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Saturday, January 8, 2011

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{Love Stitched}: Exercise {{tips}} jump start your body!!

{Love Stitched}: Exercise {{tips}} jump start your body!!: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Today we are focusing on EXERCISE and if you are ANYTHING like ME...it needs to be quick...not boring and EASY to do!

So I have TWO great options for you today from the girls of PEACE.LOVE.FITNESS blog who teach classes out in California :) 

OPTION ONE :

All you will need is some medium weighted dumbbells.

Resistance Training + Intervals

Warm-up- 15 minute brisk walk outside.

Get your fresh air and vitamin D from the sunshine.

15 Push-ups on your toes or modify it on your knees

Jumping jacks

Lunges

Jumping jacks

Military shoulder presses

25 Jumping jacks

15 Mountain Climbers  25 Jumping jacks

Repeat 2-3x

Cool Down 15 minute walk

~this work out routine was brought to you by Ashley Howard 
OPTION TWO:

So  for your run today or tomorrow begin intervals. These can  be done on a  treadmill, outside on your favorite running trail, or on a  track.

Warm-up: 10 minutes easy walk/jog

Interval Outside:  If you are not on a piece of cardio equipment,  get yourself up to a  speed that you feel is only manageable for 10  seconds minimum to 30  seconds maximum, but you are still in control  i.e. 100 meter dash.

Interval on Cardio Equipment: If  you are doing your intervals on  a piece of cardio equipment like a  treadmill, resistance is a must  when you are sprinting. If you are on a  treadmill, add a 2.0 incline.  If you are on a elliptical or bicycle add  enough resistance to feel as  though you are climbing up a hill. Then  complete your sprint with speed  + resistance, for 10 seconds minimum to  30 seconds maximum.

Rest: 1-2 minute walk in between each interval until your heart rate comes down or you can carry a conversation easily.

Repeat 3-5x- Repeat 1 interval to 1 rest period

Cool Down: Once you have completed 3-5 intervals and rest, cool down by walking 5 minutes and don't forget to stretch!

~ This exercise routine is brought to you by Rachel Russell 
Thanks so much girls for these great exercise tips ~ hopefully we can all get a little more exercise into our daily lives~ 
Be sure to head over and visit their blog for other great tips, recipes, and healthy eating ideas!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

{Love Stitched}: {{Tips}} and tricks on Eating Healthy

I know this isn't crafty but I wanted to share this. I always have good intentions to eat healthy and lose weight and well the darn sweets mess it up for me.  

So how many of you have a goal to 

LOSE WEIGHT this new year?

Maybe to EAT HEALTHIER?

Well today and tomorrow I am going to HELP you with a few little tricks and tips...

Today we will focus on EATING HEALTHY and tomorrow we will hit the EXERCISE tips :)

THE 101 ON EATING HEALTHY 

{for a healthier you or to lose weight}

* Drink half your weight in water*

~did you know that most people don't even drink more than 8oz in ONE day? so someone who is 120 pounds should be drinking 60oz of water a day. Research shows this not only hydrates you, makes your skin look healthier, but also makes you eat less through out the day~

~did you know that adding lemon to your water can help kill your cravings for sweets? Lemons carry the appetite suppressant PECTIN...so squeeze that lemon into your eight glasses a day ;) ~

SNACKING IDEAS :

"Our bodies function at their best when we are eating every 2-3 hours, so even if you don't have time for a full meal there's always time for a quick snack." - Ashley Howard {fitness expert}

~Half of an avocado with a squeeze of lemon juice salt and pepper.
~Steamed broccoli, with a drizzle of olive oil and salt.
~Two rice cakes with 1tsp. of almond butter, or peanut butter in between them.
~1 medium apple cored and drizzled with 2 tsp. of peanut butter.
~Celery with peanut butter.
~1 handful of almonds, or cashews.
~Hummus with vegetables
~String Cheese
~Whole Wheat crackers
~2 Hard boiled eggs
~Slices of Turkey Meat
~Greek Yogurt
~Sliced Cucumbers
~Protein Shake

~small cup of low fat cottage cheese {great PM snack since it is full of the protein CASEIN which keeps you sleep and burn fat}

~Fresh berries

For more Ideas click on the link below.

{Love Stitched}: {{Tips}} and tricks on Eating Healthy: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"