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San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Bringing fitness to you. LC has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years as a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor and loves seeing people reach their fitness goals. Available to answer fitness questions online anytime.

2.26.2010

Not Bad Abs...


My abs are not bad. I'm not perfect, i don't always eat healthy, i'm not overweight, and i'm not underweight.

Americans, particularly women, seem to be obsessed with Abs. I constantly get questions about how to get flatter abs.
To achieve not bad abs....
1) exercise regularly (cardio, strength training, balance, and flexibility)
2) eat properly (you can cheat, just eat properly overall)
3) get plenty of sleep
4) don't obsess over crunches and core exercises

Sure, i'll never wind up on the cover of a magazine (unless they airbrush my photo), but my abs certainly aren't bad.

Want to know my secret? i just told you!

One more thing...think about your posture throughout the day and how you can tighten up your low back muscles and abdominal muscles to sit or stand tall. Keeping the muscles engaged will help to tone and strengthen 'em and get/keep your core strong for the support your body needs in everything you do.



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2.24.2010

Weight Loss Wednesday - update #6 what to eat?


i consistently struggle with what to eat. It's not like i don't know what's good for me and what's not, it's that i have tastes that i love that don't fit in what i should be eating.

I'm a normal gal, i eat junk food, love my coffee, and occasionally like to have a drink or two. Not the best stuff to keep your body going. I hear myself saying, "eat your veggies," but don't always obey.

As luck would have it, i'm still healthy and still on the upswing to healthy eating, but it's a daily struggle, not something i just slipped into like a well fitting pair of jeans.

I wonder how others deal with it and would love to hear your comments.
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2.17.2010

Weight Loss Wednesday - update #6 night eating


My recent discussions in the work place and online have led me to dedicate today's Weight Loss Wednesday to Late Night Eating. I've done it, I'm sure you've done it too. The questions is does late night eating really cause weight gain?

From what I have found and experienced, late night eating in and of itself does not cause weight gain. Typically we eat more when we snack late at night and that would be what would cause the weight gain rather than the actual time itself. Think about the times you've snacked after 9pm... how much do you typically eat during those times? Do you count the calories?

Here are some links to articles online regarding late night eating:
http://www.aolhealth.com/medical-myths/medical-myths-eating-before-bed
http://dietforum.com/late-night-eating.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=56681

On the flip side, if you consistently eat late at night, that could pose a problem. Here is a link to NY Times Well Blog summarizing a study where they simulated late night eating on a regular basis in mice and there was weight gain...
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/late-night-eating-linked-to-weight-gain/

If you do eat late at night from time to time, consider what you're taking in. Of course i do not advocate late night eating, but if you're hungry grab something to eat before you go to bed, you'll sleep better if you're not hungry. And that's a whole 'nother blog! :) Here's to smart, nutritious, delicious eating and your health!

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2.16.2010

Fit Menu to Your Fitness!


What does your fitness menu look like?
I was asked if i would show an example of a Fitness Menu, so i plotted out one of my fit weeks in type to show ya here! It helps keep me on track to have my work outs on calendar as a part of my schedule weekly and monthly.

(Sample Fitness Menu for Linda Jackson Campbell, LC)


Monday
Breakfast workout: Tour 45 @ KCF AG 45 minute indoor cycling
Snack workout: Group Active @ KCF AG 20 minutes step aerobics
20 minutes strength training
20 minutes core, balance, flexibility
Lunch workout: .5 mile casual stroll 10 minutes easy walking
Dinner workout: .5 mile casual stroll 10 minutes easy walking


Tuesday
Evening snack workout: Groove @ KCF SLO 60 minutes dance aerobics


Wednesday
Snack workout: .75 mile casual stroll 15 minutes easy walking
Noon workout: Spin 45 @ Gold’s 45 minutes indoor cycling
Snack workout: .75 mile casual stroll 15 minutes easy walking
Dinner workout: Cycle 45 @ LOF 45 minutes indoor cycling


Thursday
Coffee workout: Tour 45 @ KCF AG 45 minutes indoor cycling
Afternoon snack workout: Tour 40 @ KCF AG 40 minutes indoor cycling


Friday
Breakfast workout: .5 mile casual stroll 10 minutes easy walk
Before Dinner workout: .5 mile casual stroll 10 minutes easy walk


Saturday
Morning snack workout: .5 mile casual stroll 10 minutes easy walk
Before Dinner workout: .5 mile casual stroll 10 minutes easy walk


Sunday
Brunch day: no workout 24 hours of resting 


Do you plot out your fitness plan each week?


http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Luis-Obispo-CA/LC-Fitness/72043499171?ref=ts
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2.10.2010

Weight Loss Wednesday - update #5


As promised, another weight-loss Wednesday update! My exercising is going great, but eating habits are tanking a bit. Luckily, i've still remained around the same weight with Valentine's Day on the horizon, 'cause i plan to eat some cupcakes for the holiday.

I need to get back to planning my meals as i have been eating a lot of cereal and getting fruit and dairy that i need, but have been missing out on some much needed veggies and protein. It'll happen, and i know this, so i don't keep kickin' myself about it, i just think move forward and keep trudgin' on.

If i can make it through Valentine's weekend without way overdoing it, i'll be okay and start fresh monday. I know, even i say not to start fresh a week away... but i know me, and since i've made a lifestyle change rather than dieting, i can do it.

Best of luck on your weight loss or weight maintenance journey!
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2.03.2010

Weight Loss Wednesday - update #4


Are you struggling with losing weight or wondering how to maintain at your current weight?

For those of us who have fought the weight loss battle we know it's an ongoing fight not just getting the pounds off, but keeping it off. I slip, all the time, and i just begin anew each day and hope i'll do better.

Being around people online and in-person wanting to get and stay fit is what keeps me motivated. I would love to hear your story, please feel free to send me a message. I would love to share your story too, but i would of course ask for your permission to do so.

On this weight-loss Wednesday, let's reflect on our struggles and strengths with in our journeys and choose to focus on the strengths.
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