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IF YOU THINK: I can’t afford to work with a professional trainer every day. REALIZE THAT: You don’t need to. Sure, Smith can afford to hire a professional trainer to be with him every step of the way leading up to a big ﬁlm, but you don’t necessarily need constant supervision to reach your goals. Meet with a trainer when you’re starting a routine so that he or she can help you set up a program that will work for you. Some ﬁtness facilities even offer free sessions for signing up. Continue to meet weekly or monthly, depending on your needs, to ensure you stay on track. Another economical alternative to hiring someone is ﬁnding a partner. That helped celebrity trainer Borden in her own ﬁtness goals. “It made me more accountable,” she says. Plus, you can beat workout boredom by rotating who you train with and by seeking out new activities that spark your interest and challenge your body. Ultimately, accountability is key. Stoler says she was successful by working out with a friend at the ofﬁce, someone she had to see every day. “Getting help and sticking with that help is important,” she says. values. Then, forgive yourself and start again, Phillips says. “Try not to beat yourself up,” Stoler advises. “We can be very hard on ourselves.” Even Smith, the man who makes a living defeating make-believe bad guys, knows his weaknesses. His wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, loves to bake cakes but has to limit household sweets for her husband’s sake. “He has a horriﬁc sweet tooth,” she told Shape magazine. “If there’s cake in front of him, he’ll eat the whole thing!” IF YOU THINK: Will Smith has a good attitude about exercise. YOU’RE RIGHT. Smith reached his goals by keeping the rewards in mind. It helps to remember why you want to stay in shape—whether to be able to play with your kids and grandkids, climb stairs without getting winded and or live a longer life. “I always like to stay in shape,” Smith said while ﬁlming I Am Legend. “I have a motto: If you stay ready, you ain’t got to get ready.” Washboard abs don’t appear overnight, even on celebrities; they are the result of hard work. No matter the role he’s training for, Smith is committed to his goals. “There is no greater, more dedicated individual on Earth,” Foster says. IF YOU THINK: I’ve committed to a new workout plan, and I’m not going to falter. REALIZE THAT: You need to be realistic, and give yourself a break. It’s easy to set out with boundless enthusiasm, but life inevitably gets in the way. You work late, you attend dinner parties, you get tired. You need a relapse plan. Preparing for the inevitable backslide is crucial to adopting new, healthy behaviors. When you miss a week of workouts, revisit your beyond cardio As Will Smith knows, a workout plan is about more than cardiovascular health. Sure, running on the treadmill is great, but weight training is another important component of your program. In addition to 21/2 hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, adults should engage in strength training at least two days a week, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “One of the biggest myths is that the only way to lose weight is cardio,” says Henry Daniels of North Mississippi Medical Center’s Baldwyn Wellness Center. “But you need to build muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat you burn.” Plus, strength training helps lower your risk for osteoporosis and helps reduce the signs of arthritis and back pain. Ladies, you don’t have to worry about bulking up. Lift a comfortable amount of weight—don’t max out—and you’ll get toned, not buff. burn, baby, burn go To learn more about what’s available at North Mississippi Medical Center’s area Wellness Centers, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375) or visit www. nmhs.net/wellness_centers. vim & vigor · s p ri ng 2010 http://www.nmhs.net/wellness_centers

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2010 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2010- North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Weight-loss Success Stories
Come See Us
Hit the Links
Excuses, Excuses
Easing the Pressure
Prostate Predicament
On Mended Knees
Imaging IQ
Will Power
Caregiving: A Survival Guide
Form Factors
Wake-Up Call
Stroke of Luck
Weight Matters
History Lesson
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2010 - North Mississippi