Best Friends Guide to Fitness Book

Contents

Introduction It’s Just Stress, Dear—Kris Looks Back Sizes 6 to 16, and Everything in Between—Kim Looks Back From Meltdowns to Marathons

Chapter 1: Our Formula for Success A Birdseye View of Our Journey False Starts and Failures Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back Our Greatest Challenge A Formula that Can Work for You The Power of Friendship How to Pick a Partner with Whom You Can Succeed

Chapter 2: Getting Started Kim Looks Back Kris Looks Back Putting One Foot in Front of the Other How to Start Your Walking Plan Taking that First Step Establishing a Routine Making Yourself a Priority The Beauty of a Routine Through Wind, Rain, and Snow—Staying Consistent What We Found, What You Can Expect It Becomes an Addiction The Reactions of Others A More Structured Walking Program Tips How Long?

Chapter 3: The Art of Being a Best Friend Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back Watching Your Friendship Grow On Your Walks Developing Trust What if Your Friendship Doesn't Grow?
How to Address a Problem or Confront an Issue

Chapter 4: Joining a Gym Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back Walking, Talking, and Weights Are You Ready for a Change?
Joining a Gym Having an Assessment Done What Do You Do Once You Get There?
Fighting the Intimidation Factor Find your role model Chapter 5: Trying Something New Kim Looks Back Kris Looks Back Taking a Class Aerobics, Kickboxing, Step Classes Cycle/Spinning Classes Muscle Sculpting Classes Yoga and Pilates Lifting weights Running Chapter 6: Injuries and Interruptions Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back The Difference Between an Ouch, an Injury, and an Interruption Making a Comeback Chapter 7: Taking it to the Next Level Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back Find Someone to Lead You to Intensity Motivation—What’s Your Golden Carrot?
How to Take it to the Next Level Feeling Winded Sore Muscles One Activity Does Not Necessarily Prepare You for Another Chapter 8: Starting to Feel Fit Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back What Does it Feel Like to Feel Fit?
Some of the Signs You May Notice

Chapter 9: Changing Your Eating Habits Kim Looks Back Kris Looks Back Put the Horse Before the Cart Learning to Listen to Your Body Chapter 10: The Body in the Mirror Kim Looks in the Mirror Kris Looks in the Mirror Wishful Thinking Challenge Yourself Think Positive Thoughts Changing What You Can, Accepting What You Can’t Chapter 11: Listen to the Whispers Kim Looks Back Kris Looks Back What Whispers Do You Hear?
Appendix A: Our Favorite Clothing & Gear Kris Looks Back Kim Looks Back What Not to Wear General Clothing and Gear General Gear Running Gear Aerobics and Cross Training Cycling and Spinning Classes Appendix B: Tips and Techniques for Proper Posture and Form Posture A Walking Program Tips:
Basic Static Stretches Cycle/Spinning Classes Muscle Sculpting Classes Running