When it comes to excuses for not exercising, we’ve
heard them all.
Sometimes the excuse is self-inflicted: I
don’t have the time.
Other times the excuse is pure procrastination: I’m
going to start as soon as tax season ends.And then there are excuses that
are downright funny: I don’t like to sweat.
As delicately as possible, we point out to these
well meaning excuse-makers that, even though they don’t want to do it, exercise
is an important part of cultivating a strong, balanced and healthy body.
I tell them that if they would just exercise 2 to
4 times each week they would feel a dramatic improvement in their daily life,
starting with renewed energy and strength.
Then we bring up the health benefits and explain
how many of their health problems would improve or even disappear. We talk
about how great they will feel, and look, dropping those extra pounds and
rediscovering a slender figure.Even with all this experience in excuse
squashing, there used to be an excuse that would leave us stumped.The sneaky excuse of ‘I’m active’: Oh, I don’t
need to exercise with a personal trainer—I’m very active. I play golf and
tennis and Wii.
Well, that is a good excuse, right? Golf, tennis
and Wii are all active sports that burn calories. Maybe you can be fit
without doing any other exercise… And then we started noticing a trend. The ‘golf’ people couldn’t touch their toes in a
simple flexibility test. The ‘tennis players’ couldn’t jump rope for 60
seconds. The ‘Wii players’ needed a week to recover from a one mile jog. The so-called
‘active’ people encountered injury after injury.
And then it hit us.
You can’t become fit simply by being active.Only by being fit can you become more active.To be lean and to maintain a level of fitness
there is no substitute for a consistent, challenging exercise program. It’s the
only way, folks. To truly be fit is when your body is able to do
whatever you ask of it. This comes from a combination of flexibility, strength
and endurance.
So, do you exercise?Or are you fooling yourself
with the idea of ‘being active’? How do you feel about your current level of
fitness? Are you able to do each and everything you want? Or do you end up
opting out of activities that you know would be too challenging?
If you’ve used the excuse of ‘being active’ in
the past, take a minute to reconsider your position. Don’t bank on your
‘active’ lifestyle with the hope of true results. Call or email us today to get started on an
exercise program that will make you truly fit. And if you’re furthest from
active but simply want to lose those extra inches and pounds, make the decision
to contact us today.
As they say…there’s no trial run in the game of
life.
5 Great Reasons to Exercise
Here you go, 5 more motivating reasons to start a
challenging exercise program today:
1
Exercise makes you feel better about yourself.
2
Exercise improves your mood.
3
Exercise reduces the risk of chronic disease.
4
Exercise eliminates unwanted pounds.
5
Exercise improves longevity.
One Pot Chicken Dinner with Fresh Dill
Cooking a healthy dinner at home does not have to
be complicated or take lots of time. This simple recipe for chicken, shallots
and fresh dill will only take you about 45 minutes from start to finish. Meals
that are rich in protein and fiber and low in carbs, like this one, will help
you build muscle and stay lean. Servings: 8
Here's what you need:
•
1/3 cup coconut flour
•
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or Veggie Chicken
•
sea salt and black pepper
•
2 Tablespoons olive oil
•
20 shallots, peeled and halved
•
4 garlic cloves, minced
•
1 cup sparkling, white wine
•
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
•
1 cup organic chicken broth or Veggie broth
•
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
•
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
1
Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Rinse the
chicken and pat dry. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and
pepper. Dredge through the coconut flour.
2
In a heavy Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over
medium high. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
3
Add the shallots and garlic, cook until softened,
about 5 minutes. Add the wine, mustard and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to a
simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and fresh dill. Season with a little
more salt and pepper. Cook over high for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Analysis: 283
calories, 11g fat, 242mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 2.5g fiber, and 35g protein
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