No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #34

This 30 minute workout uses dumbbells to shape and sculpt your full body.  Get ready to keep your heart rate up while toning your muscles. Options for all fitness levels are available.

Do you have 30 minutes to improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #33

In today’s No Gym No Problem, Rebecca-Louise shows you how to start your six pack! This total ab workout will help you burn calories and flatten your stomach for the summer! Follow along and let me know if you tried it and what you thought!

Do you have 5 minutes to work on your abs and improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #32

Kelsey Lee shows you how to get thinner thighs in just over ten minutes! This workout will show you some of the best exercises for toning your quads and hamstrings and getting rid of some fat on your thighs! I love that this workout not only has a countdown clock, but it also shows which exercise is coming up next.

Do you have 13 minutes to improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Ditch The Diet for Healthy Habits

Ponder The Path by Francie Taylor

~Ditch The Diet~

My Mom, sisters and I have been reading through this book Ponder The Path by Francie Taylor. It’s been great so far and I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a daily devotional.ponder the path francie taylor | lookingjoligood.blog

I wanted to share one of the devotionals with you that I have found to be convicting yet also applicable to this series of “Ditch The Diet”.

Happy is a man that findeth wisdom and the man that getteth understanding Proverbs 3:13

We’ve been tricked!

Women today are being duped into believing that their physical appearance is the key to happiness. Add in the myth of “anti-aging” and we’re caught in a trap, and we’re passing the Baton of insecurity to young women running the next leg of the race. Now they are also striving to have the image that supposedly makes life complete.

But does it?

I met an 80 something-year-old former beauty queen and tap dancer. “I was really famous in my day,” she told me with great pride. It was almost as if she felt the need to validate her presence by describing her past. Did you know that there are a lot of former beauties in nursing homes?

God doesn’t value the currency of good looks. In fact, it must make him shake his Heavenly head as he watches all these organized piles of dust wearing “powder and paint to make a woman what she ain’t.” Sigh.

Happiness doesn’t come from having flawless skin, stylish hair, and a size 2 figure wrapped up in fashionable clothing. All those things are temporary. You will wake up one day at 80, when it will seem to you that it was just yesterday that you were 20, like the former beauty queen, if God grants you that many days.

Happiness is a benefit of wisdom. When we find wisdom from God’s word, we are able to see life through clear lenses, understanding and comprehending that there are far more important issues in this life than whether or not people are impressed with our appearance. Cutting a fine figure is no substitute for being a wonderful human being.

To be happy is to be blessed. Find wisdom. Get understanding. It’s far more valuable than being able to wear a size 2 at age 82.

Happy is a man that findeth wisdom and the man that getteth understanding Proverbs 3:13
Read Proverbs 3.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #31

This workout it literally 4 minutes long!  Four minutes!!!  You definitely have time for this one!   Keep your abs engaged and remember to breathe.  I love Bowflex Fitness workouts!

The Four-Minute Leg-Toning Workout

Do you have 4 minutes to improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Ditch The Diet for Healthy Habits

Six Simple Keys to Weight Loss

~Ditch The Diet~

No need for a lengthy introduction, I know why you are here, let’s get right into it…

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1) Make the decision to change!

If you always do what you have always done, you will always be what you have always been.  Make a decision to change and then do it!

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2) Get honest with yourself!

Figure out your body fat percentage. Take your body measurements. Weigh yourself. Take “before” photos.  You will be glad you did once you start seeing results so that you can compare how far you have come.

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3) Set a goal, write it down, and put a date on it!

If you are serious about your goals, write them down and keep yourself accountable!

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4) Find a role model and follow their example!  

Choose someone that you know has a good health and wellness lifestyle and ask for them to mentor you!  A little bit of encouragement, accountability, and guidance can be the difference between giving up and going on to succeed!  This brings me to the next point…

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5) Ignore the negativity.

Let’s be honest, haters gonna hate!  It is human nature to try to bring other’s down to our level.  Don’t let someone else’s negativity prevent you from becoming a better version of yourself!

