1. Yoga works the entire body
In sports such as hockey, tennis or football, you tend to utilize only 10 to 15 per cent of the body, whereas yoga provides a workout that covers every muscle, joint and organ. The practice oxygenates the blood, creating more energy when you finish the exercise as opposed to depleting [...]
Feeling snacky….grab some fruit instead of the chips
The benefit: less calories, less fat, less sodium, more nutrition for your body
Crashing off the Wagon
I say crashed because that is exactly what happened. Over a year ago I had taken back my life, and was on the road to reaching my weightloss and fitness goal. I had joined Weight Watchers and was actively in the gym 3 times a week along with fitness at home. [...]
My Best Life
This week I am watching all of Oprah’s Best Life Series, I figured it is a great motivating way to kick off my life style change.
At the end of this week, I will be posting my answers to the questions asked during her shows along with my personal goals and dreams for [...]
25 Benefits of exercise ……how workouts better your body
I believe in the list below, in my personal life I have seen several of these benefits take place with my current active healthy lifestyle. for just a little bit of time a day, you can have these benefits too.
1. Get energized
2. amp your sex [...]
5 STEPS TO YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOAL
Dr. Phil says that in order to keep weight off, you need to change your patterns. Follow these five steps to create a strategy for your weight loss goal.
1. Program yourself for success: Set a very specific goal.
Remember that losing weight requires a change in thought and behavior, so [...]
EIGHT TIPS TO GET YOU FIT BY SUMMER
Booty Camp is a huge success! Thousands and thousands of viewers joined in for this 10-week program with a goal of losing 20 to 30 pounds. It’s not too late to get started on Dr. Phil’s plan and to get in shape by summer. Here are some quick [...]
The Love Your Shape Workout
(please see below this post for the instructions on how to do the different workout movies listed within the routines)
Pear
You’re a pear if most of your weight is below the waist
Your goal: Minimize your hips, butt, and thighs.
Your plan: To balance a heavier lower half, focus on adding muscle definition to [...]
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
The best time to eat fruit is immediately upon waking. While you sleep, your liver burns up its glycogen to supply needed glucose to the brain during your nightly fast. When liver glycogen levels begin to dip a signal is sent to the brain to start breaking down muscle protein to [...]
6 Minute Fat Blaster
I have tried this, and since I have a busy schedule doing this simple 6 minute routine was very do able for me. Got the heart rate up and I felt good after doing it.
0:00-1:00 Bouncing shuffle
Squat slightly with elbows bent at sides. Shuffle left to right for 4 counts each
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