Therefore, if you’re looking to improve your fitness level by forming a healthy exercise habit, here are guidelines that can help:

Exercise in the morning

When it comes to achieving consistency with a training program, picking the right exercise timing is critical. For that, and according to many studies, the best time of the day to go for a workout is in the early morning when the rest of the world is still asleep. Usually during this time of the day, there aren’t many things to do unless you prefer staying in the comfort of your bed.

As a result, if you think that you’re up to the challenge, make sure to get ready for the morning workout the night before. Sketch out your training program and lay out your training gears in the open so when the alarm goes off, you’ll know exactly what to do with much second-guessing.

Commit For 30-Days

According to Tony Schwartz, the author of the highly acclaimed book on productivity and management, “the power of full engagement”, the best approach for forming a new habit is by committing to doing the new activity for at least 4 consecutive weeks, non-stop. As a result, make sure to block out a specific chunk on your daily calendar for the next 4 weeks; that’s your exercise calendar.

Commit to another person

Human beings are also social creatures; we dread social rejection and being disapproved of—even by people we don’t really like. So why not use this instinctive mechanism to your advantage. As a result, instead of being a lonely wolf, make sure to do the bulk of your training with a workout buddy. The latter must share your training vision and have similar fitness levels.

In addition, you can hold each other accountable for the actions you need to take while providing encouragement and incentives thus you’ll both see your consistency and performance levels going through the roof.

Check our next blog for additional tips on making exercise a habit.

Here’s a look at what gluten is, where it’s found, signs you may have a sensitivity, and how to manage it by going gluten-free.

What Is gluten?

To set the record straight, gluten is not a bad thing; Gluten is simply a composite of two proteins (gliadin and glutenin). In nature, it’s found most commonly in field grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye. It is considered a useful source of protein, whether in its natural form or used as an additive in the food-manufacturing process. Most recently, gluten has been used as a stabilizing agent in a myriad of foods, such as ketchup and ice cream. Don’t always expect to see it on an ingredients list, however. If it’s used in the manufacturing process, it’s often not mentioned on the label of the product.

What is gluten sensitivity?

Most people can consume and digest gluten with no adverse effects, but a growing percentage of the population is sensitive to the protein and should be on a gluten-free diet. These people may have mild sensitivities or may have celiac disease — a small-intestine disorder relating to the autoimmune system. After a sufferer of this disease eats a product containing gluten, an inflammation of the bowel tissue will occur. After prolonged inflammations, the person will experience flattening of the small intestine’s lining, leading to problems with absorbing the nutrients in food. This is when going gluten-free is a necessity for better living.

What are the signs and symptoms?

People with gluten sensitivities and celiac disease can display a multitude of symptoms, which is why this health problem is so underdiagnosed. Symptoms can include everything from constipation to diarrhea, and bowel pain and cramps are often common. Many people with celiac disease are often misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome as the symptoms are similar. Chronic fatigue is perhaps the most common sign, and it makes sense since you’re not absorbing enough nutrients to keep your body running at its peak, so you feel worn down. Other symptoms include weight loss and anemia.

On Tuesday, May 22nd @ 6pm,  our Nutrition Educator, Kiara Oberhaensli will be presenting a cooking demo/seminar: Going Gluten Free. Join us to learn the basics about gluten and foods containing gluten; The effects of gluten on body systems; Gluten free alternatives and easy gluten free recipes.

For more information or to register: (407) 355-9246