Work It. Sweat It.Burn It.

Keeping the workout routine is always difficult. It is common to go weeks with vigorous, butt busting workouts and then somehow the laxness creeps in. Now it has been 10 days since your last work out. I know I have gone through these cycles, and I always regret it. It is important to keep up the workout.

Sometimes we go on our breaks because we seem to not have the time; or maybe we really don't feel like working out. There are some workouts you can do in short amounts of time that will give you a long lasting effect. These are good to know for those days when either we don't have the time, or we just aren't feeling it.

Try these two workouts that are time effective...

1. Jillian Michaels 30 Minute Shred: This workout is only 20 minutes...quick and easy, but effective.    

2. P90X: Depending on the workout they can range from 30-55 minutes. But you do have your choice, and you could do part of a longer video for a 40 minutes workout.

  Always remember why you should continue in exercise.

1. Exercise improves your mood
2. Exercise combats chronic diseases
3. Exercise helps to manage your weight
4. Exercise boosts energy
5. Exercise promotes better sleep

These are all things we need. So do yourself a favor and be active. You won't regret it.

A Little More Yogurt in Your Life

It's never too soon to start eating yogurt

We've passed it in the supermarket aisles, we've seen "healthnuts" eat it, we've read in magazines that it's a good addition to your diet, but what is the big deal about yogurt? For starters, yogurt is a delicious snack that will fill you until your next meal. It has been proven that yogurt is a good snack to consume throughout your day. It contains probiotics or "good bacteria" that aids in the digestive tract. Most yogurts contain this; however check the label to make sure it reads "live and active cultures" for your health benefit.

 The nutrition of yogurt goes beyond good bacteria. It is also a good source of protein and vitamins such as, vitamin B2 and B12, as well a good source of Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium. Yogurt is thought to be connected with better health concerning osteoporosis, high blood pressure, the gastrointestinal tract, and vaginal health.

Blueberry Greek yogurt

Try something different and buy all natural organic yogurt or greek yogurt. They tend to either have less sugar content, non processed ingredients, and a better taste. My favorites are Stonyfield Farm Organic Vanilla, or Greek Yogurt with honey or blueberries to mix in. Trust me...it is simply delicious. Plain Greek yogurt is also a great substitute for sour cream. It has no fat and it is thicker and creamier than other traditional types of yogurts.  So grab a spoon and that little plastic cup of creamy goodness and have at it.