Is Cold Weather Messing With Your Exercise Routines?

Maple Tree Grove in Winter, One of Four Seasons

Many people all over the world are dealing with cold temperatures and lots and LOTS of snow.  They are getting cranky from being cooped up inside are not getting the workouts they are used to.  It’s time to take control and make things happen!

Beat the Winter Fitness Slump

Winter and exercise can be quite the difficult mix. In the summer we are glad to be outdoors but in the winter, not so much. At least it’s that way for me, I do not like the cold at all.  So here are some tips to help you beat that winter fitness slump and get those exercise routines back up and running.  Believe me, I know that many of us would like to be like bears and hibernate when the weather gets cold.  Unfortunately, if we sleep for three months that will be a major problem. So, instead of sleeping the rest of the winter away, let’s get moving!

It can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise when all you want to do is cozy up in that new Snuggie you got this holiday season.  I am in love with my purple Snuggie, don’t know how I ever lived without one.  I digress… Exercise is just as important to the body in the winter months because the body tends to lose heat in the winter so having exercise routines in place is a huge benefit to you. Your body has to work harder to stay warm therefore you burn more calories.  Sounds good to me!

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Healthy Summer Recipes & Healthy BBQ Ideas

Memorial Day is right around the corner!  Planning on having a BBQ?

Did you know…the average BBQ meal contains 3,500 calories? That’s nearly double the calories an average person should consume in an entire day!

Memorial Day is a special holiday for Americans, as we celebrate this day to honor the men and women who serve our country. It also marks the unofficial start to the summer season, which can be especially challenging for people trying to watch their weight. To avoid packing on extra pounds, registered dietitians and nutritionists at Structure House Weight Management, the residential weight loss program voted “America’s Healthiest Diet” by Health magazine, suggest trying these delicious and healthy recipes:

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5 Tips for breaking sugar addiction

Happy Friday!

Today’s Tip:  5 Tips for breaking sugar addiction

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Here are a few things I have done in the past and still working on today.

  1. Change from white to 100% whole wheat or 100% whole grain
  2. Give up soda
  3. Do away with sugar laden cereals
  4. Eat more foods with natural sugars like fruits and dates
  5. Eliminate processed foods

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What to do for shin splints

Today’s fit and healthy lifestyle tip is about shin splints.  I currently have shin splints so I wanted to share some things I have learned.

Friday Tip:  What to do for shin splints

There can be many causes for shin splints and a variety of treatments too. Shin splints, according to Wikipedia is often caused by running or jumping or sprinting and may be very slow to heal.  A few other causes could be overused muscles or tight calves.

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Pre Workout Meals

Happy Friday!  It’s time for your healthy lifestyle tip brought to you by Life Fitness.

Today’s Tip:  Power through your workout with protein

While there are good and bad sugars, healthy and unhealthy fats, your body hasn’t met a protein it didn’t like. The fact is most proteins are equal in terms of their nutritional value and superior in their role as building blocks for muscle creation.

What you eat and when, has incredible influence over your exercise experience. Eat too much right before exercising and you’re likely to feel sluggish, even nauseated, because your body is competing with itself to fuel your digestive system and your workout. Skipping your pre-workout meal, on the other hand, can leave you feeling light-headed, weak and slow to react.

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Nutrition Websites & National Nutrition Month

I'm Blogging National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month and the 2010 theme is “Nutrition From The Ground Up”.

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Registered Dietitian Day, also celebrated in March, increases awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.  source

Today’s tip: Choose one thing you will change this month when it comes to better nutrition for yourself

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