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!

An inspiration to us all

If you ever doubt your physical capabilities or you hit a wall during a race and wonder "am I going to make it to the finish line?" use this story of an incredible man to help keep you going. I know I will!


http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/161341--100-year-old-man-completes-toronto-waterfront-marathon

Take Action Now! by Tim Cork

On a weekly basis, I receive inspirational stories that I absolutely love! This one really hit home with me because I hear so many people putting off what they are most passionate about because they don't feel the timing is right for some reason or another. I've always been a believer of "Just do it!" (one of my favourite advertisements of all time by NIKE)

So whatever you've put off the last week, month, or years, now's the time to get moving and take action!




“Don’t wait. The Time will never be just right”
- Napoleon Hill

Excel, get great or extraordinary at what you love now. Don’t hesitate and don’t wait. Don't put it off...do it now. When we postpone things we put ourselves in the land of regret or on the edge of that territory. Don’t hold back, go all out. Whatever you want to do grab onto it with both hands and ride hard. Too often we wait it out until retirement to enjoy life to the fullest. Do it now and build on it even more when you retire. Travel now, exercise now, eat great foods now, love now, work hard now. Live in the moment and live well. Use your best China now, have a party now, visit your mother now.

Here is a powerful and revealing question. When was the last time you did something for the first time? What was it? Do something totally new, do something totally outside your comfort zone. Do something outrageous. Shock yourself occasionally by doing something you think isn't for you or you are scared of. Scare yourself occasionally.

Dream, set goals and go after what you plan for but also mix it up and step outside what you've planned. Spontaneity is a wonderful gift to give to yourself. Stop being so predictable. Stop being so bloody boring. Outrageous is powerful and memorable and a good educator. What are your limits. Push that edge occasionally.


From Tim Cork, President of Straight A's INC


Stay active and anything is possible!

Motivation or is it self discipline?

As a personal trainer, one of my goals is to motivate my clients to maintain their exercise program, eat healthy, and get enough sleep! But what I actually do is "inspire" my clients. It's up to each individual to "motivate" themselves and it takes "self discpline" to live a healthy lifestyle. This means making healthier choices when eating and chosing to be active instead of sedentary. This takes self discpline and it's not always easy! But as I've always believed, health is worth working hard for. We have only one life to live and let's enjoy it to the max!

10 Reasons to train with Donna Foster-Larocque

10 Reasons to train with Donna Foster-Larocque:

1. Motivation: I will coach, educate, motivate and encourage you.
2. Consistency: I will schedule regular appointments to help eliminate any excuses you may come up with for not exercising.
3. Safety: I will show you how to exercise safely (including which exercises to avoid) and instruct you on the proper form and technique of performing various exercises in addition to the safe use of exercise equipment.
4. Individualized instruction: I will develop the most effective program for you based on your current fitness and personal goals as well as your Lifestyle.
5. Effective workouts: I will help maximize your time by providing workouts designed to meet your goals both realistically and efficiently.
6. Supervision: I will give you personal attention by observing, assisting and if necessary, correcting you.
7. Sports specific training: Whether you want to shave a few minutes off your race time or beat your father-in-law at tennis, I can tailor your program to your sport.
8. Injury prevention: I will recommend exercises that emphasize overall muscular balance to prevent future injuries.
9. Ego Boost: It’s a fact. Feeling good makes you look good and vice versa. Not only can I help you achieve your health and fitness goals, I will provide you with positive feedback on your performance and boost your confidence to take on new challenges.
10. I practice what I preach. I walk the walk, and talk the talk. I will not put you through an exercise program that I have not performed myself.

Don’t waste another minute! Get started today!

Contact me: dfosterlarocque@gmail.com

Stay active and anything is possible!