Monday, January 23, 2012

Twitter topic of the day: What if I told you there was a way to save money and improve your health, what would you think?

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My #questionoftheday is what if I told you there was a way to save money and improve your health, what would you think?

What if I told you that there was a way that you could improve your health and save money at the same time, what would you say? Would you find it unbelievable? Would you be skeptical? Well, there is a way and it is really quite simple... The easiest way to get healthier and save money is to invest in yourself and do what is necessary to get healthier NOW. Do you think that your current bodyweight is helping your knees? Your back? Your lungs? Your heart? It's NOT. And unfortunately, its only going to worse over time as you age. The effect of being overweight only compound with age. You see, as you age your body will naturally get less fit and flexible. It is up to you to decide that you want to fight that. You have to choose to get fitter to stall the effects of aging. Doing so now will help prevent current health issues from becoming worse. In fact, you might even be able to get rid of them altogether. Wouldn't you like to feel better in a year than you feel today? Look better? Feel more fit? Then get started! Stop thinking about it & do it. How does that save you money? By getting fit and more healthy, you are helping to prevent costly diseases and treatments. A great many diseases can be prevented through proper diet and exercise. The cost savings is in not needing medicine, doctor visits, hospital stays, missing work. Not to mention the stress on you and your family. I can't overstate how poor health, especially as you age, can take a toll on you and your quality of life. As well, as those you care about. No one wants that for themselves or their family YET they don't take the opportunities before them to change their futures. Take yours now! Decide to make a change, not only for yourself but for your future. Please don't wait until it's too late. Make that decision to change.

#Quote of the day: Every patient carries her or his own doctor inside. - Albert Schweitzer

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Twitter Q&A

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It's Friday! That can only mean that it's time for Q&A Friday! {woohoo!} So ask me your #diet, #exercise, #nutrition, #lifestyle questions!

Q: Can stress make me fat? A: Yes! Too long to go into but physically it can. Mentally it can too by causing u to not want to take care of u.

Q: I hate diet food, what do I do? A: Find a diet that allows the foods you like. This will help you to stick to it!

Q: I want to lose weight but am not motivated. Can you help? A: I can but not I nor anyone else can help you until YOU really want it.

Q: Is 5 hours of sleep enough? A: No. Your body requires more sleep to recover and work optimally. 7-8 hours is optimal.

Q: Is it best to eat less on rest days/less active days? A: Since your activity level is less, then in theory yes but it also depends on your workout regimen and the diet you are on. If u are a hardcore exerciser-eating more on a rest day can fuel the next days of workouts.

Q: My hair is thin and breaks easily, are there vitamins I can take? A: Yes. Look for hair strengthening supplements at a health food store.

Q: I hurt my wrist, how can I workout? A: Do non-weight/resistance exercise. Also, do isometric exercise until the wrist heals. Let it heal!

Quote of the day: A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself. - unknown


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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Twitter topic of the day: How much effort do you honestly give to your workouts?

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My #questionoftheday is how much effort do you honestly give to your workouts?

How much effort to put into a workout? Go at a moderate pace? Go hardcore? Depends on your goals but always give 100%! If you are low on energy or sick then probably your 100% for that day will only be about 50-75% of what you normally would do but that's ok. For that day, that is your 100%. But if you have the energy and are taking the time to dedicate to your workout session for the day then go all in and give your 100%. Half assed exercise will yield half assed results... IF you're lucky! You are already there to do exercise so DO IT! Don't give 25%, 50% or even 90%. Go for it and set a new standard for yourself. Exercise time is not the time to go easy on yourself. You probably do enough of that, don't you? So hit those exercises hard. #realtalk Not having energy or time is not enough of a reason. You can always find energy and time if you want something bad enough. I would think wanting better health and feeling more fit and healthy is enough reason! Sick of being sick and tired, do something about it! Don't use the excuses that got you where you are at now, to not better yourself or you'll find yourself in the same place, year after year. Hit your exercise routines with 100% effort. Exercises programs don't fail people, people fail people. #realtalk You have to give your exercises 100% to get maximum benefit out of them. Help your heart, lungs, joints now... don't wait till it's too late. Get out there and do your exercise and stop with the 0-99% effort, go 100% effort always! Give your best to achieve your best. You CAN do it.

Quote of the day: Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase. - Joseph Pilates

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Twitter topic of the day: Who do you depend on for support in your diet & exercise journey?

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My #questionoftheday is who do you depend on for support in your #diet & #exercise journey?

Some people, such as myself, depend on only themselves to diet & exercise. This takes a very disciplined and self-motivating mindset. It's not easy with constant temptations and with those around you eating differently or telling you that you don't need to do it, etc. Most people though need a support system of sorts. Whether its a family member, friend, training partner, personal trainer, etc. Just someone to help hold you accountable when things get tough and the mind gets weak. When looking for someone to support you though, you need to find someone who keeps your best interests in mind and puts you first. You have to find someone that has your agenda as their priority and that you can put your trust in that they will keep you accountable. It also is important that the person you choose as your support system know what pitfalls, plateaus, stumbling blocks, etc. may occur. You don't want your support system being with someone who doesn't know what to do when you hit an obstacle. No blind leading the blind. Instead find someone who understands the process, understands your goals and understands what it takes to get to your goal. Having that someone that can tell you what you're doing wrong can eliminate so many mistakes and lead to faster progress than you'd do alone. Even for the self-motivated, having a support system is important. Just having someone letting you know they see progress is motivating. Don't discount the use of a support system or the benefits of it. It could be key in your progress and seeing results.

