Dear Friends,

Welcome to my Get Fit Newsletter!

Whether you think about it or not, you are faced with this question every day.

Will you find the time for a workout today, or will the busyness of the day leave you exhausted on the couch? Frankly, most people don't have reasons. They have excuses.

If you are like most then exercise doesn't top your list of favorite things either. Who wouldn't rather be immersed in a piece of chocolate cake, enjoying their favorite TV show or dining out with friends instead of sweating in the gym?

It's a no brainer - right?

But the fact is that our favorite things are often those that expand our waist lines, and by now we all know that larger waist lines mean an increase in a plethora of health problems, not to mention an overall decrease in your quality of life. And we would all love to have flat abs and a tone physique in time for summer...right?

Hmmm, so maybe exercise isn't such a bad idea after all...It's just that you hate to exercise.

It may be time to change your attitude toward exercise. If you go into it telling yourself how much you hate it and how you wish that you were doing something else instead, chances are you won't enjoy it. I don't know about you, but I don't often do things I don't enjoy. It is time to open your mind to the possibility that you can enjoy exercise. In fact, when done correctly, exercise is an enjoyable experience.

Take a minute to ponder the following:

• Have you written off exercise based on a particular type of routine – maybe you would enjoy something different. The truth is that no one can deny how great it feels to accomplish a challenging workout. It's rewarding, invigorating and feels great. You simply need to find the right form of exercise for you.
• Try to pinpoint the main reason that you dislike exercise. Is it the uncomfortable workout clothes that you own? Maybe it is time for a new style. Is it trying to decide what machine to use at the gym? Maybe it is time for a personal trainer. Is it the pain that you feel in your shoulder when swimming? Maybe it is time to find a new form of cardiovascular exercise - one that won't aggravate your injury.
• How about working out with a friend.  It's always better when you can socialize and have a great time with a buddie. 

Guess what? There really is no 'best exercise.' Fads exercises will always come and go, but the best thing for your body is that you are consistently active. Workout regularly and remember that your body needs to be challenged in order to reach your desired goals. Don't get hung up on fad exercises - be a stickler for consistency instead!

When choosing your tuna for this recipe stick with albacore "the king of tuna" packed in water. Your taste buds will not be disappointed with this lightened version of the classic tuna melt. While traditional tuna melts are packed with hidden fat, this recipe uses low fat ingredients while packing the same great flavor. Yield: 4 servings

• 1 (6-oz.) can water packed solid white tuna, drained, flaked
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, if desired
• 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 4 whole wheat English muffins, split, lightly toasted
• 8 slices tomato
• 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.  In medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, onion, lemon peel and mayonnaise; mix well.  Spread about 3 tablespoons tuna mixture on each English muffin half.  Top each with tomato slice; sprinkle with cheese.  Place on an un-greased cookie sheet.
2. Bake at 350 f. for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are thoroughly heated.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 open faced sandwiches) equals 280 calories, 7g fat, 31 carbohydrates and 23g protein.
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Thanks for reading again.  Take care.

Louis Moore, M.S.