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I will admit – I am a “buy now, pay later” type of girl. When it comes to shopping, eating or anything I do. When I want something, I want it now. Patience is a virtue, but not a virtue of mine..and when it comes to working out/weight loss this can be a very bad thing. When you work your arse off for a month straight and see no results, the first thing I want to do is eat a cheeseburger, pizza, french fries, chocolate. Yeah, chocolate. Either way sometimes it’s very hard for me to see the big picture. I get tired, I get lazy, I just get unmotivated.
Time and time again it seems like I start from scratch because I screw up, and like I talked about before – I fall off the wagon. But this time around is different, I’ve found a few steps to help me stay motivated, and I have to tell you. So far so good!
1. Get your workout over with – Before any thing else takes over your day, work out either in the early morning before work (or RIGHT after) or before the kids get up (or home from school). Write it down in your calendar because if your workout is not in your schedule – it does not exist.
2. Tell Yourself – Have music to wake you up prior to your workout , or have it going on your way to the gym. I have my alarm set early and the text reads “You gotta’ get your work out in, so GET UP!”
3. Write it Out – Write down your goal and put it up in your bedroom, your bathroom, your desk, or heck, even your frig. Some where you can see it EVERYDAY.
4. Performance Cue – Instead of watching the clock, or timer on your machine – set up 30 – 45 minutes of music on your phone or iPod. Set a work out schedule to each song, and before you know it – your done! I have fast upbeat songs for when I’m running, and more toned down songs for my warm up , and my cool down.
5. Even When Your Down– DO IT. The more you keep this promise to yourself, the easier it will get to keep doing it.. You will sharpen not only your body, but your mind as well.
6. Have a workout partner – You motivate your friend – and visa versa. Even if you can’t have a ‘literal’ work out partner, then a friend whom has the same goals as yourself, can be your accountability partner.
7. Know what you want: Are you doing this to work out, get in shape, train for a sport or a run? Do your research. Make sure you know what exercises you should be doing, how far you should be pushing yourself,
and how far you should be after a certain time period.
8. Understanding Fitness – Once you understand that fitness, flexibility, speed, agility, strength and power are all components of performing at your best, it is easier to stay motivated to work out and build the foundation needed to prevent injuries and be your best.
9. Change it up – Don’t do the same old workout week after week. Not only will you get bored with it , but your body will stop responding. Change up the workout by adding weights, calisthenics, new exercises, new cardio options over a 2-3 weeks.
10. Never let go – Not everyone can be first place, first pick, or top 5. You will always have someone who is better, faster, stronger. But ask any coach/fitness expert if they would rather have a group of hard working players with heart or a group of talented players with little heart?? Hard work wins every time.
I recently started the Jenny Craig program, and I have to say I am lovin’ it. They have some great meal plans and the recipes are easy and delicious. Below are a few great summer recipes, as well as an awesome Twitter contest where you can win great prizes. What do you have to lose?
Just in time for summer, Jenny Craig is offering some healthy and delicious recipes for guilt-free grilling.
Whether you want to keep a healthy weight during swimsuit season or even lose a couple of pounds, you can still look forward to grilling parties with friends. For the month of July, tweet us your favorite summer recipes with #MyJennyCraig and we’ll pick a lucky winner to win a Jenny prize pack (including an iPod Shuffle, $10 iTunes gift card, tote bag, yoga mat, water bottle, pedometer and Jenny snacks!)
See below for some great summertime recipes that will make everyone’s taste buds happy without compromising their waistlines. The recipes incorporate the Volumetrics® approach, exclusively featured in the Jenny Craig program, which emphasizes adding fresh fruits and vegetables into each dish to help with satiety and to lower the calorie density of meals. Using this principle allows you to eat bigger portions without the extra calories.
Jenny Craig’s All-American Turkey Burger is the perfect entrée to serve your party. Also, you can serve up your burgers with other fresh veggie add-ons like sprouts, arugula and peppers:
Sin-free Side Dish: An all-time favorite side dish at Jenny Craig is the Cucumber Tomato Salad – Sweet but savory and made with fresh vegetables, this salad will help satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling refreshed! Check out the recipe here:
Dessert is a Must!: Summer Berries with Yogurt Citrus Sauce is the perfect dessert to top off any meal – especially during the warmer months. Refreshing berries, rich yogurt and tangy citrus will satisfy your sweet tooth, without the dreaded dessert guilt. Not to mention, it’s very easy to prepare:
Mocktail: Refreshing beverages are a summer must-have, but the added sugar and alcohol in most seasonal drinks can add on a ton of unnecessary extra calories. Next time you’re in charge of the drinks, try out this figure-friendly, Non-Alcoholic Mojito recipe that saves on calories, but surely delivers on taste:
Obesity is a worldwide phenomenon. It is common to find people who are fat just as it is to find those who are lean and small bodied. There are misconceptions about fatness, the reasons behind it and consequences. Unlike it was previously thought, being fat is not necessarily as a result of dietary malfunctions. Research has shown that even genetic make-ups contribute a lot as far as weight is concerned. While it is quick to point out that fat people are lazy, it may not necessarily be the case.
A recent research carried out in America has shown that some overweight people are in fact fat as a result of genetic make-ups. Approximately 64% of Americans are considered overweight and it seems as if it is a pre-determined fate for a majority of them. You may be surpsried to learn that many of these people have invested heavily on healthy eating and exercising to get rid of the unwanted fats in their bodies to no avail. In addition, some of these obese individuals have a disability that affects their metabolism so that they cannot engage in workouts effectively. If your body cannot burn the extra calories taken then these calories will be converted to fat which ultimately leads to obesity.
Being overweight is considered as one of the biggest sins one can do to their own body but what should one do if this excess weight is as a result of medical problems. The misconception that all fat people are lazy should be revised. People need to change their mindset and perceptions about being overweight or obese.
One of the factors that contribute to being overweight is a lack of adequate physical activity but this is not the only cause. There are so many slim individuals who are just as lazy in terms of exercise, but because of their generic make-up they cannot be overweight. Therefore, fitness professionals need to educate people more on causes of obesity. Doctors need to be more open minded and give attention to these people so that they can give them appropriate treatment for the disabilities they may have to address the issue amicably. Some individuals no matter how hard they work out just cannot get rid of the unwanted fats in their bodies and desire quality medical attention rather than being labelled as lazy.
James Arty works as a personal trainer and writes about fitness and health for The Park Club.
