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Keep eating healthy foods. Drink plenty of water and try to get a good night's sleep every night. Give your body the healthy nutrients it needs and plenty of rest! A slimmer waist is really just the result of a few simple, healthy habits!
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Say Bye Bye to Muffin Tops
Are you ashamed or embarrassed to take your shirt off? Do you ever wish you could get rid of that layer of fat above your waistline? Try this -
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Keep eating healthy foods. Drink plenty of water and try to get a good night's sleep every night. Give your body the healthy nutrients it needs and plenty of rest! A slimmer waist is really just the result of a few simple, healthy habits!
Keep eating healthy foods. Drink plenty of water and try to get a good night's sleep every night. Give your body the healthy nutrients it needs and plenty of rest! A slimmer waist is really just the result of a few simple, healthy habits!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Get in Shape for Summer
The harder you play, the better you will perform at work or in school. And the harder and more intelligently you study or work, the more you will enjoy your play!
There are many health benefits to being physically active. Even moderate-intensity activity helps you control your weight, feel great, and perhaps lower your chances of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes. Make some time for yourself. Or if you prefer - start exercising with friends. Join a team. Find a running buddy! All you need to get started is a good pair of running shoes and an “OK” from your doctor.
Ease yourself into a routine. Start with a nice, brisk 10-minute walk. After you’ve warmed up, try some easy stretches. Don’t bounce. Slowly stretch your leg muscles. Focus on taking a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Then try jogging at any pace you feel comfortable with for a minute or two. No hurry – we aren’t racing or in any hurry! Then go back to walking for 10 minutes. Reduce walking time and increase jogging time by one minute or two each week until you’re able to jog for 20 to 30 minutes without stopping.
Today's video offers up a great total body toning workout:
Think back and remember the last time you worked so hard you were sweating. Breathing heavily and sweating profusely. Feeling really drained and a sort of natural high. And after an invigorating shower, felt a renewed energy - a vigor that seemed to last. Didn't that feel great?
Want to lose some weight before Summer? Eating a healthy mix of natural, and nutritious food will help you shed those extra pounds and get in shape even quicker.
There are many health benefits to being physically active. Even moderate-intensity activity helps you control your weight, feel great, and perhaps lower your chances of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes. Make some time for yourself. Or if you prefer - start exercising with friends. Join a team. Find a running buddy! All you need to get started is a good pair of running shoes and an “OK” from your doctor.
Ease yourself into a routine. Start with a nice, brisk 10-minute walk. After you’ve warmed up, try some easy stretches. Don’t bounce. Slowly stretch your leg muscles. Focus on taking a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Then try jogging at any pace you feel comfortable with for a minute or two. No hurry – we aren’t racing or in any hurry! Then go back to walking for 10 minutes. Reduce walking time and increase jogging time by one minute or two each week until you’re able to jog for 20 to 30 minutes without stopping.
Today's video offers up a great total body toning workout:
Think back and remember the last time you worked so hard you were sweating. Breathing heavily and sweating profusely. Feeling really drained and a sort of natural high. And after an invigorating shower, felt a renewed energy - a vigor that seemed to last. Didn't that feel great?
Want to lose some weight before Summer? Eating a healthy mix of natural, and nutritious food will help you shed those extra pounds and get in shape even quicker.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Simple Ways to Lose Extra Pounds
Are you wanting to lose a few pounds? Maybe you'd like to have more energy and more fun. Would you like to re-shape your body? The quickest way to lose those extra pounds so many of us are carrying around involves a very simple two-fold approach.
1. Change your diet and eating patterns. For the next two months eat smaller portions and stop eating anything other than celery or popcorn ( skip the butter and salt ) for your last four hours before sleep! ( You can substitute any very low-calorie snack for celery or popcorn. ) Many successful weight losers have enjoyed eating five or six mini-meals instead of the usual big 3.
2. Exercise - in whatever form or type you can - for at least 30 minutes every day. Any exercise that raises your heart rate and gets you breathing harder is ideal! Every day! Once you start feeling comfortable with half an hour - start adding a few minutes. The more you do the quicker you lose those extra, unwanted pounds! Here's a fun way to burn calories while you tone -
Try to keep eating healthy foods. Start your day with a protein rich, healthy breakfast. Keep an eye on your calories. Cutting calories is actually very simple. Reduce the amount of saturated fat you eat. How can you tell which fats are good for you?
Populations that tend to eat more saturated fat have higher cholesterol levels and more heart disease than those with lower intakes. Reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet is a very effective way to lower your LDL. Lowering your LDL is good for your heart - and your whole body!
Saturated fat is usually solid at room and refrigerator temperatures. It is found in greatest amounts in foods from animals, such as fatty cuts of meat, poultry with the skin, whole-milk dairy products, and lard, as well as in some vegetable oils, including coconut and palm oils. Numerous studies have shown that too much saturated fat in the diet leads to higher LDL levels.
Unsaturated fat is most often liquid at room and refrigerator temperatures. Unsaturated fat occurs in vegetable oils, most nuts, olives, avocados, and fatty fish - like wild caught, cold water salmon. ( Always try to avoid farm raised fish - they tend to have too much extra baggage - in the form of farm chemicals. )
When used instead of saturated fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help lower blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fat is found in greatest amounts in foods from plants, including olive, canola, sunflower, and peanut oils. Polyunsaturated fat is found in greatest amounts in foods from plants, including safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, and cottonseed oils, and many kinds of nuts.
