Get Flat Abs & Banish Belly Fat...SLOW?!

While browsing a magazine rack at the gym last week I couldn't help but notice the teasers on nearly every cover: "Get flat abs fast (in as little as 12 minutes a day)"! "Banish belly fat (with 3 easy moves)"! And my personal favorite..."Get the midsection of a chiseled Greek god in 4 weeks flat"! While these stories are bound to help sell magazines, they do little to help readers achieve their actual goals. Why? It's just not that easy. Having a flat stomach is a general health and fitness goal that is shared by many of us; both men and women, young and old alike. And why not? Belly fat can be dangerous for your health. It can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers and diabetes. And as we age, the health risks associated with belly fat increase. So what should these magazines be telling us? How about something like, "Improve you health and fitness and lower your overall body fat percentage by following a proper nutrition strategy and participating in a comprehensive exercise program that includes both cardiovascular and strength training. Do so consistently for 10,080 minutes a week, 720 hours a month, and 365 days a year and you'll be well on your way to achieving success"! Almost everyone has the ability to take the necessary steps to improve their overall health and fitness. But doing so requires a lifestyle change that at times can be very difficult. But if you break things down on a day by day, week by week basis it can be done! Because after all, isn't anything worth doing worth doing well? Start making positive changes in your life today.