We all want to get healthy, but doing it and saying we’re going to do it are two totally different things. One takes thinking, while the other involves getting off the couch and making better choices daily. Planning meals and making time to work out most days are crucial parts of getting healthy and these blogs and websites will offer additional tips on getting yourself into gear.
Blogs and Websites for Exercise Motivation
If you’ve never worked out, making it a consistent occurrence can be hard. Look to these blogs and websites for inspiration that will get you moving, no matter what the weather or time of day.
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ExRx This site is a favorite of hardcore health nuts who work out regularly and watch what they eat. There’s a calculator to show you how many calories you should be consuming per day and lots of simple workouts for beginners.
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Bodybuilding With the array of workouts at this site, you’ll never get bored. Learn how to bust past a weight plateau and make the most of your workouts with help from this stellar exercise site.
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Ace Fitness While this site is aimed at health professionals, it has plenty of workouts for beginners to experiment with. It also teaches you proper form, because if you aren’t doing the exercise correctly, there’s really no point in doing it.
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Bella Online – Exercise This site is aimed at helping women get in shape and stay motivated to be healthy. There are all-over body workouts featured, as well as exercises that focus on target areas.
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Daily Burn This site has been talked about by major media outlets and is a great starting point for learning the basics of how to exercise daily and what workouts will kick your body into high gear with just a few reps.
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I Have Net – Fitness If you know little to nothing about exercise, this is the site to check out and absorb everything you can about fitness. The site features information on all kinds of workouts too – from running to yoga to high intensity cardio, so there’s a little something for everyone.
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The Walking Site If you have bad joints, jumping on that treadmill may not be an option. Learn how to walk to a healthier version of yourself with this website.
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Exercise 4 Weight Loss No matter what your health goals are, this site is a must-read for those looking to get healthy and are ready to hit the ground running. It has tips for toning your abs and using your own body weight when exercising, which means no need for a gym membership!
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Start Walking Now If you have limited time in your day, walking makes a great workout and makes your body stronger with each session. Learn how to start a walking plan and stick to it.
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Jillian Michaels While portions of this site require a fee, a vast part of it is completely free and offers tips on moving your body with modified exercises for every fitness level.
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NutriStrategy – Activity List Stay motivated to stick to your workout routine by examining how many calories it’s burning each time you perform an activity. The amount of calories burned varies based on your weight, but seeing those numbers will really make you want to break a sweat.
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CrossFit We love this fitness website because it shows real people getting in shape. It also shows realistic results and proves the old adage of no pain, no gain. This is a fantastic site for workout newbies and veterans.
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Hundred Pushups This workout has blogs and social networking sites chattering about how many pushups one can do. What started off as a simple idea has ballooned into a fitness routine that many swear by.
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FitDay Log in to this site daily, just like you do your email, and track the progress you’re making and how you’ve been adhering to your workouts. While jotting down food you consume to hold yourself accountable works, you want to do something similar for workouts to ensure you’re toning up as you’re dropping pounds.
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Fitness Partner We love this site because it reminds us that exercise doesn’t mean being cooped up in a gym. Get out and play with your kids, spend hours swimming or do anything physical that entertains you and gets a good sweat going.
Blogs and Websites to Teach You How to Eat Healthy
Have trouble with what goes in your mouth? Learn how to stay away from the filler that will never fill you up and concentrate on healthy items that will satisfy your taste buds and trim the fat.
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Eating Well If you know the basics of cooking, but need to make healthier options for yourself and your family, this website will guide you down a tasty path.
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The Healthy Eating Site Learn how to whip up a green smoothie and get new ideas for recipes once the grilled chicken and salad combination has gotten tired.
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Healthy Eating Made Easy Knowing what to eat and what to avoid can be difficult for some. Learn how to identify good and bad fats and the right way to read nutrition facts so you’re making informed choices when you’re at the store.
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Eat Healthy to Lose Weight Get brilliant healthy eating tips from this site. You’ll soon realize that all of the”fun” foods that were weighing you down did nothing for your energy levels like real food does.
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Web MD – Diet This site is a winner because instead of focusing on the boring healthy info we (nearly) all already know, it talks about the worst foods to avoid when forced to eat in a restaurant or a fast food joint.
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HelpGuide – Healthy Eating Diet This article talks about going healthy as a lifestyle choice, not a crash diet. It has helpful tips on how to slowly change your eating habits so you’re setting yourself up to succeed versus trying to quite junk food cold turkey (which is impossible for most of us).
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Health – Eating This site regularly posts healthy (and yummy!) recipes and talks about easy ways to implement more fruits and veggies into your diet.
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Eat Better America Never think for a second that you’re the only American fighting an uphill battle when it comes to getting healthy. In this country, we’re bombarded with ads and poor food choices everywhere we go. This site shows you how to cook healthy, affordable options at home and avoid the junk food madness.
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Real Age This site is devoted to helping those in older age brackets gain back their energy and healthy with smart food choices and workouts that won’t injure ailing bones. The real star is the food section which breaks down recipes by categories, including low fat and low cholesterol.
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Healthy Eating Support Take the nutrition quiz at this site to see just how much you know about healthy eating. Also learn what a healthy weight loss goal would be for your body type and current weight.
