Exercise Ball As A Chair

Office Chair

Recently, I had a challenger ask about using an exercise ball as a chair. I really did not know anything about it, but I was curious because I have seen it more lately. So, I did some digging and did a little research. Here is what I found out....


1. Forces proper spine alignment - you know the exercise ball is not stable, you have to try to balance itself on it. The spinal posture is coincidentally the easiest to balance with. Your body will automatically try to align itself into the proper posture. This helps improve your spinal health, and decrease back pains.

2. Causes you to frequently change positions - An exercise ball causes to you to change your position often to balance. For example, if you turn 45 degrees to face the phone, your body will assume a new position. This helps reduce damage caused by prolonged sitting in the same position.

 

3. Fitness is at your fingertips - Another great thing about using this alternative to a chair, is that you can do stretches or mini-workouts whenever you want, without getting up. If you’ve ever stuck waiting for a minute or two, you can make productive use of that time with a quick workout or stretch. Because it’s much more convenient, you will probably do it more, thus resulting in better health.

 

4. Improve your balance - This one is very understandable. Sitting on an unstable surface all day will improve your sense of balance, as well as the reactions of your muscles. The result? An overall better balance, that can be observed out of the office. And you won't be slouched over in the middle of the work day (right, anyone else find themselves not sitting straight)

 

5. Get that 6-pack you’ve been wanting - Your body primarily uses your core (abdominal) muscles to help compensate for changes in balance. You are getting a low-key abdominal workout. This may not sound like a lot, but consider the amount of time you spend on your computer at the office, or at home. 

 

6. Improves your circulation - Using an exercise ball will keep the blood flowing to all parts of your body, throughout the day. A desk chair on the other hand, reduces circulation to some parts of the body after prolonged use.

 

7. You’ll feel more energetic - . With an exercise ball as a chair, you will feel much more energized after you finish your work.

 

8. Burn up to 350 calories per day - SAY WHAT!!! More movement during the day = more calories burnt.

 

9. Really cheap - Specialized exercise balls designed for sitting usage can range from $15 to $80. Much cheaper than buying an ergonomic chair, which can range anywhere from $100 to $400 and up. And hopefully if you choose to do this at work they will give you one.

 

10.C’mon, its fun! - Who doesn’t like the idea of bouncing around on an exercise ball all day. Exercise balls are an exciting alternative to chairs, and may just give that spark of fun to your day.

 

 

Stay tuned I'm going to give this a test run, but first I have to get the OKAY from work. If not I will do it at home. I would love to hear your thoughts on using an exercise ball for a chair. Have you used one? Have you noticed benefits if you have??

 

Easter Fix - 30 Day Clean Eating and Shakelogy Challenge Group!

Easter is fast approaching. The months are flying by, I feel It will be summer before we know it. Easter is one week away. And you know the Easter candy has been out for a good bit. I went grocery shopping last night & I never go in the candy section, but it was EVERYWHERE. At the end of aisles, bright colors to catch your eyes & draw you in. I plan on staying on track best as possible, just like I say all the time. But we are humans and you know that chocolate egg will just stare you in the face, and maybe you choose to have a piece, it's okay. And even if you plan on staying on track best as possible there is always a chance you may over eat & your portions will be outta whack.

 

IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US!!

I feel positive that I have a plan in place. I am going to use this as my "cheat" meal but I am going to stick to my portions & enjoy this meal, BUT there is always a chance. Especially since we will be going to my families. They always have goodies, candy, junk food. And even though I know I shouldn't have it & I know it's not part of my meal plan, my hands have a mind of their own (someone tell me I'm not the only one)

So, I'm going to need a good candy/Easter detox to get me back on track & the sugar out of my system. Because I has been working extra hard with the 21 day fix extreme, I don't want to throw my hard work away. And there are birthdays, weddings, and summer so I want to be looking my best.  It is time to slim down & tone up.

Get Refreshed!

 

Starting April 6th the day after Easter I am starting the 3 day refresh! And I want to invite you to join me!! After the three days we will jump into a 30 clean eating group too, so we can work closely together and make this a lifestyle! 

So what will you get??

- 30 days of motivation, support, and accountability 

- FREE three day refresh cleanse kit

- guidance on clean eating

- 30 day supply of Shakeology 

- grocery shopping list & meal planning

- 30 day trial of Beachbody on demand workouts

- and did I mention you get the refresh cleasne kit for FREE!

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Fajita Bowls

Chicken Fajita Bowl

Ingredients -

Chicken
Peppers
Onions
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Chili Powder

Directions -

Sauté some onions and peppers in a little no cook spray
Cook chicken and season with cumin, garlic powder and chili powder. 

This recipe is 21 day fix approved. 1 green. 1 red.


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Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

When I was planning my meals for the week I really wanted to add new things to the plan because I always eat the same thing. Which sometimes is good for me because I can stick to something, but I was just getting bored with me food. 

