Consistency
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No Gym? No Problem! #6
I recently started doing something that I have been interested in doing for a while now… I have been teaching a weekly exercise class at my church. I was both nervous and excited about getting started.
The classes have gone really well and it has been a lot of fun! I have enjoyed planning the workouts as well as figuring out how to make it work for a group of people with different levels of fitness.
Since we are all at different levels of health and fitness, I included a lower intensity option as well as a higher intensity one.
Here is the workout that we did together the first week:
5 min warm up of a slower smaller versions of the exercises to be done during the circuit workout.
2 sets of 9 Circuits:
45 sec on with 15 sec “active rest”
1. March
2. Hot feet/wide march
3. Kick backs
4. High knees/Knee lifts
5. Punches/reaches with side steps
6. Jogging 4 in place 4 forward 4 back
7. Mummy kicks/heel digs
8. Skater/back cross kick
9. Boxer shuffle with squat and reach
2 min cool down with 5 min stretches.
30 min total
Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it!
Let me know if you try out the workout and what you think!
Remember to keep good proper form! Chest up, shoulders down, knees behind the toes, above the ankles. Warm up before, and stretch after you exercise! Soreness equals success!
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No Gym? No Problem! #5
I am always looking for a good inner thigh workout! This is a great one! Best of all, you can achieve this in just a few minutes each day, with no equipment needed, No Gym? No Problem!
Take a few minutes minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise! No excuses, Just do it!
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Get The Most Out of Your Workout
A very common New Years resolution is to workout and get healthy! I resolved to continue to remain as healthy as I possibly can this year. If you also made a resolution to be a healthier you in 2017, here are a few tips and tricks to help you keep that resolution!
Just do it! You may not feel like working out, but let me tell you, you will not regret it! You will only regret the times you skipped working out not the times you did it!
Stop making excuses! You are your own worst enemy! Trust me, I know all about the head games and excuses! You are not really as busy as you think you are! Make time to get in a quick exercise session. You can spare 30-45 min to become a healthier person. You will be so glad that you did!
Be consistent! The more often you exercise the greater impact it will have on your life. As with many things consistency is what brings results. Long term health is more important than short-term results.
Don’t waste your time! If you are going to take the time to work out give it your all! Don’t take the easy way out, do your best. Be completely present in what you are doing. Think about the muscles you are working
Have a plan! If you are new to exercising and working out, make sure you have a plan! Have you ever heard the saying “Fail to plan, plan to fail”? It is so true. Having a plan will also help you to not waste your time.
Keep moving! Even if you feel like you might keel over, keep moving. Even if you have to move super slowly, keep moving. If you are moving then you will keep going, if you stop to take a break, you may be able to convince yourself that you don’t need to continue. Keep moving!
Start strong, stay strong, end strong! This is similar to don’t waste your time and keep moving. Anything worth doing is worth doing right! Make the most out of your time. An intense 30 minute workout is worth way more than a half effort hour long session.
Don’t give up! Even if you miss a day here or there, or haven’t been consistent at all, that doesn’t mean you have to give up! Just remember, January may be the start of the new year, but you can start a new healthy lifestyle any day you want to! Most people give up on their New Years resolutions by February. You got this, don’t let that be you! Don’t give up!
Good Luck in 2017!
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Romans 10:9-10
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Rom.10.9-10
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No Gym? No Problem! #4
Here is another workout you can do whenever and where ever you want! All you need is a sturdy chair and a small amount of space!
Do 10 reps of each and repeat 2-3 times depending on how much time you have. No excuses, just do it!
Take 20-30 minutes to get strong and exercise, your health and wellness are worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!
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Top Ways to Ditch Dieting For Good
It’s Not About Dieting It’s About A Healthy Lifestyle
1) Find healthy foods you love:
Since I have changed my eating habits I have found so many foods that I thought I hated but I actually now love. Eggplant, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Roasted cauliflower, Baked Kale chips, Sweet potatoes, Mushrooms just to name a few. These are all things that I never would have eaten 18 months ago, yet they are now part of my every day diet…I still hate cooked peppers, I don’t think that will ever change.
