Archive for July, 2008

LB’s wellness plan week # 27

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Fitness - If you want great abs don’t forget about strengthening your back. You have to have a strong back in order to have a strong core.

Food - Eat yogurt to keep your digestive system healthy. Yogurt contains good bacteria and is also a great dairy food option.

Family - Teach your kids how to cook. Prepare meals together as a family making sure you educate your children on healthy food choices.

LB’s wellness plan week # 26

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Fitness – Read a motivational book to help you get in shape.  Pick up “Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir” or “Confessions of a Carb Queen”.  Connecting with an author’s trials & tribulations can help you on the road to success.

 

Food – If you can’t live without Starbucks go for the Skinny.  Starbucks offers a skinny mocha & latte with no sugar and low fat milk. The 12 OZ. cup is 90 calories. If you go for the skinny you shouldn’t have whip cream.

 

Family – Throw a pot luck dinner. Save money & organize a fun family barbeque or dinner at your house. You provide the main dish but ask family and friends to bring drinks, sides and desserts. You’ll have a fun get together while saving money on a family meal.

 

LB’s wellness plan week # 25

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Fitness – Exercise improves your love life. The more you workout the more you’ll have interest in your partner.  Exercise stimulates the blood flow in your body which in return excites you.  Plus, when you workout you feel good about yourself and more confident with your sexuality.

Food – Eat early. Try to eat shorty after waking up. Breakfast jump starts your morning activities and prevents you from over eating at lunch.

Family – Support family & friends who have lost weight. Too often we let our own setbacks get in the way of complimenting others. Losing weight and changing one’s lifestyle is incredibly difficult. Acknowledge their success and in return they will motivate you to do the same. 

 

LB’s wellness plan # 24

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Fitness – Know your body type.  Certain fitness programs will be more beneficial to particular body types.  If you are trying to lose weight & build your stamina go for Cardio. If you are in shape and you want to tone your body try Redefining classes with weights. If you want a lean & flexible body try Yoga.  All programs have special benefits that aid in your effort to achieve a happy & healthy lifestyle.

Food – Eating well improves your skin and your body. Try to eat more leafy vegetables to fight the effects of aging.  A salad a day keeps the signs of aging away.

Family – Go to your local farmers market with your family.  Introduce your family to the freshest fruits & vegetables while supporting your local farmers. These markets also often have activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.