It's All About--Moderation!

Here's an interesting article (click here) all about one man's terrible kidney problems being caused by drinking excessive amounts of iced tea!

I admit it. I drink a ton of tea on a daily basis! Sure, it's nowhere near this man's staggering sixteen cups of 8-ounce teas, but…

This brings up a perfect moment to talk about food, diet, and…moderation.

You've heard it before. "Everything in moderation." But, that's so true when trying to follow a realistic diet that works for you!

Why do most diets fail? They simply aren't realistic. To think you can live off of celery and water for the rest of your life is silly. We all crave snack foods from time to time, so…

Here's the trick: If you like eating, say, eight Oreo cookies a night, try cutting back that amount and making it four cookies. You drink two beers in an evening? Try to make it one every other evening. You eat out at a restaurant four times a week? Try to make it two.

Not only does this help you cut down on empty calories and fat (and feel like you're not denying yourself anything), but you still satisfy the cravings for these foods and drinks, satiating the mental and emotional needs for them, in a way an all-celery diet won't.

So, be firm, but realistic, when it comes to exercise and diet!

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Strength vs. Smarts? Brain vs. Brawn? They Can Work Together!

The cartoon panel below makes its joke on the basis of there being a huge difference between physical and mental exercise, but, in fact, the two should always work closely together!

It's a terrible (and antiquated) myth that those into exercise and/or bodybuilding are not heavy on smarts. In fact, using knowledge and experience in your pursuit of health and fitness is a must when reaching for your goals!

Be smart in all activity. Be aware of your overall goals and what it takes to achieve them.

Bring along a friend or "spotter" when exercising, at home or in the gym. A friend (or trainer) can advise you on proper form and movement, helping to avoid injury and stress on the body.

A trainer can also explain, when working out, what body portion is being exercised at a given time, and how it is being worked. He (or she) can help explain the uses and movements of the various weight machines and devices at a gym, also!

Never try to be a superhero, or "show off" in the gym, or when using weights or machines. Fitness is not a contest, and I've witnessed so many folks hurt themselves trying to lift that much more weight, or perform a flashy (but silly) move! Know your limits and personal "safety zones!"

Eat (and drink) right. Educate yourself on the fuels your body needs to be at its best! A personal trainer can also advise on such meaty matters!

Get plenty of rest! Sleep plays an important role in health and exercise recovery!

So, education does go hand-in-hand with fitness, your body, and your health! 

Stay strong and smart!

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Today! Are You Making Progress?

"Is what you're doing today getting you any closer to where you want to be tomorrow?"

Sure, it's sorta a "touchy-feely" kind of quote, but really think about it.

In the world of fitness and exercise, any healthy new habits can get you closer to your goals! Recall this (click here) previous post?

Just cutting down on that snack food you find yourself reaching for, or adding that much more walking per day, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator…

Adding more glasses of water to your diet, doing simple exercises while watching TV, or walking the dogs (or cats) a bit more…

All those things add up to major contributions to your health and fitness levels!

You do have time to make these simple changes. You can do it!

Schedule a free consultation with a Fitness on Call trainer today, and learn more about how you can benefit from regular exercise, brought to you on your schedule!

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