One of the biggest mistakes that is made in the fitness world is lifting to impress the ego, rather than lifting for health and wellness. What I am talking about is trying to lift weight that is completely too heavy, as well as, trying to perform cardio like they are 18 again.
Read MoreOn a basic level interval training is the raising and lowering of the heart rate during a given workout. So, why do we want to raise and lower the heart rate? For years the answer has been because it helps you lose weight faster. Well that answer is correct, but how do you lose weight faster.
Read MoreSetting the right goals is an important first step. Most people trying to lose weight focus just on weight loss. However, you’ll be more successful if you focus on nutritional and exercise changes that lead to long-term weight change. Successful weight managers select no more than two or three goals at a time.
Effective goals are Specific and Attainable. “Exercise more” is a commendable ideal, but it’s not specific. “Walk five miles every day” is specific and measurable, but is it attainable if you’re just starting out? “Walk 30 minutes every day” is more attainable, but what happens if you’re held up at work or there’s a thunderstorm? “Walk 30 minutes, five days each week” is specific, attainable, and forgiving. In short, a great goal!
Read MoreIf you want to lose weight, it is simply not enough to begin an exercise program. You must also be able to stick with it. This can be challenging, especially if you have spent most of your life as a couch potato. You may find exercise to be boring or a chore. And you may be wondering whether your exercise program is worth the effort because the results aren’t immediate.
Read MoreIn the past 27 years as a coach I have probably been told “I can’t” no less than at least twice a day by a client or someone asking for advice. Every time I hear “I can’t” I have proven to that person that they can but just won’t. Sometimes it’s fear but most of the time it’s laziness. I say it’s laziness because it requires effort to do something that they have never done before.
Read MoreEver wonder why some people can never achieve their goals of what they dream of becoming? Well, blame it on pure dreaming and lack of setting goals for achieving their dreams.
Read MoreIn 2000 though I was coaching a Special Olympics power lifting team. One of the athletes was performing a squat and became scared. He dropped the bar off his shoulders behind him. I was spotting him at the time and when he let go of the bar it was about 5 feet off the ground.
Read MoreAvocado and Crab Appetizer (2 serving)
1 avocado and half a lemon
4 ounces crabmeat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dash of Worcestershire
3 teaspoons freshly minced salad herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 glasses
In a bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons herbs, and season to taste.
Peel the avocado, cut in half, remove pit, and slice. Equally divide the slices in the glasses and sprinkle lemon juice to prevent browning. Top with the crabmeat and drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette. Finish by sprinkling the remaining herbs and serve immediately.
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