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Looking for motivation to get your butt in gear? Set a goal such as a 5k, sign up for it, and tell your friends and family! The monetary and social commitment will keep you training hard and the thrill of…
Category Archives: fitness reminders
Drink lots of water
With hotter weather, we need to be drinking more water than we’re accustomed to. Water is essential to healthy living. You have many benefits: keeping your metabolism running properly, keeping your appetite at bay, preventing joint pain, helping mental alertness,…
Remember Recovery
With bathing suit season upon us and the energizing sun ablaze, being outside and active is easier then ever. However, don’t forget to allow yourself at least one recovery day per week. It will prevent plateaus, injury, and burn-out.
Take the Walkable Road
Walk, skip, run, or jump. When given the option, take the more active option. You’ve heard it before; take the stairs; park in furthest space and walk; walk during your lunch break… When possible, take your time and walk, bike,…
A Little Daily Chocolate is A-OK
You read that right! Prevent feelings of deprivation and allow yourself a little daily treat. A morsel or a taste of something you enjoy is OK, and will help you stick to your healthy living habits. The key to success…
Know When to Push Back
Most people are conditioned to over-eat; “don’t leave the table till your plate is clean.” As adults, that usually leads to over-eating and potential weight gain. Eat slowly and recognize when your hunger is satisfied. Then push back your plate,…
Get UNcomfortable
You will be surprised at what you are able to achieve when you allow yourself to be uncomfortable for a moment. Complacency breeds mediocrity in life, your lifestyle, your health, and your fitness. Push yourself to try something that will…
Mix It Up
Change up the intensity of your workouts and the mode of exercise throughout the week. It’ll prevent the devilish fitness plateau.
Replace One
The average American consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar per day. Do the math and that equals 352 extra empty calories! (Better quality calories: 2 scrambled eggs + 4 oz plain light yogurt + a handful of mixed berries = approximately…
Early Bird Gets the Worm
Days get away from us. When that happens, we tend to let our own needs go–our workout, healthy meal… If this sounds like you, make a plan to wake up early (twice per week to start, until it becomes a…