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February is certainly becoming a challenge. The winter blues have hit hard at my house. Even Valentine's Day and a dose of chocolate wasn't enough to squelch the blahs.
But sweat? Yea. Sweat can make all the difference. My motto: If you can't have sunshine, make some endorphins!!! The links to this week's workouts are below. Try to get in all four workouts - on any days, in any order.
Week three:
Day 1: 12 Minute Workout #3 - Core Burn
Day 2: Climb Down from that Pyramid Workout
Day 3: 12 Minute Workout #6 - Belly Up and In
Day 4: Calorie Crusher
This week's focus points, for fitness inside, as well as out:
Focus 1: Eat more veggies!!
We've all heard the 5 a day goal, but really 5 servings of veggies should be thought of a minimum! Try to get 5 servings of veggies before dinner! When trying to change eating habits, it is best to focus on the foods you can eat rather than the ones you shouldn't. By filling up on veggies, you won't even miss the crackers, chips, or pretzels you were munching on. Sneak veggies in where ever you can. Put a big handful of spinach in your morning smoothie. I promise, with a banana or some mango, you won't even taste the spinach! It may turn your smoothie green but it will still taste delicious. Add lots of veggies to your eggs. The saying in my house is "a little egg with my veggies." Snack on raw veggies. Add lots of veggies to your sandwich, wrap, soup, or salad. Make eating more veggies a life change, not a temporary fix.
Focus 2: Forgive
Forgiveness is a choice; not for the benefit of the one forgiven but for benefit of the one who forgives. Carrying pain, anger, and bitterness is heavy and hard. It uses up the space and energy in us meant for joy. And we need all the space for joy we can get! Make the choice.
Previous focus points to keep in mind:
Sleep
Aim to get at least 7 hours a night.
A Grateful Heart
Count your blessings, literally!
Hydrate!!
A good place to aim is to drink about the same number of ounces of water as 1/2 your body weight in pounds.
Practice patience.
-with yourself, as well as others!