Healthy Meals

This blogspot is dedicated to busy people who want Smart & Healthy meal choices. I will share with you some great, tasty Smart & Healthy 30 minute recipes as well as some of the exercises I use to stay in shape.

Fitness Tips

Go from Fat to Firm.... FAST!!!

Try intensifying your workout.High-intensity aerobics or resistence training can help you to burn an extra 50 - 150 calories during the first 2 hours after exercising.To increase intensity for cardio workouts incorporate several speed intrevals and for strength training try  doing circuits.

Medium intensity (break a sweat) cardio workouts at least 30 minutes,5 days a week plus a total body strength training 2x's a week will allow you to maintain your fitness level. To shed pounds increase cardio workout to 1 hour, 5  to 7 days a week.


  




CIRCUITS ( repeat 2-3 x's)

squats - 15- 20 reps
lunges - 15 reps per side
push-ups - 10 - 15 reps
bridge pose (yoga) - 15 - 20 reps
plank pose (yoga) - hold 30 - 60 secs

     



Lift weights & Your Spirits - Studies show that even a little bit of exercise can affect the mood - controlling parts of your brain. Try a bicep curl by standing with your feet shoulder width apart, place your arms at your side,slowly bend your arm lifting the weight towards your face,slowly return your arm to your side.Repeat the same action for the other side.Complete 12 reps each arm and the next time you have a bit of a tough day remember to reach for your free weights instead of junk food.