It is the little things you do every day, like taking the stairs rather than the elevator at work, hoisting up your toddler and doing 10 squats, walking lunges while you talk on the phone. I know, it seems kind of hokey, but seriously, every little effort, done consistently, will bring results. Think about the caterpillar, which undergoes lots of little changes before finally turning into a beautiful butterfly. I think the reason a lot of us have a hard time tackling a big goal, like losing a large amount of weight, or training for an intense event, such as a 10K, is that the end result looks ......
RunKeeper Pro Compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GX, this application offers anyone using a trail - runners, cyclists, hikers and cross-country skiers, etc., a way to track distance, speed, pace, time, elevation (something most apps don't offer) and calories burned. You can then store this valuable information on your very own web page (check out runkeeper.com for more information). This is a great way to monitor your progress, as well as brag. Make your info. public, and you might be a few pats on the back! You also have a built-in option to post to Facebook or Twitter, so your peeps can see ......
I have a new obsession: my morning bowl of apple-walnut oatmeal. Love it, love it, love it. It is low-sugar, high fiber, and boasts a respectable amount of protein. It is a delicious, winter breakfast that, 1) keeps blood sugar levels stable, and 2) provides oodles of energy for your morning workout. Oh, and this is all "home made," not out of a box. Here's the recipe so that you can try it too: 1/3 cup Bob's Red Mill 5 Grain rolled whole grain hot cereal (a mix of whole grain oats, wheat, rye, barley, triticale, and flaxseed). I sometimes add an additional tablespoon of ground flaxseed, just ......
Puxatawney Phil isn't our friend this year, but let's not dwell. Six more weeks of winter just means we'll be doing more of this... than this... But, as it does EVERY year, spring will come. So hang in there fellow outdoor-loving peeps - we'll get there.......
Lesson 1: Don't get too far off track in the first place. Lesson 2: When you just can't help yourself, just remember: the very next minute, you can resume your original course. As you might guess, my heart is close to this matter (of getting "off track"). I once downed an entire plate of chocolate chip cookies in less than an hour. They were tasty. Weekends ruin diets. Or, I should say, the tendency to loosen up a bit on the weekends, because after all, it isn't the weekend's fault - it is ours. Whether it is habit, or the lack of structure, or a more relaxed attitude during the weekend, I do......
