Working out in the New Year!

Hello Everyone!
So far. so good!  Working out is going ok for me, wish I could just kick this cold!
I hope everyone is getting their workout on, and letting your friends know about the great products that you use. So they too, can work on being their best selves!
Eat right, work hard, play hard!
Any questions of coarse you should email me!

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry HipHopAbs

"Eat" - What is good for your body and in proper portions.
"Drink" - Lots of water! That alone can help you loose weight if that is your main source of fluids through out the day.
"Merry" - Be merry with the ones you love, laugh often and enjoy life.



Personal Thoughts:
In the last few days I have begun my
Hip hop abs/10 min. trainer. I have increased to having 1 glass of shakeology almost everyday. This is what I discovered. Where right now it is too early for me to have lost any weight. I feel a million times better. Of coarse I have slipped up a couple days, and those were the worse days of my week. Working out and drinking shakeology makes a HUGE difference in how i feel during the day. Also I am trying my best everyday to quit drinking soda. Because as good as that tastes it does horrible things to your body! I hope every one is keeping up with their work outs, and their goals to lead a better life.

Words of Wisdom from the Beachbody newsletter
"7 Key foods to Help you Get the Most Out of Your Workout"

1. Tomatoes. Make the lowly tomato your best friend and you could potentially up your chances of staying healthy and recovering faster. They're loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients. And because they're particularly rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, they may boost heart health, fight oxidative stress, protect against a variety of cancers, and combat inflammation. Tomatoes also contain potassium, an electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance.
2. Fish. A powerhouse of lean protein, fish lets you load up without blowing your calorie budget. The very leanest choices include white-fleshed fish like flounder or tilapia, as well as most shellfish, including lobster. Even dark-fleshed fish like tuna and salmon are considered lean, and the fat they provide (in the form of fish oil) can help regulate hormones and metabolism and reduce inflammation. 
   
   Of course, all this muscle-building power won't show up as a six-pack if you're not careful about how the fish is prepared. Watch out for calorie bombs like deli tuna salad and deep-fried fish or calamari.
3. Açai berry. What look like ordinary small, purple berries are actually one of the best superfoods in the world. Açai berries contain one of the highest concentration of antioxidants of any known food, along with fiber, iron, amino acids, and healthy omega fatty acids. Add them to your diet in the form of juice or pulp and you can expect a load of benefits, including increased energy, faster recovery rate, boosted immune system, stabilized blood sugar levels, and more.
4. Dark green leafy vegetables. Breaking news: Popeye was right about eating spinach. Especially if you want to build muscle FAST. The antioxidants found in dark green vegetables help counteract the oxidative muscle damage that comes with heavy training or exercise. So vegetables like broccoli, collard greens, lettuce, kale, and our hero spinach should be high on your list.
5. Blueberries. Mom could've said, "Eat your blueberries and you'll grow up strong." This miniature superfruit is chock-full of nutrients and antioxidants. So if you're involved in strenuous activity, a daily cup or two of blueberries can help reduce cell damage. They also promote healthy blood pressure and contain complex carbs and fiber to help sustain energy and keep you in the game.
6. Eggs. When you're trying to add muscle, protein is as important as any dumbbell or training buddy. Most important, you want increased "clean calories" from whole, natural, unprocessed foods—like eggs. Eggs are one of the most perfect proteins for growing lean muscle. By incorporating egg whites into your diet (with a small amount of egg yolk), you can get a high amount of protein for a relatively low number of calories. Six egg whites will give you 99 calories and 21 grams of protein. Now that's a deal.
7. Green tea. If you're working out regularly, giving your body a constant supply of antioxidants can promote quicker recovery on a cellular level. And drinking green tea is a good way to vary your antioxidant intake. On top of its antioxidant properties, green tea can help protect the cardiovascular system and increase metabolic rate (which supports weight control), and may provide some anticancer and blood pressure–reducing benefit.

Take foods part of your life and watch the pounds melt away.

New Years Resolutions Are Soon Approaching

The New Year is fast approaching!!! That means time for resolutions. A LOT of peoples resolutions are going to be about eating more healthy and loosing weight! I am one of those "A LOT" of people. I know of a sure way to loose the weight and change your lifestyle so you can start off the new year as a healthier person. :) Message me if you are interested. Help me help you loose that weight! ♥

I going to be as committed as I can so I can loose this weight and be more healthy for myself and my family!

Good Morning!

Good Morning Everyone I hope you all are keeping on track with your work out program! If you don't have a work out Program start one today! Why procrastinate your fitness and health? Check out Beachbody to find a work out that suits you today! Remember to start your day with a full glass of water and keep on going throughout the day with water. Too many people are overly dehydrated. Keep a water bottle with you to keep you from buying sodas or other kinds of cold and sugary drinks when you are on the go. Drinking lots of water and staying hydrated are great ways to keep metabolism running smoothly.

