Did you know...

Did you know that in order to keep your metabolism elevated you should be eating about every 2-3 hours? Doing this will keep your blood sugar levels normal and that means you're a lot less likely to overeat at your next meal, or start having cravings for sugary foods.

But before you go raid your fridge and start chowing down, understand that I'm not necessarily telling you to eat more, I'm telling you to eat more often. Try to keep healthy snacks easily accessible at work, home, and even in your car or in your purse. Nuts, chopped vegies, and fruit are all great snack options and are quick and easy to grab on the go.

Brit's Tip:

A good 5-10 minute warm up is a must before any workout- be it cardio based or strength training.

Now, a warm up is more than just getting your body "warm", so sitting in a sauna for 5-10 minutes is not the same thing (even though it might feel great!).

A good warm up gets the blood circulating to the exercising muscles, and allows your body to adjust to the increasing demand for oxygen with less stress. By warming up your body you will have greater elasticity in your ligaments and tendons, and you release synovial fluid to lubricate your joints which will prevent injury.

A treadmill, bike, elliptical etc, are great choices for a warm up since they get your heart rate up and blood flowing to the largest muscles in your body. You will want to start slow and gradually increase your speed or resistance until you reach your target zone.

A proper warm up will help you preform better, allowing you to work harder for longer and reach your goals faster!