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Thursday

Don't Fall for Fake Health Food

Health food marketing is big business and just so happens to put me on a ranting soap box. We have been hit hard with "no fat, no sugar", gluten free and now unhealthy organics are making headway. Whatever current health food trend is happening, food companies are figuring out ways to sell, sell sell. Come on now, organic Ruffles, Doritos and Cheese Puffs? Really!?

Even worse, consumers believe them to be healthy and loading grocery carts full of unhealthy organic food items. Chips are chips, organic or not and probably one of the worst things to put in your body. Other food items try to squeak by stating they are minimally processed, but processed is processed. Store shelves are lined with convenient organic items and granted some may be fabulous, but most are not. The ingredients tell the real story for anything in a box, bag or wrapper. If you can't understand or pronounce what's on the ingredient label, you better believe it's a chemical sh*t storm.

Many fitness enthusiasts rely on protein and energy bars. Have you looked at those labels? You just as well picked up a Snickers Bar. Health bars are also available in organic versions now but does it make them any better? Probably pesticide wise, but nutrients remain the same. Rely on the ingredient label and look for understandable quality food. Less ingredients is more when it comes to packaged products.

We can't fall for fake health food marketing schemes anymore. Eating a bag of organic chips post workout isn't muscle recovery food. Reaching for that energy bar may not be the best choice, and forget the organic pasta. Real organic food is just that ... real in it's raw state. Sometimes organics can even look ugly with blemishes and it ripens quickly. We need to get back to and understand real and whole organic food is what will keep us healthy. We obtain optimal fitness, improved athletic performance, fat loss and muscle gain when we feed our body the good stuff. Just because the label says organic, fat free, gluten free or any "free" doesn't mean healthy. Be a wise shopper and eat what you understand. Keep it real and Stay Healthy!

Don't miss reading my newly released articles "What Your Poo Says About You" written by Dr. Alison Chen, ND and "Food Quality Counts More than Calories". The site is full or informative reads to help you with your fitness goals.

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Sunday

Make Time or Forget It

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If I don't make time to get in a workout and let the day get away from me, it's easier to say forget it. Other things become a priority and being a high energy morning person, I dread afternoon workouts. It doesn't mean I skip it, but I somehow don't feel the same when I'm dragging. I'm determined not to let myself down and push through. It's on me when I miss my morning exercise appointment and my consequence is not feeling my best. My fault, I own it and learn from it.

There will be times when missing a morning can't be helped and that's acceptable. It's those days where "other things" seem to snowball into the afternoon and I'm left still needing a sweat session. I have learned to plan better, make time and not skip a workout. Without a plan, it's just a wish, right? Without making the time, it's not going to happen, right?

We go through life making so many excuses on how we don't have time. Really? I love that quote "someone busier than you is working out right now" and it's the truth. We must start owning our excuses and just say it's something we don't want to do. Now that's the beginning of a revelation. Why wouldn't you want to take time to take care of your health? What's so burdensome about moving your body for a few minutes and eating awesome healthy food? It's not about time at all, but your feelings toward working out and eating right. Honesty is always the best way to create change.

The continued truth remains if something is important to you, it gets done. Everyone has time to hit up daily social functions, watch hours of TV and surf the web but when it comes to one hour of exercise, the "busy button" rears it's ugly head. Give the offer of meeting for a drink, and suddenly a burst of energy occurs. Unfortunately an unhealthy epidemic is happening because too many people are "forgetting it." Those who exercise and eat right on a consistent basis are in the minority.

If we continue to not make time for exercise, we will eventually be making time for illness. The same applies to eating right because we are what we eat. No exercise and eating processed crap leads to problems and reality TV shows. This has become a horrible fact. Straight talk, but we need to start making the time!

New great articles on my about.com site! "Want Less Fat and More Muscle? Eat Protein for Breakfast" and "Celebrity Nutrition Tips to Stay Lean and Muscular."

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Friday

Fitness is All Day Long

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Being a fit person is not a temporary condition but fills our entire day and life. The motivation to get in shape may have initiated with bikini season or an event but the lasting results should carry us the rest of this journey. Some may give up the "fitness ghost" and settle back into old unhealthy habits, but that's not the way it's supposed to work.

Fitness is all day long and lifelong. Personally, I enjoy a morning workout when my energy is highest and after a strong cup of coffee. This kick starts my day, I feel great and it prepares my mind and body for the remainder of my 24/7 fitness shift. My workout is not the only part of staying lean and muscular. I have lots of healthy food ready to go and I stick pretty hardcore to a 90/10 nutrition plan. I may relax some on the weekend shifting down to 80/20 to allow for the treats I enjoy, but never overboard. I am a firm believer of drinking lots of water and easily down a gallon per day and yes, it means lots of bathroom visits. My only downfall is not getting enough sleep which I lovingly blame on menopause, because the effort is there.

My personal share about fitness being all day long is showing the importance of thinking and incorporating what it takes to be a fit person. I would be a hypocrite if I didn't walk the talk of what I teach daily to my clients and passionately write about online. Fitness doesn't end at the workout, but includes the 23-hours after sweating your butt off. Don't think you'll be able to down pizza, beer, and donuts on the regular and call yourself a fit person. Being fit all day long includes the type of food you eat, what you drink, how you think, getting quality rest, and balance of work and play. When fitness becomes a habit, the healthy behavior is done without thought and going through the motions comes naturally. This is not about playing pretend or faking it because you know the truth. In fact, those who are close to you will know the life you lead because as a fit person, there comes admiration from others. You become a motivator without even knowing it and may even be asked how you are able to maintain your healthy lifestyle. Welcome to my world!

Read my recent articles on about.com to help you adopt a fit lifestyle. Great suggestions would be:

Resolve to Get Fit and How to Make it Happen
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What Newbies Need to Know About Getting Lean
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Am I the Only One Struggling with Fitness Results
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Giving Up is Never An Option

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We all have hard stuff in life, frustrations, and days we just want to keep our heads tucked under the pillow. The thing about life and the journey is navigating through everything with our best healthy responses, attitudes, and choices. I am not immune to feeling the tough in life and even in my workouts. There are days I want a trainer to kick my butt and push me when I struggle with lack of motivation. Not every day goes as I had planned and nutrition can also take a hit. Some days, I am just tired, burned and do have to take a step back and away from the gym. All that is OK and in my opinion, normal. This afternoon, I chose to take an Epsom salt bath...there ya go!

Life is not challenge free and success comes from how we handle the discomfort. Building muscle is an uncomfortable process for example, but I push through to achieve a positive result. Goals are achieved through planning and working. I have put in years of hard work to get the results I wear in the form of muscle. Tired or not, giving up is never an option. As long as I give my best for me, no matter what that looks like, it is good enough. Today, my best came through taking an Epsom salt bath and right now my sore muscles are saying ... thank you.

I have published some amazing reads for you on the about.com network, "How Food Guilt Affects Getting Fit," and "How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays".