I remember sitting in a class on skin care and having the instructor tell us that a Dermatology friend of hers said that if people with acne/blemish prone skin would first try drinking a gallon of water a day for a whole week, they would lose a lot of money. That has always stuck with me and when my skin is looking less than healthy I realize that I should be drinking more water.
75% of your body is water and 90% of your brain. Shouldn’t that tell you something? Nothing can replace the benefits of keeping a water bottle handy.
I can’t even imagine how much waste we create with all those plastic water bottles we go through, so in an effort to “go green” an aluminum water bottle is the trick. It also makes the water taste great. I also like to add lemon to my water to add some extra vitamins and freshness.
Here are some of the functions of water in your body. I got this image from the Mayo Clinic online.
If you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and your pee comes out clear, your fluid intake is probably adequate. So try to stay away from those sugary drinks and keep a water bottle handy.
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When we exercise we not only are burning calories for the moment, but also strengthening our muscles to continue burning throughout our day. This is done because when we enlarge our muscle tissue, it raises our metabolic rate.
Aerobic (with oxygen) activities are ones where we feel our heart pumping and we’re breathing heavier, ie. running, jumping rope, swimming, tennis, bike riding, fitness class. This is also mostly just referred to as “Cardio”.
Anaerobic (without oxygen) activities are mostly referred to as lifting weights. This is when oxygen is not used for fuel, like it is when you are running.
Soooo, which one is the best for burning the most calories?!?
For instant calorie burn: Aerobic
For long term calorie burning: Anaerobic
This might have been just a review for you, but it’s nice to clear things up and know the certain vocabulary for what you are trying to accomplish.
Putting these two into your routine makes for a perfect combination. So for you big cardio people, you are missing out on a huge piece of the puzzle if you don’t strength train. I’ll go into more detail about my favorite strength training routines soon.
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As I’m pounding the pavement running with friends or on some cardio machine at the gym – my intensity is directly related to the tunes I’m listening to. Even try putting on some good “pump you up” music while you clean your house. I bet you’ll finish in half the time. So here is a list of some of my favorite songs that I’ve recently added to my playlist. Feel free to add a comment and share some of your faves, this list in nowhere near complete.
Ooh Ooh Baby Brittany Spears
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas
Single Ladies Beyonce
Disturbia Rihanna
Tik Tok Kesha
Right Round Flo Rida
Bad Romance Lady Gaga
Pain Jimmy Eat World
Viva la Vida Coldplay
Sugar, We’re Goin Down Fall Out Boys
Girlfriend Avril Lavigne
Hey, Soul Sister Train
Fireflies Owl City
This one is for my daddy (his favorite)…
La Grange ZZ Top
What makes a great workout playlist?
- Pick songs from your favorite genre, lyrics that inspire, and songs that can sync with your pace.
- Have fun searching for and creating a playlist that works for you.
It makes a huge difference on getting the most out of your workouts.
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This is a subject that you absolutely love and can’t get enough information about or one that just makes ya feel guilty. I’m nowhere near perfection on this topic, but I have picked up some worthwhile tips in my travels. I’m really hoping that this is where you can turn for some everyday practical advice on getting your mind, body and spirit healthy.
How about let’s just go on an adventure together – I want to just fill you with insights about great ways to have a healthy life. From meal plan ideas to a favorite workout. I’m pretty scatterbrained so the posts will just happen as I think or discover new things. Here, take my hand and let’s get started.
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