ASK BUFFIE: I want to get fit and be able to run after my little one without loosing my breath in 2 mins.

Rashida F

REPLY BY: ROD WILSON (CPT, CSNT)

Actually, you have already started! You have tackled the most important part on your own!  That’s having the mindset to start and get serious about it…Great job!  As far as the physical fitness part, I would start by seeing a physician first, in case you haven’t done so already. Just to make sure you don’t have any hidden medical issues that you need to be aware of.  I personally suggest you become a member of a gym.  Seemingly, you need just a little motivation on past attempts. This will put you in an workout environment which helps a lot. Take your time and start off at a slow pace.Set small goals just to get yourself started and progress from there.  I think you were perhaps taking yourself too fast, this being the reason of tiring out so fast. In the beginning (with most beginners i see) your mind and body isn’t on the same page. Your mind is excited and ready to roll,but your body hasn’t had to max out such an effort in a while. So it’s having to over compensate during its recovery efforts.. leaving you with a worn out feeling. At this point, you look at it now as a choir then quit.

As far as the food is concern , you have to eat small nutrient dense meals.  Quality eating is the key component here. 4 to 5 small meals will do. Lots of water. Staying hydrated is very important. In many case we think we are hungry, it’s only we are thirsty. Good nutrition is the energy that you’re looking for, also what you put inside your body will predicate what you look like on the outside. Your last statement says it all…this is your new lifestyle. Embrace it and adapt to it.

Contact Rod at: sphinxmannutrition@yahoo.com