7 Things You Oughta Know...

Hey Everyone,

The week is almost over and I’m sure you are ready for the weekend but don't forget about exercising to keep up that energy and feel great. Join us at Baby Boot Camp on Saturday at Tularosa Park at 8:30a.m. for our high energy workout. Put it on your calendar and treat it like an appointment. You need to exercise at least 3-4 times a week if you really want to see some results.

So I’m going to see you at the park right? Join us for a fun and energizing classes.

Get the info here: http://www.babybootcamp.com

Here are 7 tips to keep you motivated toward your fitness goals. And don’t
forget to check out my *local* restaurant review at the bottom.

1. Develop realistic expectations for yourself; set your own goals. Develop a
positive attitude towards fitness and wellness. Never mind what wacky diet
your friend or sister in law is on. Do what’s reasonable for you.

2. Make a commitment as to when you will workout and for how long. Be specific
about when you want to achieve your goals and set date’s for achieving smaller
goals in the process.

3. Break down your ultimate goal into smaller parts and work on achieving them.
Like a pound or two a week or a dress size in a month.

4. Ask for help if you don’t understand how to go about dropping weight and
getting in shape. Confusion breeds none compliance.
A great place to start is www.sparkpeople.com or just contact me and we can go over some simple steps to get you started.

5. Find ways to relate fitness to your life. Have kids? Play with them. Want to
perform better at work and at home? Fitness is key ;)

6. Minimize self-defeating behaviors and thoughts (e.g., procrastination, low
confidence, wanting a perfect body). Negative self talk is the single most
destructive element for your psychology.

7. Reward yourself when you achieve short and long term goals. I’m not
suggesting Vegas for the weekend and killing a month of progress in one
foul swoop at the royal buffet. But a little treat or trip to a favorite spot won’t
hurt one bit.

** Restaurant Review **

Why is a personal trainer reviewing a restaurant?
Why not? I like to eat – don’t you?

Fortune Cookie (New restaurant off Hwy 92)

It’s traditional Asian Cuisine. You know Sweet and Sour Chicken, Egg flower soup, and egg rolls. I was there for lunch and the menu was reasonably priced at $3.99 per person which included an egg roll, fried rice and a choice of 13 items, there was also a $4.99 per person which included the egg roll, fried rice and soup along with your choice of 8 menu items.

Me and my brother ordered from the $4.99 menu and got the sweet and sour chicken, but they accidently brought the pork (but I still ate it) and the Kung Pau Shrimp. I liked the sweet and sour sauce, I always worry about that, but it was good not too sweet just right. The Kung Pau was spicy, but if you know me for a Mexican I’m a wimp when it comes to hot stuff, this I was able to tolerate without crying. We got the egg drop soup which was good, the egg roll was just the right size not too big and yes I got the fried rice (but I would suggest getting the steamed rice). Portions were just right not too much and not too little.

As for the dinner menu it is average priced from $6.50-$16.95. oh and for the children’s menu they have chicken nuggets with fries for $3.95.

So all in all I would say I will go back, this restaurant might make it after all.

How'd you do for the holiday?

Ok so the 4th of July is over that barbeque is behind us, so how did you do? Did you overindulge, think you blew it? those outdoor celebrations can cost you, one meal can be equal to a whole day of calories. Well don't despair and feel you blew the whole summer you didn't you just need to hop back on the exercise wagon and amp it up a bit. Get out and exercise one to two more hours a week. Take a week and wipe out any sugar in your diet you can do it, I did it before I left and it wasn't as hard as it seems, and I'll be doing it again this week.

Here are a few hints, stay away from any table sugar, sweets, candy you know it the junk stuff, if you are temped eat a piece of fruit and I don't mean any fruit stick to the green stuff, green apples, green grapes, kiwi green stuff. Drink a yummy protein shake, add some peanut butter or other fruit.

Contact me and I'll send you a blitz program that someone from Advocare was awesome enough to create, it'll get you back on track without starving you. Remember you can do it, don't give up I once heard someone say at an Advocare Conference "Quiters Never Win and Winners Never Quite". Be a winner don't be defeated.

"Believe and You Can Achieve"

To Your Health,

Victoria