Christmas Day Tip #2 : If the weather allows it, make time for a nature walk in the midst of your Christmas celebration. Take along a companion or two. You will feel more energized and content having done so and your body will be more primed to burn off the extra calories at dinnertime.
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #5: Develop a “Move it More” mentality. I am writing this while on my stationary bike. Choose to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park further from the door. When traveling a short distance, walk or ride your bike. Walk around when chatting on your cell phone or at your child’s soccer […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #4: What you do all day long is more important than what you do for 30 minutes each day! Now, please understand, I’m not against a regular 30 minute workout. If you can fit this into your schedule and commit to it, that’s a great step towards better health. However, recent studies show […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #3: Walk more. Sounds simple and it can be if you make it a conscious part of your life. Choose to leave the car at home when you can. Choose to park further from the door when shopping. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. When chatting or texting on your phone, get […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Exercise Tip #2: Do what you enjoy. Have you ever committed to an exercise program only to quit after a few days or weeks? Most likely, you were trying to bite off too much or participating in something you just didn’t like. Ask yourself what you really enjoy doing. Invite a friend to join you. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The next five posts in this series will give you some easy tips to increase your activity level. Staying active is extremely important for a healthy weight. Not only do you burn calories, you also increase your body’s efficiency at burning calories and help balance your blood sugar and insulin. Moderate exercise also reduces your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...“Walking is man’s best medicine.”- (Hippocrates) Our dog, Caspian, loves his walks. He’s never too tired, too busy, or too pre-occupied that he won’t drop everything – including eating- to go for his walk. Did you know that walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to have a healthy body? Sometimes all […]
Do you find it hard to stay motivated when you are trying to lose weight? Get inspired with these 7 tips to keep you strong on your journey… Know why you want to lose weight. Be specific and dig deep. Are you concerned about how you look? Are you looking for more energy? Are you […]