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Showing posts with label back on track. Show all posts
Showing posts with label back on track. Show all posts
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
How to Stop Sugar Cravings!
Every January, I always give up drinking for one month to give my body a break from additional cocktails I usually have during the holiday season. This year, I thought I would challenge myself even further and decided to give up coffee and sugar! Yes, you read correctly. I gave up coffee AND sugar AND alcohol all at the same time.
So far, it's been 24 days and I only caved in once. I had to have that triple chocolate piece of cake after a fabulously healthy dinner! It was heavenly and I enjoyed every minute of it. I only have 7 more days left and hopefully, I'll find my more than normal sweet tooth has decreased!
For all those who like me, crave sweets, I dedicate this article from www.sparkpeople.com to you!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=134
Stay active and anything is possible!
So far, it's been 24 days and I only caved in once. I had to have that triple chocolate piece of cake after a fabulously healthy dinner! It was heavenly and I enjoyed every minute of it. I only have 7 more days left and hopefully, I'll find my more than normal sweet tooth has decreased!
For all those who like me, crave sweets, I dedicate this article from www.sparkpeople.com to you!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=134
Stay active and anything is possible!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Getting back on track
The most common health and fitness topic this week has been how I do get back on track?
Exercising and eating healthy on a daily basis can be quite challenging. So, what do you do when your motivation decreases and you fall off the fitness wagon? Here are some of my favourite recommendations.
1. Start your day by eating a healthy breakfast. If you eat healthy right from the start, you'll be more likely to stay consistent and eat healthy throughout the day.
2. Exercise for at least 10-15 minutes a day. No matter how busy we think we are, we can always find at least 10 minutes to do 1 exercise. ie. 1 set of 20 pushups followed by 1 set of 20 sit ups.
3. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Every little bit counts! You can even make this more challenging by walking up the stairs 2 steps at a time.
4. Walk! Take a walk at lunch, get off the bus a few stops earlier, or go for a 15 minute walk when you feel your energy level decreasing late in the afternoon. By moving your body, you are stimulating your muscles, including your brain muscle! You'll find yourself more alert and awake and ready to tackle the rest of your day!
5. Work out with a buddy. We all know that when we make a commitment to a friend, family member or colleague, we are more likely to stick with it. So go ahead and make yourself more accountable by recruiting a buddy into your fitness routine! You'll be doing them a favour as well!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Exercising and eating healthy on a daily basis can be quite challenging. So, what do you do when your motivation decreases and you fall off the fitness wagon? Here are some of my favourite recommendations.
1. Start your day by eating a healthy breakfast. If you eat healthy right from the start, you'll be more likely to stay consistent and eat healthy throughout the day.
2. Exercise for at least 10-15 minutes a day. No matter how busy we think we are, we can always find at least 10 minutes to do 1 exercise. ie. 1 set of 20 pushups followed by 1 set of 20 sit ups.
3. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Every little bit counts! You can even make this more challenging by walking up the stairs 2 steps at a time.
4. Walk! Take a walk at lunch, get off the bus a few stops earlier, or go for a 15 minute walk when you feel your energy level decreasing late in the afternoon. By moving your body, you are stimulating your muscles, including your brain muscle! You'll find yourself more alert and awake and ready to tackle the rest of your day!
5. Work out with a buddy. We all know that when we make a commitment to a friend, family member or colleague, we are more likely to stick with it. So go ahead and make yourself more accountable by recruiting a buddy into your fitness routine! You'll be doing them a favour as well!
Stay active and anything is possible!
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