TIPS & ADVICE

This information is not to replace advice and suggestions from your healthcare provider.

EXCUSES VS PROGRESS

It's too cold outside to go to the gym

I'm going to layout my warm clothes the night before so I can bundle up for the gym in the morning

I am too busy with kids and work

I'm going to mark the calendar for MY exercise appointments just like I would a doctor or dentist appointment.

I hurt my foot /leg so I can't exercise

I'll exercise my upper body until my foot heals and I can ease back into lower body movements

HYDRATION

Hydration and nutrition are needed daily and not just when you go to the gym! Keep water by your bed, and when you wake up, drink it before stepping out of bed. Then set a goal of drinking a full bottle at both lunch and dinner. Keep a thermos of water in your car too! Need help with water? Try some hydrating foods, such as watermelon, cucumbers, strawberries, and cantaloupe.

READ THAT NUTRITION LABEL!

Read that "protein bar" label carefully before you buy it! Many of the bars on the market are extremely high in carbs and sugars. However, the package advertises only the small ratio of protein found in it! Be careful and read the ENTIRE label. Give yourself a small amount of time one day to do some research and find a true protein bar or snack that fits YOUR nutrition goals

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