It happens to everyone. That moment when you
realize that it’s time to do something about your weight.
It may happen when you’re looking in the mirror
or standing on the scale.
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. These are your main
venues for 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, we never want you to go on a ‘diet’ again.
(Yes, you heard right!) Instead we want you to make permanent healthy changes
to your eating habits.
Here are some practical examples:
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Choose salad over chips or fries
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Don’t add butter to your food
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Eat fresh produce with every meal
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Purchase fat free dairy products
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Limit desserts to one or two per week
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Cut out mindless snacking
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Drink water, not soda
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
tennis 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 we have the perfect solution –
our training programs were created for busy people just like you who only have
so much time to dedicate to exercise.
We understand how hard it is to find the
motivation to stay consistent and to push yourself. Make exercise a
no-brainer—contact us to get started on a lifestyle enhancing program today.
Here are simple ways to move more:
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Watch less TV
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Stretch stiff muscles every day
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Play at the park with the kids
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Go for a jog
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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? Call or email us today to get started.
Degrees Of Change
True change happens in degrees, not in one fell
swoop. This is a relief when you realize that you have miles to go on your
goals. There is no need to attempt all of the change at once – simply nudge
yourself in the right direction each and every day and maintain the small
changes as you go.
Did you eat a big bowl of spaghetti noodles with
your favorite sauce for dinner last night? Tonight eat a smaller bowl. Next
week eat zucchini noodles and your favorite sauce. The following week eat
zucchini noodles with the protein-filled sauce recipe below.
Small changes in the right direction, maintained
over time, will make all of the difference as you strive toward the body and
lifestyle that you desire.
From the desk of John Hall
Studios
Ragu and Zucchini Noodles
Yes, it is possible to enjoy Spaghetti night
while living a fit and lean lifestyle. This is accomplished with noodles made
from fresh zucchini and a sauce that is simply made and packed with protein.
Servings: 6
Here’s what you need…
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2 lbs minced protein: grass-fed beef, chicken or
pork
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2 Tablespoons tomato paste
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8 oz can of tomato sauce
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1 Tablespoon chili sauce
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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4 zucchini
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¼ cup fresh parsley
1
In a large skillet, brown the protein over
medium-high heat. Drain the skillet and turn down to medium heat.
2
Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chili,
cherry tomatoes and sea salt. Mix to combine. Sauté until the cherry tomatoes
are soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Peel the green skins from the zucchini, the run
through a spiral slicer to create long, thin spaghetti noodles.
4
Plate a handful of zucchini noodles topped with
the protein sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutritional Analysis: One
serving equals: 255 calories, 7g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 33g
protein. (analysis done w/beef as protein)
Call today for a consultation and assessment!
Phone: 219-548-3480
Web: Pumpsfitnessinc.com
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