KICK YOUR SODA HABIT!! Replace a 20oz soft drink with water to save 200 calories each day. Think that sounds like a minor change? ...It amounts to 21 pounds a year!! ...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
What Time of Day Should I Work Out??
So. In the fitness world, there is an eternal debate over whether a morning workout is more or less beneficial than a post-workday workout! My personal preference has shifted from the LATEnight workout (gotta love the college lifestyle!), to the early morning route. There's NO better way to start off my day than to get my sweat on!The latest research points toward the early morning as the most beneficial time of day to work out! You are MORE likely to stick to your routine and LESS likely to gain weight when you hit the gym before your day starts! Remember: ...
Tip Of The Day: Play Hostess!
Hanging out with friends anytime soon? Instead of going out to eat, offer to host at your house and provide a HEALTHY meal! Then, choose some form of entertainment that involves physical activity. Here are a few ideas:KinectCharadesTwisterWiiKickballTaking the kiddos/dogs to the parkHorseshoesWashersHike a local trailDisc GolfMini GolfGo shopping!What activities can you come up with to keep you and your pals moving?--Peace.Health.Roxy...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
WORKOUT ON THE GO!
Are you traveling this weekend? Instead of using that as an excuse to pass on your workout regimen, just try these moves (consecutively without resting!) first thing in the morning or before hopping into bed!High knees in place for 45 seconds15 push ups (or knee push ups)20 jump squats25 sit ups {repeat this mini set 3x}Done? Awesome...now get this: Not only will you burn calories during this workout, but you'll kick up your metabolism for up to an hour after you're finished! Cool? I thought...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tip of the Day: Drink Water!!
*DID YOU KNOW* People often misinterpret dehydration as hunger??Next time you feel "hunger pain", try drinking a glass of water! imageviaWater is ESSENTIAL to your health is SO many ways! --Peace.Health.Roxy...
Monday, January 17, 2011
Workout Warning Signs: When to See Your OB!!
Although exercise is encouraged during pregnancy, remember that it is possible to overdo it. Remember to ALWAYS consult your OB before beginning a workout regimen during your pregnancy. Once you've begun exercising, here are a handful of warning signs to be on the lookout for: Chest painAbdominal pain, pelvic pain or persistent contractionsDevelop a severe or prolonged headacheNotice an absence or decrease in fetal movementFeel faint, dizzy, nauseous or light-headedBecome cold...
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Safe Exercises for Expecting Moms
Now we've covered why you should exercise during pregnancy and which moves to avoid. Below are some suggested exercises that are both beneficial and safe! Remember, always get clearance from your doctor before starting a new routine!brisk walking should be able to talk but not singswimming easy on your joints and your growing bump!stationary cycling low to medium intensitylow-impact aerobicsknee push ups light upper body weight-lifting low to medium intensity, avoid lifting overheadhalfsie...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
What to Avoid in the Gym During Pregnancy
So now we've established that not only is it SAFE to workout while pregnant, but it makes for a HEALTHIER pregnancy! While the gym is a great place for a pregnant mama to spend some time each day, there are some super important things to avoid to keep you and your baby safe!Avoid anything that causes labored breathing to the point of exhaustion. Because your developing fetus requires SO much oxygen, your oxygen demand increases during pregnancy. Be sure your breathing stays regular while...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Exercise During Pregnancy
*Key Fact* The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day during pregnancy (unless otherwise ordered by your doctor!)Exercise plays an important role in keeping you healthy during a pregnancy! Maintaining a regular exercise routine during your pregnancy not only helps you feel your best, but it can lower your risk of gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, bloating, swelling, constipation, and lower back pain! Even better...it...
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Re-Assess your Eating Habits!
"I eat pretty healthy...most of the time..."I can't tell you how many times I've heard this from clients who are convinced their eating habits aren't too shabby. After a few days of food journaling, their tune changed big time.Most people don't realize what is actually going into their mouths from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed at night. Even the little snacks count! A bite here. A taste there. A sip or two of this or that can sabotage your efforts...
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
RoxyBbootcamp!!
I will be running a RoxyBbootcamp starting in mid-Feb for my peeps in the North Dallas area! Please let me know if you are even remotely interested. Right now it's looking like it will run from mid-Feb to mid-Mar (4 weeks). We will most likely meet either in Frisco or McKinney. If enough interest is developed in another area we will def revisit the location issue! We're looking at an early morning bootcamp, 3 days a week. Come on... you know you want to! AND! Because this is my first RoxyBbootcamp of the year, you will EVEN get an insanely awesome price...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Burpees for Bucks: Day 2
Amanda is FEELIN it today, but pushed through! Check out her progress here.OH! AND she met her financial goal! Big thank you to all of her supporters! Check out her blog and leave her some love and encouragement for tomorrow!!--Peace, Health, Rox...
Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories!!
I'm gonna go ahead and assume that most of you intend to exercise a little more and consume a little less in 2011. Whether you've made it an official resolution or not, it's a great goal...and one that you will be SO thankful you stuck with when you're lighter on the scale and overflowing with energy come 2012! Here are my 5 tips for the day to help you up the calorie burnage this year!TOP 5 SNEAKY WORKOUTS for 2011:Park in the FIRST empty parking space you see. Everywhere you go. Make this your new normal and you'd be amazed to know that you will burn thousands more calories than...
Monday, January 3, 2011
Burpees for Bucks!!
What is a burpee, you might ask?? It's a superrr great exercise for any/everyone looking to increase their fitness level or work a nice multi-muscle exercise into their routine! My dear friend Amanda has begun her challenge, Burpees for Bucks!! She is raising money to head to Uganda in a few months for a mission trip. What a cool way to raise money huh??Amanda is a new(ish) mom and a personal trainer at Premier Fitness in East Texas. She's a native Australian and is just pretty much a super cool chick. The mission trip is led by Parental Care Ministries... if you...
