Did you know?

We all know that fast food options are less than nutritious, but did you know that McDonald's hamburgers have 62 ingredients!? A recent report on Yahoo released the top 10 ingredients in Fast Food, which included citric acid, monosodium glutamate, caramel color and monoglycerides. Hmmm... not very appealing! So next time you need to grab a bite at McDonald's opt for the grilled chicken snack wrap (without cheese) and a fruit and yogurt parfait instead of a burger and fries. It will taste better and save you about 275 calories! Make good choices today!

To all the Moms...

Happy Mother's Day! May you be inspired as you inspire others to live a healthy and full life. Wishing you lots of sweet memories to cherish for years to come!

New Bootcamp workout

This is a new creation... enjoy!!

1 minute of each, repeat three times per set

Set 1:
Fast feet (AKA football run)
Push-ups (on knees or toes)

Set 2:
Side shuffle to the right and left
Squat and abduct one leg ('abduct' means to lift to the side)

Set 3:
Jump rope
Shoulder press with free weights

Set 4:
Squat thrust (squat down, place hands on floor, jump back to plank position, jump in and repeat)
Upper back row with free weights

Set 5:
Jump lunges
Bicep curl then tricep kickback with free weights

Set 6:
Crunches with feet flat on floor
Side plank (resting on one elbow, top arm in air)

Stretch!

Check out my second blog!

It's no secret that I love to run and am super proud of our running group, so I thought why not create a blog all about running? I will post updates and memos to the running group as well as tips, tricks, and suggestions about everything running. Check it out and look for new posts on both blogs!

This blog will still be focused on everything fitness and will include more healthy recipes, workouts and personal reflections.

Thanks for reading my blog and I look forward to sharing with you on both sites!

One choice at a time

Have you ever decided "Today is the day I will begin a healthy life and lose the weight that has been holding me back?" Have you ever said those words? Almost every American at some point in their life has decided to lose weight, if only it were that easy. If only it was a mere decision that that you had to announce out loud to make it happen. Sadly it's not that easy.

Losing weight (regardless of the number) is a constant choice. It is an every day decision to live for something bigger than a temptation. It is the decision that a healthy life filled with energy and joy is more important than that bag of chips in the cupboard. Losing weight is the sum of the choices and decisions you make each and every day. It isn't 'all or nothing', it is a minute by minute choice to live the fullest life available. So the next time you hear a candy bar calling your name, ask yourself "Is choosing to eat that candy bar leading me to a fuller and healthier life? Is that candy bar more important than my well-being?" The answer is NO.

Make good choices today and don't worry about the end result. Losing weight is merely the end product of good daily decisions. You have the power to control those decisions!