Love and Life · Quote

I Can and I Will

This time of year is so busy and I often feel as if I can’t get every thing done while still doing it all well.  I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need a little bit of extra encouragement.  When things get busy and my schedule is packed full and I feel like I can’t do it all, I try to remind myself that I can and I will!  If you need a bit of extra encouragement today here it is…You can and You will!

I Can and I Will

 

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #20

Do you remember the Jessica Smith 15-Minute Kettlebell Cardio Strength Workout I posted a few weeks ago?  How did you like that one?  Here is another great Kettlebell workout that is a bit more intense (just a warning, it is Jillian Michaels, so you know it is not going to be easy!)

I love Kettlebell workouts!  Since kettlebell workouts incorporate both strength and cardio, you can get a great total body workout in a short amount of time.  You will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow!  Such a great arm, leg and core workout!

 

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Especially when doing Kettlebell movements remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!  You don’t even have to have an actual kettlebell weight, you can use a dumbbell too if you don’t own a kettlebell.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #19

Here is another great barre workout with Sadie Lincoln.  This workout can be done even in a space as small as a galley kitchen!

“No matter how busy you are and how jam-packed your schedule is, everyone has 10 minutes to spare.10-minute workouts boost your metabolic rate for hours after you finish exercising. This 10-Minute workout comes from Sadie Lincoln, world-renowned health and fitness expert and Founder of barre3. Barre3 combines ballet barre work, yoga and Pilates. Every workout includes an isometric hold, small one-inch movements, and low-impact, dynamic moves that involve a larger range of motion.”

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Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #18

I love Kettlebell workouts!  You can get a great total body workout in a short amount of time.  You will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow!  Such a great leg and core workout!

Especially when doing Kettlebell movements remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!  You don’t even have to have an actual kettlebell weight, you can use a dumbbell too if you don’t own a kettlebell.

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15-Minute Kettlebell Cardio Strength | Full Length Total Body Fat Burning Workout

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No Gym? No Problem! #17

I love to workout with weights! I have added  this routine to my workouts for a few weeks now, and I think it is great!  I use 8lb weights, but you can use 3,5 or even 10 lbs if you want to.  These five basic exercises target all the areas of your arms. It is a great way to have toned strong arms!

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Remember to keep good proper form and warm up and stretch before and after your workout!

You can check out the original article from PopSugar by clicking HERE

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? NoProblem! #16

The number one excuse that people give for not being able to workout is that they don’t have enough time!  Here is a quick 10 minute workout that doesn’t take up a lot of time or need a lot of space.  You will definitely feel the burn after doing this quick workout!

10-Minute Workout: Legs and Arms With Sadie Lincoln

 

Take 10 minutes and improve your day, your heath and wellness is worth it!  Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #15

One of the main reasons people give that they can’t workout is no time!  Well this quick cardio needs no equipment, doesn’t require a lot of room, and it only takes 10 minutes!! You definitely have 10 minutes to spare!  This one is quick easy and a lot of fun!

10-Minute Fat-Blasting Circuit

 

Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Flab to FAB · Health/ Fitness

Fab to Flab…

Today has not been a good nutrition day for me.  To be honest, recently I have not been eating as healthy as I should be.  I let the holiday candies get me very time!  Easter candy is especially a major weakness for me! I have also let afternoon snacking sneak back in, and that has always been a major downfall for me!

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While I am no longer actively trying to lose weight, I still need to eat the right way not only in order to keep all the weight off, but also, more importantly,  in order to be healthy!  Since I have been on maintenance I have not gained any weight, but I easily could if I continue to eat poorly and allow myself to snack.

I have not been as strict about keeping a food journal.  I have to admit, journaling really keeps me accountable for what I eat which keeps me on track!   So, I have decided that I am going to have to have to start food journaling again.  It is tedious and time consuming, but it is so effective!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #14

You may not realize it, but flexibility is just as important for you as strength and cardio!  Sometimes I am so sore from a previous intense workout that I need to focus for a few days on flexibility and stretching.  This is a quick 10 minute flexibility workout by (my favorite) Jessica Smith!

Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Flab to FAB · Health/ Fitness

Exercise Results

How long does it take to see results with exercise?

Sometimes it feels as if you are working so hard and not seeing results!  You may start asking yourself “When am I going to start seeing results for all the hard work that I have been doing?!”

Even though the diet marketing people want to make us think that we can quickly lose 15-20 lbs in a week by using their products, it isn’t really likely or that easy.  Also, in the small chance that the product does work, it isn’t likely that the weight loss will stick around and be permanent.

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Try this, instead of only gauging your progress by what the scale says, think beyond just weight based result. You may find that you are being consistent and working so hard, but don’t have results on the scale. Don’t just look at the number on the scale. Maybe your strength  and endurance have improved, you notice that your body is changing and you are feeling better and healthier and you feel happier and better all around.

So, how long does it take to see results with exercise?  Remember even though you may already feel the results of a healthy lifestyle change right away, it can take between 4-6 week to see results when first starting a new workout routine. 

Like I said in last weeks post about Muscle and Fat, focus on fat loss and how you feel, not just the number on the scale.  When you feel good you can’t help but look good too!

 

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