The healthiest fat is called omega-3 fatty acids, which can help guard against heart disease! Salmon and walnuts and avacadoes are all good sources of those omega-3 fatty acids!
Try to limit your total fat intake to around 30 or 35% of your daily calories. When you consume more unsaturated fat, be careful to reduce your intake of trans fat. These unhealthy trans fats are found in stick margarine, baked products such as crackers, cookies, doughnuts, and breads, and fried foods. ( Why are all these good foods so bad for us? )
You can eat healthy foods every day and still not lose weight unless you get that all important exercise.
Why not start today. Write down 30 minutes in your planner and then make that appointment. Schedule some time for yourself every day. Toss some healthy veggies in the crock pot and go walk or play for 45 minutes while your heart healthy foods are warming up! Try a variety of exercise.
Try these simple steps for two short months and see how much better you look and feel.
1. Change your diet and eating patterns. For the next two months eat smaller portions and stop eating anything other than celery or popcorn ( skip the butter and salt ) for your last four hours before sleep! ( You can substitute any very low-calorie snack for celery or popcorn. ) Many successful weight losers have enjoyed eating five or six mini-meals instead of the usual big 3.
2. Exercise - in whatever form or type you can - for at least 30 minutes every day. Any exercise that raises your heart rate and gets you breathing harder is ideal! Every day! Once you start feeling comfortable with half an hour - start adding a few minutes. The more you do the quicker you lose those extra, unwanted pounds! Here's a fun way to burn calories while you tone -
Try to keep eating healthy foods. Start your day with a protein rich, healthy breakfast. Keep an eye on your calories. Cutting calories is actually very simple. Reduce the amount of saturated fat you eat. How can you tell which fats are good for you?
Populations that tend to eat more saturated fat have higher cholesterol levels and more heart disease than those with lower intakes. Reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet is a very effective way to lower your LDL. Lowering your LDL is good for your heart - and your whole body!
Saturated fat is usually solid at room and refrigerator temperatures. It is found in greatest amounts in foods from animals, such as fatty cuts of meat, poultry with the skin, whole-milk dairy products, and lard, as well as in some vegetable oils, including coconut and palm oils. Numerous studies have shown that too much saturated fat in the diet leads to higher LDL levels.
Unsaturated fat is most often liquid at room and refrigerator temperatures. Unsaturated fat occurs in vegetable oils, most nuts, olives, avocados, and fatty fish - like wild caught, cold water salmon. ( Always try to avoid farm raised fish - they tend to have too much extra baggage - in the form of farm chemicals. )
When used instead of saturated fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help lower blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fat is found in greatest amounts in foods from plants, including olive, canola, sunflower, and peanut oils. Polyunsaturated fat is found in greatest amounts in foods from plants, including safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, and cottonseed oils, and many kinds of nuts.
The healthiest fat is called omega-3 fatty acids, which can help guard against heart disease! Salmon and walnuts and avacadoes are all good sources of those omega-3 fatty acids!
Try to limit your total fat intake to around 30 or 35% of your daily calories. When you consume more unsaturated fat, be careful to reduce your intake of trans fat. These unhealthy trans fats are found in stick margarine, baked products such as crackers, cookies, doughnuts, and breads, and fried foods. ( Why are all these good foods so bad for us? )
You can eat healthy foods every day and still not lose weight unless you get that all important exercise.
Why not start today. Write down 30 minutes in your planner and then make that appointment. Schedule some time for yourself every day. Toss some healthy veggies in the crock pot and go walk or play for 45 minutes while your heart healthy foods are warming up! Try a variety of exercise.
Try these simple steps for two short months and see how much better you look and feel.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Tips for a Nice Butt
Did people used to tell you that you have a nice butt? Has years of sitting at your desk begun to take a toll on your firm butt?
Are you active? Do you walk or run a few times a week? Get up from your desk a few times a day. Head outside in the evening for some refreshing exercise.
Try this simple - and effective - workout to help get your butt looking fine again -
Spring is the perfect time to start getting ready for bikini season and all the Summer fun!
Simple exercises - walking, running, squats, and Jumping rope are great for toning your lower body.
Buy a Jump Rope
and try jumping rope a couple times a week. Want better results? Try it every day! Do you have stairs in your building? Do the stairs at lunch. Run up the stairs as often as possible. Take 2 stairs at a time. Here's another effective exercise routine to tighten and tone your lower body:
Want results faster? Add dumbbells, bars or kettle bells to increase the resistance. Squats and step ups work great with weights. Fitness experts agree building muscle is the best way to lift and tone your butt as you lose weight. Muscle also burns more calories than fat, so it is a great way to boost weight loss.
Are you active? Do you walk or run a few times a week? Get up from your desk a few times a day. Head outside in the evening for some refreshing exercise.
Try this simple - and effective - workout to help get your butt looking fine again -
Spring is the perfect time to start getting ready for bikini season and all the Summer fun!
Simple exercises - walking, running, squats, and Jumping rope are great for toning your lower body.
Buy a Jump Rope
and try jumping rope a couple times a week. Want better results? Try it every day! Do you have stairs in your building? Do the stairs at lunch. Run up the stairs as often as possible. Take 2 stairs at a time. Here's another effective exercise routine to tighten and tone your lower body:Want results faster? Add dumbbells, bars or kettle bells to increase the resistance. Squats and step ups work great with weights. Fitness experts agree building muscle is the best way to lift and tone your butt as you lose weight. Muscle also burns more calories than fat, so it is a great way to boost weight loss.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Make Time For You!
