I hope that caught your eye!
Since I lost all my weight I have dramatically cut back on my cardio.
I will share with you one of my top secrets of weight loss and overall fitness.
Use things that take alot of your time for good.
If you like reading the paper or if there are three or four shows you enjoy weekly.
Try and factor exercise into the times you do that stuff.
When I was losing all my weight I was on the bike during Survivor, Biggest loser etc. etc. If you are going to watch TV do something be active...same thing with reading a book or the paper.
If you take the time you put into those things and get active while you enjoy your hobbies you will be amazed at the quick turn around you can make.
I lost my first 100 lbs in seven months and a good bit of that came sweating it out on the bike while I watched shows on the DVR.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Walking...what is easier?
The number one question I am asked is how to get and STAY motivated.
We are all motivated by different things. You have to find out what motivates you. My main motivation ... wanting to stay healthy and fit for my children. Another motivation is that my fitness program keeps me in shape to be able to do things I enjoy.
Think of all the benefits of a fitness program. Choose the things that matter to you and focus on them. Make a list of all the benefits you will personally receive from your program and make a list of the others that will benefit. (Who else will benefit if you become more fit?? -- Everyone in your life.)
Now make a list of all the excuses you have for not "doing it". Slowly find ways to remove each of these from your list.
You have to make YOU and your fitness a priority.
benefits of a fitness walking program, motivationBENEFITS OF WALKING
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Every Day
Think about all the things you do on any given day.
There are so many things we do today that are so effortless compared to all the many things people had to do in the past.
I remember going through the airport as a little kid and people actually had to carry their luggage. There were no people movers...you walked wherever you needed to go.
When Ihad a paper route we rode our bike or what around at the crack of dawn delivering papers we didn't get driven in a car and chuck the papers out the window. Nowadays most of the delivery folks are actually adaults driving themselves to make some extra money but that is a whole other topic.
The oint of this post is not about boy did I have it tough back in my day. The point is every day we have many opportunities to make things effortless for ourselves or we can choose the option that may be a bit more work.
Here are a few examples and do with them what you will:
When you are in a building with more than one floor are you searching out elevators and escalators or can you deal with the stairs? When you are on a phone call are your feet up? Are you sitting staring at a computer or can you get up and pace a little bit. When you drive somewhere later today r tomorrow will you circle like a vulture to get the close parking place or will you drive to the farthest point from the entrance park and take a nice leisurley walk in.
We have many choices right in front of us every day that are not crazy work outs but a little extra physical activity can make a huge difference daily.
There are so many things we do today that are so effortless compared to all the many things people had to do in the past.
I remember going through the airport as a little kid and people actually had to carry their luggage. There were no people movers...you walked wherever you needed to go.
When Ihad a paper route we rode our bike or what around at the crack of dawn delivering papers we didn't get driven in a car and chuck the papers out the window. Nowadays most of the delivery folks are actually adaults driving themselves to make some extra money but that is a whole other topic.
The oint of this post is not about boy did I have it tough back in my day. The point is every day we have many opportunities to make things effortless for ourselves or we can choose the option that may be a bit more work.
Here are a few examples and do with them what you will:
When you are in a building with more than one floor are you searching out elevators and escalators or can you deal with the stairs? When you are on a phone call are your feet up? Are you sitting staring at a computer or can you get up and pace a little bit. When you drive somewhere later today r tomorrow will you circle like a vulture to get the close parking place or will you drive to the farthest point from the entrance park and take a nice leisurley walk in.
We have many choices right in front of us every day that are not crazy work outs but a little extra physical activity can make a huge difference daily.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Selfish?
So we have been told by many different people in many different forms of media that we should work out 30 minutes a day.
Since I began my weight loss journey over three years ago now I have heard every excuse and reason for people not having the time to invest in their own well being.
Many time people explain that they don't have time.
People go on to explain to me how there is only so much time in the day and if they have family, friends and loved ones it would be selfish to take a half hour away from them when they could be spending time together.
I say right back to them if that hlps you sleep at night good for you because that mind set disgusts me. That is a convenieint reason to not work out period.
It is the exact opposite of selfish to take care of yourself 30 minutes a day.
Do you have any idea how many 30 minute periods it would take to get you an extra ten years on your life not to mention the improvement in quality of life.
