News - Live Fit by Stacy Lynn Zeman
If you've been expanding in stretchy pants all winter you're probably debating which diet, fast or cleanse to get on. You want the one that works the fastest, with the least effort regardless of the cost. Right?.. Here - I will save you becoming the human yo-yo once again....
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Be competitive. Find a training partner to motivate you. Don't give up, always go longer than your partner, push harder, do more reps, heavier weights. You get the point. Pick someone who you think would push you to work harder and then out-work them!...
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The following Top 3's are not your only options; they are my Top 3 Picks for each category, to give you some ideas of what's good for burning fat, tightening and toning, to get you that Beach Body in time for summer!!!...
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Feel like you have a slow metabolism? No matter how little you eat, you just cannot lose weight? While some people tend to use a slow metabolism as a scapegoat for poor dietary habits, for others this is actually a very big reality....
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It's spring time in the beautiful Okanagan - that means you can spice up your training with a workout road trip! We are so spoiled living here in this beautiful valley that has so much to offer... This weekend take advantage of the situation. Working out isn't limited to going to the gym, hitting the treadmill and cranking on weights. Grab a friend or family member and get out, take in some fresh air, soak up the vitamin D and enjoy the scenery!!!...
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Change your environment. If you get bored going to the gym try something new, a run outside, a swim in the pool or a new fitness program like Beach Boot Camp to keep things fresh and exciting....
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Swimwear season is about 3 months out, which is about the amount of time that it takes to take a body from flab to ab. What do you need to do to get that body?...
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Don't underestimate the importance of proper nutrition and make your workouts challenging! The elusive tight tummy and washboard abs are a direct result of a healthy diet and a kick-butt training program....
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People are always asking me what they should be eating between meals when they find themselves hungry so this email is all about healthy snacking, just for you!...
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Most exercises strengthen the calf but very few strengthen the anterior tibialis. So most people will have a very strong calf muscle and a very weak ant. tib. which can cause very sore shins, known as the aforementioned shin splints. To solve the problem? Correct the mucle imbalance- strengthen the anterior tibialis!...
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Researches looked at collegiate rowers to study their pain thresholds by themselves vs. with the team. They found that the test subjects tolerance for pain was twice as high when training with the group, even though their power outputs and exertion were the same....
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Eat breakfast. It IS the most important meal of the day. After sleeping all night – it wakes your metabolism and gets it burning fat off your stomach as you start your day. Not sure what to eat? It doesn't have to be 'breakfast foods' anything that has protein, healthy fat and good carbs will work....
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Develop an inner drive, a belief that will develop a resistance to fear and failure. This will strengthen your determination, discipline, persistence and focus. From there, take action and your goal will begin grow and you will become whatever was that you created in your mind....
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Be realistic! If you set your goals too high will be dissapointed and more likely to fail. If you set your goals too low, you won't make good progress. Meet in the middle and be consistent with your efforts....
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Now that the madness is over, it's time to get down to business... To make a plan... Get seriously focussed and start moving steadily towards your goals....
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Did you know that the average person has gained 3 pounds by the time Christmas is all said and done? The mentality is that anything gained will easily be lost when the dust settles . This all-or-nothing, New Years Resolution approach usually means people pigging out on everything in sight because any damage done will easily be undone with the start of a new year....
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I attended a funeral on the weekend; the first funeral of my adult life. Childhood memories of funerals were definitely sad and this service naturally brought about those same black and blue feelings, but along with the usual dark sadness there was something else... A message that was mixed within all of the heavy sadness throughout the service, that brought some bright light into my heart and inspiration to my life....
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As far as calorie burn goes, skipping is right up there with running, spinning and stair climbing -the average person skipping rope for an hour will torch 700 calories....
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Do not deprive yourself of food- eat lots!!! Just make sure that you pick foods that were grown, picked, pulled and raised over foods that are packaged, boxed, bagged or canned and you will be on the fast track to achieving your goals....
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Think again before you crack the can of your favorite fizzy drink, diet or regular sodas are all bad news....
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If you have a sweet tooth- READ THIS! Stevia is 100% sweet, 100% natural and 100% safe. It has zero calories and has zero effect on blood sugar. Artificial sweeteners are toxic chemical poison killers that are found in everything from diet soda to pickled ginger....
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If your body was your vehicle, and your food was your fuel, the best way to "run like a race car" is to feed your body the highest quality fuel- real food. Eating clean, which is practiced by natural body builders, figure models and other athletes, is nothing more than a cleansing diet maintained year round....
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If you think that being thin will make you happy, think again. Because if you aren't happy now, there is a good chance that being thin won't change that. Sure you might feel better about your body, but the truth is that no matter what you look like on the oustide, you will still feel like the same person on the inside....
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Road trips, camping are holidays are definitely where most people fall off the wagon. It is tough to eat clean away from home but it can be done; start with a plan, pack and leave home prepared. Bring Ziploc or Tupperware with chopped veggies, hard boiled eggs, Kashi bars or other healthy little snacks to avoid falling into the gas station “trap”....
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10 essential guidelines for losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way!...
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Everyday you make a zillion choices. You can choose to be early for your workout, to kick ass and drip sweat focussing on you and your goals for the hour or you can choose to show up 10 minutes late, saunter around, go through the motions wishing you weren't there....
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