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Dear Fitness Friends, I am so excited! I have finally got a hold of my eating and am back on track. I am happy to say that I'm back to eating a high raw diet. I have lost 9 pounds in the past 3 weeks without dieting or going hungry! I have discovered hundreds of podcasts on the internet via several podcast directories. This has helped me to discover many interviews with top raw food, juicing and fitness experts and has helped to keep me motivated. I enjoy listening to these podcasts throughout the day (either on my computer or my mp3player). I especially enjoy listening to fitness podcasts during my walk on the treadmill. I have listed a couple links that I have found interesting at the "articles & websites worth a look" section below. I will also list a few podcast directories here. iTunes (download
iTunes and look at the bottom right hand corner) A couple of weeks ago, I went to a lecture on green smoothies. I didn't realize how easy they are to make, and that you can start with only one leaf of romaine lettuce to your smoothie. You gradually build up the amount of lettuce (and/or spinach or sprouts, etc.), so it is a gradual process. This gives your taste buds a chance to get used to and enjoy the taste of a green smoothie. I am hooked and now drink 2 or more a day. I use my Vita-Mix for this--click on the banner in this newsletter to read my Vita-Mix review. Getting started is 98% of the battle for me. I am glad that I answered my wake-up call. It is a wonderful feeling to be motivated and know that I am doing what I should be doing to achieve fitness and good health. I hope you find what you need to get or stay motivated.
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Get A Beach Body In Just Six Weeksby Lynn Bode, CFT Spring is here. Flowers are blooming, jackets are being put away and chances are that you're beginning to panic about putting on a swimsuit again. Hold on. Don't pack your bags for the North Pole just yet. You can get a body makeover in six weeks or less. If you work hard and set your mind to it, you can make big transformations to your body in time for summer fun. Don't worry, while these changes will require dedication and work no crash dieting or excessive workouts are required. Read on to learn more about both small and large changes you can start making TODAY to get your body in swimsuit shape. 1) Get on the ball. If you don't already have one, purchase an inexpensive fitness ball. Use it to perform abdominal and leg toning exercises 5 days per week. Do 5-10 minutes in the morning and 5-10 minutes in the evening. There are hundreds of exercises you can do on a ball from beginner to advanced levels so the variety will keep boredom at bay and ensure you keep your body challenged. 2) Add resistance training to your weekly workout. If you aren't currently doing a regular strength training workout then start today. Aim for a minimum of two sessions per week. Each session should work all of your major muscle groups with 2-3 sets per exercise of 8-12 reps using a resistance that fatigues your muscle by the final rep. Start with your larger muscles and then do exercises to target the smaller muscles as well. In addition to the attractive physical appearance strength training provides, it also helps speed up weight loss. Even when muscles are not actively being used, they need fuel to function. So, the more muscle you have the more fuel that is needed and therefore the more calories you burn. 3) Change up your strength training. If you are currently including resistance training in your weekly routine then try to change it up considerably. It's important to alter your workouts every few weeks. The change helps ensure your body stays challenged, that you are regularly recruiting multiple muscle fibers and ultimately that you make progress and see improvements. 4) Add intervals to your cardio workouts. Strive for three 30-minute interval training sessions each week. Interval training is short, high-intensity exercise periods alternated with periods of rest. It is one of the most effective ways to burn calories. These higher and lower intensity periods are repeated several times to form a complete workout. By exercising harder for short periods of time and then allowing yourself recovery time, you can push yourself harder. 5) Evaluate your eating habits. Even small changes can surprisingly reduce your calories significantly. For example, eliminate or at least limit your soft drink consumption. If you drink one can per day that's about 1050 calories per week you could eliminate. That's almost a whole days worth of calories abolished just by substituting no calorie drinks in place of pop. 6) Find ways to fit even more physical activity in to your daily routine in addition to your exercise routines. Don't underestimate the power of very small changes. Just get off your feet as much as you can. Put away your remotes and channel surf manually, march in place during your favorite show, stand instead of sit whenever possible during your normal daily activities, etc. 7) Maximize your efforts with cross training. Cross-training is a type of exercise regimen that combines strength work, aerobic work, and stretching. With this method you use different muscles each day, which means you'll be able to work out at an intense level without overstraining your body. So try alternating the interval training days with strength training days for a cross training approach. If you incorporate all of these recommendations, you can be ready for the beach and feeling confident in no time. But don't stop when you've reached your goal. These recommendations are appropriate for long term success and should be incorporated into your lifestyle permanently to maintain good health and fitness. About the author: Lynn Bode is a certified personal trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness programs. She founded Workouts For You, which provides affordable online exercise programs that are custom designed for each individual. Visit: www.workoutsforyou.com for tips, sample workouts and more. Fitness professionals, learn how to support your clients online, visit: www.trainerforce.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "When thoughts become action, success is attainable." ~~Unknown *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Read a review and see why you shouldn't wait any longer to get a Vita-Mix! Order the Vita-Mix® 5000 today, get FREEshipping and receive 4 free gifts. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "You are what you think. You
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"There is not an hour of the
day when the practical business of life cannot
be performed more easily and pleasantly with the aid of a vigorously
active
body. There is greater strength, increased speed, improved skills,
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endurance. Exercise adds to efficiency, and efficiency adds to
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