This week I have come across some great blog posts, giveaways, new websites and more! Hope you enjoy. And do feel free to share in the comments any great links you came across this week as well.
Let’s start Friday off with this cool giveaway over at Jennifer’s Watch My Butt Shrink blog! She is giving away the Magic Bullet® Blender/Mixer which I love and use all the time. Lots of fun ways to enter! And she has a fan page on Facebook too which brings me to my news.
Happy Friday! Today we are ending Healthy Weight Week on the blog (my special guest had a delay but will be here soon so be on the lookout)
Today’s Tip: Give yourself a pep talk
A little positive self talk goes a long way. There are times that I really have to give myself a pep talk to keep me going. Lately when I’m on the treadmill and even after a treadmill workout, I have to keep telling myself that adding this running challenge to my plate will not only help me prepare way in advance for the 1/2 marathon in Dec. BUT it is a new workout that will potentially kick my weight/inch loss into gear again after being stuck for quite some time.
Happy Friday! It’s time for your fit and healthy Friday tip.
Today’s Tip: Stay Hydrated
It’s very important to stay hydrated at all times especially during exercise. Drink water before, during and after any type of exercise. Water helps your body maintain a normal temperature and helps you to have a better workout.
I drink water throughout the day, every day but I make sure to focus on drinking a few cups of water about an hour before I workout and then more right before I workout and of course several more cups during and after my workouts. I keep a water bottle by my side all day long.
Some of you may be saying that you just can’t stand the taste of water, so I challenge you to keep trying. Add a squeeze of lemon or an orange slice to it and see if that makes a difference for you. It took me a while to drink water on a consistent basis (I was a heavy soda drinker for so many years) but once I made the commitment to do it, I found that I felt really good. I haven’t touched a soda in over 3 years.
Do you stay well hydrated? Will you challenge yourself to drink more water starting today?
It’s time for your Fit & Healthy Friday Tip.
Today’s Tip: Weight Loss Support
It’s time to find a workout buddy. This person can be a friend, family member or co-worker. Having a workout partner will challenge you to do better and there are less chances that you will skip your workout.
My hubby, Kevin is my workout buddy and accountability partner. He pushes me to keep going when I start to slow down or feel like stopping altogether. We enjoy working out together very much.
If you don’t have someone local, stay accountable to an online friend.
Do you have a workout buddy?
Starting today and every Friday I will be sharing quick and simple fit and healthy lifestyle tips that you can use to make sure you succeed with your weight loss and fitness goals.
Today’s tip: Commitment
If you want something bad enough, go after it. Make a promise to yourself and write up your own personal contract. You need to place this somewhere that you’ll see it often. How about the refrigerator, the bathroom mirror or in your home office? Make a copy and put it in your purse, wallet or car. The point of this is to keep you focused on your goal.
