Ten Reasons to Exercise

improved insulin sensitivity
better blood sugar regulation
reduced cancer risk
reduced diabetes risk
reduced heart disease
reduced all-cause mortality risk
reduced depression risk
reduced obesity risk
improved self esteem


oh yeah - visible abs did not make the list...


Found this post on Face Book - so true!!!!

Exactly what to eat for any fitness goal

Check out the full storey at Women's Health Magazine
Exactly what to eat

100 things to do Besides Eat

Relax & Rejuvenate

Come relax and stretch out in this FREE 45 minute class starting Tuesday 11:30 am
January 20 - Mar 24.  In the Children's Worship Centre upstairs at WECA.

Dress comfortably in stretchy pants and bring a matt or towel.
 My gift to you in 2105 - make R&R your gift to your self.

There will be a FREE R&R stretch class following Bootcamp on Fridays at 10:15 in the WECA gym

Happy Healthy 2015

Things to Give up

1. People Pleasing
2. Doubting your self
3. Negative thinking
4. Fear of Failure
5. Criticizing Yourself
6. Saying Yes when you want to say NO
7. Procrastination

"Those who do not make time for exercise, will eventually have to make time for illness."

The Earl of Derby (1863)

Here is a potluck of ideas for a healthy active Christmas

1. Remember the reason for the season - Jesus Christ
2. Try a stretch relaxation class
3. Schedule time to read, reflect and walk in the fresh air
4. Volunteer to be a blessing to some one else
5. Do 2-3 stretching exercises  every morning and before you go to bed
6. For every $100 dollars you spend on gifts, schedule 10 minutes of working out
7. Make a holiday work out play list
8. Give gifts that support activity
9. Give gifts with a nifty hand made coupon of activity - shovelling, dog walking, skating, tobogganing
10. Break out on the Just Dance Wii
11. Explore the great out doors - skating, walking trails, sledding
12. Be mindful of holiday eating

• Be honest with yourself about what you are eating
• drink 1 glass of water for every non water beverage
• limit treats to a specific number
• balance your plate with protein, veggies, starch
• no 2nd helpings

Thanks Provincial Fitness Unit for these great tips!!!

NO BAKE ENERGY BITE

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack!

PREP: 10 MINS TOTAL: 10 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup ground flax seed
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
• 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
2. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1" in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
3. Makes about 20-25 balls.

Recipe from GIMMIE SOME OVEN