Stay Fit And Toned

This time of the year it is especially important to stay fit and toned, be careful not to switch exercise time for couch and TV time. While most of us have the best intentions and make resolutions every year and think about getting fit and living healthier for the new year, many of us that live in colder climates exchange that idea to staying indoors cozy and warm and often reaching for comfort foods once we really have to put it into action! Even the most active people have been known to do this, risking significant loss of muscle tone and decreased strength in as little as two weeks. This can lead to injury, weight gain, balance issues and loss of total muscle mass in even the most active adults and some can lose in these areas by a whopping 25% if they are not continuing some form of an active lifestyle in the colder months.

Prevent injury, weight gain and loss of muscle tone by doing at least two, thirty minute strength training sessions per week in the colder weather. It is easier than you think, keep a few sets of resistance bands, dumbbells and core balls in your home and office, it is best to place them where you can see them as a reminder to pick them up and use them. If you prefer accountability contact a personal trainer and ask about winter specials, in home training options and specific programs that are designed for you to do in the convenience of your home. I have clients that have asked for extra programs designed to do at home on their own that have kept them focused and in shape all through the cold weather, this keeps them on track and they are not given the option to be lazy and choose the couch over being healthy and fit because they have to check in and out with me via telephone or email at the start and end of their in home session. It is super effective for many people!

Contact us for more information on programs that are designed to do at home on your own to keep you active and fit on your own,  Fit, Healthy and Fabulous, LLC 

Welcome A Fit And Healthy 2016!

Welcome A Fit And Healthy 2016. Let's make this your best year ever!

The holidays are over, now is the time to start your healthy habits and focus on your fitness goals. Learn how to eat right and exercise effectively before putting on those extra pounds over the winter months.

The secret to a Successful New Year Resolution is to first choose an attainable goal that will work for you. Choosing to make a fitness resolution year after year that you may have been unsuccessful at in the past only sets you up for frustration and failure.

The average success rate for New Years resolutions is a just 20 percent but do not let that discourage you, there are ways to assure that you will be in that 20 percent category. Here are a few suggestions to get you on your way to your own personal success and how to enjoy exercise and a healthier lifestyle.

Fitness and a healthy lifestyle need to be a part of your everyday life and you need to give yourself a break and realize that results take time and a lot of effort on your part, most experts agree that it takes an average of 20 days to create a habit and six months for it to actually become part of your everyday life and you need to mentally prepare yourself and get motivated for your fitness success.

It is always best to set goals that are specific, achievable, realistic, relevant to your lifestyle and have a time period to reach. When goals that are not set, failure to attain the desired outcome can occur, leading to discouragement, frustration and a general feeling of failure. Rather than saying, “I will eat more fruit and vegetables”, put your thoughts into action, if you do not eat enough fruits and vegetables then try adding a piece of fruit with your breakfast, switch to a salad for lunch and add a vegetable with your dinner every day. And remember Fad Diets generally do not work, small healthy changes in your lifestyle do!

Most people focus on the SCALE and the number that they see for their weight, I consider this to be one of your “BAD” habits and it should be the “FIRST” resolution that you make and keep! Watching the scale will make you lose focus on your goal because you are too focused on what you consider negative, which is your weight and the number on the scale. Remember muscle weighs more than fat and weight training increases bone density, muscle mass and strength while burning fat!

My advice to people who really want to achieve their fitness goals is to start training before the holidays are in full swing but if you decided to start a New Year resolution then set your goals and focus on them 100% now that the holidays are over! Remember that the 20 percent who succeed start slow and gradually, making the necessary adjustments that it takes to reach their fitness goals over time. Make sure your routine fits your lifestyle and how you want to live your life, if you feel too stressed over finding the time to exercise or restricted and deprived of food it will make you frustrated and likely to fall back on bad habits!

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