Up Hill Climb From a Painful Journey

        Like most people today we all have experienced some type of injury or set back in life, but the simple reality to that fact is we still must stay focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I have had several serious injuries to include sustaining a herniated disc in my back that impacts my life daily; however that doesn’t stop or slow me down. Because my health and fitness was important to me I took the measures to research the exercises that I could continue to do without causing further damage to back- and the results are phenomenal. If we stood toe to toe you would never imagine I had such an injury so I challenge you today- what is your excuse? What it all boils down to is INNER strength, discipline, and commitment. I continue to do cardio, weight strengthen and plyometric on a daily basis. For some exercises I have to modify them but I still get the same results.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

1.    Don’t be afraid- recovering from an injury can be devastating, but doing nothing for your health and fitness could be even greater. Jump in and start again slowly working up to a comfortable level ensuring not to cause further damage.

2.    Switch up your routine: believe it or not your muscles have a memory so just like learning if you do the same repetitive thing you don’t grow and neither will your fitness level. If you are looking to tone your muscles then you have to add variety to your workout program. Adding some weights will give you great results and burn more calories faster.

3.       EATING TO MATCH YOUR WORKOUT: Overeating is also a problem for most people whether you are working out or not. If your goal is to lose weight then you shouldn’t be eating the same amount of calories you just burned off. What you eat does matter- pick a lean mean that's low in calories to supplement your hunger after a workout. Try to stay away from fast foods and foods cooked in the microwave they often times contain high fat and large amounts sodium which retains water in the body.

a.      Morning workouts should be followed up with a healthy breakfast like oatmeal, whole grain cereal, boiled egg or fresh fruits.

b.    Noonday workouts should contain foods like baked chicken, grilled or baked fish, a baked potatoes, vegetables, salad or fresh fruits.

c.     Evening workouts again can be similar to the noonday meal but you should add some variety there. You can even add a steak for protein supplement to help with the recovery of your muscles.

Whatever you do remember to eat, skipping meals is just as worst as overeating and don't forget to drink plenty of water. Being in good health is the lifeline to succeeding in your MIND-BODY-N-SOUL. So challenge yourself to be an over comer and to push through your Up Hill Climb From Your Painful Journey-start your descend to a healthy life…