Ice your aches and pains

When all of our muscles hurt, no matter if we are walking, running, or shuffling along.  Most important is to ice your muscles when you are done. Sit down and relax with a big bag of ice.

Find your inner peace...

I have no words today, just searching for peaceful thoughts.

Lifting weights is good for women, builds muscle and makes your bones strong, especially in our 40's. Lifting weights burns more calories than cardio alone, and way more than sitting on the couch.  Start young and you will see the benefits for a lifetime.

Some days mile number 1 is the hardest. Everything hurts, but keep going. No matter how fast your legs move

Believe in yourself

I am in full training mode for an upcoming event that I have signed up.  I am running a 15k (about 9 miles) with my sister in May.  Staying focused and dedicated is the hardest part.  Pushing myself out the door to exercise, or pushing myself to run hills can be really hard sometimes.  But I try to remember:


Find your inner challenge.... Believe in it....

The benefits of jumping rope

For less than $10 and 15-20 minutes of work this piece of equipment can burn the same amount of calories contained in a candy bar.  According to WebMD, Jumping rope is a great calorie-burner. You would have to run an eight-minute mile to work off more calories than you would burn jumping rope. Learning to jump rope again as an adult will increase your self confidence. AND It is FUN!

Benefits of WATER

I am sure most people agree that plain ol' water is boring and tasteless. Try these tips to give that all important water some flavor.


Fruit makes water taste so much better.  I infuse my water with berries, lemon, melon, oranges and really any fruit that may be in season.  Also, cucumber and mint leaves helps to make the water taste clean. Just wash the fruit and drop them in a fresh glass of H2O.

Enjoy the week!!  Spring Break is in full swing here in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Soroptimist Fundraising Event

My fitness group participated in a local event this weekend. Great way to spend the day, and made exercise FUN

Coffee Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter. ...

Coffee Can Help You Burn Fat. ...

The Caffeine Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance. ...

There Are Essential Nutrients in Coffee. ...

Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Type II Diabetes. ...

Coffee May Protect You From Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Coffee May Protect You From Diabetes and Some Forms of Cancer

 

These are all great reasons to drink coffee, unfortunately adding sugar, cream and sweet toppings cancel all of the benefits, so drink it plain for the most rewards. Enjoy!

Enjoy FRIDAY!!

I found this on Indulgy.com.  This is a list of "good for you" foods.

Running in the wind builds character

I went for a run this morning, and yes it was windy!!

 

Then I found these great tips from blog.walkjogrun.net/2013/11/06/tips-for-running-in-wind/

 

These tips can help you run better on windy days:

1. See it as a positive. According to experts, regularly running into a headwind is a good thing. ...
2. Lean into it. Leaning into a headwind can help deflect some of the resistance. ...
3. Plan wisely. ...
4. Don't fight it. ...
5. Stay inside. ...
6. Wear sunglasses. ...
7. Pay attention to the temperature