Centuries ago, Western culture lost its focus{{U}} (31) {{/U}}the interconnectedness between the body and the mind{{U}} (32) {{/U}}spirit, and how each has the power to affect the{{U}} (33) {{/U}}. Cultivating a love of movement can help you get beyond the concept of physical fitness as separate from{{U}} (34) {{/U}}fitness, and toward a lifelong program of good health through mind and body fitness.
Whether you choose yoga or another{{U}} (35) {{/U}}of movement for exercise, remember that our bodies are{{U}} (36) {{/U}}to move to feel good. So{{U}} (37) {{/U}}you incorporate regular activity in your life, you are moving closer to overall mind and body fitness. But if you are overweight, this can be{{U}} (38) {{/U}}difficult. You can improve your mind-body connection for better mind and body fitness, it's just important to choose realistic fitness options.
You might consider redefining exercise{{U}} (39) {{/U}}any activity that unites your mind and body and reduces your stress level. In fact, high levels of stress have been{{U}} (40) {{/U}}to weight gain, and certainly can{{U}} (41) {{/U}}to emotional eating. Finding activities{{U}} (42) {{/U}}are both enjoyable and easy to do is important{{U}} (43) {{/U}}developing any type of exercise plan.
It's important to be realistic about{{U}} (44) {{/U}}we expect from ourselves. Consider your goals. Is 30 to 60 minutes on a treadmill a reasonable time frame{{U}} (45) {{/U}}this point in your life? Are you setting yourself up for failure{{U}} (46) {{/U}}success when you create this expectation for yourself?
Developing an exercise plan that{{U}} (47) {{/U}}your lifestyle and your desires is critical. Surprisingly, long-term weight loss is linked more closely to{{U}} (48) {{/U}}a person sticks{{U}} (49) {{/U}}their fitness routine than to{{U}} (50) {{/U}}that routine actually consists of. A routine that is gentle and pleasurable is more likely to lead to the long-term gains you are seeking.