Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

  RELATABLE STORY AHEAD  Let’s say you decide it’s time to finally (re)start a healthy lifestyle, so you pick a date to begin. You’ve got it all planned out: You’ll work out, eat better, drink more water, go to bed early, and do all the things. And before the big day gets here, you make sure you eat ALL your favorite foods … Because you’re not going to be “allowed” to eat them once your new routine kicks in. And you DO eat them. Because… yum. #facepalm There’s a name for that:  Last Supper-ing. And there are TWO BIG REASONS it gets in the way of your results! FIRST, just on a practical basis, loading up on all your favorites can lead to weight gain, pushing you even farther from your goals — before you even get a chance to work on them. But SECOND (and even more importantly), this kind of thinking helps cement an all-or-nothing attitude towards food. That’s when you label some foods as “good” and others as “bad” — and it can make it almost impossible to stick with your routine because

  This month we are all about making your healthy lifestyle EASIER …And one big way to do that is to get rid of the things that are blocking you from your goals. I’ve got a quick list of 6 things you can stop doing now … so you can start getting results NOW!Ready? Let’s go! 6 Ways You’re Making it Harder to Reach Your Goals 1. Aiming too high, too soon.  This is a recipe for failure and frustration. Goals like shedding 20 pounds in a few weeks… or running a marathon within a couple of months can be daunting and discouraging. Instead, set smaller, realistic targets to fuel your long-term progress. If this is an area you struggle with, a coach can help. 2. Comparing yourself to others.  It's okay to draw inspiration from others but don't let their progress define your worth.Plus, you never know behind-the-scenes of what it REALLY took them to get there. Your journey is unique, so own it and celebrate your progress. 3. Over-restricting your diet.  Eliminating foods (and food gro

 Want an easier way to lose fat? Stop starving yourself, counting calories, or eliminating your favorite food groups.  Those extreme techniques only burn you out and leave you more frustrated than ever.  I bet if I sat on your shoulder and watched your daily routine, I would be able to identify at least 5 areas where you could make simple changes that effortlessly help you lose unwanted pounds.  Because the truth is that real fat loss comes with lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. You’ll get to your goals quicker when you stop making these 5 Lifestyle Mistakes:  Lifestyle Mistake #1: Lack of Sleep.  To put this simply, you need to sleep more. Most adults need an average of eight hours of sleep each night, and I know you aren’t getting that much. When you don’t get adequate amounts of rest, you’re more likely to be hungry, overeat, and gain weight.  How does this work? Something like this.  If you’re tired, you won’t feel like cooking a healthy meal, and you’ll

The madness has to stop. This might come across as a soapbox rant, and for that, I apologize, but trust me when I say that this is a message that needs to be spread. Your fat loss depends on it. We all want to be fit and lean, right? So why do we fool ourselves into thinking that we are eating healthy…when our diets consist of so many processed foods? Don’t fall for it:  so-called healthy packaged foods are NOT guilt-free. I can’t tell you how many folks I’ve seen chow down on  organic, all-natural, gluten-free, vegan or high-fiber   packaged foods …only to see their fat loss halt and reverse. What did you expect? Packaged snacks and desserts are going to stop fitness results and encourage fat storage. Every. Single. Time. Even if it says  healthy, or all-natural, or high-fiber, or organic, or gluten-free, or vegan. If it’s processed and packaged then it’s getting in the way of your results. If you are serious about shaping up your body then thr

  Wanting to lose fat, and failing at it, is one of the most frustrating experiences ever. Read the following 7 Fat Loss Problems to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin reshaping it all. Fat Loss Problem #1: Your Mind Your mind is your number one ally when it comes to achieving your goals. However, until your mind has been programmed for success, it will do more to derail your efforts than to help you. Take a few moments each day to visualize yourself at your ideal weight. Imagine how it feels to look the way you’ve always wanted. Protect your mind from any negative self-talk. If a negative thought comes to mind, immediately reject it. You want to be thin and fit, and yet you think of yourself as out-of-shape and fat. Re-program your mind to think of yourself as fit and attractive, and you will be well on your way toward achieving your goal. Give up the belief that you can’t achieve the body you’ve always dreamed of. S