So I've been around some family members who are trying to lose a few pounds... actually I read about a lot of friends on Facebook who are also losing or trying to lose a few pounds. This got me to pondering the whole issue of weight loss and I came across some great ideas to help the process. Along with following my five principles I have some extra tips and tricks that may help you on your journey.
Tip 1: Stick to one serving. So when you eat breakfast stick to one bowl of cereal, or one serving of pancakes, or one serving of eggs and toast, etc. I had a family member focus on this one trick for an entire year and he lost a lot of weight. Of course he was eating nutritiously and he exercised, but in any case, that one goal of sticking with one serving, helped him find his healthy goal weight. I'm trying this and in just a few days I've already noticed a significant difference in the way I look. I don't feel hungry or anything, but I do feel a great sense of self control which is awesome!
Tip 2: Bob Harper from the Biggest Loser thought up these ideas... eat with your opposite hand, that way you'll eat slower and realise that one serving (not having seconds) is enough food for you.
Tip 3: Eat on a salad plate. Eating on a smaller plate will keep your serving sizes in the right proportions.
Tip 4: Start with your fruits and veggies first then if you still feel hungry eat your complex carbs and protein source. At dinner time, try sticking with just fruits and veggies and a protein source because carbs will most likely not be needed in the evening... unless you workout after you eat dinner. :)
Tip 5: Drink a full glass of water 30 minutes before you plan on eating at every meal, this will help regulate your hungry/full sensors in your stomach and brain.
For some great exercise do 20 pushups, 20 sit-ups, and 20 jumping jacks... repeat five times through.
Today's recipe: 3 Bean Salad
2 cans Kidney Beans, drained, rinsed in cold water
1 can green beans, drained
1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed in cold water
Chopped onion and celery if desired
Marinate in: 1 C salad oil (part olive) 1 tsp. Sweet basil
1 C Vinegar (part wine vinegar) 1 tsp. anise seed
1 tsp. Salt or to tast 1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Pepper
Tabasco sauce - very little
Can also use this dressing on brocooli, brussels sprouts, or summer squash cooked until just barely tender. Use on celery, onions, sliced cucumbers, quartered tomatoes, mushrooms, etc.
ENJOY!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
A Review of the 5 Principles!
Spring is right around the corner! YAHOO! When I think of Spring I think of new beginnings, new hope, new ideas, etc. With that being said I don't have anything new to present to you today, but sometimes a review is just what we need to find reNEWed energy. :)
Principle #1: Eat whole foods - The more foods you eat that are closest to their orginial form the better you will feel. So as you clean out your cupboards try to clear out some of that boxed "Mac-n-cheese" and make your own (recipe below). Stick with lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains (ie, oats, wheat, barley, rice, etc) and lean meats.
Principle #2: Move IT! - The sun is shining today and the smell of Spring is in the air (well at least where I live) so get out and play with your kids, a friend, a neighbor, or someone who may need a friend. Do something you love, like golfing, riding a bike, walking, roller blading, jumping on the trampoline, ultimate frisbee (ooh that sounds like so much fun right now), etc. Find something you like and go to!
Principle #3: Moderation in all things - One of my cute kidos has recently learned how good for you an apple is, not only for the nutritional content of an apple but that it's also natures toothbrush. So she thought more must be better, bless her heart she ate sooooo many her belly hurt the next day! So even though something may be good for you, remember moderation. That's with all aspects (love that word ha ha) of our life. Whether it be time on the computer, reading books, eating, sitting, exercising, etc. If you do too much or too little you're not doing yourself any favors. Find balance in your life and you will be happy and satisfied at the end of the day.
Princple #4: Be of Good Cheer - oh my! How I love to laugh! The other day I was with family and we were playing with my husbands "Fat Booth" app on his phone and we were laughing so hard we started to cry. I love laughing that hard! Being happy is a commandment (did you know that) not one of the ten of course, but Jesus really did say "Be of Good Cheer". So find something funny to share with a friend (no dirty jokes, of course) and laugh and smile and be happy!
Princple #5: Be Accountable - You are accountable for everything you do to your body. I truly believe that someday you'll come before your maker and show him how well you've taken care of the gift (your body) He gave to you. No more blaming other people, situations in life, or whatever else you blame your bodies current condition on, ultimately YOU'RE responsible for taking good care of it, so do so!
And that's a wrap! :) Find something fun to do OUTSIDE today (unless of course outside is too cold) but if it's nice, then do something you love OUTSIDE and invite someone to go with you.
