If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us struggle getting out of the sedentary rut, despite our best intentions. While practical concerns like a busy schedule or poor health can make exercise more challenging, for most of us, the biggest barriers are mental. Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps, or your motivation quickly flames out, or you get easily discouraged and give up. We’ve all been there at some point. Take a few minutes with Roland and Bobby as we navigate the waters of getting started safely and sanely.

Our Top Tips to Get Started:

1. Leave the "all or nothing attitude" behind by being honest with yourself. Pushing too hard, too fast is a recipe for disaster!

2. Be kind to yourself. Comparisons to social media stars will leave you with low self-esteem!

3. Check those expectations. You didn't get out of shape overnight, don't expect to be in shape overnight. Allow yourself the luxury of patting yourself on the back when you see the smallest gain!

How Much Exercise Do I Need?

The key thing to remember about starting an exercise program is that something is always better than nothing. Going for a quick walk is better than sitting on the couch; one minute of activity will help you lose more weight than no activity at all. To get started, Roland and Bobby have some unique advice with something to do while watching TV! It's okay to start small, and with that being said, like Bobby tells everyone: Get to work!