Fit Tip

Weather gettting you down?  Too hot to motivate?

Set your cell phone to text you a reminder to workout on training days.  For even more encouragement, change your screen's background to an inspiring image (an athlete you admire, a pic from a snow skiing trip, you on the beach).

Stay Motivated

Put a handful of change or a couple of dollars in a jar each time you hit the gym (treadmill, elliptical, free weights, etc.)  After a few months of regular workouts, you'll have enough money to splurge on a reward for all of your hard work!  Think of the new bathing suit, skinny jeans, tank top, fitted T you've been eying.

Never forget the true reward is how great you look and feel!

Don't forget the carbs!

Yep, its summer and we're all concerned with looking our best in few clothes.  Carbohydrates are our main source of energy and are going to help you work harder to look stronger and leaner this summer.  The American Dietetic Association recommends 45-65% of our diet be carbohydrate!  Look for non-processed, high fiber carbs to add a nutritive punch to your diet.  Some good choices include:
Whole Fruits: (not fruit juice):  apple, apricots, avocado, banana, berries, citrus fruits, canaloupe, peaches
Vegetable:  asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, snow peas, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes
Legumes:  peas, beans, lentils
Nuts and seeds:  almonds, sunflower, flaxseeds
Whole grains:  brown rice, whole oats and breads, cereal or crackers made from whole grain