NEW YORK, March 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Spring is finally here! For those who have been cooped up in the house all winter the fact that summer -- and bathing suit season -- is just around the corner can be a scary thought.
"No worries, there is still plenty of time to take off the winter weight," says Gina Jackson, Fitness Consultant for Weightview.com. "What you need is a plan and a good source of motivation."
To help with the motivation, Weightview.com is currently offering visitors a free picture of how they will look after they have lost unwanted pounds. Simply log on to Weightview.com and upload a current photo and in less than 48 hours they will receive an email with a transformed digital image illustrating how they might look after losing their desired weight.
"With a Weightview photo in hand you have already overcome one of the key hurdles in weight loss and getting into shape -- finding the right source of motivation," explains Jackson. "Now it is time to get working on that plan and to take steps that will change your body and lifestyle to make that 'after' photo a reality."
Getting started is as easy as taking five -- five simple steps that is:
1. Get motivated -- this one is easy with your free Weightview photo.
Place it on your fridge as a reminder each morning of what you are
working towards.
2. Create a Workout Plan and commit to stick with it for 30 days --
there is nothing short term about obtaining and maintaining a fit
and trim body and creating new, good habits takes time, effort and
conscious, constant attention. Take a step at a time.
3. Get moving -- Begin with cardiovascular workouts for at least 30
mins. at least 3-4 times per week. You need no tools or equipment
to begin -- simply start to walk! When you are ready for more of a
challenge, add in some strength training 2-3 times per week to
build lean muscle and help burn body fat.
4. Stay flexible -- try stretching, yoga or Pilates to keep your body
limber, tone and fluid.
5. Watch your diet -- make sure you are eating a balanced diet --
packed with colorful fruits, vegetables and healthy protein
choices. Remember that the weight will only come off if you expend
more calories than you take in.
For your free slimmed down photo, more great exercise tips and even some downloadable MP3 workouts to bring Gina with you, as your very own Personal Trainer, visit www.weightview.com.