Just a few tips

I had a busy weekend. My husband was off, so we actually got to go on a date. It was wonderful. I didn't have a lot of time to research what my next update will be about, so I'll just give you a few tips.

Comparisons: When it comes to your body, it's hard not to compare it to others. I'm number one at constantly critiquing my body, and it sometimes leads to wanting unrealistic goals. Everyone's body is different. Genetics play a huge role in the way one's body is shaped. Whether or not she has less cellulite than you, or whether or not he has bigger pecs than you. Sometimes people think they can look like others...but, let's take a more realistic approach and transform the body we have into the best body we can have. Not the body he/she has.

Portion control: Boy did I eat out a lot this week. One thing I noticed with everything I ordered is that the portions are huge! But that didn't stop me from eating it all. And afterward, I felt pretty guilty. When eating out, people like to order appetizers, a salad, the main course, and then dessert and by the end of the dinner, has taken on a huge influx of calories. Most restaurants don't care about people's health. If they did, they wouldn't offer soft drinks and desserts and their plates would be the size of saucers. When we put ourselves in situations where temptations arise (eating desserts, ordering that coke) it's hard to come out of it having fleed from that temptation. When eating out, go in with a conscious effort and a level head to say no to the unhealthy temptations that smell soooo good!! haha. Order water instead of a coke (that knocks off a couple hundred calories). Wait for your main course, don't order an appetizer. And if you want dessert, try sharing it with the ones at your table instead of ordering a piece of cheesecake for yourself (hello!! about 1,000 calories in one slice!!!).

Office job: I have an office job...and it sucks!! Sitting down all day long, crossing my legs until they are numb, and staring at this computer screen. If this sounds like you, make an effort to get up every 30 minutes, stretch your legs, walk around the office, or do a couple of squats. Do something to get your blood flowing. This will keep you from being too sedentary and will help burn a few more calories each time than just sitting down with a numb butt. ;-)

Plateau Prevention: A lot of times, people go into their local workout facility with a mindset of knowing what they are going to be working out. And a lot of times, it's the same routine. If you haven't changed your routine in three weeks, you have most likely hit a plateau, which simply means, your body is used to that workout and it's no longer making an impact on your muscles. Change it up. There are plenty of ways to make your exercise new and exciting. If you need help with coming up with new stuff give me a ring.

Have a great week! Remember, drink lots of water, eat smaller portions, and get off that butt a little more than you used to. :-D