Keep it Moving!

You may be at a place where you have not actually "workout" for years. Or you may be in a place where you only workout sometimes. Maybe you were doing really good for two weeks and now you are not doing anything. Whatever your situation is, make yourself a promise to get it moving! Dont give up... keep it moving!

Prepare!!!

What is one of the hardest challenges to living a healthy lifestyle? Is it the fact that healthier food is not cheap? Is it the fact that their is no healthy "fast-food" chain in sight, for you to drive up and say" let me order a number one veggies sub with fruit on the side and a large water?"  Do you often find yourself in the office filled with coffee and doughnuts, but nothing healthy in sight and you are completely starving?  Yes all the above.

Well then you must prepare. You must pack and bring things with you. You must make a decision to be healthy, figure out where it is you are weak or failing and overcome those. Most often the issue is being prepared. You fall into the office cravings because you did not have breakfast that morning. It would be nice to have a healthy "fast-food" chain, but for now, pack you lunch and take it with you.

Being prepared for fitness is also required. Take your gym clothes with you. Don't forget your shoes! Don't give yourself any excuses!

Your challenge this week. Find your area of weakness, create and begin to execute a plan to overcome it.  Let me know if you need help.... go for it!

Get Your Greens

Some of the nutrients we are missing the most of are in our greens. Broccoli, Collard Greens, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus, and Mustard Greens are a few of the best things for our bodies. So whats the problem. Oh that's right, when you think of greens, you think of vomit! Well here are some ideas for you to try to incorporate these items into your daily diet.

Try steaming the veggies, such as broccoli, sprouts and asparagus. Also, try baking or grilling them. Grilled asparagus is one of the best things in the world. You can keep the items healthy with olive oil, and little bit of salt and pepper. Or add low-fat and low-salt butter for a little more flavor if you need it.

Make a commitment to add one of these items to your diet weekly if you are not currently eating them on a Consistent basis. Not, "well I eat collard greens for Thanksgiving." That wont cut it. 

Its time to think about you and the future of your body. What will life be like in 10 years if you take care of yourself now? What will life be like in 10 years if you don't take care of yourself now?  Choice is yours, I hope you begin to choose your greens.

Top Foods for Your Body

In order for your body to function on a daily basis, you need to eat. But that's only half the battle. If you choose to eat foods that don't promote good health, your body will not function at optimal levels, and your risks for chronic diseases may increase. The best foods for your body are ones that offer you health benefits. This compiled list is from Dr. Nicholas Perricone and the Women's Healthcare Topics website.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain a powerful antioxidant called "lycopene." According to the Mayo Clinic, foods that contain lycopene can help men lower their risk for prostate cancer. But women can also benefit from tomatoes. According to research at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, consumption of lycopene can help lower the risk for cardiovascular disease. Although any type of tomatoes have lycopene, the concentration gets stronger when they are stewed or in the form of sauce or ketchup.

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Acai

Acai is a powerful antioxidant fruit. According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, eating acai pulp can combat premature aging, promote cardiovascular health and improve digestive health.

Salmon

Salmon is high in protein and has omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats help protect your heart from cardiovascular disease.

Barley

Barley is a grain that's high in fiber and moderately high in protein. According to Dr. Perricone, eating barley on a regular basis can lower cholesterol levels, help prevent cancer by speeding food through the digestive tract and slow down the digestion of starch, which can stabilize blood sugar levels.

Spinach

Spinach is high in iron, folate, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin K and magnesium. It can help reduce your risks for certain cancers and it can also improve brain function.

Yogurt

Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that has calcium, protein and healthy bacteria that help keep your digestive system working optimally.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is high in fiber and contains zinc, copper and potassium.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that has a substance called "sulforaphane," which can help reduce your risks for cancer. It is also high in vitamin K, vitamin C and beta-carotene.

Peppers

Chili peppers are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help boost your immune system.

Asparagus

Asparagus contains folic acid, which can help release a neurotransmitter called "serotonin" that can help regulate your moods.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/22125-foods-body/#ixzz1NHkyFaOC

Try this!!!

Looking to make gradual changes into your diet? Try using ground turkey or chicken in any meal that you would normally use ground beef. If for some reason you dont like it, try mixing half ground turkey or chicken with half ground beef. This way you are still cutting some calories,sodium and fat, but getting that taste you are used to. If you are ready to take it a step further, start buying turkey sausage, hot dogs, burgers, and bacon. This is a great step to get you started!