How do you fit 30 to 45 minutes of exercise into your already hectic schedule every day?
Sometimes the pressures of raising children and caring for parents can seem overwhelming. Do you ever just want to throw your hands up and give up?
Take heart. You don't have to give up. Find just 15 or 20 minutes and get out in the fresh air where you can calm your soul and hasten your heartbeat! Pick up that jump rope and jump for as long as you can while watching your favorite show. Do jumping jacks, squats and push-ups during the commercials.
Don't have time to head out to the local gym or health club? Here's a great 5 minute workout you can do anywhere -
Today's exercise video is just one example of how to tone your body a few minutes at a time!
Want a tighter tummy? Try this effective mini workout and keep eating a healthy mix of natural foods.
Are the little ones getting restless? Encourage your children to join you in a race around the block! See if you can beat them! ( If you can - you're far better off than many of us! ) Make your mini exercise sessions a family affair!
Take care of yourself and you'll be in better shape to take care of those you love and care most about! Do whatever you can to sneak in a few minutes here and there. A couple 20 minute workouts add up to your daily quota! And some fitness experts suggest that you'll burn even more calories with two shorter workouts!
Invest some quality time in yourself! If you're currently exercising twice a week, then simply finding time for one more workout during that week will help you deal with life's demands!
Sometimes the pressures of raising children and caring for parents can seem overwhelming. Do you ever just want to throw your hands up and give up?
Take heart. You don't have to give up. Find just 15 or 20 minutes and get out in the fresh air where you can calm your soul and hasten your heartbeat! Pick up that jump rope and jump for as long as you can while watching your favorite show. Do jumping jacks, squats and push-ups during the commercials.
Don't have time to head out to the local gym or health club? Here's a great 5 minute workout you can do anywhere -
Today's exercise video is just one example of how to tone your body a few minutes at a time!
Want a tighter tummy? Try this effective mini workout and keep eating a healthy mix of natural foods.
Are the little ones getting restless? Encourage your children to join you in a race around the block! See if you can beat them! ( If you can - you're far better off than many of us! ) Make your mini exercise sessions a family affair!
Take care of yourself and you'll be in better shape to take care of those you love and care most about! Do whatever you can to sneak in a few minutes here and there. A couple 20 minute workouts add up to your daily quota! And some fitness experts suggest that you'll burn even more calories with two shorter workouts!
Invest some quality time in yourself! If you're currently exercising twice a week, then simply finding time for one more workout during that week will help you deal with life's demands!
Friday, March 13, 2015
ReCharge Your Energy Stores
The weekend is a great time to refresh and re-energize!
Time to recharge your batteries - refill your cup of energy. Wash away your worries and replace them with positive energy.
Like the old Nike ad used to say - "Just Do It". Start today. Cut some useless calories from your daily diet! ( You know what they are - the stuff we all love and yet know that they really aren't doing us any good. ) Watch a funny movie tonight. Laughter is great for your heart and soul.
Tomorrow morning - wake up early and hit the street for a long walk or run. Grab a basketball and head out for the nearest playground. Play until you can't possibly run another length of the court! Head out for quick ride on your bicycle - and bring a friend! Or take your little ones to the local park and chase them around for some great fun in the outdoors!
Fate served me meanly, but I looked at her and laughed,
That none might know how bitter was the cup I quaffed.
Along came Joy and paused beside me where I sat,
Saying, 'I came to see what you were laughing at.
Time to recharge your batteries - refill your cup of energy. Wash away your worries and replace them with positive energy.
Like the old Nike ad used to say - "Just Do It". Start today. Cut some useless calories from your daily diet! ( You know what they are - the stuff we all love and yet know that they really aren't doing us any good. ) Watch a funny movie tonight. Laughter is great for your heart and soul.
Tomorrow morning - wake up early and hit the street for a long walk or run. Grab a basketball and head out for the nearest playground. Play until you can't possibly run another length of the court! Head out for quick ride on your bicycle - and bring a friend! Or take your little ones to the local park and chase them around for some great fun in the outdoors!
Fate served me meanly, but I looked at her and laughed,
That none might know how bitter was the cup I quaffed.
Along came Joy and paused beside me where I sat,
Saying, 'I came to see what you were laughing at.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Looking Great at the Beach
Today's exercise video will help you burn fat, tighten your abs, hips, thighs, and butt. This high-energy, 20-minute routine uses a special blend of Yoga and Pilates-inspired body weight exercises.
They say yoga has been around for 5,000 years! You hear about numerous celebrity super stars and athletes practicing yoga! Why not join the fun ? Yoga is a great total body workout for anyone! No matter what other activities you enjoy, yoga can strengthen your abilities by increasing flexibility, staying power (endurance), and your ability to focus!
Total-body exercise burns more calories and also causes a greater release of muscle-building hormones. A well balanced schedule of workouts will result in better overall health!
Focus on a good cardio workout during one session. Then do strength training in another, and flexibility in a third. Continue mixing up your workouts - giving your muscles a variety. As a plus - you'll be less likely to get get bored with your routine.
