MOVE

Summary

Develop a positive body image.

• 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.

Stop with the excuses and start moving!

• 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.

There are as many ways to Move as there are diets, so don’t feel hindered by your options.

• 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.

All movement creates positive emotion.

• 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.