• Consider what society tells you about what your body “should” look like and create the intention to love yourself right where you are.
• Look to your thoughts, eating habits, and exercise regime to judge your healthfulness, not your body type and weight.
• Remember that you can exercise every day and still carry extra weight.
• Just because you are “normal weight” or even underweight doesn’t mean you are healthy.
• Love yourself no matter what your body size, and be inspired to make that body Thrive.
• Exercise is not just for your body; it is also for your mind, and can improve focus and mood.
• Dress the part: when you have the gear that helps you perform and feel your best, exercising will feel that much better and more enjoyable.
• Even if you don’t have a lot of time, look into efficient workouts, like HIIT, to make the most of the time you do have.
• Take moments throughout your day to fit in incidental fitness whenever you can.
• Add high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to your exercise regime; it will up your GH levels and provide many antiaging benefits.
• Embrace building lean muscle by interspersing HIIT with strength training.
• Consider adding yoga to your fitness schedule to lengthen muscles, improve flexibility, improve mind–body benefits, and bring peace and calm to your life.
• Don’t be afraid to mix it up by adding Zumba, Nia, tennis, swimming, dance, and so forth to your exercising to keep things fresh and keep you interested.
• When we exercise, BDNF increases, helping you grow your brain and mood.
• Exercise makes your brain more adaptable and higher functioning, as well as decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s.
• Exercise gives us a greater sense of confidence and self-esteem.
• Don’t just work out; work within by learning to be present in your body and mindful in every moment.