Variation is vital to keeping you from getting bored and always working the same muscles. Many fitness lovers enjoy cross training to help keep boredom at bay and achieve better whole body workouts! If you want to look good at the beach this Summer - try a variety of high-energy exercises.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Blast Fat and Tone Your Body
Spring is just around the corner. Time for getting outdoors again and exercising in the fresh air! Time to get your body toned and ready for Summer. If you're like me - you may have added a pound or two since last Summer. Don't fret - get outside and enjoy a healthy workout in the great outdoors. It will lift your spirits and help you shed those extra pounds so many of us tend to gain over the Winter months.
Today's video will help you blast away fat and tone your total body.
As we age our metabolism naturally tends to slow down a bit. If you don't burn the calories you consume, you might see your body shape begin to transform to something less than your ideal.
A morning walk help kick start your day. Those twenty or thirty minutes walking refresh your spirit and give you time to visualize your day. It is an excellent time to think on the goals and tasks for the day ahead. A morning walk is good for the soul and gives you added energy throughout the day.
Want to burn even more fat? Pump up your heart rate - with an invigorating morning run! You may just find you'll have more energy throughout your day!
You may find yourself smiling more and feeling better about your life after your run.
Today's video will help you blast away fat and tone your total body.
As we age our metabolism naturally tends to slow down a bit. If you don't burn the calories you consume, you might see your body shape begin to transform to something less than your ideal.
A morning walk help kick start your day. Those twenty or thirty minutes walking refresh your spirit and give you time to visualize your day. It is an excellent time to think on the goals and tasks for the day ahead. A morning walk is good for the soul and gives you added energy throughout the day.
Want to burn even more fat? Pump up your heart rate - with an invigorating morning run! You may just find you'll have more energy throughout your day!
You may find yourself smiling more and feeling better about your life after your run.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
How to Get a Flat Stomach
Do you want a tighter stomach? Today's video offers some excellent exercises to help you sculpt leaner, sexier abs.
For years, the only type of exercise that was considered important for weight management was aerobic exercise like walking, running, jogging, swimming, dancing or any other of dozens of activities involving a lot of movement of the arms and legs. The role of strength training, also known as resistance training, in weight management was not well studied. In the past 5 to 10 years, that has started to change. It is now recognized that strength training has an important contribution to make to weight management.
Strength training is designed to target or focus on exercising specific muscle groups. A properly designed strength training program will address all major muscle groups in your trunk (abdomen, chest and back), as well as your arms and legs. The exercise will help to tone and strengthen the muscle and, if the exercise is done correctly, using proper form, it will benefit the entire length of the muscle.
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Exercise is great for shedding fat and toning muscles. Eating right is critical to your success. Check out these 5 steps to a flat tummy -
Eating the right foods and the right amounts of foods can help you live a longer, healthier life. Research has proven that many illnesses—such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure—can be prevented or controlled by eating right. Getting the nutrients you need, such as calcium and iron, and keeping your weight under control can help
For years, the only type of exercise that was considered important for weight management was aerobic exercise like walking, running, jogging, swimming, dancing or any other of dozens of activities involving a lot of movement of the arms and legs. The role of strength training, also known as resistance training, in weight management was not well studied. In the past 5 to 10 years, that has started to change. It is now recognized that strength training has an important contribution to make to weight management.
Strength training is designed to target or focus on exercising specific muscle groups. A properly designed strength training program will address all major muscle groups in your trunk (abdomen, chest and back), as well as your arms and legs. The exercise will help to tone and strengthen the muscle and, if the exercise is done correctly, using proper form, it will benefit the entire length of the muscle.
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Exercise is great for shedding fat and toning muscles. Eating right is critical to your success. Check out these 5 steps to a flat tummy -
Eating the right foods and the right amounts of foods can help you live a longer, healthier life. Research has proven that many illnesses—such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure—can be prevented or controlled by eating right. Getting the nutrients you need, such as calcium and iron, and keeping your weight under control can help
Monday, March 9, 2015
Enjoy Life More
Wouldn't it be nice if you could enjoy life a little more? Perhaps getting past the daily stress so many of us are faced with? Or, at least develop better ways to manage and deal with life's inevitable challenges.
Try the following tips: Hope they help make life a little easier for you…
1. Decide to be Happy. Ignore and forget the inevitable stuff that gets in your way. Put negative thoughts and feelings aside as soon as you start feeling them. Instead, choose to turn them into a positive. Find the blessing or opportunity which more often than not is hidden behind most of life’s challenges! Keep your mind free of hate and negative thoughts. Find something pleasant to focus on! Life is short enough. Why waste even a moment on hate? You’re in control. Decide to choose a happier life!
2. Exercise every day. Live a healthy lifestyle. Choose to enjoy life more! Get at least 30 minutes of exercise – of your choosing – every day. Even if it’s just a nice walk with your favorite loved one(s). Want to lose some weight, enjoy life more or achieve a better level of fitness? Kick it up to 45 minutes a day! Experience for yourself the natural high you get from vigorous, heart-pumping exercise!
3. Turn off the TV for 30 minutes every day and read something positive. Or go to bed a little earlier and get a great night’s sleep! The point is – enjoy that TV a little less and all that life has to offer a little more. You can always hear about the news tomorrow – or who won the latest round of your favorite talent show!
4. Get outside more – connect with nature. Breathe in some of that fresh air and contemplate the all the beauty nature has to offer!
5. Embrace the habit of eating healthy. Choose to avoid the drive thru lane of your local fat-food favorites. Eat more vegetables and fruit. More protein and less simple carbs ( like white bread and sugar). You and I both know the stuff we love can often be just a waste of calories. ( My weakness is donuts! )
6. Set a few simple and achievable goals. Write them down on paper. Or in your journal. Experts say you have far better odds of reaching your written goals. Note the action plan or steps you’ll need to take in order to reach those written goals.
