Whatever your health goals (watching your weight or just a desire to be healthier), taking a look at what you drink is absolutely key to reaching your goals. Unfortunately, empty calories can lurk in all types of beverages - especially these:
Coffee drinks – full-fat cream, artificial syrups, and extras such as chocolate sprinkles. These fancy drinks can pack as many calories (and fat) as a meal.
Summer cocktails such as margaritas, pina coladas and daiquiris are sugary summer drinks that pack a double dose of calories due to alcohol and sugar - some can top 800 calories in one drink!!
Non-juice “juice drinks.” Before you buy juice, people, READ the label and make sure it says 100% juice (not just “made with” real juice). Also, be sure to read the label and check for artificial sweeteners and calories. Many of these products are no better than drinking pure sugar water!
Soda. There isn’t anything nutritious about soda, whether it’s diet or regular. If you’re a soda addict, break the habit now and eliminate soda as a treat. Period.
Instead, here are some healthier options for you:
Green tea. Green tea is a potent source of catechins - healthy antioxidants which can inhibit cancer cell activity and help boost immunity. Replace your morning coffee with a cup of tea for a “healthier” wake-up.
Cranberry juice. Cranberries are a rich source of vitamin C. Instead of cranberry juice cocktail, however, opt for unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate and dilute it with water or even sparkling water, for an alternative to soda.
Red wine. The antioxidant activity of red wine has been linked to heart health benefits, reduced stress, and even memory. If you enjoy an occasional drink, limit your intake to 1-2 glasses a day. If you don’t drink, don’t start - there are other ways to get antioxidants in your diet, including fresh, whole fruits and vegetables.
Pure, filtered water. Staying well hydrated is essential to optimal health and overall functioning. I cannot stress this enough!! Remember the formula: half of your weight in ounces is the minimum requirement of water consumption per day.
~ Live Well ~
Trinity Fitness
Monday, July 14, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
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1. Take a 10 to 30 minute walk every day, and smile while you walk. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows so you can get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to ____________ today."
5. Live with the three "E's" --- ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM AND EMPATHY.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and consume less food that is manufactured IN plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds and walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk, etc., and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. The lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Remember that you cannot control other people, so let it go.
17. Laught and smile more often.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone or anything.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously . . . no one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Simply agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past, so it doesn’t spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words, "In five years, will this matter?"
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. A positive attitude heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick, but your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't: useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your loved ones often.
37. Each night before bed, complete the following statements, "I am thankful for _________", and "Today I accomplished _________."
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride.
40. May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more, may nothing but happiness come through your door!
~ Live Well ~
Trinity Fitness
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows so you can get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to ____________ today."
5. Live with the three "E's" --- ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM AND EMPATHY.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and consume less food that is manufactured IN plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds and walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk, etc., and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. The lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Remember that you cannot control other people, so let it go.
17. Laught and smile more often.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone or anything.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously . . . no one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Simply agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past, so it doesn’t spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words, "In five years, will this matter?"
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. A positive attitude heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick, but your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't: useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your loved ones often.
37. Each night before bed, complete the following statements, "I am thankful for _________", and "Today I accomplished _________."
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride.
40. May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more, may nothing but happiness come through your door!
~ Live Well ~
Trinity Fitness
Monday, June 23, 2008
Slow Down! You move too fast!
It's extremely important to take time and be present in the moment. Pause, and notice what's going on around you. Life is too short and if you don't stop to take it all in, it will pass you by.
I want your goal for the week to take the time to be present in every moment. You owe it to yourself to be aware of your life, the choices you're making, and the wonderful people around you.
~ Live Well ~
Trinity Fitness
I want your goal for the week to take the time to be present in every moment. You owe it to yourself to be aware of your life, the choices you're making, and the wonderful people around you.
~ Live Well ~
Trinity Fitness
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