Miss Lazy - the part of me that routinely says things like, "You need to relax a while, let's watch another movie," and, "It's too hot to cook, let's order pizza." I tell myself all the time, that's not me. I'm not Lazy. I am a single mom, working and going to school; I do a lot of stuff. That stuff, however, does not include a regular exercise routine or daily optimal food choices, thanks to Miss Lazy. No matter how much I may attempt to deny her existence, her presence irrefutably interferes with my weight loss progress.
Consciously, I
Archive for June 2010
When the Weather Gets Hot…
June 24th, 2010 by Bea | Running, Sports, Summer Activities, Swimming
This morning I went outside to go for my daily run. I have done my fair share of complaining about running in the heat, but in high school I had my coach to keep me from whining and a training program to stick to. Now that I run for no one but myself, I find it hard to keep myself motivated to run when it is hot and humid outside. For instance, today I almost turned back due to the humidity in the air, but when I saw my dog's puppy eyes staring at me and begging me for
Vacation with Verve
June 17th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Eating & Exercise
School is out and vacation time is here. If you are ready to get away and relax but are concerned about abandoning your fitness routine, you can easily incorporate workout activities with leisure time. No matter where you go on vacation, or when, you can infuse fitness into your fun.
A mountain getaway can offer opportunities for wondrous nature hikes among the trees, ridge and rock climbing, or spelunking in various mountainside caves; in colder climates, skiing and snowboarding can add verve to your vacation days. A nice riverside or lakeside resort can provide swimming, paddle boat, rafting, fishing, waterskiing
A mountain getaway can offer opportunities for wondrous nature hikes among the trees, ridge and rock climbing, or spelunking in various mountainside caves; in colder climates, skiing and snowboarding can add verve to your vacation days. A nice riverside or lakeside resort can provide swimming, paddle boat, rafting, fishing, waterskiing
Finding Your Fitness Niche
June 15th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Healthy Resolutions
We all have our own excuses for not exercising. Some common ones are: I'm not in good enough shape to start exercising; I cannot do enough to make a difference; and, I don't have time for a fitness routine. The first two examples are fallacies, which can be overcome by simply starting to exercise. While it may be difficult to sustain higher levels of activity if you are overweight and/or out of shape, not moving is just not the answer. Any level of activity trumps idleness any day. Start small by walking around the house, or parking a few
Neck Flexibility
June 10th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Exercises
Loss of mobility and flexibility are common results of aging. Regular moderate exercise can help reduce the symptoms that lead to these results. When you are choosing an exercise program, the neck should be given special consideration. Any sort of fitness routine can be detrimental to the back and neck if done improperly. Neck exercise should be done slowly and carefully. Quick, jerky movements can lead to injury.
The most effective fitness programs include three types of exercise: flexibility or range-of-motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and aerobic exercises. Stretching before and after exercise helps keep joints and muscles limber. Muscle toning
The most effective fitness programs include three types of exercise: flexibility or range-of-motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and aerobic exercises. Stretching before and after exercise helps keep joints and muscles limber. Muscle toning