7. Evaluate your progress and decide to adapt your goals or the steps you need to take to reach them. Take a few minutes each evening to decide what your priorities are for the following day. Every weekend or so – take an honest look at where you are. What’s working and what maybe isn’t worling so well?
8. Enjoy the Journey. Share some time with those you love. Or find someone new to enjoy this great life with. Try something new. Learn to play a new sport. Get out there and enjoy life. Life is short – Don't You owe it to yourself to make the most of this wonderful gift!
9. Fail forward. Everyone misses their mark from time to time. We all fall down on occasion. Forgive yourself if you falter. Anyone who ever accomplished anything had to overcome obstacles. If you fall down or fail. No Worries! Get back up! Persist! Never Give Up!
10. Seek to Have More Fun. Laugh more! It’s good for your mind and your heart! Find something funny to read or watch on the tube. What have you got to lose? Except that frown on your face or those worrisome thoughts which get in everyone’s way from time to time! Remember that classic old song from the 80′s – Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Try the following tips: Hope they help make life a little easier for you…
1. Decide to be Happy. Ignore and forget the inevitable stuff that gets in your way. Put negative thoughts and feelings aside as soon as you start feeling them. Instead, choose to turn them into a positive. Find the blessing or opportunity which more often than not is hidden behind most of life’s challenges! Keep your mind free of hate and negative thoughts. Find something pleasant to focus on! Life is short enough. Why waste even a moment on hate? You’re in control. Decide to choose a happier life!
2. Exercise every day. Live a healthy lifestyle. Choose to enjoy life more! Get at least 30 minutes of exercise – of your choosing – every day. Even if it’s just a nice walk with your favorite loved one(s). Want to lose some weight, enjoy life more or achieve a better level of fitness? Kick it up to 45 minutes a day! Experience for yourself the natural high you get from vigorous, heart-pumping exercise!
3. Turn off the TV for 30 minutes every day and read something positive. Or go to bed a little earlier and get a great night’s sleep! The point is – enjoy that TV a little less and all that life has to offer a little more. You can always hear about the news tomorrow – or who won the latest round of your favorite talent show!
4. Get outside more – connect with nature. Breathe in some of that fresh air and contemplate the all the beauty nature has to offer!
5. Embrace the habit of eating healthy. Choose to avoid the drive thru lane of your local fat-food favorites. Eat more vegetables and fruit. More protein and less simple carbs ( like white bread and sugar). You and I both know the stuff we love can often be just a waste of calories. ( My weakness is donuts! )
6. Set a few simple and achievable goals. Write them down on paper. Or in your journal. Experts say you have far better odds of reaching your written goals. Note the action plan or steps you’ll need to take in order to reach those written goals.
7. Evaluate your progress and decide to adapt your goals or the steps you need to take to reach them. Take a few minutes each evening to decide what your priorities are for the following day. Every weekend or so – take an honest look at where you are. What’s working and what maybe isn’t worling so well?
8. Enjoy the Journey. Share some time with those you love. Or find someone new to enjoy this great life with. Try something new. Learn to play a new sport. Get out there and enjoy life. Life is short – Don't You owe it to yourself to make the most of this wonderful gift!
9. Fail forward. Everyone misses their mark from time to time. We all fall down on occasion. Forgive yourself if you falter. Anyone who ever accomplished anything had to overcome obstacles. If you fall down or fail. No Worries! Get back up! Persist! Never Give Up!
10. Seek to Have More Fun. Laugh more! It’s good for your mind and your heart! Find something funny to read or watch on the tube. What have you got to lose? Except that frown on your face or those worrisome thoughts which get in everyone’s way from time to time! Remember that classic old song from the 80′s – Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Total Body Tone
If you want better overall health this year - and for years to come, try a variety of fitness activities. Here is a great workout to tone your total body -
The harder you play, the better you will perform at work or in school. And the harder and more intelligently you study or work, the more you will enjoy your play! Its a win-win deal where you can't lose!
Be adventurous — try new sports, games and other activities as well as new foods. You’ll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better!
Find fun activities that easily fit into your regular family life.
Walk with your spouse. Bring along the entire family. Want to burn more calories? Try jogging at any pace you feel comfortable with for a minute or two. No hurry – we aren’t racing or in any hurry! Then go back to walking for 10 minutes. Try this several times. Then, reduce your walking time and increase jogging time by a minute or two each week until you’re able to jog for 20 to 30 minutes without stopping.
Have a bike? Enjoy a long, refreshing bike ride!
Put on your favorite Dance mix and Dance like no one is watching!
Get on your Rowing Machine
for 20 minutes before the rest of the family wakes up!
When the weather is nice - get outdoors and play. Play basketball, hockey, tennis, or volleyball - anything you like. Have fun while you burn calories with your friends.
Watch you energy level continue to go up. You'll start feeling better - and looking better in practically no time at all. You'll be hooked! Today is the perfect day to get started. The quickest way to lose weight fast is with daily exercise
The harder you play, the better you will perform at work or in school. And the harder and more intelligently you study or work, the more you will enjoy your play! Its a win-win deal where you can't lose!
Be adventurous — try new sports, games and other activities as well as new foods. You’ll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better!
Find fun activities that easily fit into your regular family life.
