Simple Super Bowl Fitness Strategy

1. Workout before the game.  Even something like a 30 minute power walk can work;

2. Drink water throughout the day.  This can help fill you up and moderate your appetite;

3.  Eat something before you go to the game.  A sandwich, a salad or some fruit would work.



4.  Just graze on the munchies at the party.  If you have eaten beforehand, you will not go to the party hungry so it should be easier to resist some temptation.  Enjoy yourself but try not to overdo it;

5.  After the... read more

Are You a Fitness Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde?

Bill comes to the gym, watches what he eats and generally takes care of himself during the week.  By Friday, he has lost two pounds. He is happy.

However, all bets are off on the weekend.  Bill has a few more drinks, eats a lot of things he knows cause weight gain and generally does not take care of himself.

By Monday, the lost two pounds have returned. Bill is discouraged all his hard work produced no results.

During the week, Bill is a Fitness Dr. Jekyl.  But on the weekend he transforms into Mr. Hyde.

Breaking... read more

Tonight's Training Session

I had a really busy work week so my training has been a little off.

I made it to the gym tonight and performed a good lower-body session: deadlifts, a little plyometric jumps, ab wheel, split squats and some lunges.

I definitely worked up a sweat tonight, and I raised my metabolism.

I hope you did the same. ;-)

 

 

 

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Support: Your Missing Ingredient?

Many start fitness or eating programs with the best of intentions yet do not maintain a consistent routine.

 "Support" may often be the key missing ingredient.

 People starting a new routine are often bombarded by co-workers and family members:

"Are you too good to eat with us?" 

"Oh, so you are a health nut now?"

Unfortunately, these not so well-intentioned jabs often produce the desired effect: a sense of isolation on the part of the person trying to make a positive change.  This isolation can be very real and should not be discounted.

If... read more