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Healthy Eating on the Run If you ask most folks why healthy eating is so low on their list, they’ll say they don’t have the time. Thanks to this site, you have no more excuses! Learn how to pack snacks that will keep you full and quick ideas for a healthy supper.
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Try Eating Healthy This site promises that if you start to eat healthy, you’ll start feeling the benefits immediately. Eating well takes a good one to two weeks to get used to, so be prepared for those first three days when chocolate cake and cheeseburgers seem like the keys to life (trust us, they aren’t).
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Cooking Light The pros at this site have mastered the art of making a fabulous meal that is elegant, impressive and light on calories. There are recipes for every level of cook to try out, whether you’re looking for a simple dinner for two or a dinner party that won’t make guests feel as if they need to be rolled home.
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Healthy Eating If you’ve been there and done that when it comes to healthy cooking, try this site for more foodie-type recipes that your family and friends will enjoy. There are also healthy meal ideas for kids and a list of what organic foods you need in your diet.
Weight Loss Discussion Boards
If it’s tough to find support in your family or circle of friends for losing weight, make these messageboards a regular stop for words of encouragement and ideas for new healthy ways to change your lifestyle for the better.
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3 Fat Chicks This popular forum is visited by folks of every size for tips on trimming down and getting an idea of how certain diets work before they take the plunge.
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Weight Loss Fitness Visit this online community for tips on how to lose the weight and keep it off, plus how to get healthy if you’re already slim, but just looking to get lean.
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Weight Loss Forums This messageboard is always hopping, as readers swap healthy recipes and provide before and after pics to motivate others who want to start their health journey ASAP.
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Obesity Discussion At this discussion board you’ll find conversations on how to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle when you’ve been living off food with hardly any nutrients and how to get in the routine of working out despite work, kids and life.
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Calories Per Hour Find tips on keeping a food log and working out regularly at this site. It’s also a great site to visit if you are contemplating or just out of any sort of weight loss surgery.
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Anne Collins – Weight Loss Forum If you’re looking to drop a few pounds or looking for a complete lifestyle overhaul, this is the site to visit for tips on eating right and sticking to a workout plan that will melt away the fat for good.
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Workout Forum Aptly named, this site is the place to visit for endless workout tips to aid your get-healthy lifestyle. Remember to keep your body guessing by changing up the routine every few weeks so you stay motivated and interested.
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Caged Animal After you’ve mastered the basics of working out and eating right, this site will help keep you motivated with the countless blog posts on sprucing up your exercise routine to wake up every muscle in your body.
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Bodybuilding The name sounds scary, but trust us, this welcoming crowd has an area for everyone. For the more mature looking for low impact workouts that will count, this is a great site.
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Healthy Weight Forum One of the most useful areas on this messageboard is the healthy recipes section where members share their delicious recipes that may seem indulgent by are easy on the waistline.
YouTube Videos to Get You Moving
Check out these YouTube channels for a taste of fitness right in your very own home. No matter where you are, as long as you have an Internet connection, you’ll be able to move your body and burn the fat, even in limited space (like a hotel room).
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Greg Plitt Chest Exercise Health buffs who love hitting the weights will be inspired by this body builder/trainer who walks you through his chest workout. This one’s for experienced gym-goers for sure.
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ScottHermanFitness YouTube-ers flock to this channel for body building skills that will help you get lean and mean in no time. While the guy’s buff bod may seem intimidating, he’s all about making fitness accessible for all.
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SparkPeople Think workouts have to be long and boring? Wrong! This YouTube channel breaks down workouts so they’re easy to follow and can fit into anyone’s schedule.
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CharlieJames1975 This gal is ready to get you in shape and offers fantastic workouts that will get your heart pumping within minutes, especially if you’re a newbie when it comes to exercising.
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Yogatic Learn the basic yoga moves from these videos and then kick it up a notch to improve your flexibility and breathing.
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My Yoga Online Learn the different styles of yoga. This is a great way to get to know the different types of yoga that are out there, so you can do further yoga exploration on your own.
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YogaYak At this YouTube channel, you’ll find full length yoga workouts. Whether you’re looking for something slow-paced to ease you into exercising or an intense yoga routine that will get your heart rate up, this channel is a must-see.
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RealAge This YouTube channel is dedicated to making you feel younger and stronger. It has workouts and healthy living tips for folks of every age.
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Six Pack Shortcuts If you want to get in shape fast, this channel is packed with simple workouts that will making you feel the burn just a few minutes in. It’s a great site for those who are already into working out, but need to spice up their routine.
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Diet Health This channel shows you various healthy living tips that can be implemented to help you steer away from poor choices and start getting in the groove of working out daily.
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Sarah’s Fab Channel We love this channel because it shares workout techniques and pointers for keeping your form while exercising, but also shares innovative snack ideas and healthy meal options that everyone can benefit from.
It’s always the right time to get in shape and start to live a healthy life. It’s tough, especially if you live in a house that loves snacks and fatty foods or an office where every day is someone’s birthday (which means cake, cookies or other sweet grub), but with the help of these websites, you can stay focused on your goal to gain energy and drop the pounds.