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12/20/2011

Another Great Workout - Dec 20, 2011

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 Circuit 1
Weighted Squat 2 sets of 15 
Side squat 2 sets of 12
 Circuit 2
 Push up     2 sets of 15 
 15 jog in spot /3 squats ( alternate jog and squat) 1 minute  
Circuit 3
 Bicep Curl with Squat 2 sets of 15
 Hammer Bicep Curl with lunges 2 sets of 15
Circuit 4
 Prone Rows (Reverse grip to hit biceps if needed)  2 sets of 15
 Mountain Climbers 1 minute
 Circuit 5 
 Linge & Twist (While holding a dumbbell) 2 sets of 12 
Side squat 2 sets of 15  ( can put the weight down and pick it up)
Circuit 6 
Bent Over Rows 2 sets of 15 
Running - High Knees  1 minute
Circuit 7
Dumbell Flyes 2sets of 15 
Crunches of choice 2 sets of 20
Circuit 8
Jumping Jacks 1minute
Donkey Kicks 2 sets of 15 per leg

Do the Circuit once or twice or maybe even three times!!! Push yourself!! I know you can!

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12/20/2011

10 Lifestyle Tips...turning mistakes into Success!!

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Common Mistakes when trying to incorporate changes into your Lifestyle!!
1. Don't Diet or Cut out carbs, fats or proteins. Instead make healthy lifestyle changes.  Eat 5-6 small well balanced meals throughout the day.    
2. Not having goals ot having vague goals like 'lose weight' is not enough,to see success you need to set achieveable, specific, clear and measureable goals. 
3.Do more then just go through the motions, put your heart and soul into it.   
4.Be sure not to give up when things get tough or you get off track. Choose to stay dedicated through every hurdle, step, bump or situation that crosses your path.  
5. Willpower' and trying to change by force are not what you need, you need to focus on lifestlye changes and establishing life long habits. 
6.If your going to dedicate time to working out..... try to train with intensity, get the most you can out of every minute of it!! Push yourself! 
 7. Dont Focus on trivial things or fads etc... Instead Focus on the things that really matter (eating well, working out and being consistent).  
8. Try to exchange your ideas that food is for pleasure and avoid Emotional eating, try looking at Eating food for fuel, health and energy.  Look at it for its intended purpose!
9. Try to be consistent 90% of the time... and recognize it is okay to enjoy the odd indulgence or have a cheat meal.  This is a lifestyle and thinking that it is all or nothing will sabotage that lifestyle. Focus on consistency and balance.  This journey requires life long changes.  Remember that everything counts so dont overdue those little teats or treats.
10 Don't expecting results over night, you need to be patient with yourself and your results. This is a journey not a race!
  Always Rememeber to Love Yourself, keep a positive attitude...no negative self talk!!! Be the BEST you can be! We are all different, love your differences!! 

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12/15/2011

Workout Dec 15, 2011

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Squat-Thrusts
 Stand with feet together. Squat down and place your hands on the floor next  to
your feet. In an explosive movement, jump feet backwards into a push-up 
position, jump feet back between hands and stand up. Perform 10 reps, march  in
place for a few seconds and repeat 10 more reps.
 
Slow Pushups
Begin in pushup position on a ball,  chair or floor. Perform 4 pushups, abs in and
back straight. On the 5th  pushup, lower halfway down and hold for 4 counts.
Push back up and repeat the  series - 4 regular pushups and 1 half hold. Repeat
for 30-60 seconds
. 
Plyo-Jacks
 Begin with feet together and jump up, taking feet out to the side while 
circling arms overhead and land in a squat. Jump up and bring feet back 
together, circling arms back in. This is just like a slow jumping jack, but 
really use power when pushing up into the jumps. Repeat for 30-60
seconds.
 
Walking  Lunge
Start at one end of the room,  holding weights if desired, and step forward with right
leg. Bend both knees  to 90 degree angles, lowering body into a lunge (keep
front knee behind the  toe). Bring the left foot forward and step into a lunge.
Continue lunging,  alternating legs for 30-60
seconds..
Jumping  Jacks with Front Kicks
Do one jumping jack. After you jump the feet back together, bring the right 
knee up and snap the foot out in a front kick (don't extend the leg all the 
way, but keep a small bend in the knee). Do another jumping jack and kick  with
the left foot. Continue for 1 minutes, alternating jumping jacks and 
kicks.
 
Wall  Sit with Chest Squeeze
Hold  a medicine ball (or just press  the hands together if you have no equipment) and
slide down the wall until  your thighs are parallel to the floor while squeezing
the ball. Hold this  position and keep pressure on the ball as your straighten
the arms out in  front of you and slowly pull them back in. Repeat the chest
squeezes in and  out for 30-60 seconds and stand
up.
  Ski Jumps
Stand with feet together. Bend the  knees and jump to the right as far as you
can--think of jumping laterally  rather than vertically. Land with soft knees
and immediately jump laterally  to the left. Repeat for 30-60
seconds.
March in Place
 Take a few seconds to catch your  breath.
 High Jogs
Stand with feet together and hold  arms straight out in front of you at mid-torso
level. Jog in place, bringing  knees high enough that they hit your hands (don't
lower hands!). Repeat for  30-60 seconds.
 Triceps Dips
Sit on a chair or bench with hands next to the hips. Lift up and take the  hips
forward, just in front of the bench. Bend the elbows and lower down  until
elbows are about 90 degrees. Squeeze the triceps to push back up and  repeat
30-60 seconds.
 Pushups/Side Planks 
In a pushup position (on knees or toes), perform one pushup. As you come  up, shift weight
to left arm, twist to the side while bringing the right arm  up towards the
ceiling in a side plank. Lower the arm back to the floor for  another pushup and
then twist to the other side. Repeat for 30-60
seconds.

GOOD JOB!!
 

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12/9/2011

Food for thought!! Healthy tips to get you through the holiday season!

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Here is some advice or tips to help you eat sensibly over the holidays!!

  1. Eat a balanced diet. All those sugary and fatty temptations can quickly form your entire day’s eating so be mindful that you need a healthy balanced diet. Keep fruit and veggies on the menu.
  2. Eat smaller meals during the day if you’ve a big meal in the evening. The Christmas meal with family,  work or friends is one of the highlights of the year, so if you’re going to enjoy it without feeling guilty keep your calories down during the day.
  3. Keep track of what you’ve eaten. Before you know it, you’ve had three slices of cake and countless chocolates. If you’re someone who can’t remember what they’ve had, keep a notebook handy and jot down what you’ve eaten.
  4. Get some exercise. You’ve eaten a big Christmas dinner, now all you want to do is sit down and rest,  Don’t. Allow time for your dinner to digest and then go for brisk walk and work off some of those calories. You’ll feel better for it.
  5. Stop when you’ve had enough. Over-eating is bad for your stomach and your health so when you feel full stop eating.
  6. Keep away from the buffet. Focus on other things like catching up with friends or playing with the kids rather than standing by the Christmas buffet table eating.
  7. Enjoy and savour the food you do indulge in, take less and eat it slow.

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