Spring is here and the joggers are out!
If you've been on the treadmill for your workouts all winter, I encourage you to get outside for a jog now that the nice weather is upon us. If you take my advise, don't be surprise by how much harder it is; jogging on the treadmill is a lot different than jogging outside.
Think about it, on a treadmill you're basically just moving your legs up and down as the "floor" moves underneath you. When you're outside you use more muscles in your legs because you have to propel yourself forward. Also, the terrain outside is obviously different. Stabilizing muscles get called into play that are otherwise unused on the even surface of the treadmill.
So, get out there and enjoy the challenge! Your body will adapt before you know it and the change of scenery makes all the difference in the world. Check out the PEI RoadRunner's website and pick a race as a goal to work towards!
Saturday, March 21
Friday, March 20
Go Big For Breakfast!
I know you've all heard it before- breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, have you ever heard that having a big breakfast can help you lose weight?? I was just reading that researchers found that obese dieters who ate a big 600 calorie breakfast lost significantly more weight than those that ate half as much!
The balanced breakfast (they listed scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast, a banana, and diced turkey) helped curb cravings throughout the day, especially carb specific cravings.
Some things to remember about breakfast:
1- Have it EVERY day, never ever skip. Make it a habit and those sugar cravings you now get later in the day will become non-existent.
2- The earlier the better. Have breakfast within an hour of waking up, even if you're not hungry. Doesn't have to be a huge meal, though above you see it's proven that bigger is better *smiles*, but low blood sugar levels in the morning create a chemical in the brain that masks hunger, but causes cravings later in the day.
3. Choose complex carbohydrates. This means whole grain cereals, steel-cut oats, high-fiber fruit, and so on. Fiber keeps you feeling fuller for longer and helps even your blood sugar levels.
4. Get some protein. A third of your daily intake of protein should be with your breakfast. Protein slows digestion, I've learned there's a depression-fighting amino acid in protein as well, and, again with the blood sugar levels, protein helps prevent spiking.
So, there ya go. Reasons why to eat breakfast and things to remember when you're figuring out the best way to. I never use to eat breakfast ever! These days, you don't want to be around me if I've missed my morning meal!! I'm not pleasant. I love breakfast! In fact, I just had a bowl of delicious, organic, high fiber cereal as part of my supper. Which explains I'm deciding to write about breakfast at almost 9pm!
:) YUM
The balanced breakfast (they listed scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast, a banana, and diced turkey) helped curb cravings throughout the day, especially carb specific cravings.
Some things to remember about breakfast:
1- Have it EVERY day, never ever skip. Make it a habit and those sugar cravings you now get later in the day will become non-existent.
2- The earlier the better. Have breakfast within an hour of waking up, even if you're not hungry. Doesn't have to be a huge meal, though above you see it's proven that bigger is better *smiles*, but low blood sugar levels in the morning create a chemical in the brain that masks hunger, but causes cravings later in the day.
3. Choose complex carbohydrates. This means whole grain cereals, steel-cut oats, high-fiber fruit, and so on. Fiber keeps you feeling fuller for longer and helps even your blood sugar levels.
4. Get some protein. A third of your daily intake of protein should be with your breakfast. Protein slows digestion, I've learned there's a depression-fighting amino acid in protein as well, and, again with the blood sugar levels, protein helps prevent spiking.
So, there ya go. Reasons why to eat breakfast and things to remember when you're figuring out the best way to. I never use to eat breakfast ever! These days, you don't want to be around me if I've missed my morning meal!! I'm not pleasant. I love breakfast! In fact, I just had a bowl of delicious, organic, high fiber cereal as part of my supper. Which explains I'm deciding to write about breakfast at almost 9pm!
:) YUM
Thursday, March 19
Consider This:
"You get good at what you do, so do what you want to get good at."
That's one of my favorite quotes and I live my life by it, absolutely. It was in hearing this simple sentence that I got the courage to become a trainer. Every time I'm reluctant to try something, anytime I think "Oh I could never do that", or when I start a sentence with "Oh I'll never be "blank" enough to...", I stop myself. You don't become good at something without trying.
If you don't think you'll ever be a good runner, or a great biker, if you don't think you'll ever have the energy or strength to go on a hiking trip with your significant other or keep up with your kids....but you want to, think of that quote. You get good at what you do, so do what you want to get good at.
And, really, who wants to get good at sitting on the couch and feeling depressed?
Understand that it's only by "doing" that we get good at anything! Give yourself time to get over the initial and awkward stage that everyone goes through when they're learning something new, and, every now and again, give yourself a pat on the back for having the courage to try.
:)
That's one of my favorite quotes and I live my life by it, absolutely. It was in hearing this simple sentence that I got the courage to become a trainer. Every time I'm reluctant to try something, anytime I think "Oh I could never do that", or when I start a sentence with "Oh I'll never be "blank" enough to...", I stop myself. You don't become good at something without trying.
If you don't think you'll ever be a good runner, or a great biker, if you don't think you'll ever have the energy or strength to go on a hiking trip with your significant other or keep up with your kids....but you want to, think of that quote. You get good at what you do, so do what you want to get good at.
And, really, who wants to get good at sitting on the couch and feeling depressed?
Understand that it's only by "doing" that we get good at anything! Give yourself time to get over the initial and awkward stage that everyone goes through when they're learning something new, and, every now and again, give yourself a pat on the back for having the courage to try.
:)
Tuesday, March 17
Sick =(
I'm definitely not 100% today. I teach two group classes on Tuesdays and, man, it's pretty tough teaching two classes when you've got a sore throat!
Being sick does make me want to let you know that exercising when you've got a cold can actually help you get over it faster....as long as you don't overdo it!
Putting your body under too much stress can actually lower your immune system, making you sicker for longer. Just get moving! Go for a brisk walk, do some moderate intensity strength training, and relax with some flexibility training.
Oh, and yes, sleep and rest are very important too when you're sick! But I just can't stand it when people get sick and stay in bed all day or stay on the couch in front of the TV for hours, sitting in their own sick germs.
Get up and sweat it out!! I'm sure you'll feel much better =)
Being sick does make me want to let you know that exercising when you've got a cold can actually help you get over it faster....as long as you don't overdo it!
Putting your body under too much stress can actually lower your immune system, making you sicker for longer. Just get moving! Go for a brisk walk, do some moderate intensity strength training, and relax with some flexibility training.
Oh, and yes, sleep and rest are very important too when you're sick! But I just can't stand it when people get sick and stay in bed all day or stay on the couch in front of the TV for hours, sitting in their own sick germs.
Get up and sweat it out!! I'm sure you'll feel much better =)
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