Do You LIve in a Fat State?

In honor of my travels this weekend I want to share a little of what I saw. I drove from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. The route I drove took me through Maryland, Virginia, and West Virgina. It was a long drive, about 13 hours with stops (and they where frequent)!

So, with two days of driving and lots of stops, I was able to see a little snapshot of our country. Most of us know there is an obesity epidemic sweeping the nation for the last couple of years. Some parts of the country are effected more then others, mostly because of economic status and location. The states that have a fairly good economy and seem to offer more things to do (tourist stops, beaches, cities, and things of that nature) are less obese states. So the question is...how does your state hold up?

I live in PA, which is right about average in the obesity scale. This doesn't surprise because our economy is pretty good around the bigger cities, but when you go to a more rural area everything changes. Then, I look at Tennessee and what I saw there....a whole lot of nothing to do, except in the bigger cities. Tennessee ranks very close to the top of the list, which sounds about right from what I saw over the weekend. Now, I only saw a little bit of the state so I cannot draw a complete conclusion, but it seemed like health and fitness was not a priority to them. There was not a whole lot to do but sit around, talk with one another and eat!

Don't let yourself fall victim to your surrounding. Health and fitness should always be a priority no matter where you live. Just because your social settings may be against you, doesn't mean you should give up. Stand up and fight back. Follow some tips from my earlier posts and live the healthy life you deserve.

Here is a link to a map that will show you how fat your state is...http://calorielab.com/news/wp-images/post-images/fattest-states-2008-big.gif.

Check it out and understand that you may be falling victim to social influences. Now that you know this could be a possibility in your struggles do something about it!

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Healthy Snacks...Do They Exist?

The Biggest problem my clients face in cleaning up their eating habits is snacking. Earlier I did a post on How to Stop Snacking to Increase Your Weight Loss, tonight I am going to give you a few healthy snacks to substitute the crappy ones!

I know what you're thinking already though, "healthy snacks do not taste that good", well here are a few that actually do taste good and almost seem like you are eating something bad because it does taste so great!

1. Sunflower Seeds. This is a great snack because they are so good. There are many different flavors to choose from, although you have to watch the sodium and salt content. You can eat a lot of these and not take in too many calories...as long as they are NOT heavily salted. Opt for the roasted ones for best nutrient content.

2. Apple Butter on Rice Cakes. Most people, in fact just about everyone, do not like rice cakes. They are a very great snack if you can stand them. So add some apple butter and they become great tasting! Apple butter is not really made from butter and is good for you. Combined with a rice cake and you have a moderate carb snack that will actually fill you up.

3. Chocolate covered Banana or Apricots! This is great for sweet tooth snackers. Chocolate in small amounts is actually good for you! Melt some in the microwave and dip in cut up banana or apricot (or fruit of your choice)! Does it get any better then this?

4. Salsa and Chips. For the Chip Snackers out there, here you go! Stick to tortilla chips and don't eat the whole bag, everything in moderation! No need to explain this one, straight forward and to the point!

There you have it, 4 easy and tastey snacks to add to your Healthy Eating Plan (I do not like the term diet. Makes people think of calorie restricted, non tasty food)! Mix these into your daily routine to keep yourself interested in your weight loss attempts!

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New Hanover Business Offers Unique Diet And Exercise Solutions

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Hanover PA Personal Trainer offers new diet and exercise solutions to same old problems that plague his community!

Now there are more options for residents to lose weight and feel great!


New Hanover Business Offers Unique Diet And Exercise Solutions

Work is #1 Killer of Dieting Attempts

When I ask a client what is the hardest thing in your life that keeps you from eating healthy, the response is always the same…”work”.

It is hard to eat healthy at work for a number of reasons. There is the, “I just don’t have time” to, “it’s hard when someone is always bringing in desserts”. I understand how hard it can be to maintain a healthy diet at work, I used to pour and finish concrete! When it is time to finish concrete, it does not wait for you to finish off that chicken breast!

With some careful planning and a conscience effort, anyone can maintain their healthy eating habits even while at work. Here are 3 great tips to get you started.

1. Plan your day out. If you take 20 minutes on Sunday and think about your typical work day, you will be able to plan out a healthy eating schedule around your work. . Also, bring you own lunch from home. If you pack your own lunch, you know exactly what your eating and will have a healthy meal to eat.

2. East small snacks when you can. Eating small snacks when you get a chance will help ward off hunger. Try small high fiber snacks, these will help you feel full for a longer period of time. This will help you from gorging on unhealthy foods during your lunch break, stopping for fast food on your way home, or at dinner when you get home.

3. Drink plenty of water. Water is great for many reasons. Your body needs water to survive and stay hydrated, for one. Second water helps to satisfy hunger pains and gives you a full feeling. If you’re afraid of eating too much at lunch, then drink a glass or two of water about 15 minutes before lunch. You will eat less and still feel full.

Thes are just 3 easy tips to get you started. If you make a conscience effort to maintain your healthy diet during work, it can be accomplished. Planning your day out is the biggest thing you can do. A well planed day will leave no room for dieting errors.

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