Enjoy what you do...

As my first post about exercise I thought I would do it on the one principal that is vital for maintaining a fit lifestyle for the rest of your life. Let's face it- if you think that exercise is a brutal pain, you're never going to do it. The key here is to find something that you enjoy doing- whatever that may be. Below is a list of a plethora of ideas of ways you can get active-

• Go out for a jog- a lot of people find running to be really enjoyable. For me, it clears my head and releases plenty of endorphins which make for a much happier day. A 30 minute run can burn around 250-400 calories. If you're starting out as a new runner- it will get better with time. Start walking and pick up the speed as you can. 
• Go play some basketball, soccer, football, tennis etc.- There is a reason that so many people do sports in high school- they are fun! You get to play around with friends and receive the lovely health benefits of good clean exercise. Get a group of people together are get out there.
• Get in the pool- It's summer time, so go enjoy it. Do some water aerobic exercises or swim some laps. 
• Get on a bike- We hear it all the time- shed calories, not oil. Bikes are great transport and personally, I find it pretty exhilarating speeding down the street at 20 miles an hour during a workout. Bikes provide some great calorie burning fun. 
• Get to the gym- Yup, it's the age old image of fitness but it's a perfectly great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Jumping on the elliptical, stair master, rower, or even the treadmill are all ways to burn   the calories. 
• Aerobics classes- Join an aerobics group, such as a step class or spinning course. I've recently gotten into a super fun workout called Zumba which most gyms and community centers now have. It's a latin based aerobics dance class that shakes and sweats the calories away. Try it a few times- you might love it. 
• Exercise Videos- There are more fitness dvds than I can count. One that I really like is p90x. It kicks your butt and you certainly feel the burn. 
• Play Xbox and Wii- Really, Mina? Video games? Actually, there are tons and tons of games now for the Wii that burn plenty of calories. My favorite is Just Dance because it gets you moving and is enjoyable with friends. Xbox Kinect also has quite a few games that are great for exercise. 

At the end of the day, it would take me hours to list all the things you can do for regular exercise. You have to be willing to try a few things and find what you like. A very important thing for weight loss in particular is  is to change up your routine to target different muscles. So mix it up, find what you like, and get out there. 

Health Tip- Cabbage! Been said to reduce risks of cancer, heart disease, and intestinal issues. It also contains vitamins A and C so go grab some cabbage and integrate it into your dinners.