Challenge Yourself 2013

This year has been moving pretty fast. If you made a resolution and stuck with it, you are a rock star! For those of you who have made a resolution which went out the window after the first week's end of January, don't worry because there is always time to challenge yourself. All you need to do is commit to a healthy habit then you can start a new lifestyle of fitness and health. A few things that you might want to look at are dieting, workouts, and being more active.

For dieting, most people are in agreement there is no magic pill that will work. Find a diet program that works for your lifestyle. Whether your an athlete, runner, or average Joe, tailor a diet for your needs. I would recommend visiting your physician. As for me, I don't compete in boxing anymore, but I still want to be healthy as I work behind a desk and on the go. So, I've tried something new. It's called Shakeology. This product I would suggest if you are constantly on the go like me for work. It's not only a diet, but it is a cleanse system. So if your body is always feeling tires or you're getting sick, I would recommend trying out a cleanse.

Now, workouts is another thing that should be tailored to your goals and body type. This one really depends on what you tend to get out of it. When you are choosing a workout program think about your fitness level, where you want your fitness level to be, and do you want to be competing in any triathlons, marathons, hybrids, or fitness tests. The workout routine that I am currently performing to test my level of fitness is P90X. It's definitely an extreme workout, but the keys to any of these workout routines is workout at your pace and be consistent. Once you achieved the keys, you will begin to notice a difference over time. I would have to tell you make sure to give it time. Don't expect results to be over night!

Finally, to tie up the challenge yourself 2013, make healthy choices for being active. Whether it's going for a hike or taking your dog for a walk, make choices that will keep you off the couch. Granted from time to time your body does need rest, take a break when you feel your body needs it. The key to being active is to listen to your body!Well, I am thankful to my 2,993 readers of this blog. I look forward to continuing this blog this year and sharing my achievements along with a few workouts along the way.

Best,
Alex

"Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid nor dismayed for the Lord is with you wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9