Cindy’s Fitness Blog

When I meet initially with my prospective clients, I ask them why they want a personal trainer.  Here are some of the reasons I get: coaching to eat right and lose weight,  guidance for an effective workout routine for MY body,  coaching to understand appropriate cardio training, motivation to adapt an active lifestyle of exercise, and accountability to adhere to a healthy lifestyle.  Then, I ask them why this is important and here are the answers: need control of my life,  improved health, to be able to play (dance, ski, golf, etc.),  improved stamina and strength to perform daily activities and work, and to feel more confident about myself.  CAN YOU RELATE?

It’s a New Year and time to resolve to be fit and healthy, if you haven’t already done so.  What do you most want to achieve this year?  What is it that needs improving in your health lifestyle?  Improved nutrition?  More consistent exercise?  Do you have an illness or disease that needs specific attention?  Or are you setting a goal to achieve a specific sports/athletic event?  Whatever your individual desires are, it CAN BE DONE!  IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE!  IT IS POSSIBLE TO REWIRE YOUR THINKING AND ACHIEVE SOMETHING YOU’VE NOT DONE BEFORE!  SET YOUR MIND ON IT AND GO FOR IT!

Are you thinking that because it is the holidays and goodies abound that you are going to indulge?  NO! NO! NO!  Now is the time to test your true resolve.  Leave the junk alone!  It has no place in the human body.  It destroys.  All that extra sugar will reduce your immune system’s ability to fight the colds and flu at this time of year.   You will have wasted your efforts to get healthy and fit.  You’ll feel sluggish, and then after the turn of the year, you will be just plain angry at yourself.  I see nothing positive in any of this.  LEAVE THE JUNK ALONE!

I’ve returned from a 10 day vacation in Tucson, AZ.  It was a great time of rejuvenation!  Are you wondering if I worked out?  Well, of course!   While some folks think vacation is a time to splurge on food, and forget exercise, I believe vacation should really be about doing all you can to restore optimal health!  Bascially, I slept well, exercised well, and ate 95% of the time healthfully.  Unfortunately, you can’t completely control eating out even if you do make the seemingly healthy choices.  It worked!  I am back and feel great and because I love what I do, I am ready to venture forward to continue helping all of you achieve optimal health as well!  Remember, if you’re taking a vacation, bring your workout gear and accessories!