The Difference Between Fat and Fit Might Be.....

A Bike.... Riding a Bicycle may be the difference in losing that 20 lbs you've put on since high school.

I was reminded of this on this trip to Winter Park.

I rented a Mountain Bike from a local shop - Epic Mountain Sports - and have used it as my basic means of transportation for the last 7 days.

The Hotel I'm staying at - Winter Park Mountain Lodge - is about 2-1/2 miles out of town - at a slightly higher elevation.

Just that ride back and forth to town is enough exercise to make a difference.

I only used my rental car 3 or 4 times.  In fact, if I come here again, I won't rent a car at the Denver Airport. I'll take the Amtrak train or a shuttle from the airport and then just rent a bike.

Try that on your next vacation.....

And you may come back home 10 lbs lighter!


The Difference Between Fat and Fit Might Be....

Your Altitude!!!

That's right.... it's a proven fact.... backed up by a slew of health studies.... that those people who live at higher elevations, especially above 5000', are healthier.

It kinda makes sense.... higher altitudes typically means mountains and the up and down of this terrain forces you to be fitter as opposed to just walking on level ground.

Higher altitudes also mean cooler climates and environment and scenery that promote outdoor activities and exercise.... thus a slimmer, trimmer, fitter you.

I realize that these sort of environments tend to be leaner on the Jobs Market also.... and that's certainly a factor to take into consideration.

Even if you can't live in a Higher Plane.... taking your vacations there can be the jumpstart you need to get you back on the Fitness Track.... and get you planning on how to live there in the future!!!


The Difference Between Fat and Fit Might Be....

Your Attitude!!! 

Yep - Your Attitude has everything to do with your Health and Fitness.

One of the Main things I see people do that negatively affects their ability to make positive changes in their Body and Life is....

Putting Limitations, Boundaries or Exclusions on their Activities and Actions.

When you begin saying things like....

I won't, I can't, I don't have time, I don't know how, That costs too much, My kids or spouse won't do that, I'm too old, I'm too fat, I've never done that...... I could name many more!

Then you have already defeated yourself before you even started.

When you change your attitude and thoughts to...

I'll try, I'll make time, I'll research that, If I spent less on X - then I could afford Y, Today is a good day to begin, I don't have to be tomorrow what I am today, I'll try that.....

You will be amazed what happens.

I am living proof of that.

At 52, I never thought I would be pumping a bike up a 12% grade at 9000' or screaming down a narrow mountain bike trail at 30 mph or doing CrossFit or doing any number of things that I have never done before.... even when I was much younger.

So.... Consider this...

The Difference Between Fat and Fit might be....

You.