Exercise Tip
Stuck in a rut? Why not try being a role model for someone else? Sometimes putting yourself into this position is just what you need to kick-start your own motivation. It is amazing how much you affect everyone around you in such a positive way when you're making changes, especially to your health and the way you look. Taking the responsibility to help someone else—because you know you will—will also inspire you to do your best. The realization that you can motivate and inspire others is powerful medicine. Use it! You'll make the world around you a better place. This is exactly why I started my two blogs. Check out My Transformation Blog here. I have made a lot of great friends and hopefully will inspire someone else to get off their butt and DO something!
Nutrition Tip
Most of us don't drink nearly enough water, but is it possible to drink too much? Excessive water consumption will dilute the concentration of your body's salts (electrolytes) and can be dangerous in extreme situations, like competing in endurance sports. While not usually a factor when you work out less than an hour a day, those with squeaky-clean, saltless diets still need to be careful. If you totally avoid restaurants (which tend towards excessive salt usage) and exercise regularly, you'll want to add salt or a sports drink to your diet.
Health Tip
Sleep duration and patterns can affect all aspects of your health, especially when you work out hard. Most people need 7 or 8 hours of sleep. Your body functions at its best when you have regular sleep patterns, generally sleeping at about the same time every night. So if your workouts aren't going well, or you don't feel like you're recovering as well as normal, consider adding some sleep to your schedule
Today's Recipe
Fruit Yogurt Crunch
2 cups (16 ounces) plain, nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup raspberries
2 Tbsp. applesauce
1/2 cup bran cereal
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 204Protein: 15 gFiber: 4 gCarbs: 36 gFat Total: 1 gSaturated Fat: 0 g