Today's Recipe: Homemade Whole Grain Mac n Cheese ( I promise your kids will eat it)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I use less than that)
4 Tbsp Butter (I cut it down to 2 and add extra water)
4 Tbsp Flour
1 tsp chicken seasoned stock base
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp white pepper (I just use black pepper)
1 1/2 tsp Season-All
1/4 tsp dry mustard (I use a bit more because mustard can burn extra calories)
Dash cayenne or Red pepper (careful!)
Dash nutmeg
2 cups milk (any kind, Dairy, Almond, Rice, etc)
8 oz whole wheat or multigrain macaroni noodles (or whatever fun whole grain noodles you can find) I use about twice as many noodles to the sauce, but I'm not big into cheesyness. ha ha :)
Cook noodles according to directions. In a large sauce pan, melt butter: blend in flour, chicken seasoned stock base and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook until sauce boils and thickins. Add the cheese. Mix the sauce and noodles together and serve. Be sure to serve with a favorite veggie.
As always I would love to hear from you.
Principle #1: Eat whole foods - The more foods you eat that are closest to their orginial form the better you will feel. So as you clean out your cupboards try to clear out some of that boxed "Mac-n-cheese" and make your own (recipe below). Stick with lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains (ie, oats, wheat, barley, rice, etc) and lean meats.
Principle #2: Move IT! - The sun is shining today and the smell of Spring is in the air (well at least where I live) so get out and play with your kids, a friend, a neighbor, or someone who may need a friend. Do something you love, like golfing, riding a bike, walking, roller blading, jumping on the trampoline, ultimate frisbee (ooh that sounds like so much fun right now), etc. Find something you like and go to!
Principle #3: Moderation in all things - One of my cute kidos has recently learned how good for you an apple is, not only for the nutritional content of an apple but that it's also natures toothbrush. So she thought more must be better, bless her heart she ate sooooo many her belly hurt the next day! So even though something may be good for you, remember moderation. That's with all aspects (love that word ha ha) of our life. Whether it be time on the computer, reading books, eating, sitting, exercising, etc. If you do too much or too little you're not doing yourself any favors. Find balance in your life and you will be happy and satisfied at the end of the day.
Princple #4: Be of Good Cheer - oh my! How I love to laugh! The other day I was with family and we were playing with my husbands "Fat Booth" app on his phone and we were laughing so hard we started to cry. I love laughing that hard! Being happy is a commandment (did you know that) not one of the ten of course, but Jesus really did say "Be of Good Cheer". So find something funny to share with a friend (no dirty jokes, of course) and laugh and smile and be happy!
Princple #5: Be Accountable - You are accountable for everything you do to your body. I truly believe that someday you'll come before your maker and show him how well you've taken care of the gift (your body) He gave to you. No more blaming other people, situations in life, or whatever else you blame your bodies current condition on, ultimately YOU'RE responsible for taking good care of it, so do so!
And that's a wrap! :) Find something fun to do OUTSIDE today (unless of course outside is too cold) but if it's nice, then do something you love OUTSIDE and invite someone to go with you.
Today's Recipe: Homemade Whole Grain Mac n Cheese ( I promise your kids will eat it)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I use less than that)
4 Tbsp Butter (I cut it down to 2 and add extra water)
4 Tbsp Flour
1 tsp chicken seasoned stock base
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp white pepper (I just use black pepper)
1 1/2 tsp Season-All
1/4 tsp dry mustard (I use a bit more because mustard can burn extra calories)
Dash cayenne or Red pepper (careful!)
Dash nutmeg
2 cups milk (any kind, Dairy, Almond, Rice, etc)
8 oz whole wheat or multigrain macaroni noodles (or whatever fun whole grain noodles you can find) I use about twice as many noodles to the sauce, but I'm not big into cheesyness. ha ha :)
Cook noodles according to directions. In a large sauce pan, melt butter: blend in flour, chicken seasoned stock base and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook until sauce boils and thickins. Add the cheese. Mix the sauce and noodles together and serve. Be sure to serve with a favorite veggie.
As always I would love to hear from you.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Rebounding. Is it the "most effecient form of exercise yet devised by man?"
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am an exercise nut. I am the type of person that actually cannot wait to get up in the morning so I can workout. Perhaps this is some kind of disease that hasn't been scientifically named yet. :) Recently I've been doing a lot of reading and studying on the subject of exercise physiology and human anatomy. I have been extremely curious as to how the body works during exercise and if some forms of exercise are better than others.
Here is what I found. Exercise does not have to hurt to be effective! I bet that's fantastic news for some of you! Exercise is more beneficial if done low impact and several times a day rather than just once. The most effecient way to strengthen your body is to strengthen every cell in your body and the best way to do that is to rebound. Rebounding strengthens every cell in your body by working against gravity in a vertical position. It's also called G loading. And it doesn't hurt your joints like running, step aerobics, jumping jacks, etc can.
I have been working out ever since I was 14, I started doing step aerobics, then I switched to Jillian Micheals DVD's and The Biggest Loser DVD's, then on to running. I've done the nordic track, treadmills, row machines, weight lifting, etc. Everything without fail would cause some kind of pain, neck pain, back pain, abdominal pain, knee pain, ankle and foot pain, etc. I always thought that was part of exercise "no pain, no gain" right? WRONG! To have good health it's important to exercise your body to get it moving because moving is the only way your lymphatic system will circulate (the lymphatic system cleans out the trash in your body and it houses white blood cells) the more you get it to circulate the healthier you will be. But it doesn't take hard breathing, joint cracking, cell breaking forms of exercise to be healthy. Gently bouncing on a rebounder will circulate your lymphatic system and get your metabolism rolling... crazy huh?
Rebounding doing the strength bounce will G-Load every cell in your body therefore allowing each cell to get stronger. Stronger bone cells lead to stronger bones, stronger muscles cells lead to stronger muscles (you should feel my abs there tighter now than when I worked out doing Jillian micheals DVD's!) etc. EVERY CELL in your body people! Do you realize what this means... stronger white blood cells leads to a stronger immune system. Do you get where I'm coming from? I no longer get a sore back, sore abs, sore calves, etc but I'm stronger now than ever! No lieing, dead serious... I know, it all sounds too good to be true. Whether you believe me or not is up to you. I recommend ReboundAir's rebounders because they are the best. Mention my name while checking out and you will get a 10% discount until the end of 2011. Happy Rebounding.
If you would like to do some of your own research on Rebounding I suggest the following books "Rebound Exercise The Ultimate Exercise for the New Millenium" by Albert E. Carter and "Jump for Joy" James R. White.
If you have a trampoline in the backyard or a rebounder inside go and jump on it for 10 minutes three times today... dress warm and smile cause its FUN! :) oh and drink lots of water your cells will thank you!
Today's recipe (well it's more like a food suggestion) is pistachios that awesome little nut is high in fiber, rich in potassium, thiamine, and vitamin B6. They are also rich in phytonutrients that are associated with reducing cholesterol and protecting you from a variety of cancers. One serving is about 47 shelled nuts. mmmm good!
Here is what I found. Exercise does not have to hurt to be effective! I bet that's fantastic news for some of you! Exercise is more beneficial if done low impact and several times a day rather than just once. The most effecient way to strengthen your body is to strengthen every cell in your body and the best way to do that is to rebound. Rebounding strengthens every cell in your body by working against gravity in a vertical position. It's also called G loading. And it doesn't hurt your joints like running, step aerobics, jumping jacks, etc can.
I have been working out ever since I was 14, I started doing step aerobics, then I switched to Jillian Micheals DVD's and The Biggest Loser DVD's, then on to running. I've done the nordic track, treadmills, row machines, weight lifting, etc. Everything without fail would cause some kind of pain, neck pain, back pain, abdominal pain, knee pain, ankle and foot pain, etc. I always thought that was part of exercise "no pain, no gain" right? WRONG! To have good health it's important to exercise your body to get it moving because moving is the only way your lymphatic system will circulate (the lymphatic system cleans out the trash in your body and it houses white blood cells) the more you get it to circulate the healthier you will be. But it doesn't take hard breathing, joint cracking, cell breaking forms of exercise to be healthy. Gently bouncing on a rebounder will circulate your lymphatic system and get your metabolism rolling... crazy huh?
Rebounding doing the strength bounce will G-Load every cell in your body therefore allowing each cell to get stronger. Stronger bone cells lead to stronger bones, stronger muscles cells lead to stronger muscles (you should feel my abs there tighter now than when I worked out doing Jillian micheals DVD's!) etc. EVERY CELL in your body people! Do you realize what this means... stronger white blood cells leads to a stronger immune system. Do you get where I'm coming from? I no longer get a sore back, sore abs, sore calves, etc but I'm stronger now than ever! No lieing, dead serious... I know, it all sounds too good to be true. Whether you believe me or not is up to you. I recommend ReboundAir's rebounders because they are the best. Mention my name while checking out and you will get a 10% discount until the end of 2011. Happy Rebounding.
