Cooking, Working Out, Working, Living….Are You Stressed Out?
We have a had a lot on our plate this week….a lot of food, especially compared to last week. More to the point, the added cooking and meal preparation has worn many of you thin on time! Take a deep breath…
As we zero in on week three, be encouraged. The menu for week 3 is friendlier to the time-constrained. Also, life should be getting easier on the exercise front as well as you become more accustomed to the style of exercise we are doing.
A QUICK STORY FOR YOU…
I remember it like it was yesterday. A hot, muggy day. The afternoon sun beating down on all the athletes on the track at Parkway South High School. It was the final relay of the day and it would decide the championship…or at least sixth grade bragging rights!
I was the anchor of the 4×50 relay (life was simpler then….when running 50 meters meant something). As I prepared to receive the baton I was inheriting a hefty lead. The second place team, anchored by the must faster Rochelle Stewart, was quite a few steps behind. It was my time to shine.
The baton exchanged was perfect, just as we had practiced once before. I ran as fast as I could and kept my focus on the finish line as the crowd cheered me on. Suddenly I began to hear the strides of Rochelle as she began to close the gap. Then I heard her breathing behind me, right behind me! She had pulled nearly even with me. I begged my 12 year-old legs to run faster!
With 15 meters to go, Rochelle and I dead even, I put more than I knew I had into the last few strides and won the race! Fatigue overwhelmed me and I collapsed to the ground (training note: never sit or lie down after a period of heavy exertion…always walk around and keep your head up!). The celebratory mob piled on top of me, as at least one teammate celebrated with me while the rest got in line for snow cones.
We have run way too hard for the last 12 days to slow down now! Keep pushing, keep going, and let’s finish this thing a winner. Trying to make up ground at the end is a very tough thing to do. Keep pace, run strong, and win this thing!
From the Personal Trainer: Cardio Videos
Has everyone figured out that the cardio videos are the same? They all have the same video shots, but each one has different content on the bottom. It may be worth watching, just for the content at the bottom of the video. I sneak good information in there for those who decide to watch it. Plus, it only takes a couple of minutes. Just wanted you to know…
Wellness Tip of the Day: Bringing Brain Health Back!
Anti-depression medication is big business in America. It’s also a major problem in America. During my five years working for General Nutrition Center, I cannot tell you how many customers came in for products for mental/emotional wellness that were well-satisfied with more natural alternatives.
I’m not a doctor, I don’t play one on TV, and I don’t even pretend to understand the ins and outs of mental health. All I can tell you is that many people enjoyed the following products as opposed to the prescription alternative: St. John’s Wort (herb found anywhere), SAM-e, and of course Luminex (by Melaleuca….which I have heard SO many testimonials about!).
I’ll Leave You With This: Re-Engage Your Why!
What is the reason you are participating in boot camp? Why? WHY???!!! It is important to re-engage with your why. People start to lose their resolve in a major way in the middle of the program. Be better than that! Resolve to make the next two days the best two days! Finish week 2 on an up note!
Quote of the day: The more we do the things we need to do when we need to do them, the earlier we can do the things we want to do when we want to do them!
-Saw that on a sign at a local store in St. Paul, MN.
AdamErwin is a nutrition-minded personal trainer. He lives and trains in Minneapolis, and also travels the country to bring a “Biggest Loser” experience to those who are serious about body change. To learn more about his work (and this Virtual Boot Camp), visit www.rapidresultsfitnessmn.com.
