One reason why new moms give up on an exercise and healthy eating is because they don’t notice immediate results. Instead of focusing on immediate results focus on changing to a healthy lifestyle. When your focus changes to living a healthy lifestyle, the results you are aiming for are peramanent not just for the next few months. Permanent results can take a longer to achieve, but they last a lifetime!
So many women I’ve worked with have come to me out of frustration. They say they’ve been doing the same workout for a year or more and haven’t noticed any change in their bodies. The problem is that they are doing the same thing expecting different results. One key to weight loss is changing up your routine. For example 2-3 X per week you could take a kickboxing or stroller workout class, and once a week take a yoga class or go for a power walk with intervals of hills. The more you vary your routine, the more your muscles will be challenged. When your muscles are challenged they will respond with an increase in muscle tone and strength, and an increase in calorie output which equals weight loss!
Did you know that if you eat “good” fat you can actually lose weight? Examples of good fat is in nuts and avocados. When eaten in moderation the good fat will keep you satisfied longer and keep cravings for foods that don’t nourish your body at a minimum. Try these simple tips. Pack a couple of handfuls of almonds or walnuts in a baggie and bring along with you in the car for a snack. When you make a sanwich spread avacados vs. mayoinnase. Your sandwich will taste as good (or better) and it is better for you.
Amazon.com review of Sara Holliday’s Postnatal Total Body Toning: Awesome workout!!!, April 6, 2007 Reviewer: Maegan Kittle (Corpus Christi, TX) - This is a great full body workout. I am amazed at how much I feel the burn and my heart gets pumping in such a short amount of time. Sara motivates you to keep going strong throughout the whole video.
For those of you who read my blog often, you now know that I am a strong proponent for drinking a lot of water. Often times women are mistaking hunger for thirst, because their bodies are dehydrated. Get in the habit of having water where ever you go. For example, I have one bottle at my desk, one or two bottles in my car, and two to three in the fridge. The more you drink water, the more your body will crave it. Added benefits of drinking water is nice skin, hair, and nails!