If you would like to do some of your own research on Rebounding I suggest the following books "Rebound Exercise The Ultimate Exercise for the New Millenium" by Albert E. Carter and "Jump for Joy" James R. White.
If you have a trampoline in the backyard or a rebounder inside go and jump on it for 10 minutes three times today... dress warm and smile cause its FUN! :) oh and drink lots of water your cells will thank you!
Today's recipe (well it's more like a food suggestion) is pistachios that awesome little nut is high in fiber, rich in potassium, thiamine, and vitamin B6. They are also rich in phytonutrients that are associated with reducing cholesterol and protecting you from a variety of cancers. One serving is about 47 shelled nuts. mmmm good!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cleansing, Is it necessary?
Sorry I've been "gone" for so long. I've recently been doing a lot of thought and research on cleansing. If this term is new to you, it's all the hype these days when it comes to loseing weight and just feeling great. The idea behind cleansing is that you are getting rid of toxins in your body that inhibit your cells to do what they're supposed to do because of all the build up of toxins in your body. Toxins can come from lots of different things, the air you breathe, the soap you use on your body, the food you put in your body and even the water you drink. Our bodies were built to take care of these toxins, but only at a certain level, when we have too many than we start getting sick, things break down, etc. Soooo the question is, should we or shouldn't we cleanse?
This is my opinion, Yes and no. Sometimes we can go way too far with cleanses and you destroy good bacteria in your body, but on the other hand it could do your body some good to get rid of the trash, if ya know what I mean. I've read up on several different ways of getting rid of the trash and I can't tell you which is better, but if you do a cleanse, do it in moderation. Here are some ways to do a cleanse, take herbs, do a 24 hour fast from food and water and then add another 8 hours of fasting from food, but you can drink water. There are some cleanses on the market, I can't tell you which ones work and which ones don't work, sorry. There is also the option of using essential oils which is the direction I would personally head. I know doTerra sells several different essential oils (Lemon Essential Oil and Slim and Sassy Metabolic blend) that work in cleansing your body and I've heard many testify of it's greatness. I also have a friend who uses a product from Costco called Green Envy and she swears by it. The only thing I have tried thus far is a 24 hour fast from food and water... I do that once a month, but never realized the health benefit behind it. :) Go me!
And to get a bit of exercise stand up and stretch your hands as high up as they will reach take in a deep breath and hold for three seconds, release hands down to your side. Then do hi-knee marching in place switching legs 24 times. Repeat from the beginning and do it three times through.
Sorry no recipe today... although I'll make a yummy suggestion... Black Bean Dip.
This is my opinion, Yes and no. Sometimes we can go way too far with cleanses and you destroy good bacteria in your body, but on the other hand it could do your body some good to get rid of the trash, if ya know what I mean. I've read up on several different ways of getting rid of the trash and I can't tell you which is better, but if you do a cleanse, do it in moderation. Here are some ways to do a cleanse, take herbs, do a 24 hour fast from food and water and then add another 8 hours of fasting from food, but you can drink water. There are some cleanses on the market, I can't tell you which ones work and which ones don't work, sorry. There is also the option of using essential oils which is the direction I would personally head. I know doTerra sells several different essential oils (Lemon Essential Oil and Slim and Sassy Metabolic blend) that work in cleansing your body and I've heard many testify of it's greatness. I also have a friend who uses a product from Costco called Green Envy and she swears by it. The only thing I have tried thus far is a 24 hour fast from food and water... I do that once a month, but never realized the health benefit behind it. :) Go me!
And to get a bit of exercise stand up and stretch your hands as high up as they will reach take in a deep breath and hold for three seconds, release hands down to your side. Then do hi-knee marching in place switching legs 24 times. Repeat from the beginning and do it three times through.
Sorry no recipe today... although I'll make a yummy suggestion... Black Bean Dip.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Less, is more!