Walk with your spouse. Bring along the entire family. Want to burn more calories? Try jogging at any pace you feel comfortable with for a minute or two. No hurry – we aren’t racing or in any hurry! Then go back to walking for 10 minutes. Try this several times. Then, reduce your walking time and increase jogging time by a minute or two each week until you’re able to jog for 20 to 30 minutes without stopping.
Have a bike? Enjoy a long, refreshing bike ride!
Put on your favorite Dance mix and Dance like no one is watching!
Get on your Rowing Machine
for 20 minutes before the rest of the family wakes up!When the weather is nice - get outdoors and play. Play basketball, hockey, tennis, or volleyball - anything you like. Have fun while you burn calories with your friends.
Watch you energy level continue to go up. You'll start feeling better - and looking better in practically no time at all. You'll be hooked! Today is the perfect day to get started. The quickest way to lose weight fast is with daily exercise
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Recharge Your Life
Feeling stressed? If you are feeling a little blue or just plain down in the dumps one of the best actions you can take is get outside and exercise in the fresh air. Nature has a certain calming effect on us. It soothes your soul! And exercise will kick in some chemical reactions in your brain that give your spirits a real boost
Try this quick yoga routine anytime to recharge & relax:
Schedule a little time each day - as few as 15 minutes to relax and recharge. To free your mind. President Reagan used to take a brief nap every day. Millions of healthy, happy folks enjoy some quiet time early in the morning reflecting on all they have to be thankful for. Make an appointment with yourself. Write it down in your calendar. Spend just 10 or 15 minutes each afternoon clearing your mind and relaxing. If the weather permits - go outside and breathe in some fresh air.
If you find yourself getting a little low on patience - growing irritable or unfocused, take a little break and munch on an apple or a handful of walnuts and some dark chocolate! These help stabilize your blood sugar levels and help you avoid those mid-day energy drains!
If time permits - take a mental break for a few minutes. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Take a few slow, deep breaths and then return to breathing normally. Clear your mind of whatever you’ve been worried about or working on. Think about something pleasing – your memories from a favorite vacation. Think about the sights, sounds and smells of a day at the beach – or one of your favorite places in nature! Nature has a real calming effect – so try to get outside for even a few minutes if you can for your momentary escape!
Be free—not chiefly from the iron chain
But from the one which passion forges—be
The master of thyself. If lost, regain
The rule o'er chance, sense, circumstance. Be free.
EPHRAIM PEABODY.
Try this quick yoga routine anytime to recharge & relax:
Schedule a little time each day - as few as 15 minutes to relax and recharge. To free your mind. President Reagan used to take a brief nap every day. Millions of healthy, happy folks enjoy some quiet time early in the morning reflecting on all they have to be thankful for. Make an appointment with yourself. Write it down in your calendar. Spend just 10 or 15 minutes each afternoon clearing your mind and relaxing. If the weather permits - go outside and breathe in some fresh air.
If you find yourself getting a little low on patience - growing irritable or unfocused, take a little break and munch on an apple or a handful of walnuts and some dark chocolate! These help stabilize your blood sugar levels and help you avoid those mid-day energy drains!
If time permits - take a mental break for a few minutes. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Take a few slow, deep breaths and then return to breathing normally. Clear your mind of whatever you’ve been worried about or working on. Think about something pleasing – your memories from a favorite vacation. Think about the sights, sounds and smells of a day at the beach – or one of your favorite places in nature! Nature has a real calming effect – so try to get outside for even a few minutes if you can for your momentary escape!
Be free—not chiefly from the iron chain
But from the one which passion forges—be
The master of thyself. If lost, regain
The rule o'er chance, sense, circumstance. Be free.
EPHRAIM PEABODY.
Friday, March 6, 2015
How to Enjoy Life
Have you ever thought about giving Yoga a try? Yoga is great for helping to manage life's inevitable stressors. You can enjoy life more. You can teach yourself to focus and stretch your body in ways you may have thought impossible.
Maybe you're like so many others who aren't sure how to get started? Check this out -
Henry Ford - that great visionary and incredibly successful founder of Ford Motor Co is said to have told some of his engineers one day- "If you think you can or you think you can't - You're right!" So, tell yourself you can.
Just a few simple habits – practiced regularly – often lead to much happier and more fulfilling lives.
Enjoy eating healthy foods – good, natural foods that are high in nutrients, fiber, “good fats,” and lean protein. Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Get some protein early in the day.
Exercise and stay active. So many of us tend to spend a great deal of time sitting. Its unavoidable – we sit at our desks for hours on end, and in the car. Then we go home and sink into a favorite easy chair. If you want a better life - a life filled with more fun and less stress - start a new daily habit. Exercise every day. Your choices are almost endless. And the benefits can help you enjoy more energy and vigor. Life is short - why not make the most of your time here on Earth?
Maybe you're like so many others who aren't sure how to get started? Check this out -
Henry Ford - that great visionary and incredibly successful founder of Ford Motor Co is said to have told some of his engineers one day- "If you think you can or you think you can't - You're right!" So, tell yourself you can.
Just a few simple habits – practiced regularly – often lead to much happier and more fulfilling lives.
Enjoy eating healthy foods – good, natural foods that are high in nutrients, fiber, “good fats,” and lean protein. Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Get some protein early in the day.
