It is highly important to snack healthy to improve the waistline. For most it is challenging to not grab a bag of chips, cookies or eat something that is extremely high in fat. Snacks should be low in sugar, high in fiber and protein. Here are a few of my favorite! Share your yummy healthy snacks with all my readers.
Snack Ideas
1. Fiber One chewy bars.
2. Atkins peanut butter protein bar.
3. Kind bars (these are my favorite)
4. EAS Carb-control-ready to drink
5. Oatmeal
6. Pretzels
7. Smart Pop
8. Greek Yogurt (I have this every day)
9. Low-fat cottage cheese
10. Hard-boiled eggs
11. Rice cake with peanut butter on top
12. Hummus and fresh veggies
13. Pistachios (I have a bag of these in my car in case I get Hungary)
14. Pumpkin seeds
15. Almonds
16. Shakeology
17. String cheese
18. 2 oz. of Chicken breast
19. Sugar free pudding
20. Ice Cream (Be careful on this...I normally get weight waters or sugar free fugar bars)
Now it is your time to tell us what you like to snack on!
Happy Halloween.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Get out of your comfort zone
What is your comfort zone? Is your comfort zone keeping you from doing amazing things? Think about your comfort zone...then I want you to leave it behind. There is a whole new life/world on the other side of that comfort zone....why wouldn't you want to experience it?
When is the last time you truly challenge yourself? I am talking about a REAL challenge, one that gets your heart pumping. It doesn't have to be a marathon, workout or trying a new food. Stepping out of that comfort zone can be so many different things. Maybe it is asking a guy out that you have a crush on, jumping out of a plane or applying for a job that you been wanting for years. Only YOU know the things that make you uncomfortable and only YOU have the power to take the leap of faith towards that new adventure.
What do you think your new adventure should be? Share your ideas below...let's support one another on this new journey!
For me.... It is getting my Personal Training certificate and taking a Photography class. I been wanting to do this for a few years now but failed to take the time to follow my dreams. Today, I will find a photography class and I will circle a date to take my PT test!
What about you?
Monday, October 29, 2012
Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: My best running partner...my dog
Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: My best running partner...my dog: Everyone likes to have a running partner regardless if they have two legs or four. Running is what brought Louie and I together. I knew ...
My best running partner...my dog
Here is a picture of Louie after a 4 miler.
He decided that he wanted to train for a Tough Mudder too.
Louie not only is the best running partner but he is also is a wonderful part time coach. I can't tell you how many days I have came home in a terrible mood or felt to tired to run. Louie doesn't care how tired I am or what kind of mood I am in. All he wants for me to do is lace up my shoes and grab his leash. He may not be able to talk to me but Sir Louie always has a way to show me that he needs a run or that I should be out training. As you can tell from the pictures below he will grab my running shoes and glare at me till I say "Okay let's go."
I am not going to lie and say training Louie to run with me was easy. There are still days he will run in front of me or will want to attack the dog running on the other side of the path. We struggled at first and normally do struggle the first mile or so. However, once we are in our groove together it makes for a very peaceful run.
I even at times allow Louie off leash..this I believe to him is like being in Heaven. This gives him freedom to run as fast as he wants, pick up sticks and chase a million squirrels. Even with the freedom Louie never takes off! He always stops a few yards in front of me and will wait till I reach him. I believe this is Louie making sure nothing happened to me; I think it is really cute!
We keep each moving! We have formed a wonderful relationship that only a dog and a runner can achieve. I can't even tell you how many miles we have logged in together. What I can tell you is that Louie is the best thing that has happened to me both on and off the running trails.
Need motivation? Get a dog! I can promise you that they will never let you down. They will always want to go for a walk, run or a car ride. Dogs are the perfect motivators to keep us humans moving! Things you should remember if you are running with Fido.
1. Get medical clearance from the vet.
2. Know which breeds are best for running.
3. Consider the age of the dog.
4. Make sure Fido is on leash.
5. Consider running surfaces (blacktop and stones can hurt their little feet if you are not careful.)
6. Be aware of overheating signs.
7. Ease your dog into running.
8. Know your dog's temperament.
9. Make sure dog is up-to-date on shots.
10. CLEAN up after your pet. (This is very important! No one likes stepping on dog crap.)
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month. You probably have seen professional athletes at football games, soccer games..etc wearing the color pink. I love that these athletes support such a wonderful cause. Let me stand on my soap box for a minute and encourage all of you to do monthly breast exams. It takes less than 3 minutes.. SERIOUSLY!
