Cardio/Weights

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/training-day/201104/warm-cardio-then-go-weights-right-wrong

Ok, so I'm going to try this. I do cardio first and then weights (it sounds like what most people do). I am curious to see if there is a significate change in my muscular structure. Dare to take this challenge with me? If you do, please send feedback. I am always looking for challenges and changes to my workout schedule, aren't you?

SQUATS

In this video I show you how to safely and effectively do squats to help tighten your butt and thighs.

http://www.youtube.com/user/nmcraven?feature=mhum

What Foods are Truly Good for You

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/6-biggest-lies-about-food-busted-2391419
This is the best piece of advice I have seen in ages. Like I have been saying, if it comes from the ground, it's good to eat. Second, if it came from a bird, it's OK to eat. Lastly, if it came from another large land mammal or from the sea, you should think twice before putting it in your mouth. F.Y.I: Monsters Inside Me (no more need said, just watch one episode).

Why Not to Skip Breakfast

http://www.realage.com/tips/follow-this-morning-ritual-to-get-slimmer?eid=7205&memberid=5288595

Furthermore, breakfast is the most essential meal. Typically breakfast is packed with high protein and whole grains. Since I have been out of my daily work schedule, I still try to manage to wake up in the morning to eat a hearty breakfast low in fat, but high in fiber and protein. This truly does give me the energy and endurance to kick out a good workout midday.

I hope this helps and gives insight to a happier, healthier you.

Secrets of the naturally thin (MSN.com)

http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100218116&imageindex=1&q=They+don't+diet

Out of all the secrets, the only one I don't agree with is: "They keep track of their weight"
I have stated before, don't weigh yourself, it will only discourage you, especially if you are female. Around our periods we gain water weight and this could be as much as five pounds. Also, what if you're lifting heavy weights? Muscle weighs more than fat, therefore the scale is misleading information.

As far as all the other secrets, I believe they are a learned lifestyle and an overall healthy regimen.

How Much Exercise?

I have read many articles on how many times a week we should exercise. Most say at least three times a week for 30 minutes at a time. I believe our chemical make-up and muscle structure varies from person to person. I can't say that the three times a week routine is good or bad. What I do suggest is to start with the three days a week and work your way up slowly. Don't weigh yourself but instead determine on how tight your muscles feel each week. Do your muscles feel like they are growing or do they pretty much feel the same? If they feel the same you need to add a more intense workout. Remember, you constantly need to trick your body otherwise you will become stale to the same old routine. The key is to listen to your body and always challenge yourself and you will always see improvements.

Stress and Exercise

Most of us have daily stress (for me usually from work). Sometimes it makes me want to put a picture of that person's face on the punching bag and just go at it! I never tried this but I do think it is good to go home at the end of a stressful day and do an intense workout. As I mentioned in a previous blog that us humans were not meant to sit on our ass 8 hours a day; this is stressful within itself. Unfortunately some of us HAVE to do stationary jobs to pay the bills. As I mentioned earlier that my goal is to be a personal trainer/educator and help my community sweat out the bad and breathe in the good.