Water as we all know is essential to life and is key to keeping you healthy and hydrated while your hitting the gym. I personally drink water throughout my day averaging about 62 oz a day at minimum. I have found that drinking water throughout my entire day kind of tricks my stomach into thinking it is full between meals! However if you are any normal person and drinking just simple H2O is boring and your finding that you have to force every gulp down, boy do I have some tips for you!
*Tip number one: mix it up! Make your water just as lively as you are!
- Spa water- add 2 slices of an orange, 2 slices of a lemon, and 2 slices of a cucumber
- Twisted tea- 3 slices of a ripe lemon, 4 to 5 leaves of fresh mint (look for the pre-packageded hurbs at Walmart. their cheap and fresh)
- Fresh & Crisp- just add 3 to 4 slices of a cucumber to you water bottle, some ice and enjoy!
- Classic- water with lemon, everyone's had it before i'm sure but it's a classic
- Essential Oils- Essential oils are a brand of oils that you can buy on line. I personally have the slim and sassy and the lavender love Each oil has a specific purpose such as the slim and sassy helps curve hunger. Make sure that you purchase ones that used for consumption!! Also these might be kind of expensive running about 45 bucks a pop, but you only need a drop per drink so the last a very long time (I've had mine over a year). If your concerned about price check out Ebay.
- Caribbean water- 4 slices of a red bell pepper (sliced vertically) combined with a dash of lime juice. I know this sounds crazy but you have got to try it!
* I made up most of these refreshing beverages myself, so they are all personally tested by myself and approved
*Another great thing that will help you guzzel gallons it the Camelbak (actual brand name) water bottle. They have a special lid on them to where you have to "bite and suck" to receive your drink, they also have straws so you don't have to tilt it back. They come in many different kinds such as the extra large 32 oz (what I have) or a special on that doesn't sweat, also one with a filter inside the straw for you germafobes!
Happy Valentines Day everyone!
If your still eating healthy, great job! Today is no reason to let it all go down the drain, so hear are some healthy alternatives to shoving your face with the heart shaped box of Russel Stover chocolates that you man sent you!
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries and other fruits
- Chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
- Chocolate-covered almonds and other nuts
Whether you're in the mood to twist yourself into a pretzel or dance off calories, the options are seemingly limitless. I've gathered and narrowed down the choices for you, and present our top picks for spring and summer!
1. Best for: Making You Sweat
Amy Bento: Hi/Lo Xtreme
Estimated calories burned: 500
Equipment: None
Why we love it: The tough routines combine aerobics and plyometrics.
**67 minutes; $16.95; nrgfitness.net
2. Best for: Head-to-Toe Sculpting
NYC "A New You Coming"
Estimated calories burned: 470
Equipment: 3- and 5-pound dumbbells and a step (optional)
Why we love it: Instructor Kelly Coffey-Meyer never slows down, so you burn mega calories and hit every muscle group.
**55 minutes; $20; coffeyfit.com
3. Best for: Stability-Ball Makeovers
Keli Roberts Time Saver Workouts: A.S.A.P. Abdominals, Spine, and Posture
Estimated calories burned: 140
Equipment: Stability ball
Why we love it: The ball moves target your back, core, and legs.
**32 minutes; $14.95; keliroberts.com
4. Best for: Yoga in a Hurry
Perfect in Ten Yoga
Estimated calories burned: 30 (per 10-minute session)
Equipment: None
Why we love it: You'll feel energized, stronger, and more flexible in minutes.
**60 minutes; $9.99; stratostream.com
5. Best for: Back to Basics
Jillian Michael's: The Complete Workout for Beginners
Estimated calories burned: 370-460
Equipment: 3- to 5-pound dumbbells and a resistance band (optional)
Why we love it: Michael's makes circuit training effective and easy to follow.
**97 minutes; $24.95 for a two-DVD set; jillianmichaels.com
6. Best for: Sashaying Away the Pounds
Dance Off the Inches: Sizzling Salsa
Estimated calories burned: 180
Equipment: None
Why we love it: Three routines get hips moving and heart rates soaring.
**55 minutes; $14.98; anchorbayentertainment.com/fitness
7. Best for: Trimming Your Tummy
10 Minute Solution: Blast Off Belly Fat
Estimated calories burned: 40 (per 10-minute session)
Equipment: None
Why we love it: From Pilate's to crunches!
**54 minutes; $14.98; anchorbayentertainment.com/fitness
8. Best for: Burning Mucho Calories
Get Ripped 1,000 with Jari Love
Estimated calories burned: 1,000
Equipment: 10- and 15-pound dumbbells
Why we love it: There's no downtime -- the strength moves and cardio keep you moving nonstop.
**70 minutes; $14.99; jarilove.com
9. Best for: Getting a Pilate's-Perfect Body
Pilate's Core Challenge
Estimated calories burned: 225
Equipment: None
Why we love it: It targets your entire core and is friendly enough for beginners, but still challenging for Pilate's vets.
**60 minutes; $14.98; amazon.com
10. Best for: The Totally Time Starved
Denise Austin: Boot Camp Total Body Blast!
Estimated calories burned: 350
Equipment: 3- to 5-pound dumbbells
Why we love it: You get three great workouts -- cardio, strength, and stretching -- all in 20 minutes or less.
**$14.95; collagevideo.com
Last but not least i would have to say the best total body workout with a guarantee that you'll see results would without a doubt have to be P90X it's a collection of videos that covers every part of your body and will completely kick your you know what! The best place i have found to buy it would be off EBay used or new it is still significantly less then if you buy it off the P90X Internet site.
Good luck this next week trying out some of these new innovative workout videos and remember to go slow and only do what you can. The people on the videos are professionals so don't feel like you need to be as good as then just pace yourself and keep up the good work!