2) Get a routine:
Make it easier on yourself to make better choices. Have your fridge stocked with fresh fruits and veggies. Set regular meal times and don’t let yourself graze or snack. Keep yourself accountable with a food and fitness journal. Make a plan and stick to it! It is not about perfection it is about consistency.
3) Do exercises you enjoy:
I don’t like to run. So you know what, I don’t do it! There are sooooo many other way to get in a great cardio workout without having to pound the pavement. The more time I have spent doing different types of physical actives, the more I have discovered the things that I love and things that I don’t enjoy.
I hate lunges, but I love squats. I hate pushups but I love doing plank. I love jumping jacks and cardio kick boxing. I really enjoy lifting weights and strengthen training. Find what you enjoy and do it!
4) Always have a goal:
The scale is not the only place to have goals. There are so many other ways to stay motived and push yourself. Recently I have been pushing myself to increase my reps as well as up the weights. It is so satisfying to reach a goal and set a new one!
5) Indulge:
You know I love sweets! If you are going to a special event, like a birthday party or a friends BBQ, let yourself indulge within reason. Denying yourself can lead to unwanted binges. Instead try to be strict with your diet leading up to the event. Do not, I repeat DO NOT make yourself feel guilty about it later on. Occasionally enjoying a sweet treat or special meal is an absolutely necessary part of a feasible healthy lifestyle. This is a lifestyle we are ditching the “diet.”
6) Don’t focus on denial:
How true is it that all you want is what you can’t have! If you want a french fry, have a fry or two. You don’t need to eat an entire large fry, but a fry or two might be just the thing to keep you from derailing your entire healthy plan.
Remember, It’s Not About Dieting It’s About Lifestyle!
After a few weeks you won’t even have to think about these changes. Making a lifestyle change is worth the time and hard work it takes. Long lasting results are so much more satisfying than short ended quick results from a fad diet.
You and your health and wellness are worth it!
If you want to read more about the benefits of lifestyle vs dieting check out my flab to fab post about Balance.
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No Gym? No Problem! #2
If you have a little bit of space, some sturdy athletic shoes, a computer and 10 minutes, you can do this workout by Jessica Smith!
I have spent so much time “working out” with Jessica Smith that I seriously feel like every time I do one of her videos I am working out with one of my friends. Not only is she a pleasant knowledgeable fitness expert she is also funny and beautiful!
She has so many awesome free workouts on YouTube. Check out her website too. She has a lot of great health and fitness information: jessicasmithtv.com (Check out all of her other great workouts at her YouTube channel by clicking HERE.)
She even has a whole playlist of 10 minute or less workouts. You can check them out by clicking HERE
Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!
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A Little Bit About Me
Hello everyone! I thought that since several of you have recently followed I would introduce myself a bit more.
Here is a list of questions to get to know a little more about me…
1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
My hair is perfectly straight, and I even though I absolutely love how easy it is, I can’t really wear it too many different ways because of how straight it is.
2. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?
I have never dyed my hair. It is still the same exact color that God gave me. If I do need to start dying it, I will definitely let a pro do it.
3. Do you wear the same style everyday, or do you change it?
I am a pretty routine kinda gal, so pretty much stick with the same general style, but usually when I mix it up I am not even that far from my usual.
5. How often do you change your nail polish?
If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time at all, you already know the answer to this question. Never, I don’t polish them. It drives me nuts if my polish chips at all! So instead of having to redo them as soon as that happens, I just don’t polish them. (Ain’t nobody got time for that!) I get my feet done at the salon (not as often as I would like to). I don’t get my fingers done because I don’t like to have my cuticles pushed back, so gross! Just writing about it now makes my fingers hurt!
6. Do you polish your toes in the winter or just the summer?
My toes are ALWAYS polished, so yes, I definitely polish my toes in the winter! I prefer the way my feet look better with polished toes.
