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Fitness Ideas for You & Your Pet! -- Setting Your Health Goals Subscribe to The Pet Collective: http://bit.ly/tpcsub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thepetcollective Twitter: https://twitter.com/petcollectiveTV Tumblr: http://thepetcollective.tumblr.com Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/petcollectivetv/ Google+: http://gplus.to/thepetcollective  Here's what you'll need; Computer Calendar Scale  Weight yourself then grab your computer. Search for a BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator to find out a healthy weight range for your height.  How to weigh your pet Stand on the scale while holding your pet. You + Your Pet -- You = Your Pet's weight  If your dog is too large to hold visit your veterinary office to get a current weight!  Search online for a Body Condition Score for your pet. This easier chart will help you know if your dog is over weight or under weight.  Now set yourself health goals and performance goals! Keep yourself organized by planning them in a calendar. 10-20 minutes a day of exercise will make you feel so much better and you'll know you're heading in the right direction!  Rebecca-Louise's Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/rebeccalouisefitness   Host: Rebecca-Louise  Associate Producer: Faris Jaclyn  Segment Producer: Gabe Evans

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00:00Today we're going to be setting our health goals together. You, me and your pet.

00:05Here's what you're going to need.

00:07A computer, a calendar, a scale and a new dress.

00:12Hmm, a new dress. I like where this episode is going.

00:17Let's get pet fit.

00:19Setting goals might sound really simple, but it's a great way to track your progress for you and your pet.

00:26Over 66% of all Americans and 50% of animals are either overweight or obese.

00:32Now that's an epidemic, really.

00:34So let's find out where you and your pet stand.

00:37It's one small step to step on the scale, but it's the biggest step into setting your goals.

00:42So, let's jump on, find that number down there, write it down because we're going to need it again later.

00:48Well, now you've weighed yourself, it's time to weigh your pet.

00:51Come on Alfie, on you get. Stay there.

00:54No, good boy.

00:56Oh, that's it, on the scale.

00:58Oh, no, no.

00:59Well, it's never easy getting your pet on the scale, so let's try this.

01:03Okay, so hold your dog in your arms, stand back on the scale, write down that weight and we're going to subtract it from the initial weight.

01:11Now, this might not work if you've got a giant dog, but it's the easiest way at home to weigh your pet.

01:17And if you have any other questions, then the best place to go is to your veterinarian because they can weigh them as well.

01:23Don't be intimidated by the numbers you write down.

01:25Numbers are scary when they're not put into context.

01:28Grab your computer. I know you've got one right in front of you because you're watching me online right now.

01:32And I want you to search for a BMI calculator.

01:35BMI stands for Body Mass Index and it helps you find a healthy weight range for your height.

01:41All you have to do is enter your height and your weight and it's going to show you what category you fall into.

01:47Hey Alfie.

01:48Hello.

01:49Hedgehog.

01:50We can measure you all the way down this way at least.

01:53Oh no, he's not sure about this.

01:55Keep your head nice and still.

01:57Now, BMI doesn't work for your pup, but there is a very easy way to find out if your little doggy is overweight.

02:03From a bird's eye point of view, your dog should have a nice slim waist.

02:07Ribs are easily felt with the last two visible.

02:11A good way to find out if your dog is at a healthy weight is to look at a body conditioning score which you can find online.

02:17So now that you know your weight and your ideal weight range, you can set yourself goals.

02:22And even if you fall into the right range, you can still set yourself performance goals.

02:27Schedule your exercises in a calendar.

02:29Start small and grow.

02:31Just 10-20 minutes of exercise a day is going to make you feel fantastic and you know that you're heading in the right direction.

02:38And always remember to treat yourself.

02:40You're beautiful and you know it.

02:43Make sure you check out the rest of our episodes because we've got plenty more things to keep you and your pet fit.

Setting Health Goals - Pet Fit Tips

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