Working out has its benefits, but to see the greater outcome, you must have adequate adequate nutrition. I have weakness at times and oh my can be challenging so it was necessary for me to implement measures so I could stop sabotaging my workouts. Do I indulge sometimes yes, am I 100% dedicated to eatingContinue reading “My Cravings and Wokouts”
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Nutrition-Diet or Both or Life Change
Is it a diet or is it nutritional intake awareness? Is this a life style change? Yes and yes but there is a difference. A diet is temporary, looking for body change for a specific event. You do look at your nutritional intake, omit meals (not healthy), avoid carbohydrates (there are good and bad), exercise beyondContinue reading “Nutrition-Diet or Both or Life Change”
Workout and Goal Setting
How often do you work out? How much time are you spending on your workouts? Are you really applying yourself? Do you like your results? Have you set a goal? I asked these questions because goal setting is very important. When I began my workout journey my goal was To Be just healthy. I amContinue reading “Workout and Goal Setting”
Developmental and Motivational Reading Does it Help
Have you tried it? I mean really reading developmental and motivational books. I have read so many developmental as well as motivational books by some of the greatest gurus in every industry. And as I have gotten older and wiser I realized I failed them. The reason is any type of developmental or motivational book willContinue reading “Developmental and Motivational Reading Does it Help”
The Challenge of Weight Lifitng
Weightlifting can sometimes be a challenge. There are days I can bench 85 -100 pounds, I can squat the same amount, and then there are days…….. I must decrease my weights. Sometimes it is because of a RA (rheumatoid arthritis flare), but there are days I just don’t have the strength. Of course there are factorsContinue reading “The Challenge of Weight Lifitng”
Me Before You….Is This Selfish
You know I have always been taught that is selfish to think of yourself first. I agreed with this for many years. But how about when it comes to working out, this is what I need and I know so many people need to begin their day. But a friend calls and want to talk for 45Continue reading “Me Before You….Is This Selfish”
Birthday Celebration & A Workout
It was my birthday and I wanted to enjoy with celebrations which meant a lot of carbs. I knew this would affect my workout but I was uncertain to the degree it would affect it. I received a shock when I was unable to run a full 3 miles well not at the speed I usuallyContinue reading “Birthday Celebration & A Workout”
Pictures…Tell a Story
I recently looked at a picture that was taken of me on a family reunion. I really was not satisfied with the picture, in my mind I saw a fat roll, my cheeks a little chunky, really I have hig cheek bones. Then I thought about it, this is progress girl, remember what you look like last year. IContinue reading “Pictures…Tell a Story”
Timing Your Workouts
Every day, every week, time your workouts. The purpose of scheduling your workouts is so that you get the ultimate response from each and every squat, cycling, bench press, push up that you do. If you schedule your workouts and really incorporate them into your daily and weekly life you become committed. It is now a habit.Continue reading “Timing Your Workouts”
Nutrition is A Key Part of Workouts
Working out has become a part of my life. My workouts have assisted me in transforming my body and my lifestyle. I also know regardless how hard and the frequency of my workouts, it is all ccancelled if I my intake is out of control. Not only must I have adequate nutrition, my portions andContinue reading “Nutrition is A Key Part of Workouts”
