Hello all! We just had 18 cm. of snow fall here! It’s just beautiful…I love the snow. Oh, and I must say it is an intense workout to shovel it off of your driveway. So there it is…my workout tip for the day. “Get out there and shovel!” Actually, you need to be careful too. It can be very heavy to lift and you need to take extreme precaution to lift properly. It takes me awhile to shovel because I do it in layers when it is really thick. I know what I can handle.

I’ve been discussing the different aspects you should consider when on your journey towards weight loss. Yesterday, I discussed nutrition tips. I also recommended the simple book that I follow everyday. It is so easy to follow and has truly changed my eating habits for the better. You can check it out at the Every Other Day Diet-Lifestyle Plan. I have two young children and I find this plan so flexible that my whole family can follow it. It is easy to modify if I have to.

To reach success on any fitness plan you NEED TO DO WEIGHT TRAINING. This will build lean muscle mass in your body. The more muscle your body contains, the higher your metabolism and the more effectively your body will burn fat. I ritually follow the Fit Chic Year of Workouts. I love this program because it can be done in my home. It is quick, intense, and very effective. I am done my weights in about 20 minutes. Who does not have time for 20 min.? There is a ton of variety in the program.

Many women are worried that they will bulk up by doing weights. This is not true! You will tone your body. You will get a beautiful, sexy shape to your frame. We just do not produce the high amount of testosterone needed to bulk up like a guy.

Therefore, do not neglect this critical component to your fitness program. You need to include the weights. As women, it is so healthy for our bones as they become more brittle with age. We are also at a risk of osteoporosis and weight training will deter this by increasing bone density. When you lift weights, you are strengthening your muscles, tendons, and joints. Not to mention, you will also be stronger and able to do everyday tasks more efficiently!

So pick up those weights and get yourself on a program! You will feel so great once you get started. You will also be so impressed on how quickly you will get stronger. It is important to challenge yourself as you move along and to gradually lift heavier weights.

I wish you success!

Cheers to health,

Angie

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