Exercise and stay active. So many of us tend to spend a great deal of time sitting. Its unavoidable – we sit at our desks for hours on end, and in the car. Then we go home and sink into a favorite easy chair. If you want a better life - a life filled with more fun and less stress - start a new daily habit. Exercise every day. Your choices are almost endless. And the benefits can help you enjoy more energy and vigor. Life is short - why not make the most of your time here on Earth?
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Tips to Sculpt Sexy Arms
Spring is just around the corner! Every time Mother Nature dumps another pile of snow on your neighborhood - just repeat that first sentence.
Shape up for spring with these simple and effective upper body exercises that are sure to get you sexy and toned.
Try these toning workouts every other day and you'll soon have sexier biceps, triceps, and shoulders. On your strength or weight training days – use a little lower weight and do more reps. Focus on your form. In between sets – get on the bike or treadmill and go as fast as you can for a minute or so.
For the best results - try a balanced approach. Combine weight or resistance training with flexibility and aerobic exercise. If your program is balanced enough, you wont have to be concerned about developing over exaggerated muscles.
If you think lifting weights is just for pumped-up hard-bodies who flex their pecs in public, think again. Building muscle benefits everyone! Women and Men - at any age. In fact, older people may have the most to gain from weight or resistance training, because strength is so crucial to functioning independently.
Strength training is a great way to sculpt a slimmer and more muscular physique. Many fitness enthusiasts have discovered another way to be sleek and strong. They've learned Pilates and love it. Many fitness experts believe that this workout can help you develop long, strong muscles, a flat stomach, a strong back, and improved posture. And like working out with weights, Pilates can strengthen those crucial connective tissues ( your tendons and ligaments).
If your fitness level isn't quite where you'd like - start taking action today! Try something new. You can make some simple changes to your exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle habits and achieve your fitness goals. You're not alone. We all tread through the occasional valley on our journey to better health and fitness.
Add some new activities to your daily schedule. Write them down in your planner and keep those appointments with yourself! You don't need to spend a small fortune. You can get into great shape just doing some simple - old fashioned - exercises. Do you remember Middle School P.E ? Push-ups are great for your arms, chest and abs! Winter will soon be past. Get ready for Spring with daily exercise!
Shape up for spring with these simple and effective upper body exercises that are sure to get you sexy and toned.
Try these toning workouts every other day and you'll soon have sexier biceps, triceps, and shoulders. On your strength or weight training days – use a little lower weight and do more reps. Focus on your form. In between sets – get on the bike or treadmill and go as fast as you can for a minute or so.
For the best results - try a balanced approach. Combine weight or resistance training with flexibility and aerobic exercise. If your program is balanced enough, you wont have to be concerned about developing over exaggerated muscles.
If you think lifting weights is just for pumped-up hard-bodies who flex their pecs in public, think again. Building muscle benefits everyone! Women and Men - at any age. In fact, older people may have the most to gain from weight or resistance training, because strength is so crucial to functioning independently.
Strength training is a great way to sculpt a slimmer and more muscular physique. Many fitness enthusiasts have discovered another way to be sleek and strong. They've learned Pilates and love it. Many fitness experts believe that this workout can help you develop long, strong muscles, a flat stomach, a strong back, and improved posture. And like working out with weights, Pilates can strengthen those crucial connective tissues ( your tendons and ligaments).
If your fitness level isn't quite where you'd like - start taking action today! Try something new. You can make some simple changes to your exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle habits and achieve your fitness goals. You're not alone. We all tread through the occasional valley on our journey to better health and fitness.
Add some new activities to your daily schedule. Write them down in your planner and keep those appointments with yourself! You don't need to spend a small fortune. You can get into great shape just doing some simple - old fashioned - exercises. Do you remember Middle School P.E ? Push-ups are great for your arms, chest and abs! Winter will soon be past. Get ready for Spring with daily exercise!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Keys to Better Fitness
Some health experts suggest there are four keys to better fitness:
Endurance builds your energy and “staying power.” It results from exercise that makes you breathe hard, like aerobic activity. Jogging, swimming, even riding your bicycle can help you build your endurance!
Strength comes from working out your muscles. Resistance training – with weights – is an excellent way to build healthy muscles and your strength!
Balance training can help prevent you from falling—standing on one foot, getting up from a chair without your hands or arms, or simply walking heel to toe help train your brain to balance. This kind of activity is especially important for older individuals.
Flexibility is what you gain from regular light stretching exercises. Try Yoga for a fun and healthy way to keep your muscles healthy and flexible!
Try cross training your body with a healthy mix of workouts and different sports. Buy some home fitness equipment and work out whenever your schedule permits!
If a midday visit to the gym isn't realistic for you, take a walk or at least step away from your desk during lunch. Are there multiple floors in your building? Walk the stairs a few times. Pick up the pace. Take 2 stairs at once. Keep moving.
Life is a journey, enjoy the journey!
Endurance builds your energy and “staying power.” It results from exercise that makes you breathe hard, like aerobic activity. Jogging, swimming, even riding your bicycle can help you build your endurance!
Strength comes from working out your muscles. Resistance training – with weights – is an excellent way to build healthy muscles and your strength!
Balance training can help prevent you from falling—standing on one foot, getting up from a chair without your hands or arms, or simply walking heel to toe help train your brain to balance. This kind of activity is especially important for older individuals.
Flexibility is what you gain from regular light stretching exercises. Try Yoga for a fun and healthy way to keep your muscles healthy and flexible!
