----->Keep changing your workouts and exercises to stay focused!

Boredom not only numbs the brain but will diminish the effects of exercise. The effectiveness of any program depends on the degree to which it challenges your body. The problem is that performing the same exercises again and again are less challenging because the body get used to them. Learn to shake it up a little. Try a different variation of the same exercise. Be sure you are not ignoring weaker areas. If you are using a machine for a particular routine, try free weights instead- you will notice the difference. Keep changing exercise routines to help maintain your intensity in the gym. Intensity is a key factor in body composition change. I recommend that you try and change routines every 6 weeks if you get bored or feel yourself losing intensity. This keeps your body guessing and adapting to your new workouts. You challenge yourself in new ways and this always helps keeps you focused and prevents boredom in the gym.


----->Remember to stay hydrated during your workouts!

The amount of water you should consume during exercise varies depending on several factors. These factors include the type and duration of exercise and the climate in which you are exercising. In general, hot and/or humid condition require more water consumption than cold and/or drier climates. However, even mild dehydration can reduce your level of performance and impair your ability to regulate body temperature. While there is no strict rule about fluid consumption during exercise,I try to get 3 to 4 oz. every 10 to 15 minutes of exercise time, and after exercising, I get about 16oz on my way home from the gym.


----->Eat Smarter when Dining out!

It may seem counterintuitive to have a small snack before going out to eat--after all, you may be going to a restaurant because you want to spend a night out of the kitchen or your cupboard is bare. However, going to a restaurant on an empty stomach is a recipe for disaster. Eat a small snack, or better yet time one of your regularly scheduled meals so you finish right before you go out to eat. This way you are still on track for the day, and you can order and enjoy a healthy salad when at the restaurant. This way you are full before you get there and you don't have to feel like you are left out at the restaurant watching everyone one else eat. You can order a salad for an appetizer and some steamed/grilled veggies for he main course if you are still hungry.

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