Recently I read from the scholarly magazine, "Science" that studies in animals are showing that if they are fed a near starvation diet they have better health and they lived much longer than a group who were fed a normal diet. Hard to believe? The study showed that their digestive systems along with several other systems in their bodies didn't have to work as hard to digest food and separate all the nutrients into their respected elements and therefore the animals that were fed a near starvation diet had no hypertention, heart disease, cancers, etc and . This same group of animals, had enough energy to do what the other mice who were fed a normal diet did as well. The animals that were fed a normal diet still had several cases of hypertension, heart disease, cancers, or other health problems and didn't live as long as the other group.
Currently a human study group is testing the theory that less is more. They are eating 25% less than the government recommended diet. I'm extremely curious to know how this will turn out.
Don't get me wrong, I like to eat, but I'd love to see my food bill decrease too. Maybe, we Americans, could do with a little less food anyway, and instead focus on our lifes mission. Just a thought.
For some exercise go for a 30 minute walk or bike ride with your family. Enjoy the warm weather while it's here.
For today's recipe: A TALL GLASS OF COOL WATER... sit back and enjoy this beautiful Earth!
As always I love to hear your thoughts on today's post or any previous posts!
Currently a human study group is testing the theory that less is more. They are eating 25% less than the government recommended diet. I'm extremely curious to know how this will turn out.
Don't get me wrong, I like to eat, but I'd love to see my food bill decrease too. Maybe, we Americans, could do with a little less food anyway, and instead focus on our lifes mission. Just a thought.
For some exercise go for a 30 minute walk or bike ride with your family. Enjoy the warm weather while it's here.
For today's recipe: A TALL GLASS OF COOL WATER... sit back and enjoy this beautiful Earth!
As always I love to hear your thoughts on today's post or any previous posts!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Supplements, too many to choose from
I have a friend who has asked me several times about what supplements I take. She has been patiently waiting for my long awaited reply. Sorry! Okay, so here is my unprofessional, but experienced and well read opinion. The best way to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs is through food. Remember principle number one, "Eat foods that are closest to its original form... AKA WHOLE FOODS" If you're doing this and truly trying to make every meal, every calorie, nutrient dense then generally speaking you may not need to take anything but a multivitamin designed for your gender. I recommend the book "Super Foods" by Steven Pratt M.D. for ideas on foods that carry all the nutrients your body needs.
But if we don't get all the fish in our diet like we're supposed to or any other nutrient we lack then go ahead and use supplements. I confess that I take supplements to help me feel my very best because sometimes even I don't get all the nutrients I need every day. A word of warning: you should consult with a physician before taking things that go beyond the norm... So... here is what I take; because I don't get enough fish in my diet I take 500 milligrams of EPA/DHA fish oil 2-3 times a day. I take a multivitamin designed for women and Glucosamin for joint health. If you are a woman who is going through or have gone through menopause you might consider taking a calcium supplement to keep your bones in optimal health.
Now where do I buy my supplements, I have found the least expensive place to buy them is online through swansonsvitamins.com. And No, I'm not getting paid to say that, unfortunately! :) After buying them through the grocery stores and health food stores I have found that the best place to buy them is the above mentioned online store. They are safe and secure.
I take something extra when I feel a cold coming on called " Swansons Immune Essentials" without fail this homeopathic supplement kicks whatever I have in the you-know-what and I am feeling good before I feel bad! I also have some Vitamin C on hand and several homeopathic cold/flu and earache medicines on hand for my kids. Search the website and you will find some great deals and great products. If you have any further questions about a particular supplement feel free to send me a message and I'll get back to you.
Now for some good heart pounding exercise. Put on some upbeat music and run or jogg in place for 10 minutes or go for a walk with your kids around the block. Enjoy the beautiful world around you and smile!
Today's recipe: Yogurt!
1 Cup plain yogurt (I recommend Nancy's brand) add some of your favorite fruit to sweetin it up and enjoy!
I know that some of my recipes are more complicated than others. Enjoy the easy ones! :)
But if we don't get all the fish in our diet like we're supposed to or any other nutrient we lack then go ahead and use supplements. I confess that I take supplements to help me feel my very best because sometimes even I don't get all the nutrients I need every day. A word of warning: you should consult with a physician before taking things that go beyond the norm... So... here is what I take; because I don't get enough fish in my diet I take 500 milligrams of EPA/DHA fish oil 2-3 times a day. I take a multivitamin designed for women and Glucosamin for joint health. If you are a woman who is going through or have gone through menopause you might consider taking a calcium supplement to keep your bones in optimal health.
