to plateau or backslide, you must believe that this time you will be successful. That’s the kind of attitude it takes to be successful and I believe that you can do it.

Belief is such a powerful tool. It is the fire that propels a winning attitude. Believe that you can succeed, convince yourself that losing is not an option. Believe that winning is something that will follow you throughout life. No matter what challenges you are faced with, no matter how many things get you down, you were born to be exceptional and you have that winning attitude.

Harness that spirit when you make the decision to change your diet. Eat foods that sustain you, foods that enhance your beauty and foods that satisfy your appetite. Gradually make the necessary changes you need to design the body you desire. It takes a winning attitude to change your diet.

The young athletes at the Olympics are so inspiring; I love watching them. They train so hard for so long, and they are totally committed to winning. It makes me want to train harder, try new sports or new workouts and really challenge my body to go to the next level.

Losing weight and getting in shape are very important. Equally important is your happiness. Remember, you are more than just a number on a scale. You are a beautiful woman with a heart full of love. Don’t keep that love hidden away; be sure to share it with your lover, your family, friends and acquaintances. A winning attitude encompasses every part of your life. Seize that attitude and expose the winner in you.

Get Off The Treadmill And Go For A Spin

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If you are tired of the treadmill and not seeing the results you would like, my advice is to change up your workout plan and find a variety of activities to do. As with any repetitive exercise, your body becomes accustomed to the same movements and after a while the muscles build up a resistance to the stress. This means it takes more resistance to get the same results you were getting before. Spinning provides resistance, it builds strength and flexibility, it works different muscle groups and most importantly—it’s fun!

There are classes that provide great visualization props, like large video screens that show scenes of mountains, valleys and streams. In a dark room setting, these videos make it feel like you are on a cycling adventure, making it much more enjoyable and a lot less boring than the constant walking or jogging on the treadmill.

Visualization has always played a big part in my fitness routine. When I’m exercising, I imagine the muscle that I’m working. I visualize it stretching and contracting, getting bigger and stronger. When I am spinning, I really get into the sights and sounds and I find myself disappointed when the class comes to an end, even if I am drenched in sweat!

That’s the great thing about a good spinning class. I can always be assured that I will get a good workout for my heart, my body and my mind. When I am spinning, my worries spin away for the moment. I can really give my muscles a workout and clear my mind at the same time. In addition to that, the release of endorphins makes me feel fantastic.

If you are interested in spinning, you might want to invest in a new pair of shoes, but other than that, you won’t need much more. Most full-service gyms offer spinning classes and many others have stationary bikes that you can practice on to build up your strength and stamina. But, even if you are a beginner, don’t let that keep you from giving spinning a try. It’s easy to get started and it will give you a new cardio activity to keep your body challenged, toned and strong. Check with your gym and sign up for the next class. Since bikes are usually limited, it’s advised to make reservations for the classes.