Two Biggest Hurdles In Reaching Your Fitness Goals

I am sure you have heard it over and over and over again...you have to eat right and exercise right to lose weight and get in shape! Yes, but there's a little more to it than that, especially since most people do not even know what "eat right" or "exercise right" means!

Deprivation is usually to outcome when people go from eating junk all the time to making the decision to eat better.  They may have every intention to be healthy but when you think simply cutting calories is the answer you are doing your body and injustice. Not to mention setting yourself up for long-term failure. You just cannot go from 0-60 without repercussions.

Lifestyle changes, such as selecting the steamed veggies as a side dish instead of freedom fries, pays off big over time. You may not see the impact right away but over the course of time several small changes like this will cut enough calories alone and keep you fuller resulting in eating less calories! 

All you have to do is ask yourself IS YOUR HEALTH WORTH 1-MINUTE OF THE TASTE OF GREASY, SALTY FRIES? If you truly care about yourself and your efforts you will make the right decision (most of the time). Remember I said you don't want to deprive yourself?...if you are truly craving something than by all means have a little something to satisfy that craving but maybe cut back and supplement with a veggie/salad. That way you are getting what you want without completely cutting out what you like, you're increasing your daily veggie count, and eating for nutrition not just satisfaction. 

As far as the right exercises, you have to make sure that, first, you know HOW to workout properly. I'm talking proper form here. Lifting heavy weights does nothing but cause injury unless you are able to use proper form and correct range of motion. Secondly, you have to challenge yourself by mixing up your workouts. I don't mean going from the elliptical to the recumbent bike than to the treadmill! I mean   including high-intensity exercises, varying the weight and techniques used to constantly shock your muscles. 

There's is much more to getting and staying healthy than you might think...but finding the RIGHT trainer and/or nutritionist can certainly get you started on the right foot!

For those of you who cannot afford a nutritionist, an informed trainer or even maybe a gym membership I HAVE GREAT NEWS! I am working on an online training program! I will provide you with an easy to use and budget friendly meal plan that can be adapted to meet your likes! AND an exercise plan that can be conducted in the comfort of your home! This plan is still in the works but I am excited and motivated to get it done and available to you ASAP!

Best of Health,
Amanda Chubb
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