P90X
Thursday, January 26, 2012
How do I fit in Exercise with kids?
I am a busy stay at home mom. Those who have been a stay at home mom, or are one, know how busy and difficult it is. It is very difficult to take care of your own needs, even to fit in a shower. So how do you manage to fit in exercise with little children?
First, you have to commit to it every day. Commit to an amount of time first, and then it will come easier after that. A 90 day program would be a great start. When I started working out at home, I started with P90X. I decided the only way to get the workout in without it interfering with my small children was to work out early in the morning before they got up. So I woke up at 6 am every morning, and finished around 7 am and quickly got my shower before the house became too busy. It worked out great.
So second, decide on a time when you will work out and keep that time free of other commitments. I recommend an early time, but whatever works for you is best. Some times after the kids go to bed at night is a good time or even nap time. If there seems like there is no time when the kids are sleeping, try working out when they are awake in the room with you. You might have a few more distractions during the workout, but over time they get used to you working out and will bug you less. I will usually put on a movie for them while working out, and use my computer to play my workout video. You can even let them try to work out with you. My kids like to do that, but only last about 5 minutes before they get distracted and play.
The third thing you need to do is choose the right workout program for you. Everyone has different likes in the type of work out they enjoy. If you choose a program you enjoy, then you are more likely to stick to it. Beachbody has a myriad of programs, and all of them are good programs. I have tried many different videos and thought that it was just not possible to get a good home program. Then I found Beachbody and every program I have done from them is great. Go to the website to look at the programs available.
Lastly, stick with it. Habits take time to form, and this habit is easy to break. So it comes back to commitment. If you commit and follow through, you will succeed.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
How do you eat Healthy?
"You are what you eat." That is not just a saying from your childhood, it is true.
I don't need to focus on they why you need to eat healthy, you have heard that enough, the question now is how?
If you fill yourself with marshmellows all the time, what will you end up being? It is not to say that you can occasionally have those things that you love, but to fuel your body, you need more disgression.
For me, the process of eating more healthy has been a long one. I remember the days when we (my husband and I) would sit down to a plate full of chicken nuggets and fries for dinner. I knew we needed to eat better, but had no idea how. What "diet" plans are for is to help you learn how to eat smarter. It will take a lot of work at first, but as you practice, it will become easier.
So you first need to decide, are you going to jump in the deep end and go right into a strict diet first, and learn how to eat better that way? Or are you going to wade in a step at a time and slowly make changes? That is the decision you need to make yourself because everyone is different. It has worked for me to slowly make changes for me and my family, but others revert back too easily and need that full submersion to find success.
Here is a link for you to find some easy steps to take called Michi's Ladder to make some steps towards your goal of eating better.
You can make it happen! Decide. Committ. Succeed.
I don't need to focus on they why you need to eat healthy, you have heard that enough, the question now is how?
If you fill yourself with marshmellows all the time, what will you end up being? It is not to say that you can occasionally have those things that you love, but to fuel your body, you need more disgression.
For me, the process of eating more healthy has been a long one. I remember the days when we (my husband and I) would sit down to a plate full of chicken nuggets and fries for dinner. I knew we needed to eat better, but had no idea how. What "diet" plans are for is to help you learn how to eat smarter. It will take a lot of work at first, but as you practice, it will become easier.
So you first need to decide, are you going to jump in the deep end and go right into a strict diet first, and learn how to eat better that way? Or are you going to wade in a step at a time and slowly make changes? That is the decision you need to make yourself because everyone is different. It has worked for me to slowly make changes for me and my family, but others revert back too easily and need that full submersion to find success.
Here is a link for you to find some easy steps to take called Michi's Ladder to make some steps towards your goal of eating better.
You can make it happen! Decide. Committ. Succeed.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Motivation for Cancer Patients
Here is an article from a guest blogger Liz Davis. Thanks for the great article Liz!
A panel conducted by the "American College of Sports Medicine" found that that exercise and proper nutrition during cancer treatment and afterwards decreases cancer symptoms, increases chances of survival and decreases remission rates.
