Move people, move!

We all read those Instagram and Pintrest posts saying "Easy ways to burn more calories 

everyday by doing nothing" or "ten things you can do to burn extra calories".  But to be honest, how 

significant is fidgeting or leg raises at your desk at work?

The only way to burn calories is to move people!!!!!!!

Like walking, jogging, biking, zumba, weight lifting (yes women, weights, lift them!), 

yoga..... the list literally goes on forever.  But here's the thing. if you want to see results that last you 

have to put in the work.  

So here is my easy way to burn more calories.  

I have a treadmill that I put in front of my t.v. in the basement (which is our family room area).  

Most nights I usually watch at least an hour of t.v. before bed.  So one night I figured why not combine the two.  It has been one of the easiest ways to fit more cardio into my day in addition to 

my normal gym routine.  .  

Just turn the incline up and keep the pace as brisk as you can (2.8 ish).  

Twenty minutes in and I'm sweating like a pig.  

Now people always say they don't have money to invest in a piece of workout equipment.  

Here's my rebuttal. 

Why don't you want to invest in yourself?  You want to put food on your stomach and buy nice clothes, but you don't want to bring the exercise into your home?  You're already watching the t.v. 

Also, people who carry extra weight around can be 

more prone to a multitude of diseases and issues that cost a ton in medical bills.  

And, investing in workout equipment can benefit your whole family. 

You could use a stationary bike, an elliptical or a stepper too.  And, get them used.  They 

don't have to be state of the art or perfect.  They just have to work.  

I didn't always have a treadmill.  Before I lived with my boyfriend, I used to walk in the park near my house a few days a week.  I would get audio books on my phone and listen while I walked.

Bottom line, find time everyday for some exercise.  This is just my way of making sure that

I don't have any excuses!

Summer party foods!

This time of year, it feels like every weekend is filled 

on my calendar.  

Concerts, baseball games, cookouts and pool parties are rampant this time of year and one thing they are known for aside from being lots of fun, is not necessarily having the healthiest food. 

Cause that's why we are all here right, to be healthy, lose a few and tone up.  And what's on our mind when we are trying to get healthy..... FOOD.  So you probably are already thinking about the food even if the event is days away.  

In these situations I like to think that you have to go with the lesser of all the evils. And thinking proactively about what your putting in your body can make all of the difference.  

Here are some of my tips for eating out in these situations. 

Number 1: Eat before you go. I realize that this seems a little silly, because so many people go to these events for the food.  And I'm not saying that you can't eat the food, I just want you to eat less of that food. If you fill up on something like a couple of pieces of fruit (bananas or apples) or some rice and vegetables which are low in fat, then you won't be as tempted to eat that fifth slice of cake.

Number 2: Make something to take with you. One of the easiest ways to know exactly what your eating is to make it yourself. You could make fruit salad or pasta salad with dressing. It's usually best to let the host know that you plan on bringing something so you can both plan ahead.  I literally do this everywhere that I go, and yes it can be a little awkward.  But in the long run you're going to feel a lot better about the things that you're eating at parties. 

Number 3: Creamy, cheesy, meaty, fried, fudgey, etc.   Words like this set of my unhealthy sensor.  The minute I hear "cheesy potatoes" I know that I want to eat as little as possible.  These foods will be high in fat, calories, cholesterol, sodium and a lot of stuff you don't want. 

Number 4: Don't drink. Alcohol and soda is packed with calories and when you go to these parties it is incredibly easy to 

down way more than you intended.  Just stick to water, hydration 

in the summer is extra important anyway. 

And last but not least here's a list of some of 

the food that I look for at parties that don't make me feel like 

I just ruined my whole week.

Veggies

Fruit

Hummus Dip

Pasta Salad

Corn of the cob

Popcorn

Nuts

Bean salad 

(my friend Hannah makes an amazing one.)

Pretzels

Grilled Veggies

Salsa

Fruit Desserts

I don't mean that all of these foods are the epitome word health. Just means that they're probably the better options. 

Moral of the story kids is to make good choices! 

And in the Beginning.

Jenn On The Go.

Health Simplified.

Almost everyday, I talk to someone who wants to get healthy, but can't.  I think at this point, I have heard every excuse in the book.  

"I just don't have time to eat healthy and exercise."

"I don't like fruits and veggies."

"I can't stop drinking soda because I need the caffeine."

"Eating healthy is so expensive."

"Gyms make me nervous and I hate people watching me."

Literally the list goes on forever. And I can't stand it.  I just don't believe it.  Anything in life worth doing or having takes work, time and a bit of sacrifice.  

In this blog I will discover more about how to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Its not hard but it does take effort.  Some of the post topics will include:

Full days of eating

Fitness nuggets

Hydration and sleep

Eating on the go

Processed foods and Additives

and Healthy lifestyle posts

Also, fully expect a ton of pictures of my puppy.  Shes my whole life and shes precious.