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Yum! Junk Food!

6/28/2015

Sweet, salty or high fat and all are so good, at least taste wise. Don’t tell anyone but mine is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There are times our cravings for that one junk food, that we love, takes on a life of its own. I know we all have experience that feeling, the craving just sticks with you until you satisfy it by giving in and taking a bite, or two, or three.

Giving in once in a while is fine just not every day. It’s called JUNK FOOD for a reason, usually high in fat, high in calories and highly processed, which none are good for you. So how do you fight those pesky cravings? I am not going to bore you, hopefully not too much, with a long list of tips. These are my four favorites.

Don’t skip a meal. If you not hungry you have a better chance at not feeling those craving pains.

Don’t keep those temptations around you. The further you have to go the less likely you will give in.

Get active. A lot of times if you just get up and do something those cravings will go away.

Find a replacement. There are plenty of healthier options that can satisfy your craving. It’s just finding the right one for you. My replacement is homemade chocolate and peanut butter protein balls.

How do you deal with your cravings?

I Am Stuck!

6/18/2015

You have been working out for a while, starting to progress and then you realize one day that you just haven't been motivated like you use to or you’re not satisfied with your progress. Are you losing your drive or did you reach a plateau? Let's look at the definition of plateau; reach a state of little or no change after a time of activity or progress. Sounds familiar? So, how do you handle yourself when you come to this point within your program? We all have experienced it and if you haven't you will. Depending on how you handle or think about the plateau will determine if you maintain, progress or regress.

Mentally it can take a toll on you. You have worked so hard to feel like you are not getting anywhere, I get it. How about changing the thinking to "I have worked so hard, made progress and am stronger from it that maybe it is time to make a change". This leads us into the physical part. Small changes within your routine can make a difference, it doesn't mean you have to start a whole new program. You can if you want to and it does help. Those small changes can range from adding a couple of new exercises, modifying some of the current exercises, adding or changing the intensity of the resistance or speed you perform the exercises.

Don't forget to also look at your nutrition, you may need to be making some changes there too. Reaching a plateau isn't a bad thing, it is letting you know that you have made progress and have the choice to maintain or progress further if you choose.

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Hi guys!! Welcome to my thoughts and just some health information that I hope you can use! Let me just state this now. I am not a writer, English major, or even a blogger, so there will be mistakes in here.

This is where I keep it real and try to provide you with useful information and a little bit about myself. I am not flashy and don't feel that I need to post half naked bodies to get my point across. There is enough of that and I am not any part of it.

Have something you want to talk about or a question? Just leave me a comment or message and I will get back with you. Now let get talking!

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