What symptoms of cancer can nutrition and exercise help? Fatigue is one of the main symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment as is depression and hopelessness. Pain in the body is another serious symptom of cancer. Exercise helps relieve all of these symptoms in many different ways.
It treats fatigue by increasing metabolism and processing energy more fully. This fully energized state eliminates fatigue in no time. Exercise also releases endorphins in the body that are designed to make the body feel better mentally and physically.
Losing weight is vital to helping lessen the chances of remission. Studies have shown that inactive, overweight patients were much more highly likely to suffer from remission or lose their fight to cancer. Proper exercise and nutrition can help shed those extra pounds.
The types of exercises and the severity should be decided upon by you and your doctor to avoid over straining your body. Aerobic exercise like walking and bicycling are low impact enough for a cancer patient. Strength exercises such as lifting weights are also important but should be carefully monitored as chemotherapy can eliminate bone density very quickly. Balance exercises are also important to help keep your workout free of accidents. Exercises such as heel raises or walking a straight line are all you need. Stretching exercises can help eliminate pain by relieving strain in the body and eliminating tension and tightness in the muscles. These exercises should be discussed with a doctor to make sure the patient is capable of performing them.
Proper nutrition for a cancer patient depends on its severity. Patients with a compromised immune system should avoid foods that make them sick. Basically, a great diet for a cancer patient includes a balanced diet with a heavy focus on protein. Foods such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream, eggs and pudding are also great sources of protein. However, you should avoid high fat foods to avoid gaining weight.
Use proper nutrition and dieting to help treat many of the symptoms of cancer. This is true for people battling all types of cancers. Different methods will help different people, for example mesothelioma and lung cancer causes people to focus more on increasing lung capacity whereas people with breast cancer might want to focus on flexibility through yoga. It is important to talk to a specialist about the right fitness regimen. Diet and exercise are never a complete cure or treatment option. Instead, they work as a method of battling cancer and feeling better during your treatments and your disease.
Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with her dog, April.
A panel conducted by the "American College of Sports Medicine" found that that exercise and proper nutrition during cancer treatment and afterwards decreases cancer symptoms, increases chances of survival and decreases remission rates.
What symptoms of cancer can nutrition and exercise help? Fatigue is one of the main symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment as is depression and hopelessness. Pain in the body is another serious symptom of cancer. Exercise helps relieve all of these symptoms in many different ways.
It treats fatigue by increasing metabolism and processing energy more fully. This fully energized state eliminates fatigue in no time. Exercise also releases endorphins in the body that are designed to make the body feel better mentally and physically.
Losing weight is vital to helping lessen the chances of remission. Studies have shown that inactive, overweight patients were much more highly likely to suffer from remission or lose their fight to cancer. Proper exercise and nutrition can help shed those extra pounds.
The types of exercises and the severity should be decided upon by you and your doctor to avoid over straining your body. Aerobic exercise like walking and bicycling are low impact enough for a cancer patient. Strength exercises such as lifting weights are also important but should be carefully monitored as chemotherapy can eliminate bone density very quickly. Balance exercises are also important to help keep your workout free of accidents. Exercises such as heel raises or walking a straight line are all you need. Stretching exercises can help eliminate pain by relieving strain in the body and eliminating tension and tightness in the muscles. These exercises should be discussed with a doctor to make sure the patient is capable of performing them.
Proper nutrition for a cancer patient depends on its severity. Patients with a compromised immune system should avoid foods that make them sick. Basically, a great diet for a cancer patient includes a balanced diet with a heavy focus on protein. Foods such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream, eggs and pudding are also great sources of protein. However, you should avoid high fat foods to avoid gaining weight.
Use proper nutrition and dieting to help treat many of the symptoms of cancer. This is true for people battling all types of cancers. Different methods will help different people, for example mesothelioma and lung cancer causes people to focus more on increasing lung capacity whereas people with breast cancer might want to focus on flexibility through yoga. It is important to talk to a specialist about the right fitness regimen. Diet and exercise are never a complete cure or treatment option. Instead, they work as a method of battling cancer and feeling better during your treatments and your disease.
Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with her dog, April.
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