28 Days and counting!

First off, sorry about last Mondays posting being published a few days early. That was a programming error on my part.

Spring is coming! I encourage all of you to feed the beast. Yes, I’m encouraging all of you to eat. I know this close to the PRT that is usually not recommended. That fact is if you diet now, your body will go into “Store mode” in which you will gain weight. You want your body in burn mode this month. Try to eat (in moderation) six times a day. Of course, choose your food wisely. Eating pizza six times a day will only tighten the belt, not loosen it. Choose snacks that give your body what it needs. There is nothing wrong with eating an apple on break as opposed to a bag of cheesy puffs.

It is no secret that I’m a fan of the biggest loser. These two links are for receives from the show from chefs Curtis Stone and Rocco

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/exclusives/nutrition/curtis-stone-recipes/
http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/exclusives/nutrition/roccos_recipes/

This week’s workout

1) Stretch! You know the drill. I’m still trying to touch my toes and hold them so don’t feel bad…unless you are not even trying.

2) Pushups. At this point, all of us should be closing in on the maximum pushup points for the PFP. I encourage you to go 10 more. This way you will have the confidence to know, you will max out this exercise.

3) Core exercises. Don’t hesitate to go to the gym and make yourself sore. Stronger core muscles will go a long way for you.

4) Cardio. Cross training time. If you have a gym membership, select 3 cardio machines. Do each for 10 minutes at moderate intensity. If you do not, go for a bike ride, x-country skiing, or even go run on trails. Do something different and reap the rewards.