BLOG will return June 9th, 2009...Live Well!!!

The Live Well BLOG will return on June 9th. Please check back then!
Make smart choices, care for your body, move into action.....Live Well!!!

Getting There

Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.
~Anthony Robbins

Simple Ways to Lighten Your Load

Want to lose a few pounds without completely overhauling your diet??? By making some simple changes to your regular diet you will be able to watch your body change as well.
Try these changes to start...

Switch from:
Half&Half or Whole Milk to 1% or Skim
Mayo To Mustard
2 slices of bread on a sandwich to 1 slice of bread
Cream Based soups to Chicken Broth or Vegetable broth based soups
A Brownie to a 100 calorie pack of Oreos
Regular Soda to Diet Cola or Seltzer
Regular Beer to Light Beer
A Bagel to An English Muffin
Whole Eggs to Egg Whites

Paying attention to what you take in and making small changes each day can help you to make big changes in your body and your health. Live Well!!!

Fight the Lazy!!!

It is sheer laziness that holds you back from taking the stairs, walking home from work, or taking the time to cook yourself a healthy, well balanced meal.
Why let laziness win?
If you want that healthy body, do what it takes to get it. Effort goes a long way. We were made to move. Our bodies need healthy, nutritious food. All you have to do is what nature intended you to do....and trust me, nature did not intend for us to laze around in chairs, couches, and cars all day!
Fight the Lazy...Live Well!!!

Make Sure to Wear Confidence with Your Bathing Suit!

As a personal trainer, I see different types of bodies everyday. Trust me when I tell you that the bodies that look best are the bodies that strut their stuff and hold their heads up high. It does not matter if you are a size 2 or a size 20, if you are confident in your body, in it's strengths and abilities, and you stand proud, you will look better than everyone else around. So make sure to look yourself in the eye and tell yourself how amazing you are before you head out in that bathing suit! Be Proud...Live Well!!!

What Can You Do???

Do you want to live better? If so, it does not take a complete overhaul of your current lifestyle...you can get there little by little. Take steps each day toward the type of life you want to live. What can you do today that can help you to be healthier, more relaxed, better rested? Can you get a walk in this evening after dinner? Can you choose to have a piece of grilled fish instead of a burger? Do you have 10 minutes to have a nice conversation with a friend? Can you get into bed 15 minutes earlier than usual? There is something you can do today that can help you get on the road to a healthier life...you just need to squeeze it in! Start Now...Live Well!!!

Feeling Sleepy????

Check out the link pasted below to learn about the importance of getting the sleep your body needs. Try taking the "sheep dash" test to see just how sluggish you really are. Sleep Tight...Live Well!!!
http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleeping.htm