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Spinning and Beach Snacks

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The sun is rising later and later, which makes it harder and harder to wake up at 5am.

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Hello moon

I met a friend/client for an early morning Spin class at her gym, and we were both drenched in sweat, but feeling strong by the end.

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I’ve always said that music is the key to a good workout, and this particular instructor was right on with her music choices.

There is nothing worse than trying to push through a spin class while being forced to listen to old school aerobics songs such as “Hit me with you best shot” and “Come on ride the train”

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I’ve even experienced an entire spin session full of Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles cover bands.

Talk about wanting to ride my bike right through the second story window.

This morning however.. great class, great music, great sweat.

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(P.S I’m obsessed with my Polar HRM)

We followed up with a quick upper body circuit that looked like this.

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  • Push Ups-15
  • Shoulder Press-12
  • Upright Row-12

Rest 30 seconds, and repeat for a total of 3 sets.

  • Bicep Curls-15
  • Overhead Triceps Extension–15

Rest for 30 seconds and repeat for a total of 3 sets

Stretch.

I knew exactly what I wanted as my post workout meal, so I immediately whipped up my yogurt bowl as soon as I walked in the door.

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Greek yogurt, blueberries, 1/2 sliced frozen banana, 1/2 cup Kashi GOLEAN, 1/2 Tbsp raw almond butter, and cinnamon.

craving demolished.

My family and I are heading to York Beach Maine for the weekend, so I need to get my procrastinating self packed.

Along with a few outfits and toiletries, I make it a point to pack some snacks for the beach, and to munch on before dinner.

Vacation Snacks 101

  • 100 calorie almond packs/Nut butter packets (such as Justin’s)
  • Easy fruits-apples,oranges,plums,peaches,grapes,strawberries
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • String Cheese
  • Ziploc bags of raw veggies
  • Tuna packets/Boards Head Low Salt Turkey deli meat
  • Rice Cakes
  • Protein Powder/Bars
  • Popchips
  • Pickles
  • WATER..and wine Smile

It’s always better to have your own options, other than what’s available on the boardwalk or brought by others.

Turn down the Lays, soda, and pizza, and opt for a bag of popchips with your sandwich along side a crunchy pickle. Munch on sliced turkey rolled with cheese and a handful of almonds, rice cakes with a packet of nut butter, or a hard boiled egg with a piece of fruit.

Simple on the go snacks that provide energy, nutrients, and salty craving control. Along with bottled water, you’ll be set for the day!

Enjoy your first weekend of August!

 xoxo

Huffing and Puffing for Stuffing

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With Thanksgiving only a week away, fitness center’s nationwide are suddenly packed with unfamiliar faces trying to lose 5 pounds before adding it back on by “Black Friday”

Look familiar?

Instead of exercising as an excuse to eat more stuffing, how about doing it so you’ll be able to spend many more holidays with your family and friends in the future? Exercise and eating healthy is the most powerful gift you can give to your body, and with the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to show yourself some love.

Let me stress that I’m no superhero when it comes to temptation. I fully intend on enjoying every delicious bite of food that fills my plate, and maybe even go back for seconds. The main goal here is to maintain control, weigh out our options, and realize that this is not the last meal we will ever eat.

Leftovers will be available by the boatload.

Throughout the next month and a half (and the rest of your life), stick to your workout routine and healthy eating habits. This leaves wiggle room to enjoy other not so healthy foods in moderation. 

Life goes on after the holiday season, and you want to start off the new year 10 weeks healthier, not 10 pounds heavier.