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What moves you?
What moves you?? Why did you start a weight loss program? Was it to look better, feel better, maybe both? Starting a weight-loss program is very exciting. You may have felt motivation and eager to start losing weight. However, over time when the pounds just don’t ‘fall off’ like you had hoped, motivation starts to…
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Strength Training for Weight Loss?
Strength Training for Weight Loss? Here’s a secret, resistance training is the KEY to weight loss! You may be asking, how? Well here’s a little science behind it.. Cardiovascular exercise like walking, running, or using the elliptical are great, but will only burn fat and calories WHILE you’re working out. Strength…
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What is YOUR exercise prescription?
What is Your Exercise Prescription? F.I.T.T. Principle: What is it? The factors that are most important when designing an exercise plan. F: Frequency I: Intensity T: Time T: Type Frequency: How often? 3-5 days per week. 5+ is optimal. Intensity: How hard? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the hardest, you should exercise at…
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Staying Motivated!
"They say motivation does't last, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend them daily." -Unknown When you first start a weight loss program you may feel excited and motivated for the first week. However, over time, you may start to lose intrinsic motivation and fall back into your old habits. One of the most…
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Why Track?
You may be asking yourself "Why should I Track?"... WELL here are some reasons why: Studies show that more people are successful with weight-loss when they keep a food diary. AND are more successful at keeping the wight off! Tracking our food consumption focuses us to take responsibility for our food choices. An accurate…
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Snow Day!
What are YOU doing today on this snowy day to keep active? Catch up on those house hold chores! Vacuum, do laundry, play Wii with the kids! Anything to help you keep moving is great when you're snowed in. Shoveling is GREAT exercise. Bend with those knees and keep a strong core. Don't act your age on snow days! Get moving…