I don't know where I stumbled upon this creation but I'm so glad I did because it honestly is heavenly. I tried to savor every last bite! 

Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

- 1 medium size apple

- ground cinnamon

Cut the apple up in small pieces. Mix all the ingredients together. Add as much cinnamon as you'd like (but make sure it's ground and not cinnamon sugar :) 

For you fixers 1 red & 1 purple.
 

Be prepared to enjoy!

Welcome To My Fitness Journey

The Start of my Fitness Journey


Everyone has a beginning.
No one starts out in their dream body.
I didn't start out a perfect size.
My weight fluctuates on a weekly basis.
I try to follow the 80/20 rule, but sometimes that doesn't always happen.
There are days I can easily get out of bed to workout, and others I hit the snooze.

Remember we all start somewhere.
This is MY fitness journey.
YOURS is different than mine and EVERYONE else's you are comparing yourself too.

We all come from different backgrounds.
What motivates us is all different.
But our journeys all start with the decision to try.
The decision to show up.
And the decision to be consistent.

When I started I was lost & didn't know who I was.
I wasn't ever considered "overweight" , but I was so uncomfortable with myself.
I never felt good in my clothes.

I was at my wits end.
At this point I had tried everything - diets, weight loss drinks, not eating much & it worked until I stopped. Then I gained my weight back.
I was exhausted, miserable, and stuck.


Nothing comes easy.
Nothing is a quick fix.
If you are unhappy  only you have the power to change.
If you want to see weight loss or get your goal body, start simple with cutting out bad habits.

I am no where near complete with my journey.
I am only just getting started.
But I can tell you, I am starting to feel back to normal (whatever normal is supposed to feel like)

It started with a -

DECISION.
CHOICE.

then it became a -

HABIT.

You can't expect the results if you aren't taking the actions to move forward.

Believe in Yourself & All That You Stand For

CLX
Turbofire
Les Mills Combat
T25
21 Day Fix
Insanity Max 30
21 Day Fix Extreme
Shakeology
And a positive mindset

WHY NOT YOU???

Take a leap of faith. Take a chance. Don't give up on your journey.


 

5 Dinner Ideas for the Week

 

Don't out do your hard work at the gym in the kitchen.

 

80/20 rule.

 

Most throw their hard work away in the kitchen because they tend to get frustrated with prepping or maybe they just don't know what to make.

 

Here are five dinner ideas & what is exactly on my meal plan for the week ....

 

Monday - Philly Cheese steak Bell Peppers

Tuesday - Fajita Bowls

Wednesday - Unstuffed Cabbage

Thursday - Veggie Stir Fry

Friday - Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

 

 

Recipes' to follow this week... stay tuned!

Can You Just Give Yourself Five Minutes

Fitness Motivation

Some days you just don't feel like working out. Honestly, we are all human & you can't say there is never a day where you just want to skip it. Exercise helps you....it makes you more focused, energized, confident, etc.
 
When you don't feel like doing it you have to remember why you started doing it.
 
 Don't feel like working out right in this moment? What I need you to right now, is remember the moment when you finish a workout & how you feel after that workout.
 
So, in the event that you do not want to workout and push play give yourself five minutes. Can you do just that? If you give yourself five minutes and after those minutes are up you still don't feel in the mood you can stop, but you know how you feel after your workout, and once your in the zone, I bet you may not stop.
 
If you workout in the morning even you can sleep in your workout clothes. If you choose to workout after workout make sure that they are out and somewhere visible so when you get home you don't get distracted to do other things.
 
Get a playlist going. I know if I am feeling low or down, I get on Pandora & find workout music to get me going. I bet I am not the only one that music can change your mood.
 
Have your DVD in the dvd player so you can just play it when you are ready.
 
Get motivational workout tanks or fancy prints. I know with me when I have cute clothes or funky prints I feel like I can tackle on anything.
 
Find motivational quotes from Pinterest, write them on post it notes & place them around your house where you know you are going to walk passed.
 
Remember you don't have to do this high intense workout to get a good workout! Do something you love to do. Do you love reading and have dogs? What about multi-tasking but listening to a book on audible or youtube & walking with the pup. You don't have to go during the whole time of the book, but go for 15-20 minutes. Or what I have been doing is when I go for runs I am listening to podcasts, which is where I got this idea from... thanks Chalene Johnson. If you haven't followed her I highly suggest it! The Chalene Show on Podcasts is one of my favorites.
 
Another thing she suggests to do is get a calendar and cross off each day you workout & meet your goals. I know i'm a pen and paper kinda girl so the feeling I get when crossing off goals is amazing & makes me feel so much more accomplished.
 
 
All you need to do is get up and get your heart rate.

JUST DO IT!

 

Be Better Than Yesterday