Now where do I buy my supplements, I have found the least expensive place to buy them is online through swansonsvitamins.com. And No, I'm not getting paid to say that, unfortunately! :) After buying them through the grocery stores and health food stores I have found that the best place to buy them is the above mentioned online store. They are safe and secure.
I take something extra when I feel a cold coming on called " Swansons Immune Essentials" without fail this homeopathic supplement kicks whatever I have in the you-know-what and I am feeling good before I feel bad! I also have some Vitamin C on hand and several homeopathic cold/flu and earache medicines on hand for my kids. Search the website and you will find some great deals and great products. If you have any further questions about a particular supplement feel free to send me a message and I'll get back to you.
Now for some good heart pounding exercise. Put on some upbeat music and run or jogg in place for 10 minutes or go for a walk with your kids around the block. Enjoy the beautiful world around you and smile!
Today's recipe: Yogurt!
1 Cup plain yogurt (I recommend Nancy's brand) add some of your favorite fruit to sweetin it up and enjoy!
I know that some of my recipes are more complicated than others. Enjoy the easy ones! :)
Friday, May 6, 2011
Staying Motivated
I think the easy part about changing the way we think about food and exercise is perhaps starting, but then once we've started how do we stay motivated, how do we keep going?
I felt the need to include my hubby in my daily workouts because, although he has no problem staying thin without having to workout, he still needs to exercise to be heart and mind healthy. He did pretty good for the first week or two then the lack of motivation snuck in!
There are lots of ideas to stay motivated; get a workout partner, make a schedual and stick to it, read a book about health and fitness, etc. But I'm not going to sugar coat anything for you, to stay motivated is hard.
I love working out with a variety of home workout videos because it's always different, there's something for me to look forward to. I like being able to see if I can work as hard as the trainer, yes, I am a competitive person. That motivates me. For others it may be that others rely on you as a walking partner, still for some, having a gym membership zap money from your wallet motivates them to get to the gym so their money isn't wasted. You have to find what works for you. I do find that reading a book about health and fitness once a month or so motivates me to do better, eat healthier, and stay strong and healthy for me and my family.
Let's stretch our legs and arms for a bit and enjoy some exercise! Get on all fours, yep, you look funny but it's good for you. Extend your left hand and right leg in opposit directions as though they are trying to touch the opposit walls. Hold for 5 seconds and switch to your other arm and leg. Repeat 15 times. Remember to breathe.
Quick Dinner idea:
Tuna Melts
Empty two cans of drained water packed Tuna into a bowl, mix in some mayo or miracle whip to make it somewhat creamy not too much though, you don't want the Tuna swimming in the Mayo.
4 slices of bread (whole grain)
4 slices of cheese (cheddar or mozzerela)
To make: Put Tuna on bread cover with cheese. Broil in the oven until cheese is melted. Serve with a yummy fruit smoothy. Serves 2.
I felt the need to include my hubby in my daily workouts because, although he has no problem staying thin without having to workout, he still needs to exercise to be heart and mind healthy. He did pretty good for the first week or two then the lack of motivation snuck in!
There are lots of ideas to stay motivated; get a workout partner, make a schedual and stick to it, read a book about health and fitness, etc. But I'm not going to sugar coat anything for you, to stay motivated is hard.
I love working out with a variety of home workout videos because it's always different, there's something for me to look forward to. I like being able to see if I can work as hard as the trainer, yes, I am a competitive person. That motivates me. For others it may be that others rely on you as a walking partner, still for some, having a gym membership zap money from your wallet motivates them to get to the gym so their money isn't wasted. You have to find what works for you. I do find that reading a book about health and fitness once a month or so motivates me to do better, eat healthier, and stay strong and healthy for me and my family.
Let's stretch our legs and arms for a bit and enjoy some exercise! Get on all fours, yep, you look funny but it's good for you. Extend your left hand and right leg in opposit directions as though they are trying to touch the opposit walls. Hold for 5 seconds and switch to your other arm and leg. Repeat 15 times. Remember to breathe.
Quick Dinner idea:
Tuna Melts
Empty two cans of drained water packed Tuna into a bowl, mix in some mayo or miracle whip to make it somewhat creamy not too much though, you don't want the Tuna swimming in the Mayo.
4 slices of bread (whole grain)
4 slices of cheese (cheddar or mozzerela)
To make: Put Tuna on bread cover with cheese. Broil in the oven until cheese is melted. Serve with a yummy fruit smoothy. Serves 2.
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