“There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.” -Kenneth Blanchard

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer now that it finally here I think, its not been very warm!!
I hope that everyone is drinking enough water throughout the few hot days, it is a vital part of our well being! Remember your body is 2/3 water and it depends on water to function properly, even mild dehydration can reduce blood flow to your organs, slow your brain and sap your energy, so drink up!!
Dont like water so much, well summer is a great time to add berries, you can also add lemon, limes, cucumbers, ginger all will give it a new taste hopefully getting you to drink up!!

Spot Reduction Myth

Contrary to what the infomercials suggest there is no such thing as spot reduction. I know you really want to belive it! Fat is lost throughout the body in a pattern dependent upon genetics, sex (hormones), and age. Overall body fat must be reduced to lose fat in any particular area. Although fat is lost or gained throughout the body it seems the first area to get fat, or the last area to become lean, is the midsection (in men and some women, especially after menopause) and hips and thighs (in women and few men). Sit-ups, crunches, leg-hip raises, leg raises, hip adduction, hip abduction, etc. will only exercise the muscles under the fat.You need to work you whole body, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, mountain climbers and the list can go on and on! So forget about crunches and situps, work you whole body and breath and you will work your core along with the rest of your body!

Food Pyramid

Here is a link you should check out!

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

"We are all accountable for ourselves. Think of yourself as a precious commodity, and then protect your investment each day."

Monica Brant

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Enjoyed the sunshine with a walk today, hope you were able to get out and get some of that great vitamin D!