By Isabel De Los Rios

Many people know how important exercise is as an integral part of their weight loss and health plan but still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy lives.  

One possible reason could be that, yes, exercise can be challenging when you first begin your program or you just give yourself the excuse "I just don't have the time."

What I have figured out for myself and for hundreds of my clients that no matter which exercise program they choose, it must be something they enjoy.  Especially when it comes to the setting and location.

For me, I have converted the 2nd bedroom of my house into my "home gym".

NO, home gym does not mean I have the most expensive, high tech equipment. To be honest, the only items that make up my home gym are: an exercise ball, 2 adjustable weights, an exercise mat, and an old Spinning bike that I bought used from a local YMCA. That’s it! Nothing expensive or high tech about it.

Many times in the past I have joined gyms and told myself I was going to go.  But like many other gym members, I never go!  Now, I do really enjoy exercising so why wouldn't I actually use my gym membership?

I figured out that I really love my exercise room. It’s my private time to myself and I don’t have to worry about who else needs the equipment or who’s lurking around the gym. I get an hour to myself and it’s a great way to start my day.

I asked myself if this could possibly be what's stopping many people from exercising. “Is this most people’s problem? Do they not like where they work out so they just don’t want to go?” So it’s really not the actual workout but the environment that they’re in.

Now maybe for you the situation is just the opposite. You don’t like working out in your home and you would much rather get out and be motivated by other healthy people. Whatever the case may be, choose something you enjoy! You will never make a lifestyle change to include exercise on a consistent basis if you don’t enjoy it. Who wants to do something that feels like torture? Not me. I love my morning exercise time and if it felt like torture, I just wouldn’t do it.

My question to you is: What do you have to do to make your workout time enjoyable? Or (heaven forbid) something you actually look forward to? Join an adult sports league?  Start your own exercise group?  Join a new gym? Set up a home gym? Find a workout partner?  The choices are endless.

Try many different options and figure out which activity you would enjoy best and I assure you, exercise never has to be a drag.

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How are you planning to lose weight? The best way to plan any weight loss agenda is to set a fixed period of time. A goal can make you more focused towards your desired aim. Goals are not just for weight loss, a goal can help us achieve anything we desire for. Set a goal and take steps to move towards it.  Make small targets like weekly or monthly and observe your results.

Losing 10 pounds is an achievable target. Once you have set your target, your first step is over. Your second step would start by working towards it. Some people mistake this step for hard core dieting and stressful workout sessions. 10 pounds is quite an easily attainable target. You won’t have to undergo any strenuous training sessions to lose 10 pounds. You can do it by making certain changes in your habits, eating routine, diet, activities and sleeping cycles.

Your major aim should be to become active. Look at little children; they are so involved in their play. You can also take part in a much loved childhood sport. This can be a fun way to reduce your body weight. What was you favorite childhood activity?

Almost all of us have loved riding a bicycle all throughout our childhood. Biking is a natural way of losing weight and keeping fit. Did your ever require a gym to get exercise as a child? Biking is a great way to combine weight loss with fun. You will actually be able to shed some weight while you are going to your workplace. Biking is a great for those who have a busy schedule. It should be opted by all school going teenagers who are gaining weight due to long study hours. Biking will also cut down on their transportation expenses. Many people can not afford costly gyms.  Joining a gym usually requires an expensive year long or more commitment. 

You can be irregular with your gym but you can never be irregular with your bike. Therefore it is great way to experience regular exercise. You will not have to figure out for any particular time to exercise. Biking serves multiple purposes. Losing 10 pounds without even realizing the pain of losing weight is just an amazing experience. And this is possible only with the help of bike.