"This thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down."
- Mary Pickford
Fit Tip of the Month
Switch to White tea. Its less processed and inhibits the formation of fat cells and encourages existing ones to self destruct. 3 cups a day is recommended.
This is a great time of year to enjoy exercise outside. The sun, mild weather, and cooler evenings are perfect for a walk, run, or bike ride. Soon, we will start to lose sunlight and warm days, which means many people will find it hard to squeeze in a workout.
Follow these simple steps to avoid the time change blues:
1 - Plan Ahead: Decide on your indoor or outdoor exercise in advance. Decide which time of day is best for you and plan accordingly. If morning is when you want to exercise, for the morning have your clothes ready to go. For evening workouts, bring a change of clothes with you.
2 - Willingness to Change: Be willing to change your routine depending on the seasons. Changing your routine can help the body burn more calories and avoid boredom.
Stay Focused and Fit!
Katherina
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It's not exactly a new strategy for aiding weight loss, but if you aren't currently using food journals to try to shed pounds, recent research suggests that perhaps you should. Read more >>
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The development of a strong and stable core has been linked to better physical performance, less back pain and other benefits. There are many exercises designed to strengthen the core, but which are most effective?
It's not secret that women tendto do either one of two things wrong with their diets.We either eat too much of the wrong foods or we don't eat nearly enough of the right foods! For women...99% of the time it's that you'reNOT GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN! Time to change that.
The right foods will help you use your mind to the max, and the more you use it, the more you'll challenge your brain to grow new cells, create new connections, and improve your problem-solving/ memory functions.
