January 22nd, 2009

Does your schedule revolve around your eating and fitness habits, or do you find time to eat when you can fit it into your schedule in slightly convenient way?  From my own experiences of working in clerical settings and hearing stories from clients, I’ve noticed that most career minded people tend to eat out on a fairly consist basis.  Try setting a goal to cook at home and bring your food to work instead of heading toward the usual restaurant for your lunch break.  Impress your co-workers with your cooking skills:

Stir-Fry Salad with Rice

Prep Time: 15 min 

Total Time: 12 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

·         1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
·         1 Tbsp. oil
·         1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
·         3 cups cut-up mixed fresh vegetables (broccoli, red peppers, carrots and pea pods)
·         1/2 cup Light Italian Dressing
·         2 Tbsp. soy sauce
·         1 bag (10 oz.) salad greens

Directions:

Cook rice as directed on package.  Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until cooked through. Add vegetables; cook an additional 2 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.Mix dressing and soy sauce. Place salad greens in large salad bowl. Add rice and chicken mixture; mix lightly. Serve with the dressing mixture.

Get Motivated with your Fitness!!!

No more excuses. Here’s some tips you need to get started, and get fit, now!

Tips for Beginners

Do….. Stay loose. Whether it comes from a lack of confidence or a determination to lose weight

f-a-s-t, beginners are particularly prone to tensing up when working out. Relax the muscles you’re not working, and focus on the ones you are. You’ll have more energy and get better results.

Don’t…..Get stuck on the treadmill. New exercisers often do the same routine for the same duration and at the same intensity every time they work out. Be sure to mix up your cardio routine by varying your time and intensity and by cross-training on the bike or elliptical machine, or by going for a jog outside.  Getting a personal trainer is definitely beneficial in this area.  Call Big Time Results at 849-4333 to get a personal trainer to help you create a good fitness foundation.
 
Tips for Regular Exercisers

Do…..Set new goals. It’s easy to get in a slump and stop seeing the benefits or having the fun that kept you motivated before. Before you start missing training dates, find a new challenge that brings the fun and fitness back into your workouts.  Get in contact with your personal training at Big Time Results to set you new bench marks today!

Don’t…..Be unbalanced. Most regular exercisers are diligent about including cardio, strength, and flexibility in their routines, but they tend to forget about balance.  Balance is a critical skill which allows you to move fluidly and avoid injuries. At the end of your workout, try to stand on one leg and lift the other leg out in front of you. Hold this for 20 to 30 seconds, and then repeat with the other leg. When this move gets too easy, you can shake things up by closing your eyes, making circles with the raised leg, and/or standing on the edge of a step or Bosu ball.

Sincerely,

Maggie

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