#Quote of the day: It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself. - Muhammad Ali

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Twitter topic of the day: Do you let your past thinking hold you down?

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My #questionoftheday is do you let your past thinking hold you down?

Too many people let their past thinking hold them down. Unfortunately, its that thinking that is holding back their progress. They keep thinking that they failed at a diet in the past so why bother trying now? WRONG attitude! Wrong approach to what you want. Instead take the lessons learned from your prior failed attempt and apply it towards your new attempt. It's a constant learning process. While all diets will work to some extent, they must all be fine-tuned towards your own metabolism, height, weight, preferences, etc. Get yourself ahead of the game and go into a diet program that has the foods that you will enjoy eating so you won't fall off the diet. Proper planning and mental preparation is key when dieting. Plan your meals ahead of time and know what you will be eating. Then get tunnel focus on your diet and go for it. Dieting is a mental game. Always keep your end goal in mind. Don't forget to exercise! Dieting without exercise will only get you halfway and vice versa! Dieting is tough but you are tougher. Go conquer that diet. New year, new you!

#Quote of the day: True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united. - Humboldt

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Twitter Q&A

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Today is Friday so that means... {drumroll} IT'S Q&A FRIDAY!!!! So go ahead and ask me your #diet & #exercise questions!

Q: What is the best breakfast food? A: Oatmeal using steel cut oats.

Q: We tried a twitter group for weight loss, diary of what we ate, and exercise. Why didn't it work? 2 of us aren't motivated. A: You need someone in your group who knows what to do when plateaus are reached and how to push unmotivated individuals.

Q: I've already broken my resolution. What do I do now? Feel like a failure. A: Start again. Don't just lay down and quit. Get back at it!

Q: If almonds are good for u, why can't I have more thn a handful? A: Almonds are good fat but they are fat so u want to eat in moderation.

Q: How do I prevent a cold this winter? A: Adults should take preventative supplements- D (1000iu), C (1000-2000mg) and Zinc (10-15mg) daily. Also, make sure you wash your hands often! Exercise also greatly boosts your immune system.


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Sunday, January 1, 2012

It's that time of year to make those pesky resolutions!

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."
~ Benjamin Franklin


This is my annual New Year's post (originally posted in January 2010 but since it's that time of year for resolutions it bears repeating.) Read on...

It's that annual time of year that some of us dread, some of us look forward to and there's even those of us that don't bother with it - New Year's Resolutions time! All together now! Whoohoo! Groan! Mutter. Mutter.

Most of us have been guilty of all 3 behaviors. We make resolutions and don't follow them or break them weeks, months and for some - days or even hours later! It all starts with good intentions but we know the road to hell is sometimes paved with good intentions. Intentions followed by inaction will just lead to that all familiar road of frustration and disappointment that led us to doing the resolution in the first place! It's a good thing to set resolutions (goals), it gives you a roadmap to fixing a bad habit, character/personality flaw, etc. that you are probably more aware of than you'd like to admit. Setting a goal helps you face the thing that you need to fix and helps focus you on what steps you need to do to reach your goal. The problems a lot of people make is setting too big of a goal or setting them in too short or long of a timeframe. When setting a goal, its important to make small attainable goals that take you where you want to be. These smaller goals not only give you easier goals to reach for but also gives you small successes along the way to your overall goal. This progressive way of reaching your goals is efficient, motivating and best of all, seems rather simple. Sometimes simple is better.

So, lets say instead of saying that your goal is to lose 30 pounds this year, say that you want to lose 30 pounds this year and that you will lose 2.5 pounds a month to get there. With saying that you only want to lose 30 pounds, you're leaving the time-frame too open-ended since you are giving yourself a whole year to reach that goal. What will most do? You got it, put it off. Next thing they know, its November and it's too late with all that good holiday food ahead. So, you tell yourself "too late now, might as well start with the new year! That'll be my new year's resolution!". And so the cycle of frustration and disappointment continues and the clock ticks away. Sound familiar? Telling yourself you only have to lose 2.5 pounds a month sure sounds attainable doesn't it? Guess what? After 12 months, you'll have reached your 30 pound weight loss goal! ;)

Now repeat after me - I will set my goals but this time I will make small attainable goals to reach my bigger goal! I will get to where I want to be. I will because I have the roadmap and that gives me confidence that I will do it. Nothing will stop me from changing what I want to change and achieving what I want to achieve.

I'm proud of you. I have a good feeling that you will do what you need to do. Whenever you need a reminder or a motivation boost, come visit and read this entry. It'll be here waiting to motivate you all year long. :)


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