Sometimes I forget all the benefits to exercise, so I am creating a list. I can use this list to remind myself why I need to prioritize it!

• maintain or lose weight
• increased energy
• reduces stress
• improved mental health
• improves sleep
• reduces risk of heart disease
  • controls blood pressure
  • lowers cholesterol levels (LDL) & triglycerides
• increases muscle tone & bone strength
• type 2 diabetes prevention
• prevents certain types of cancer
• improves efficiency of breathing
• improves brain activity
• improves immune system functioning

Enough said!

I got a Fitbit this past week, and I am real excited about using it! I won’t draw any big conclusions yet or weigh in completely on my thoughts as I have only been using it a few days. However, I thought I would share a few initial thoughts: Continue reading →

One of my favorite exercise routines is my strength training routine. It goes fast, I am able to incorporate different forms of exercise (cardio & strength), and I can get a full body workout done. I definitely feel the good fatigue and burn when I am done, so I know I have “worked” out.

I get bored easily with the same routine week after week, so I switch up my routine regularly. I do have a few exercises I love to do, so I include those regularly. I don’t necessarily love them because I enjoy doing them but because I know the results I get from doing them. Even though I do include some exercises regularly in my routine, I rarely do the same identical routine from week to week.

I thought I would share some of my routines from time to time in case you are bored with yours. Continue reading →