Try cross training your body with a healthy mix of workouts and different sports. Buy some home fitness equipment and work out whenever your schedule permits!
If a midday visit to the gym isn't realistic for you, take a walk or at least step away from your desk during lunch. Are there multiple floors in your building? Walk the stairs a few times. Pick up the pace. Take 2 stairs at once. Keep moving.
Life is a journey, enjoy the journey!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Total Body Tone
Are you focused on getting slimmer abs? Or sexier looking arms? Working your abs one day and your arms the next? Sometimes when you exercise it is easy to focus on just one part of your body. Add some variety to your exercise routines. Try this great total body workout -
They say it takes as little as 21 days to form a new habit. If there be be but one single habit that you might adopt in order to improve your life - Daily Exercise might appear at or near the top of any list. Exercise offers you so many benefits you simply can't lose. Develop the habit of getting some exercise every day.
If you want to lose your belly fat - or develop a slimmer, more muscular body - exercise is vital to your success. Magic pills and tonics come and go. The benefits of consistent physical exertion most often lead to the longest lasting results.
Progress at your own pace! Enjoy the journey and the countless benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle! If weight loss is one of your secret desires – the quickest way to lose weight is with frequent, vigorous exercise and eating healthy. The best results often come from plenty of heart pumping cardio mixed in with regular strength training. When you combine a vigorous program of strength training and frequent aerobic workouts you burn more calories – for hours after your workout! Your metabolism stays in high gear for hours!
As you begin to feel better, look better and enjoy a new zest for life, you will be rewarded many times over for your efforts.
They say it takes as little as 21 days to form a new habit. If there be be but one single habit that you might adopt in order to improve your life - Daily Exercise might appear at or near the top of any list. Exercise offers you so many benefits you simply can't lose. Develop the habit of getting some exercise every day.
If you want to lose your belly fat - or develop a slimmer, more muscular body - exercise is vital to your success. Magic pills and tonics come and go. The benefits of consistent physical exertion most often lead to the longest lasting results.
Progress at your own pace! Enjoy the journey and the countless benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle! If weight loss is one of your secret desires – the quickest way to lose weight is with frequent, vigorous exercise and eating healthy. The best results often come from plenty of heart pumping cardio mixed in with regular strength training. When you combine a vigorous program of strength training and frequent aerobic workouts you burn more calories – for hours after your workout! Your metabolism stays in high gear for hours!
As you begin to feel better, look better and enjoy a new zest for life, you will be rewarded many times over for your efforts.
Monday, March 2, 2015
How to Have Sexy Abs
Great looking abs can be yours - enjoy a sensible diet of natural foods. Load up on plant based proteins and fiber. Cut back on refined grains and sugar. Enjoy some healthy fish a couple times a week. And work those abs! Try this workout to help you have the kind of sexy looking abs your friends will be jealous of!
Exercise and stay active. So many of us tend to spend a great deal of time sitting - Its unavoidable. Get up as often as you can. Take a break and walk the stairs or around the block. Too cold outside? Exercise right in the comfort of home. Get a jump rope, or do some push-ups and jumping jacks.
Want to burn more calories? Pump up your metabolism and burn more calories long after your workout. Boost your metabolism with some heart-pumping cardio exercise at least 4 days a week. Add some weights and strength workouts for even better results. Have you discovered the incredible results from indoor rowing? You burn massive amounts of calories and get a great whole-body workout on your rowing machine. The experts recommend the Concept2 Model E Indoor Rowing Machine with PM5.
Here are some more tips to help you boost your metabolism -
Keep moving. Do something every day! You can reach that lower weight. Yes, you really can drop two or more sizes before Summer. You can lose that belly and get toned and slim! You can sculpt sexy abs and look great at the beach!
Exercise and stay active. So many of us tend to spend a great deal of time sitting - Its unavoidable. Get up as often as you can. Take a break and walk the stairs or around the block. Too cold outside? Exercise right in the comfort of home. Get a jump rope, or do some push-ups and jumping jacks.
Want to burn more calories? Pump up your metabolism and burn more calories long after your workout. Boost your metabolism with some heart-pumping cardio exercise at least 4 days a week. Add some weights and strength workouts for even better results. Have you discovered the incredible results from indoor rowing? You burn massive amounts of calories and get a great whole-body workout on your rowing machine. The experts recommend the Concept2 Model E Indoor Rowing Machine with PM5
. Here are some more tips to help you boost your metabolism -
Keep moving. Do something every day! You can reach that lower weight. Yes, you really can drop two or more sizes before Summer. You can lose that belly and get toned and slim! You can sculpt sexy abs and look great at the beach!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Build Muscle - No Gym Required
Who wants to run outdoors when the roads are filled with ice and slush? Slipping along on icy sidewalks can lead to serious pain and even injury. Why bother? Exercise in your living room! Skip the long, slow drive to the gym - you can build muscle and burn calories without leaving the warmth and comfort of home
Winter is so beautiful - the falling snow on picturesque landscapes. The laughter and shrieks of delight from children sledding down a snow-packed slope. If skiing and hockey are not exactly your cup of tea - you can still enjoy these frigid Winter days!
Turn your speakers up and think warm thoughts - enjoy!
Winter is so beautiful - the falling snow on picturesque landscapes. The laughter and shrieks of delight from children sledding down a snow-packed slope. If skiing and hockey are not exactly your cup of tea - you can still enjoy these frigid Winter days!
Turn your speakers up and think warm thoughts - enjoy!
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