Mind over Muscle (post 1 of 4)
February 26th, 2007Mind over Muscle: Steps to a healthier you, for the ladies. Hello all, this is
Mona Liza Reyes the NPC California Figure Overall Champion 2006.
Though this particular blog is speaking directly to the girls, the topics can be just as effective for starting a guy out in the right direction for healthier living.
So you’ve finally made the decision to become healthier and drop some extra pounds you’ve gained over the years. Before I even begin to take you through the physical baby steps on how to get there, I feel its my duty to disclose this much to you. Your mental preparedness is just as important as your physical willingness. To all my beautiful lady friends out there, this is my friendly public service announcement: IT WONT BE EASY!
Those moments on the lips that are now a lifetime on the hips are maybe more apparent now than they were 2 years ago. But there is hope and it doesn’t have to be a lifetime, especially during your lifetime for you make those hips, just a little bit smaller. You can totally achieve a healthier and leaner version of you, in addition to all the rewarding experiences that come with it. It will, however, take some time. And know that during that time, your dedication, consistency and most of all patience will be the key to your success. With that said, are you still willing to make the change? I surely hope so, because I can promise you with everything I love wholeheartedly that it will be absolutely, positively worth it!
Don’t let the pictures on my page fool you as I have trained hard for a total of 4 years to date and I do not look like pictures EVERYDAY 365 days a year. It’s a great motivation factor to post pictures of the ideal physique you’d like to obtain and by all means, it’s totally possible to achieve. However, please bear in mind that 9 times out of 10 the shots of your favorite celebrity or fitness model was strategically planned to coincide with dieting and exercise beforehand to ensure they look their absolute best.
Are you ladies up for the challenge? Here is the list of some basics that I write about in the posts, which include:
Post 1
JUST DO IT (getting started)
Post 2
EAT WITH A PURPOSE
HYDRATION
Post 3
HIT THE WEIGHTS
SET A GOAL
Post 4
STAY INSPIRED
CELEBRATE AND REWARD
JUST DO IT
Even if you have only 15 minutes to incorporate some type of cardio activity in your daily routine, just do it. No excuses! It can be as simple as using your lunch break to walk, go to the gym, park your car farther or simply take the stairs. Treat yourself as if you would an important client that you cannot break an appointment with. When you do make the time (whether in the gym or at your local park) and you’re just starting out, start with at least 20 minutes of cardio. Acknowledge how your body is feeling and get a feel for what is comfortable for you.
Ideally, you should do at least 30 45 minutes of intense cardio and break a sweat. Cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach is the best way to maximize your fat burning process. Whichever cardio activity you choose, make sure you have fun! If you can read a magazine while you’re doing it, chances are it’s not intense enough. So download your MP3 with your favorite tunes, put on your headphones and break a sweat! Or better yet download your favorite JamCore workout to your video players and get help breaking a sweat!
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