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So lets get started, we can do it together!  Grab your favorite method of working out, whether it be P90X, Slim in 6, 10 min trainer, one of the many other Beachbody products, OR simply go for a walk, or go Running.  Do this TODAY, don't wait till tomorrow.

8 Foods to boost your metabolism!

Hey everyone, This is some really great information!  I am always looking for a way to naturally boost my metabolism so I can burn those extra few calories!  So Read on, and take this fantastic advice and you'll be burnin' extra calories as soon a a glass of water!  That's right it's that simple!


1.  Fish!  Fish has many benefits, fish oil which is full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.  This oil is most commonly found in oily fish like mackerel, trout, sardines, herring, tuna, and salmon, it can also be taken in capsles (at least 300 milligrams/day) by those who are averse to seafood.  Fish consumption has been found to boost your calorie burn by as much as 400 calories a day! 


2. Dark Green Leafy vegetables. These include arugula, chard, chicory, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, and spinach. They are full of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and lots of fiber. While the vitamins are great antioxidants and very healthy for you, the fiber is where the rubber really meets the road as far as metabolism goes. Your body expends a lot more calories digesting fiber and protein than it does simply digesting carbohydrates.


3.Tomatoes. Tomatoes have gotten a lot of good press lately, as they contain high levels of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been proven to have several anti-carcinogenic properties. And like the dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes are also a good source of fiber. But tomatoes can also work overtime to flush fat, as they also contain citric, malic, and oxalic acids, which support your body's kidney functions, which helps your body eliminate more waste and fat from your system.


4.Blueberries and other whole fruits. Whole fruits contain lots of fiber, and many contain so much, they can be said to have "negative calories," meaning your body burns more calories digesting the food than it stores. One cup of blueberries only has about 80 calories, but 4 grams of fiber. Your body will expend much of those 80 calories digesting the 4 grams of fiber. Blueberries also contain lots of antioxidants, and are believed to lower cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. And they taste great! Try adding them to a high-fiber unsweetened cereal or oatmeal in the morning to get your metabolism up and running at the start of your day.


5.Whole grains. Well, if you've read this far, you've probably gotten that fiber is key to keeping the metabolic fires burning. Whole grains are one of the best sources of dietary fiber. This is where careful label reading comes in. Lots of items purporting to contain whole grains may only contain enough to make the claim truthful, and may in fact be full of insulin-spiking carbohydrates or sugars, which will take your metabolism in the wrong direction. Check the ingredient list of your breads and cereals carefully and make sure the preponderance of the ingredients is whole grain.




6.Chilies, curries, and other spices. Ever eaten a particularly spicy meal and felt your heart race a bit faster and your forehead start to perspire? The capsaicin found in many hot peppers and other spices can fire up your metabolism while it fires up your mouth. In fact, some studies have shown a 50 percent increase in metabolism for 3 hours after eating capsaicin. So it helps to keep a bottle of hot sauce on hand at mealtimes. You can use spices to add flavor to recipes instead of salty or fatty ingredients, which will also help kick your metabolism into a higher gear.



7.Green tea. Researchers have found that green tea consumption can increase calorie burning by up to four percent. It is believed to accomplish this by increasing metabolic rates as well as fat oxidation. Studies have also shown that green tea can reduce sugar cravings and can inhibit enzymes that slow digestion, thus raising metabolic rates. Its thermogenetic properties were convincing enough that Beachbody includes it in its ActiVit® Metabolism Formula Multivitamins. Besides the metabolic properties, green tea is loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols, making it one of the most healthful beverage choices around.



8.Ice water. Almost every nutritionist will recommend drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day, but did you know that if you drink ice water versus room-temperature water, your body will burn an extra 9 calories per glass? Drinking room-temperature water can burn about 16 calories per glass—that's 25 calories per glass for ice water. So, eight glasses of cool water a day can be responsible for burning 200 calories! Plus, water is necessary for all of your bodily processes, including the ones that control your metabolism. If you're underhydrated, your body will underperform. Water also flushes out fat deposits and toxins, which can hamper your energy.
 
 
And remember, a good night's sleep and smaller, evenly spaced meals can be your best metabolic friends. And the best thing to really get your metabolism going is exercise. You can burn almost 700 calories in one 45-minute Turbo Jam workout alone. Also, stress has been found to produce cortisol, a metabolism-inhibiting steroid, so try and relax—have a blueberry. Or a fish!
 
 
 
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