It happens to the best of us. That moment when you realise that you’ve let yourself go, and you need to get back on track.

It may happen when you’re looking in the mirror or when you glance at yourself in a recent photo.

Your first thought is to go on a ‘diet’ but as quickly as that enters your mind the ghosts of a hundred diets past return…along with all the frustration.

Then you wonder, why bother?

The weight will come back, as it always has. Then you’ll be back in front of the mirror as discouraged as ever.

The answer is not to go on another diet.

The answer is to change your lifestyle.

Making the Change.

It’s time to lose your ‘all or nothing’ mentality. Embrace simple, small changes that will add up to big improvements in your lifestyle. An ongoing healthy lifestyle that supports your ideal body weight.

These are your 2 areas to change:

What You Eat. Let’s face it, most of the foods you eat aren’t the healthiest. Some are downright terrible (the burger and fries you had last week). While others are simply excessive (the snacks you eat while watching TV).

The solution to cleaning up your daily diet is NOT to go back on a ‘diet’. In fact, I never want you to go on a ‘diet’ again. (Yes, you heard me right!) Instead I want you to make permanent healthy changes to your eating habits.

Here are some practical examples:

• Choose salad over chips or fries
• You don’t need to add butter to your food
• Eat fresh produce with every meal
• If purchasing dairy products, opt for fat free/low fat (2%)
• Limit desserts to one or two per week
• Cut out mindless snacking
• Drink more water (and stay far away from soda and blended coffee drinks)
  

I don’t expect you to eat a perfect diet every day of the week – that’d be ludicrous. You should, however, make MORE healthy choices every day than unhealthy ones.

​How You Move. Exercise is a huge component to a healthy lifestyle, and quite frankly you’re not getting enough of it. How often does an entire week go by without you ever lacing up your workout shoes? Don’t disregard the importance and power of a good workout.

Your new healthy lifestyle means exercising on MOST days of the week. This may seem tough, but I can tell you from experience that it's very doable. I have spent 20+ years creating training programs for busy people just like you who only have so much time to dedicate to exercise.

I understand how hard it is to find the motivation to stay consistent and to push yourself. Make exercise a no-brainer - - contact a qualified/experienced personal trainer to get started on a lifestyle enhancing program today.

Without a personal trainer in your life, here are just a few simple ways you can move more:

• Watch less TV
• Stretch stiff muscles every day
• Play at the park with the kids
• Go for a jog
• Do some pushups every morning

While none of the above are meant as substitutes for a solid exercise routine, they are great ways to become more active and to improve your lifestyle.

Your lifestyle is the balance of all the choices that you make regarding your body. Swing the balance in your favor - - make a majority of your choices health conscious.

So the next time you’re in front of the mirror you won’t worry about your weight.

You’ll relish it.

Are you ready to transform your lifestyle and body? No more beating around the bush. The time is now.

Call or email me today to get started. Let’s do this!

Regular exercise is a simple solution to get you feeling good fast.

This is because every time you exercise your body increases its production of endorphins, which are responsible for that feel-good euphoria you get after a great workout or while chomping down on a piece of chocolate.

However, before you turn to chocolate and skip the gym, remember the end result of each and choose which one will help you reduce stress in the long run. (Hint: It’s not the chocolate!)

​This isn't your mama's past salad recipe!

Welcome to a whole new pasta salad, one that has ditched the chewy pasta for crisp, fresh veggies, and contains all of the Italian flavors that you love.

It’s a salad worth getting excited about! It’s hard to argue with fresh ingredients, and this salad is bursting with ‘em!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

Servings: 12

Here’s what you need

For the Italian Vinaigrette

• ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon liquid stevia

For the Salad

• 4 zucchini, peeled and cut into thin, 1-inch pieces
• 2 English cucumbers, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup green olives, quartered
• ⅓ cup red onion, finely minced

Instructions

1. Whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and chill before serving. Keeps in the fridge for several days. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis

One serving equals: 81 calories, 4g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 3g sugar, 504mg sodium, 3g fiber, and 2g protein

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