Just because you're not sick doesn't mean you're healthy!

Too many times we ignore signs that our bodies tell us that something is wrong! Are you getting routine doctors check-ups? More improtantly are you listening to your body and are you taking proactive steps to live a long healthy life. Your health status can change in the blink of an eye. We tend to think all is well because we don't "feel" sick. This may not be the case that's why regular health screenings are so important. Things like blood pressure, diet and exercise play a critical role in our health and these are things you can control. If you have the power why not use it? Sounds simple enough but so many people don't for whatever reason. Take control of what you have power over. You have control over every fork full that goes in your mouth! You decided when to get up and exercise or whether or not you are going to sit on the couch with some chips. Make a conscious decision to make whatever changes you need to make for a happier, healthier you. Even though your weight plays a major role don't be fooled to think that just because you aren't overweight that you are automatically healthy. Not true! So many people that look slim have the worst eating habits and may be in worse shape than some overweight people. Today is Halloween and Lord know I love any piece of candy with peanut butter in it. I really have to make an effort to stay away from the treat bag tonight! I won't even allow myself one piece becasuse it will lead to piece number two. I have to tell myself I already know what it tastes like so why eat it? Thanksgiving is around the corner and so is Christmas. That means food food food. Make your plan now to avoid overindulging! Just take care of YOU!

You are in control!

No more excuses. Plan to succeed in your weight and fitness goals. Treat it just like you would a job...because it is!!! If being fit and losing weight were easy everyone would be at their ideal weight and companies selling lies in a bottle wouldn't be making billions a year in brainwashing folks into thinking they don't have to put in any work. The good thing is so much of the work is outlined for you. Find what works best for you and stick with it! You can't be "good" for a week and workout once and then get mad because the scale hasn't budged and you throw in the towel. Nope you'll never succeed! Be patient and set short goals with realistic expectations! Trust me if you stay consistent you will see results and you will surprise yourself! So as you all know I'm always looking for a new fitness challenge and I have found yet another one. I'm in week 3 of a fitness boot camp and loving it! It's Saturday mornings at 6am and I look forward to it! I still do my regular gym work outs at the gym and I have found myself incorporating some of he same routines. The great part is it's so hard and that's what I love about it. It is 100% hard work the entire hour and it's never the same thing twice, maybe the same types of exercises but always switched up in a way that makes it more and more challenging. The first week I could barely do burpies and mountain climbers. If you don't know what these are go to You Tube and put them in the search box. Dozens of demos and they are no joke. I'm already so much better at them already in week 3. Burpies are the #1 fat burning exercise you can do and trust me you will know why when you do them. Notice how I said "When" not "If"? I'm expecting you all to try them. Don't give up! You are in control!!