7. How long does it take for you to put on makeup?
Depends on what look I am going for. If it is just a more natural face then 10ish minutes, but if I want to take my time and be more detailed then probably around a half hour. (Don’t ask my husband or kids though, they’d say I spend 3 hours every day putting makeup on. Don’t I wish I had that amount of time!)
8. What do you do first? Face or eyes?
Usually face because I take the most time on the eyes, so I don’t want to spend too much time in the beginning and then end up running out of time to do the rest of my face.
9. Do you collect makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
I love makeup, but I also get overwhelmed by too much stuff. I would say I am a makeup wearer, but not a makeup collector.
10. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Never, and I don’t ever plan to start. I think that they look good in certain situations, but as a mom to two youngish kids, totally not necessary in my life at this time.
11. Do you wear makeup when you’re home alone or with family?
Well, I definitely love to wear makeup and look nice for my husband, but if it is just my husband and kids hanging around at home all day, I usually will not put makeup on. My husband always tells me “You don’t need to wear that stuff.” I guess I probably don’t really NEED to, but I really do enjoy it.
12. Will you leave the house without makeup?
Um, well…yes of course, I don’t really like to, but I will if I have to.
Are you still with me? Haha!
13. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you’re getting dressed?
Yes, for church, special days, and work. I plan ahead and get it ready at night, but usually otherwise it just depends on how I feel that day.
14. How often do you change your handbag?
Quite often. Generally when I find a great purse I will use it for a while, but if I am wearing something nice and it doesn’t match my outfit I will switch to another one.
Quite often. Generally when I find a great purse I will use it for a while, but if I am wearing something nice and it doesn’t match my outfit I will switch to another one.
15. How often or when do you workout?
Five to six days a week, in the morning. (yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, I am pretty obsessed!)
16. Left handed or right handed?
Right handed
17. How tall are you?
5″4′ …ok, ok, ok…5″3 1/2′
18. Do you speak any foreign languages?
Nope, but I have been trying to learn French…Il va assez lentement cependant.
19. How many pets do you have?
You that have been following for any amount of time know all about my sweet 10 year old Boston Terrier, Tessie. She is my best friend and the sweetest, kindest, most loyal dog.
20. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
Yes, I do. If more than one person I trust recommends a product I will add it to my list.
21. What are some things that you like to do with your free time?
I love to exercise and take long walks with Tessie. Obviously I enjoy blogging in my free time. I love to read! (I have read a book a week for the last 5 years)
I love to exercise and take long walks with Tessie. Obviously I enjoy blogging in my free time. I love to read! (I have read a book a week for the last 5 years)
22. What kind of camera do you use for your photographs?
I have a Nikon D3300 but a lot of the time I just my phone a Nexus 7.
23. How often do you clean your house?
Every. Single. Day. Feels as if that is what I spend the majority of my time doing…I actually like to clean and do house work. (although if you ask my family they will say I spend all my time putting on makeup and talking…lol)
24. What’s your favorite color?
I am a girly girl all the way and as unoriginal as it probably is, my favorite color is pink.
25. Do you swear?
Nope, never.
Did you stick with me for the whole post? Did you notice that I skipped #4? I hope that you enjoyed learning a little more about me. Hope you have a great day!
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No Gym? No Problem! #1
Can you believe that the first year of No Gym? No Problem is already complete? That is no reason to stop working out! I have been posting these no gym no problem posts since the very first week of January 2016 and we are now on week 1 of 2017!
I don’t have a gym membership and have never worked out at the gym.
Personally I have lost and kept off all of my weight by walking outside or working out in my own home. That being said, I am going to be continuing my weekly series on Mondays called “No gym? No Problem!”
I love to work out my arms and upper body! Rebecca-Louise has a very energetic personality and is very encouraging! Get your dumbbells ready and start toning your arms!
Take some time today to improve you health and well being. You are totally worth it! As always, no excuses, just do it!
Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!
Are you enjoying these “No Gym? No Problem!” posts? If so, you can check out the rest by clicking HERE!
I would love for you to follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can find me as Looking Joli Good on all three. I would also love to follow you on Instagram and Twitter as well, so let me know your user name in the comment section below!
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