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Summer time is here!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Well, here it is, the hot weather and many of us have not taken off the extra pounds that crept up on our thighs and bellies during the winter.  We thought we had plenty of time and actually we did, but we put it off and now here it is…summer clothes season. 

People, this should not have happened in the first place.  Why put yourself through summer after summer of worry about being self conscious in “less than winter covering” when this should be maintained all year around?

Do you think this is easy for me????  I am 5’2 inches tall.  I do not have a lot of body to take in extra calories so therefore it accumulates quite fast on me!  As yes, I yell “unfair”!  I love to eat and have quite the healthy appetite.  My little friend who is smaller than me eats like a little bird and seems quite satisfied.  I would love to have an appetite like a bird, but I follow more after a horse.   Dear people, keeping a regular schedule of exercise and healthful, portion controlled eating is strict discipline for me.   And, it has paid off.  I feel good most everyday, my skin and hair is still in tack, I THINK I think pretty clear (?) and I still fit into my clothes in the summer. 

Anything worth having takes hard work, sacrifice and discipline.  Many of you are disciplined in your work, or taking care of your family and home and yet you fail when it comes to taking care of yourself.  If you do not take care of yourself, it will become more difficult to take care of the things that matter so much to you.  You become worn out, grumpy, and simply do not have the energy to accomplish your goals or attend to the needs of your loved ones.  Women often feel guilty taking time for their selves to exercise.  They feel it takes away from giving to their families.  This is foolishness!  Our families certainly aren’t thinking “Oh, I won’t watch anymore TV. Since it takes away from my relationship with mother!”

So, here’s the plan…make a plan.   Example of a plan….

#1. Put a 1 week goal at the top of the page.  Example:  lose 1 pound in one week.

#2.  Write out the strategy you will take to accomplish that 1 pound loss.

#3.  Map out Monday through Sunday, and check off each day you successfully stuck to your plan.

#4.   At the end of the week, write in “goal accomplish” because with just a slight change, I’m sure you will drop 1 pound in a week.

Now make a new goal for the next week, check your weaknesses and strengths and continue going forward.

 

Laurie Souza offering in home personal@ or group training

Lauriesimplyfit.com

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20 fat loss tips

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Good morning Mirror readers!

For our fitness and health articles I will be listing 20 tried-and-tested rules for permanent weight-loss” which I found in a pamphlet.   

1.      45-60 minute cardiovascular work at least 3 times a week.  This will speed up weight and fat loss.  Walking, speed-walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, cross-country skiing and any exercise that gets your heart beating and your brow sweating. 

2.     Weight training at least twice a week.  You’re not going to grow huge muscles ladies.  Weight training will increase your strength, muscle tone and endurance.  This will help maintain lean body mass.  One pound of muscle burns between 30-50 calories per day while one pound of fat burns 2.  All you need to get started and power-boost your metabolism is a simple set of dumbbells and a few exercises.

3.     Keep moving as much as you can during the day.  Small, everyday movements add up (just like small everyday bites of empty calories).  No remotes; park in the farthest parking space; use the stairs.

4.     Never skip breakfast.  (Hmmmm.  Not sure what to say about this one since I always skip breakfast unless I didn’t eat the night before which in turn makes me hungry in the morning.  My personal practice…I eat when I’m hungry, not by the clock.

5.      Start your meal with a soup.  (This is a new one to me).  This is a good habit especially when you go out to eat at restaurants.  A clear broth soup with vegetables is nutritious and is going to give you the feeling of being full.  Even most vegetable cream soups are a healthy alternative.  After a bowl of soup you’re going to be less likely to fill up on bread and you’re not going to be compelled to overeat.

To be continued….

Laurie Jones offering in home personal training

Lauriesimplyfit.com

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TEENS!! HEADS UP!!

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

 

Here is a special article for young people, especially teenagers who are rapidly coming up to adulthood.  Many of you at this point have no trouble with your weight.  You can eat anything you like and not gain a pound.  Some of you laugh and joke about how you can eat whatever you want and still stay slim and trim.  You might even be a bit prideful, looking at overweight classmates with disgust because they are “fat” and you are not. 

Take heed, you who judge, because if you do not start taking care of yourselves RIGHT NOW, you too will be in trouble some day.  It usually hits the girls after you have a baby.  You will not know what or how to lose and control your weight because you have been so used to eating whatever, whenever, and how ever much you want. 

Consider how you feed your bodies.  Is your main diet junk foods?  Junk drinks?  Do you realize that even though you are not gaining weight what you are putting into your body is what is feeding your hair, skin, nails, mind, emotions and all internal as well as external parts of your body?  Living on a junk food diet makes me wonder how much of this plays into depression for young people.  And exercise?  Many of you balk at the thought of working your bodies.  I was out walking on my street one morning, and there were a group of girls walking past me.  They were in their p.j.’s so I figured they had just had a slumber party.  As they were walking up the street (and it was a hill) I head one girl say “I can’t make it”!  Yikes!  That’s scary!! 

This is the time NOW to start making positive changes in your lifestyles.  Start now to consider your diet and how you are feeding your body.  Look at the foods you eat.  How much are natural?  Fruits, veggies, whole grain breads, baked products, lean meats.  I’m not saying never to eat French fries and shakes.  Make those foods a treat, not a way of life.  And for exercise.  Instead of ignoring it, change your thinking on it.  Get into something you enjoy doing.  Dancing, bicycling, jogging, swimming, sports anything that gets your heart rate up and stretches and works your muscles.  Grab a friend and the two of you get a routine going.  No girl friend willing to commit?  Then do it yourself, for yourself.  It will pay over and over for you now, and surely in the future.   

Laurie Jones

Personal Fitness Trainer

For any questions or help needed, please visit my website at lauriesimplyfit.com

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