Swtiching things up & Happy Mother's Day

Hello everyone,

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother ever where…I got up this morning at 6:00am because I received an invite from a Beach Body member to work out with them online. Since I don’t have to work today and I know the importance of support and accountability and having someone there to help support the journey I said yes.

Well, when the alarm went off at 5:45am I thought heck today is my day to rest why did I say yes. I sat in front of my computer and thought don’t be a jerk let’s do this. So I logged in, pulled out P90X’s KenpoX and got busy. I was so glad I did.

I haven’t done KenpoX in so long, I forgot what a wonderful workout it is. I was sweating and breathing hard and loving every minute of it. One of the things that struck me as I continued to work out was Tony’s comment about getting his second wind. With today being Mother’s Day, I thought (as I’m punching and kicking) how many times a day do moms have to get their second wind?

Switching up my workout today was my second wind. Pulling out my P90X tapes was my second wind and fun. I haven’t done them in a while and it was a welcomed change. It felt invigorating and rejuvenating.

That’s why I tell people that I work with – you need to make changes to your workout and diet every 2-4 months to keep your body guessing. With that being said, don’t be afraid to switch up your routine.

Ever have a salad for breakfast or breakfast for lunch? Why not replace one meal with a homemade smoothie to switch things up. Do you workout every morning or evening? Try switching those around too. Variety can be that spice in your fitness life.

Well before I continue to prattle on Happy Mother’s!

Live Actively. Eat Well. Be Healthy.

Pamela Kirkland
Neighborhood-Fit.com

Reality check - quick weight loss = sagging skin

When it comes to being healthy, you have to want it. One of the most frustrating things about getting in shape and improving your health is that it takes time and patience.

Not just patience, but patience to continue with the journey because there is no end. Once you start you can't stop. If you do, you'll end up where you started from. I read and watch and listen to many things involving health and fitness.

There is so much out there - but not much that gets to the heart of the matter. If you've been obese for a long time the possibility of you getting back to the body you had when you were 18 is going take a shit load of work.

Even with that there may be some residual side effects like sagging skin you'll have to deal with. I watch many a infomerical and not one addresses the fact that if you've been very big for a long period of time and you lose weight quickly, you're gonna sag.

If the truth be told how many of those people who've been over weight for a long period of time and lost a lot of weight in a short period of time didn't have sagging skin?

Reality check!

Until next time...

Live Actively. Eat Well. Be Healthy

Pamela K.