Cindy’s Fitness Blog

Hunger woke me up this morning!  Is it a sign that my metabolism is already shifted up into a higher gear?  Could it be all the calories burned during and post-exercise (EPOC)?  Geesh, must have been burning up while sleeping!  The scale was dropped this morning too!  So, got up and had my whole oats with fresh chopped dates, fresh shredded coconut and flaxseed, and a bit of unsweetened plain soy milk.  YUM. YUM.  Anyone else in the FALL F.A.T. BLAST noticing increased hunger?

Boot Camp class is a great way to burn some fat!  I am planning hIgh energy fast intervals combined with slow controlled big muscle exercise……oh, it’s going to be GOOOOD!  Sometimes, when you train by yourself it is difficult to push…but in a boot camp class, you will want to at least try and keep up.  (Listen to your own body, though!) It’s important to eat exceptionally nutrient dense and drink lots of clean water so that your body is ready for the hard work!  Today I started with spinach and eggs and sprouted grain bread (NO REFINED FLOUR!).  Grapes and a pear are in the plan for mid-meal grabs,  lunch will be steak and salad, dinner will be chili over baked potato and low fat cottage cheese.  Prob a protein smoothie in there somewhere.  What are you eating today?

Tomorrow, I start the FALL F.A.T. BLAST with a group of my clients.  We are cleaning up our nutrition, and committing to daily exercise!  No more refined, processed flours and junk food!  Regular cardiovascular exercise and strength training and my new BOOT CAMP CLASS designed to kick butt!!!!  I am hoping this will jumpstart people to greater heights in their thinking about staying fit, active and healthy!  Aww….it feels soooo good!  Let’s do it!

What’s it all about?  Simply put- clean eating and exercise!  But what kind of exercise?  Strength or resistance training?  Cardiovascular training?  Slow cardio?  Fast cardio?  I SAY MIX IT UP.  Variety is the spice of life, right?  Here’s a pretty good exercise recipe for most people: strength train 2-3x per week, cardio train for 6 days a a week with 2-3 of those days being short (15-20 mins), but really hard!  You gotta push your limits!  (Only if healthy, though..check with your Doc.)  Rest for 1 day.  And throw in flexibility training to help with recovery….stretching brings blood flow and nourishment to the cells of your body.