I’m Missing Exercise in Spokane!

Who, me?  Can’t be.  I’m the one who chooses the elevator instead of the stairs.  I purchased an  expensive eliptical  four years ago and have  used it only once!   Was I lazy?  Maybe.  Sure I had periods where I worked out.  But those periods never lasted very long.  And I can’t say I ever really looked forward to working out.   But that was then…..

And this is now….. I am actually missing exercise in Spokane!  How can it be?  Six  weeks ago I started working with a personal trainer.  It was hard work.  Really hard work.  But I stayed with it.  I liked it.  I looked forward to it.  What’s up with that?

It didn’t take very long to actually feel the results.  It wasn’t necessarily weight loss at first but a noticeable difference in my overall health.  For over one year I had been experiencing some  health problems, nothing serious, but definitely quality of life issues.

Annoying They Were…..

I had been having trouble falling asleep.  I would lie in bed for over an hour tossing and turning. …

Common Question from Spokane: How do I get past “Burnout”?

Spokane is known for its gray winters so people tend to work out more in the winter. Too much exercise can lead to what is called burnout. Burnout is basically when you feel uninspired and unmotivated to workout. It already takes a lot to keep yourself motivated to exercise but you will know when it is burnout. Basically exercise will be the last thing you want to do. If you do feel this way do not get discouraged. This is a very common feeling and it does go away. It seems to be human nature to get burnt out when you have too much of one thing. In this article I will point out a few things I have done to get past burnout. It is very important to get back up from burnout because everything you have worked for and goals you have achieved through exercising can be reversed if you do not go back to exercising soon.

Cool Off…

Living through a Spokane winter can become depressing if you are not careful. For most…

Increasing Your Fiber

Getting enough fiber in your diet can be a challenge, but it is essential for many different reasons. Fiber helps regulate digestion. Fiber helps you feel fuller longer, reducing overall food intake and hunger feelings and is an essential aid to weight loss.

Doctors recommend a high fiber diet to get your blood sugars under control. Even if you don’t have type 2 diabetes, pay careful attention to your fiber intake. A diet high in fiber may be the key to prevention. And controlling your blood sugar levels helps prevent food cravings. If you are already diabetic, increasing your fiber intake now can help prevent diabetic complications later on. Fiber helps lower cholesterol, and reduces risk of heart disease.

In recent years fiber has become recognized for so many health benefits, but how do you incorporate the recommended daily intake into your diet? Currently, the recommended daily allowance is 25-35 grams per day. Some of the best sources of fiber are apples, pears, beans, and whole grains. But sometimes for a family…