On the THIRTIETH Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
WOW - 40 days was a big commitment! :)
If you are going to have a high calorie snack like chips or cookies, take a serving OUT of the bag/container and PUT IT AWAY.
NEVER eat from the container. This way you will know exactly how much you…
On the Twenty-ninth Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
Who has LISTS right now? I know I have at least TWO working lists right now.
Put EXERCISE on the list. This time of year, more than ever, it needs to be planned as part of your day to get it done.
On the Twenty-eighth Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
A little bit of humor for Friday...while it may be funny, the message is sincere...and correct. :)
Eat Less, Move More
On the Twenty-seventh Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
WALK MORE! It's good for your...BRAIN!
In a study on walking and cognitive function, researchers found that people who walked at least 1.5 hours per week at any easy pace had significantly better cognitive function and less cognitive decline…
On the Twenty-sixth Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
"I hate water"...I hear it all the time...
If water is not your favorite drink, try adding flavor to it...some lemon, lime or orange juice. Cucumber slices work, too.
If you STILL can't handle it...how about flavored seltzer? Still no…
On the Twenty-fifth Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
READ LABELS!
Do you know what you are putting in your body?
Do you know the
- ingredients?
- sugar and salt content?
- fat content?
- fiber? protein?
These facts are essential to helping you reach your fitness goals. Pay attention…
On the Twenty-fourth Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
Stay Focused! Paying attention to the muscle you are working will make it work harder.
On the Twenty-second and Twenty-third Days of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
BOY! 40 days in a row is a lot to remember!!!!
Missed another one. I apologize.
Twenty-second Day: Those of you who have been with me a while know how much I REALLY do not like the phrase, "Better than nothing"...
"I went on the elliptical…
On the Twenty-first Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
WASH YOUR HANDS...
This tip may sound ridiculously basic, but it is the BEST way to avoid colds and the flu.
Wash your hands after grocery shopping, mall shopping, going to the gym, a party or visiting your child's school.
Germs lurk EVE…
On the Twentieth Day of Fitness, my trainer said to me...
(HALFWAY THERE!!!)
BREATHE! (What? What is she suggesting, that I don't BREATHE?) Yes, that's pretty much what I am saying. We tend to take shallow, short breaths.
A few times a day, take a few minutes to breathe deeply, expanding…