Todays Workout

I alternate between Hanging Leg Holds and Hanging Knee Lifts

Gym

Evening Thoughts

As I was finishing up with my workout and getting my things together in the locker room, I felt a tap on my shoulder as I heard,

"I see you working hard day-in and day-out in here"
"awesome work and keep it up"

I thanked him for the compliment and heading home. Going to the gym is not my life, but it is a huge part of my life and who I am. Every time I walk through the doors, I make an effort to give it my all. As the famous quotes states, "actions speak louder than words." My actions and everything I do are to inspire and motivate those who question their ability to accomplish their own fitness goals. This is where Discipline also comes to play. I will be the first to admit that I do have days where I question if I should or shouldn't go to the gym. Always overcoming that feeling, I seem to have the best workouts on those days. I will continue to keep the gym as a part of my life and work hard to reach my fitness/health goals. I know personally what being overweight does to you physically and mentally and want to show the world that its something that anyone can overcome! Its definitely not easy, but its an obstacle that anyone, no matter what age, can overcome!

Set Goal, makes Dreams and work Hard to conquer them! I AM!!

Christmas Challenge

I am proud to say that all my hard work and dedication thus far has paid off. From last Christmas to this Christmas I have lost a total of 145 pounds. All by a change of eating habit and adding cardio/exercise, the good "old fashion" way. NO TYPE OF SURGERY! I want to challenge any of you who think they can't do this themselves. I'm a normal individual who just got dedicated and determined to make a huge difference in myself. IT CAN BE DONE! It starts with the mind. I have set many more goals and challenges ahead of me and I will crush them all! A lot of people with doubt and question you, tell you No and try to put your spirits down. Take all that and turn it into something positive! Show them you have what it takes to accomplish anything! "at first they'll ask you why you're doing it. Later they will ask you HOW you did it!

Making the impossible, POSSIBLE!

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Tips to Stop Late Night Snacking

Whether it’s caused by stress, anxiety or just plain boredom, snacking is one of the largest obstacles on the road to weight loss. So how can you stop snacking and save yourself from nibbling (without feeling completely deprived)? Here are 7 tips to stop mindless snacking:

1. Don’t Skip Meals

Create set meals and snack times for yourself throughout the day and stick to them. This will help you to stick to a nutritious eating schedule, and will also fight the urge to nibble on unhealthy foods by keeping you full on healthier options.

2. Don’t Buy Unhealthy Foods

Create a shopping list and stick to it. Write a list every time you go grocery shopping, no exceptions. This will help you to avoid accidentally strolling down the candy aisle and picking up something you don’t need. Also, be label conscious when shopping. Don’t buy anything that has a fat content which is over 5 percent per serving. Replace your favorite foods that contain a high fat content with healthier alternatives, like low sodium pretzels rather than potato chips, or graham crackers rather than chocolate chip cookies.

3. Drink Water, and Lots of it

Most people confuse thirst with hunger and will start to snack when their bodies are just trying to tell them they’re thirsty. Before you reach for that snack, have a glass of water first. Then give yourself five minutes and see if you are still hungry. Listen to your body, and try and understand what it’s asking for (before making assumptions and heading to the vending machine).

4. Keep Busy

Most people tend to eat when they are bored. Find a task to do around the house, or better yet, take up a new hobby. Activities that keep your hands busy, like knitting, will help to keep your mind off of food so that you aren't eating out of boredom. The busier you are, the less time you’ll have to think about food.

5. Put Down the Remote

Get away from the TV to avoid mindless eating. A bag of chips can be devoured all too quickly when you’re fixated on your favorite show. So get up, get out and get active. Need to relax? Try reading a book or magazine, which will keep your mind active, rather than sitting in front of the TV.

6. Brush Your Teeth

Foods just don’t taste right after brushing your teeth. Avoid late night snacking by brushing your teeth immediately after dinner.

7. Treat Yourself

Depriving yourself of the foods you enjoy the most means you are more likely to binge on them later. Every now and again, enjoy your favorite foods in moderation to avoid destructive behavior in the future.

No matter how diligent you are about your diet, everyone has their moments of weakness. If you notice yourself having difficulty controlling your snacking, keep a food diary, writing down everything you eat and how you feel before and after you’ve eaten it (use Fitday's online journal). This will help you to keep track of when and why you snack. After you review what you’ve eaten for the day, think about which of the 7 steps you can utilize to help you avoid snacking in the future.

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Saturday Routine (Blended Core and Legs)