Our habits influence everything in our lives. They also influence our image and body shape. Lack of time, or simple laziness, are able to do many bad things for our health. It's so easy to gain excess weight, to grab some fast food and stop working out. Everything we desire the most requires dedication. Dedicate yourself to your body fitness and do whatever it takes to get in shape. Revise reasons for doing such thing every day. Look for "motivation" within yourself. Simply said, but hard to do, everything you really need to look like you've always wanted is already on your side.

Let's discuss 5 effective steps to get fit, that work excellent together. Consider them "a lifestyle". They should be your habits, just as you currently have habits resulting with opposite effects than those you want.

1 - Image yourself fit - Stand in front of the mirror and give it a shot. Visualize yourself in your perfect condition. They way you've always wanted to be. Do you think it's possible to get there? Do you think it's not? Why it is, and why it's not? Which of those reasons hold the water, which do not? You have to make it clear in your head that you want it. You have to "be ok" with "being fit". This step can be really difficult, especially for those who have never been really fit. But, the more you try the better you get!

2 - Do regular workouts - Develop your personal workout routine. You can go to the gym, or you can do various workouts at home. You can do both if you want, but it's really important to do at least one form of exercises. Not only will you take off surplus fat, but you'll feel much better.

3 - Eat healthier food - Consult with a nutritionist, or learn about the nutrition online. Find at least 10 food ingredients, or dishes you'll consume during the coming week. Plan your meals and make sure they're as healthy as possible. You can't get fitter or feel better by eating 3 big macs a day. It's quite logical, and it's just a matter of personal choices.

4 - Eat more times a day, but eat less and sleep just enough - This way you'll trick your body metabolism. It will waste all extra calories believing new ones will come really soon. This way you'll speed up the metabolism, which will make you feel much more vital. Also, make sure you sleep just enough considering your daily energy waste.

5 - Don't give up - It's so easy to give up on anything. Don't be one of those guys, satisfied with less than personal ideals because of a 'giving up' choice. It will get tough here and there, but you've got to build proper habits. You'll know it will all be worth it when you spot first results. Revise your reasons again if you're on the edge of loosing belief in your fitness ambitions.

The bottom line is, don't hesitate to get healthier and be fit. It's a once in a lifetime decision that will change everything for you - for the better!