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I'm a Certified personal trainer with a passion to help in the sport of life. From age 9 to 90 it doesn't matter all can reach their top performance goals with some help and determination. LIFE'S A SPORT SO GET IN THE GAME.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Start the day right

Don't Skip Breakfast
Studies show that we will feel better and perform better after a good healthy breakfast. Whether you are at work at home, or even on the road, it is not a good idea to skip breakfast. Eating a good breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day.
When you skip breakfast, you are likely to become tired when your brain and body run low on fuel. By mid-morning, you might grab a cup of coffee or a sugary candy bar to wake up again. This might work for a few minutes, but by lunch time you are hungry, crabby, and perhaps your mood might make you a little more prone to make unhealthy choices at lunch.
Skipping breakfast is a common strategy for losing weight, but not a smart one. Many people believe that they will lose weight if they skip meals, but that just isn't true; the body expects to be refueled a few times each day -- starting with breakfast.
Actually, eating breakfast is good for weight loss. In fact, people who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight.
Making a Healthy Breakfast
A healthy breakfast should contain some protein and some fiber. Protein can come from low fat meats, eggs, beans or dairy. Fiber can be found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits. A good example of a healthy breakfast might be something simple like a hard boiled egg, an orange, and a bowl of whole grain cereal with low fat milk.
Stay away from the sugary cereals, syrups, pastries, and white breads because they are digested quickly and will leave you hungry and tired in a couple of hours. Protein and fiber satisfy your hunger and will keep you feeling full until lunch time.
If you really don't like to eat breakfast, you can split it up into two smaller meals. Eat a hard boiled egg at home, and an hour or two later, take a break from work and snack on an apple and a handful of healthy nuts like pecans or walnuts.
Breakfast Every Morning
Remember that eating a healthy breakfast is the best way to start off your day . Notice how much better you feel through the morning and the rest of the day when you don't skip breakfast.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Beginning the Blogging Journey

I am just now beginning this blogging journey....therefore, this is my first post and my blog is basically under construction until I can figure out all of the technology stuff (from my wife)! So please check back periodically to see all the information I will update frequently on my blog! Thanks and welcome!
WBerry