If you are out there and you have ever thought it was selfish to take 30 minutes a day to work out....get over yourself.
30 minutes a day could be the most selfless thing you can do for your friends family or yourself long term.
Trust me on this one!
Since I began my weight loss journey over three years ago now I have heard every excuse and reason for people not having the time to invest in their own well being.
Many time people explain that they don't have time.
People go on to explain to me how there is only so much time in the day and if they have family, friends and loved ones it would be selfish to take a half hour away from them when they could be spending time together.
I say right back to them if that hlps you sleep at night good for you because that mind set disgusts me. That is a convenieint reason to not work out period.
It is the exact opposite of selfish to take care of yourself 30 minutes a day.
Do you have any idea how many 30 minute periods it would take to get you an extra ten years on your life not to mention the improvement in quality of life.
If you are out there and you have ever thought it was selfish to take 30 minutes a day to work out....get over yourself.
30 minutes a day could be the most selfless thing you can do for your friends family or yourself long term.
Trust me on this one!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Partner
It is becoming more and more important in a quest for fitness to have an accountability partner or a buddy.
Whether it is walking, lifting or just eating well having someone that you can vent to and just be there for you truly is the difference maker.
As we head into the winter it becomes very easy to make excuses as to why the early morning run or walk should get skipped.
The roads are bad and I don't have food choices so I order a pizza.
If you don't have someone to talk, text or email with in relation to how you are feeling and what your challenges are for the day most often you will make the wrong choice.
It is so much easier to make the tough choice when you are not alone!
Find a trusted partner/buddy as you head into the Fall/Winter.....it will make a HUGE difference!
Whether it is walking, lifting or just eating well having someone that you can vent to and just be there for you truly is the difference maker.
As we head into the winter it becomes very easy to make excuses as to why the early morning run or walk should get skipped.
The roads are bad and I don't have food choices so I order a pizza.
If you don't have someone to talk, text or email with in relation to how you are feeling and what your challenges are for the day most often you will make the wrong choice.
It is so much easier to make the tough choice when you are not alone!
Find a trusted partner/buddy as you head into the Fall/Winter.....it will make a HUGE difference!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Holiday Help
Many people get past Halloween and start thinking about Turkey Day and Thanksgiving...some feel overwhelmed and give up any aspiration of losing or keeping weight off!
I am here to say that holiday's are here to be enjoyed!
Week in and week out you will be tempted by different things.
Enjoy everythng in moderation and if you slip up don't fal into a ditch pick yourself back up and get focus.
It is OK to enjoy yourself and have some goodies or take a day off from the gym.
Make sure you make those occurrences exceptions not your lifestyle.
As we wind toward the holidays I will try and add a few tips and tricks to make a difference as you head through the next few months.
I am here to say that holiday's are here to be enjoyed!
Week in and week out you will be tempted by different things.
Enjoy everythng in moderation and if you slip up don't fal into a ditch pick yourself back up and get focus.
It is OK to enjoy yourself and have some goodies or take a day off from the gym.
Make sure you make those occurrences exceptions not your lifestyle.
As we wind toward the holidays I will try and add a few tips and tricks to make a difference as you head through the next few months.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The day after!
So it is the day after Halloween!!!!
If your house is anything like mine there is bite sized candy everywhere.
Here is the deal...as much as we may hear it from all angles ............... candy is not poison.
Doghnuts cheeseburgers all those things in moderation are not good for you but give me a break all the vegetables coming your way minus the good organic stuff is sprayed with round up so how good can that be for you.
A few bite sized pieces of candy here and there will do wonders to fight cravings and mentally it will relieve the stress that self deprivation of any goodies brings!
Don't go crazy on the bad stuff but don't lookat all that stuff as a mistake that will end the world if you indulge here or there!
If your house is anything like mine there is bite sized candy everywhere.
Here is the deal...as much as we may hear it from all angles ............... candy is not poison.
Doghnuts cheeseburgers all those things in moderation are not good for you but give me a break all the vegetables coming your way minus the good organic stuff is sprayed with round up so how good can that be for you.
A few bite sized pieces of candy here and there will do wonders to fight cravings and mentally it will relieve the stress that self deprivation of any goodies brings!
Don't go crazy on the bad stuff but don't lookat all that stuff as a mistake that will end the world if you indulge here or there!
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