I am going back to work tomorrow - ugh! - so I am going to post in the evening for tomorrow. Going to work is a challenge for me because there are so many temptations at work. Too many donuts, candy, junk food, and good food that is not healthy. I am going to need your support too.
Let's talk about snacks. This is the one that usually adds the most calories in your diet. You have to learn to snack smart. Snacks should be eaten between breakfast and lunch, between lunch and dinner, and in the evening. Shoot for about 200 calories. My favorite things to snack on are nuts (protein fills you up), fruit, crackers, cheese, rice cakes, yogurt, and peanut butter. I like peanut butter on bananas. There are hundreds of things you can snack on and when I get to sharing recipes I will suggest some snacks you might not have thought of.
Challenge for the day - Tomorrow I want you to do some basic strength exercises. Try some crunches and leg lifts for the belly. Push ups are great for women because we tend to be weak in upper body strength. Lunges are great for your legs. Wall sits are a killer but they really work the legs muscles too. Just lean against a wall and pretend you are sitting in a chair. You will feel it. Do all of these in reps of 10 and repeat the reps 5 times.
Tip of the day - Get some basic things in your collection of workout tools. I have different DVD's according to my interests, bands (better than any machine at the gym), a jump rope just because it is fun, Wii because it is fun too, weights are sitting right next to me so I can use them while watching TV, and make sure you have good running/walking shoes. Do what you like to do and you will keep doing it. That is why I do Zumba, it is fun and I stick with it.
Good luck and keep moving!
Cindy
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