STOP making excuses.

Why not start today!?

Still have junk food in the house?  Donate it to the local food pantry!

There are SO many reasons why you SHOULD start living a healthier lifestyle.

For more energy, to feel better, and to look the way YOU want too.

START TODAY!
Wake up and start with a nice quick morning walk.

Then have a nice and simple healthy breakfast

Followed by a healthy lunch and dinner.

If you have time in the evening go out for another brisk walk!

YES IT IS THAT SIMPLE!

To reach your goals YOU have to want it

No one can reach your goals for you…YOU have to want it to achieve it!

Stop making excuses and start TODAY!

Happy Fitness Friday!

You should not only track the weight that you lose

BUT you should track your progress in the gym

Sometimes the scale will not show how you look or feel!

So do not always place all of your concern on the amount of weight you do not lose a certain week

Some weeks you may lose more….and other weeks you may lose less (or none)

Keep working hard and sticking to your healthy eating and the results will still show.

What you eat has a HUGE impact on if you will reach your health and fitness goals

Your body is MADE in the kitchen.

Your body is SCULPTED in the gym

What you eat is supposed to fuel your body.  Your body needs all the right things in order for it to grow, repair, and lose the weight that you do not want.

You can not eat like crap and try to workout to compensate for all the bad food you eat.

It just does not work that way!

Eat a clean and well-balanced meals during the day

Stay consistent with your healthy eating and fitness plans.

This will allow you to see the results you are working for!

Today we have Mr. Rod Devreese here to speak about some important key things to keep in mind for those who have recently started a new health and fitness routine.  Starting a new routine takes a lot of work, dedication, and patience.  You will learn what does and does not work best for YOUR body.  Try NOT to compare yourself to those around you because everyone is different! What I personally do may not work for someone else or it may give better/worse results to someone else.  It is about trial and error and figuring out YOUR body.  The goal is to stay motivated, stay on track with your healthy eating habits, and stick to your regular workout routine.  Doing these things will slowly start to show you the results you have been wanting! 

Now, lets hear what Mr. Rod Devreese has to say!

If you want to be on your way to better health and fitness, you can follow these tips:

1. Don’t expect to improve your health overnight. It takes time to get used to
changes in your diet and lifestyle. If you are patient, you can succeed.

2. Be happy and the good hormones in your body will defeat cortisol. The latter is
also known as stress hormone. When you are happy, you will feel good. You can
watch funny videos or comedy movies with your friends or family, or you can just
talk about funny things.

3. Your monitor must be slightly above or just about the same level as your eyes.
a monitor that is lower than your eye level is sure to cause shoulder, neck, and
back aches.

4. Monitor your heart rate especially during workout. A heart rate monitor can be
very useful. You need to use one to ensure that your heart rate is around 75% to
85%. The heart rate must not be too low or too high to get the best result from the
workout.

5. Boost your energy level by eating an energy bar or any other food that is rich in
sugar and fiber. Banana is also a great snack before doing any form of exercise.

6. Focus your attention on eating a balanced diet and getting a good exercise rather
than thinking about losing weight. The figures on the scale will not be able to help
you out.

7. Before doing any workout, you should do some stretching and other warm-up
exercises. This can prevent injuries. A lot of people tend to ignore this and later
on, they can have muscle injuries.

8. Some people think that aiming for better health and fitness means that a person
no longer needs carbs. This is a common misconception. In fact, you need carbs
to fuel the body and get the needed energy. You need to eat high-fiber foods
like fruits and vegetables, as well as protein sources. This will ensure that
carbohydrates are broken down with ease.

9. If you are the type of person who lacks motivation, you can try working out with a
friend or close member of the family. With a buddy, you will find ‘exercise’ time
cool and lots of fun rather than trying to achieve your fitness goals alone.

10. Routine activities are normal but if you want to be physically fit, you should learn
to be flexible. The freedom to do things as you see fit is a great way to motivate
yourself and to avoid boredom.