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6) Don’t give up!

Things are going to get hard!  If it were easy everyone would already be eating right, exercising, and living a healthy life.  When things get hard work harder.  The end result of a healthier you is totally worth working through the hard times.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #30

 

300 Calories in 30 Minutes With This Cardio Boot Camp!  300 calories is no joke, and neither is this workout!  Absolutely love this workout, especially the stretching routine at the end. Do Not Skip the stretches!

Do you have 30 minutes to improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Ditch The Diet for Healthy Habits

Eat This… Not That!

~Ditch The Diet~

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Instead of starting the morning off with a bowl of your favorite granola cereal, try replacing it with a delicious bowl of oatmeal.  Not only will you cut out unnecessary sugar and fat, but you will also gain much-needed fiber.  Try adding some fresh fruit and chia seeds for added vitamins and protein.

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Instead of eating pre-sweetened yogurt, try plain low-fat Greek yogurt and add in some fruit.  You will be getting less processed sugar and more natural sugar along with fiber.

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Instead of cows milk, try using unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk. Not only will you save on calories and unwanted fat. I have to admit, I really enjoy cows milk so much more than I do almond milk, but when I am really trying to cut calories, this is one place that I make a sacrifice!  (It actually tastes quite good with Honey Nut Cheerios and half a cut up banana.)

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Instead of drinking a glass of processed juice, try making a homemade smoothie or even just eat a piece of fresh fruit.  You’ll get less sugar and more fiber especially if you eat the fruit’s skin.

I have some great recipes and tips that you can find by clicking HERE and HERE

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I LOVE ice cream, it is completely kryptonite to me!  Instead of full-fat ice cream, replace it with Halo Top** ice cream.  If you follow me on Instagram you already know that I am completely in love with this sweet treat!  By replacing regular ice cream with Halo Top you’ll be getting less sugar and more protein. halo top | lookingjoligood.blog

I love them all but my favorite flavors are PB Cup and Oatmeal Cookie! The PB Cup has only 320 calories in the entire pint and 6 grams of protein per serving! Eating these two together is a match made in Heaven!

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**While this post is not sponsored, Halo Top did give me free ice cream for consideration.  (Who am I kidding though, I was already in a fully committed relationship with them before they even sent me the “golden tickets”)

 

moderation

 

Keep in mind everything in moderation!  Even a chocolate chip cookie is ok every once in a while.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #29

Another great at home walking workout by Lucy Wyndham-Read. She gives really great instructions and information!WALK AT HOME WORKOUT –

WALK AT HOME WORKOUT -20 minute fun routine to help you lose weight and tone up-low impact exercises

Do you have 20 minutes to improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #28

This non-stop total body circuit is designed to work your entire body in a short amount of time. Try this routine on strength days when you are pressed for time or before your cardio workout to sculpt and slim from head to toe.

Level: All

Equipment: One set of moderate dumbbells (I’m using 10 lbs, will vary with your fitness level)

Intensity: Moderate to High, Low Impact

Boost your metabolism and burn fat while you sculpt the muscles in your arms, shoulders, upper back, abs, waist, back, hips, thighs, quadriceps, glutes, butt, calves, core and more.

Full Body Fat Burning Workout | Total Body Toned 25 Minute Home Exercise With Dumbbells

Squats
Side Squats
Upper Back Rows
Hip Extensions
Rear Lunges
Squat to Overhead Shoulder Press
Stiff Legged Deadlifts
Rear Lunges
Front Dumbbell Raise
Split Stance Lunge and Single Arm Row
Biceps Curls with Hip Abduction
Skier Swing
Triceps Extension
Bicycle Chest Press
Dumbbell Plank
Plank Elbow to Knee Crunch
Child’s Pose
Upward Facing Dog
Kneeling Lunge, Hip Flexor Stretch
Back Extension
Side Stretch
Upper Back Stretch

Do you have 25 minutes to improve your heath and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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