You’re probably thinking that exercise, healthy eating and smiling aren’t things that complement one another too well. But if you take steps to make your exercise more interesting and fun, you’ll have a smile on your face in no time. And you might just want to keep exercising longer. Remember: it takes 30 days to form a habit!

  1. Revert to your childhood
    Can you remember what types of exercise you used to enjoy as a child? Did you like to ride your bike in the woods? Or did you enjoy playing ball games with your friends in the park? Exercise shouldn’t be about suffering and hardship; it should be about having a great time and living life to the full. While you may not want to play football or tennis on the street like you used to, you might get the same sense of fun by joining a local sports club or team.
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  1. Embrace technology
    Technology often gets a bad press when it comes to activity, but using it in the right way can help you to enjoy your exercise again. For example, there are motion-based games that rely on your movements. You might find free workout videos that interest you on YouTube, or taking part in online discussion forums might give you some great ideas for healthy recipes and effective workouts.Modern technology can sometimes give you the expertise, knowledge and motivation of a personal trainer in the palm of your hand. Kiqplan weight loss programs, for instance, are compatible with popular mobile phones and activity trackers, and they utilise real-time activity data to provide users with recipes, workout videos and lifestyle tips.
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  1. Get community minded
    If you take a couple of hours to research the activities and organised sports in your own community, you might be surprised to find out how many opportunities to get fit there are on your doorstep. Whether its tennis lessons at the local sports centre or organised cycle rides at the local cycle club, getting out and about in the community is a great way to make exercise fun. Not only that, making use of local sporting facilities and taking part in community events is an easy way to meet people and make new friends.
  1. Celebrate the small victories
    Don’t be too hard on yourself – this is the road to demotivation and sadness! There will be times when you don’t achieve your weight loss goals, and you won’t always feel like exercising. But when you do manage to achieve the goals you set yourself, take the time to congratulate yourself. Enjoy that chocolate bar you’ve been yearning for – but make sure it’s a one-off treat. The most important thing is that you reward yourself when you’re proud of your health and fitness achievements.
  1. Do some good with your exercise
    One excellent way to put a smile on your face during your attempts to lose weight is to exercise for a good cause. There are countless fun runs throughout the UK – most of which allow anyone to enter and raise money for good causes. Whether you take part in a sponsored swim or spend your days wandering the streets looking for donations, you can get the exercise you need and do some good at the same time.
  1. Multitask
    A lot of people put off exercising and weight loss programmes because they “simply don’t have the time.” But there are many different ways of getting the exercise you need whilst getting things done. For instance, rigorous housework can burn as many as 500 calories per hour. If you have emails to send, why not send them while you’re working out on a stationary bike? Or if you want to catch up on your favourite TV shows or listen to a podcast, tune in while you’re jogging on a treadmill or down the street.
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As hard as things might get during your health and fitness regime, just remember one thing: nothing will put a bigger smile on your face than finally reaching your weight loss target. There are also great medical ways to help with your weight loss if you need extra assistance. Just keep at it and you will see results!