Aside from the tips above, you also need to look into diet food plans. If you truly want
to get in shape, there is a need to follow a diet regimen that will work for you. It can be
hard at first but once you get into the habit, you can live a healthier life and be fit.

Author Bio:

Rod Devreese is a former collegiate athlete as well as a health & fitness enthusiast who writes on
topics such as diet food plans, exercise, general health, and nutrition at Diet Brand Reviews.

 

“Stop competing with others and start competing with yourself!”

YOU are on your OWN journey!

STOP looking at someone and saying “I wish I looked like ____”

Everyone is unique, everyone is different, everyone does not look the same for a reason!

Enjoy your fitness journey.  Learn to enjoy your uniqueness and what make you different from those around you.  Every workout does not create the same results for everyone…the same diet will not create the same results for everyone.  Yes you will get similar results but you will start to sculpt and create a different body type and you will start to strengthen different muscles.

Yes your progress may be slow so you will have to be patient.

Stay consistent with your workouts and eating healthy

Your hard work WILL start to show

Work hard…eat right…enjoy the results!

Consistency is KEY!

You HAVE to be consistent with your Diet…

You HAVE to be consistent with your fitness routine…

If you are not consistent you can not expect the results that you would like!

Only YOU can make the right changes to help you achieve your health and fitness goals!
Progress will take time…be patient and KEEP WORKING HARD!

To achieve your health and fitness goals

Working out is 1/3 of the equation to reaching your goals

Your Diet/food & Liquid consumption is 2/3 of the equation!

You can not eat fried, fat filled, unhealthy food and expect to lose weight!

You HAVE to fuel your body with the right nutrients in order for it to start burning those extra calories!

Eating right has to be consistent!

If not…do not expect to see results!

…Everyone has an excuse as to why the can’t workout/eat healthy…

“I Don’t Have Time.”

…did you know they have 24 hour gyms!? so now you can plan your day on when you CAN find time to workout!

“I’m Too Tired.”

…if you start working out regularly studies have shown that people GAIN power, strength, energy, and endurance to get them through their day!

“I Don’t Get a Break From the Kids.”

…did you know that some gyms offer day care! Or you can ask a local church, friends/family,  or seek other options to find child care for an hour so you can work out!

“Exercise Is Boring.”

…then you must not do the right things!  There are so many FUN options available for you to workout and have fun at the same time! Can you honestly tell me that Zumba is NOT fun!?

“I can’t afford it.”

…if you can not afford a monthly gym membership try workout videos or even trying to create your own workout to do at home!

“I don’t want to get bulky.”

…SORRY LADIES!  Doing simple exercise and strength training will NOT get you big and bulky…

“I don’t know how to exercise.”

…this is your ONE and only time it is OK to be a stalker!  Go to the gym and look around and watch what other people are doing!  DO not try to lift as heavy as they are but you can try some of their moves.  Or you can Go to the gym and ask a worker or even other people working out for some suggestions!  

Any more excuses?

I have an answer to resolve it!!

I say that is a great idea..BUT…make sure the items that you put on your list are realistic!

If you have put new workout/fitness goals on your new year resolution list make sure to start out with things that are obtainable.  Do not try to overdo it.  Make sure to start out small and them work up to you big goals.

Example:

Lets say your goal is to lose weight but you also want to be able to run several miles.

That is a great goal! But you can not go out on your first workout session expecting to run the several miles that you want.  You have to first warm up to it by jogging for a certain distance.  As each day progresses you add more distance and you turn that jog into a run.

You have to learn to be patient and to take baby steps!

 

Reaching your ideal fitness and health goals take time! Things do not happen over night.  You have to be patient and stick to your healthy eating habits as well as your daily work out routine.

All the goals that you put on your new year resolution list CAN be reached.  Just alter them to make them realistic and do not forget to start off slow and work your way into it.

Hope you had an amazing Christmas and New Year!

Today (and any day) is the perfect day to start your new healthy lifestyle!