Well, after partying it up all weekend… it is finally my BDay! At this point I am exhausted, so I will enjoy it in peace. I hope each of you are enjoying your day and it is full of joy and bliss!
All I have to say is… IT’s GOING DOWN this evening! For my BDay dinner I am going to get a number five from Jack “N the Box, with a vanilla shake. I have waited four months for this… I AM READY!!!!!!! I plan on drinking a Slim Fast for Breakfast and Lunch, along with a vigorous work out and then I am going to pile those calories in like you don’t know what!
I am so ready… the is absolutely nothing wrong with having a cheat day, as long as you get back up and keep it moving! Yesterday was completely thrown off because Caleb wasn’t feeling well… I ended up cutting my workout short and I missed yoga altogether. It’s ok though… I will pick up where I left off soon enough. Today I am all about reflection and enjoying myself!
As we know nutrition is of extreme importance, when it comes to attaining your fitness goals… let’s not forget about exercise. So many of you have inquired about how to effectively start the weight training process… there is good news… Denise Austin has great tips that are included in the tip of the day!
CRay’s Tip of the Day
EDUCATE YOURSELF! Before you start any work out regimen, you must first get educated on the most effective ways to change your body. It is important to incorporate a work out routine that is customized for your body and will aid you in achieving your fitness goals.
Below is an email from Denise Austin on how to properly use weights.
Fitness Flash
Hit the Weights the Right Way
Strength training — lifting weights — is important to building a strong, fit body. Lifting weights helps you tone your limbs and build muscle, and it's great for your bones and your metabolism. But when it comes to lifting weights, form is key! Using equipment incorrectly can cause pain and injury, and at the very least, your routine can lose some of its effectiveness.
To make sure you lift weights — whether in the weight room or at home — the right way, keep these simple tips in mind:
Stand with your feet separated, one slightly in front of the other.
Bring the weight as close to your body as possible before you lift.
Bend at your knees to pick the weight up, and use your leg muscles to hoist it, not your back.
As you lift and lower, keep your movements slow and smooth — don't jerk the weight to lift it!
Stand tall — don't let the weight cause you to slump over.
If a weight is too heavy, switch to a lighter weight and work your way up!
If you keep these tips in mind, your heavy lifting won't lead to a pain in the neck (or anywhere else!).
In Peace and Struggle.
CRay
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