Breast cancer is a subject that is close to my heart. I have had co-workers fight this UGLY disease, seen women lose their lives to it and I too have had lumps removed. Thankfully, for me both lumps were not cancer but it still scares me to think that one day one of them could be.
If we paid more attention to our own breast as men did we probably would know when things change or look different. So KNOW YOUR BREAST. That way if something changes, look different or feels harder you can get your butt to the doctor.
I was 17 years old when I found my first lump and 29 when I found my second. It probably was the scariest thing I have ever dealt with....but I can't image what it would feel like to have to battle breast cancer. Now I have two scars to remind me that I have to take this disease seriously. We need to fight this terrible disease and it starts at home with self-exams. <-----Click self-exam to find out how to do exams at home.
Let's all save second base! Let's fight Breast Cancer together...Let's kill off this ugly ass disease. Now I will step off my soap box and head down to the shoe to walk the Step up for Stephanie 5K. I will remember all the ladies, men and families that is or have had a love one battle this terrible disease.
CHECK YOURSELF
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: Fight Depression with Exercise
Mission I'mPOSSIBLE: Fight Depression with Exercise: Source: polyvore.com via Melanie on Pinterest If you ever experienced depression, you know how frustrating it can be. It may ma...
Fight Depression with Exercise
If you ever experienced depression, you know how frustrating it can be. It may make you tired you just don't want to get out of bed or you have major anxiety that it is hard to relax. Whatever symptoms you have, it can be challenging getting yourself out of that dark hole. Of course going to the Doctor would be a great idea but so is exercise.
Exercise is the one tool that holds me together. I am not a depressed person but I haven't felt myself this week. If you been reading my blogs or following me on Facebook. You probably know that I have been trying to rest and recover all week. You may also know that exercise is a HUGE part of my life.
When exercise is removed from my life I don't know what to do with myself. This week I slept more, cried a lot and honestly felt very alone. I realized last night that I was in fact having little signs of depression. I normally love being around people...but I refused all week to be near people that care about me. I blew off two dates, a kickball game and a Halloween party....That is not normal for someone like me.
The thing about depression is that you can either do nothing about it or take complete control of it. I plan on taking control of this mood that I have been in all week. I am ready to sweat, to move and to remove this ugly thing that has been sitting in my head all week. Exercise is what brightens my day, it makes me feel like I have a purpose in life. This is why exercise is so easy for me...I just need it just like some people need their morning cup of joy.
10 Ways That Exercise Can Help Fight Depression is from the Veggie Fitness Blog.
10 Ways That Exercise Can Help Fight Depression.
1- Exercising releases ‘Feel Good Chemicals’, neurotransmitters and endorphins may help to ease the depression a person feels. Ever hear of a ‘Runners High’?
2- Exercising increases your body temperature which may have calming effects to those who feel anxious or depressed.
3- Exercising boots your immune system which helps ward off any other chemicals that may worsen ones depression.
4- Exercising is proven to reduce stress which is one of depressions co-pilot.
5- Exercising makes you look better which boots your self-esteem and mood. Hard to be depressed when you look and feel so good
6- Exercise helps you gain confidence. Meeting your exercise ‘goals’ will help you feel a sense of accomplishment.
7- Exercise is a positive distraction from the worries and negative thoughts that feed ones depression.
8- It has been proven that exercise does indeed help mild to moderate cases of depression, it is effective and underused according to many doctors.
9- Exercise is fun, having fun will make you happier. So running is not for you. How about taking a dance class or joining a walking group. Make new friends and feel better about yourself.
10- Exercise helps you cope in a healthy way. Instead of heading to the bar for a drink go to the gym or take a walk. By feeding depression with things like food and alcohol you are only making it worse.
I need that 'Feel Good Chemicals' every single day. Runners High is no joke and I am glad that it will be back in my life starting today. One week off of that high wasn't much fun.
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