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Monday Motivation - Is It OK to Party?
Is it ever OK to party? I hope so because we will celebrate our fitness for the next four weeks!
Every week for the next four weeks, there will be one day when we get together as a gym to workout together. Feel free to bring family and friends to cheer you on. You can also bring noise-makers, pom-poms, and a loud voice to encourage your teammates.
Specific Tips for Making It Through the Holidays
Following up on last week's podcast, Clancie and Bryan talk about specific strategies for hydration, planning treats, eating healthy, socializing, and accountability.
💙 hydration! Hydration! HYDRATION!
🦅 Plan your treats
💙 Eat healthy the rest of the day
🦅 Socialize away from the buffet
💙 Find an accountability partner
Still Failing? Do This Before Changing Anything
Sometimes, we don't reach our goals
There is a simple way to analyze what might be going wrong
💙 S -- Do we have a solid STRATEGY?
🦅 E -- Are we effectively EXECUTING the strategy?
💙 A -- Do we have the ABILITY to execute?
Say What? Fruit is Making Us Fat?
Is Fruit Making Me Fat?
Excessive consumption of fructose, which is the sugar found in fruit, is the #1 sugar source causing obesity in America. But fruit IS NOT making you fat! Fructose in the form of high-fructose corn syrup found in sugary beverages and processed foods is the leading cause of obesity in Americans.
TLDR… eat the fruit!!
Sign Up! Get Back on Track with Your Nutrition
Get back on track after the holidays with our four-week Nutrition Jump Start beginning on January 13. Blue Eagle members and your friends are all invited to join us.
Top 5 Ways to Recover After Your Workouts
💙 Nutrient-Rich Meal.
🦅 Hydration.
💙 Hot Bath/Heating pads.
🦅 Rest and Sleep.
💙 Active Recovery.
Which has More Protein: Peanut Butter or Bread?
💙 Confused about reading nutrition labels?
🦅 How to tell if you're eating protein, fat, or carbs (hint: you're probably wrong)
💙 How can peanut butter keep you from reaching your goals?
3 Terrible Ways to Prep for a Workout, and What To Do Instead
💙 Confused about what to eat or drink before a workout?
🦅 What is the best warm-up to do before your workout?
💙 How do you put a plan in place?
5 Nutrition Myths that Need to Die to Lose Weight
💙 Struggling to lose weight even though you eat well?
🦅 Do you know where you learned the nutritional tips you're following?
💙 You may have fallen into one of these five traps
Constipated? Here's Why And What You Can Do About It
Preventing and Treating Constipation
💙 4 Ways to get your digestive system flowing again
🦅 What causes constipation?
💙 Why does traveling seem to cause constipation?
What Supplements Should You Take?
Performance Enhancement. Athletes and individuals engaged in physical activities may benefit from supplements that enhance performance, such as protein powders, creatine, or branched-chain amino acids.
What about Caffeine?
💙 What are the impacts of caffeine?
🦅 How much caffeine is too much caffeine?
💙 What are the best sources of caffeine?
🦅 What sources should be avoided?
23 Ways to Sneak Protein into Your Diet
There are plenty of tasty ways to sneak in that protein!
Try adding lean protein sources to your favorite meals. For example, toss some grilled chicken or tofu into your salad, blend a scoop of protein powder into your smoothie, or mix beans into your pasta dishes.
Do you Have a Coach or a Cheerleader?
A coach is like a strategist, guiding you through the game, providing feedback, and helping you improve your skills. They might challenge you, push you out of your comfort zone, and focus on your development.
A cheerleader is there to uplift you and provide moral support. They're the ones cheering you on, celebrating your victories, and offering encouragement. They do not provide detailed strategies like a coach or help improve your skills and abilities.
Talking Breakfast with a Nutrition Coach
Breakfast is important for weight loss and muscle gain. When you skip breakfast, you're more likely to overeat later in the day. Eating breakfast also helps to boost your metabolism and give you the energy you need to power through your morning.
There is no one-size-fits-all breakfast. What works for one person may not work for another. Experiment with different breakfast foods and find what works best for you. Some people prefer a high-protein breakfast, while others prefer a high-carb breakfast.
Don't be afraid to get creative with your breakfast. There are endless possibilities when it comes to breakfast. You can make a smoothie, eat oatmeal, have eggs, or even have a protein shake. Get creative and have fun with it!
Here are some additional tips for making the most of your breakfast:
Choose nutrient-rich foods. When you're choosing breakfast foods, look for foods that are high in protein, fiber, and vitamins. These foods will help you feel full and satisfied, and they will also provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly.
Make breakfast part of your routine. Just like you wouldn't skip brushing your teeth in the morning, don't skip breakfast. Make it a habit to eat breakfast every day.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you're struggling to figure out what to eat for breakfast, talk to a nutritionist or registered dietitian. They can help you create a breakfast plan that meets your individual needs.
Amy Lost 23 lbs
Amy lost 23 lbs of fat and feels the best she has ever felt in her life. She now asks, "Do we look like the muppets??" :) What does a perfect date night look like to Amy? Amy spent most of her life yo-yo-ing between diets before changing her relationship with food. Listen to her story about the best decision she ever made. How much weight would you like to lose? How do you make a salad taste delicious?
4 Things Your Kitchen Needs for YOU to Look Better
4 Things Your Kitchen Needs for YOU to Lose Weight. If you are looking to revamp your life by improving your nutrition, here are four things you need in your kitchen to help you reach your goals.
The Top 4 Reasons your Nutrition Plan has Failed
You want to look better, feel better and even sleep better. You know that taking care of your nutrition is important. And you have tried. But it isn’t working… at least it doesn’t work for very long. Nothing you try seems to stick. AND YOU BLAME YOURSELF. You think that if you just had more willpower… if you just had more discipline… if you just cared more… you would be better.
Here’s the truth: It’s not your fault.
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Beach season is right around the corner. Let's get ready! Join us for our "Six Weeks to a Six-pack Challenge." Three workouts every week focusing on your core. Nutrition tips & tricks from a nutrition coach. Do the workouts at the gym or on your own time. Win a crisp $100 bill for the best increase in core strength.
How to Become Sugar Savvy
If you’re having trouble meeting your nutrition, weight loss, or fitness goals -- or just generally feeling tired and run down -- you could be eating too much sugar.
When we talk about sugar, most people think of ice cream, cookies, or soda, but sugar lurks everywhere in processed, packaged food. Just because a product is labeled “organic,” “all-natural,” or “gluten-free,” doesn’t mean it’s healthy or “sugar-free”.