New year, New you!

Did you know? the same endorphin (dopamine) that is released when heroin is used, is the same endorphin released from a sugar high.



ENDORPHIN: An endorphin is naturally produced by the body(amongst other things we can physically do to produce them like exercising!) they are a natural, and legal way, to produce a high aka they make us happy.

This statement tells us that sugar is highly capable to become an addiction, just like a drug. Its scary if you really think about.. How many sweet lovers are reading this? Well maybe reading this will change your way of thinking a little bit. Us Americans need to Wake up the average american family today in 2011 is either all struggling with weight issues or severely obese and are all at risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and much more. Did you know that if you choose to eat better and exercise on a regular basis, you can reduce your chance of developing diabetes by up to 90% I mean that alone besides having a great body, besides losing weight should motivate anyone to want to have a better life style of eating healthy and exercising. It should make todays "Mom" want to cook wholesome, healthy dinners for their family instead of driving through because its faster or easier. No more excuses America, its a proven fact by 2020 over HALF of our population will be obese and at risk for all types of diseases if eating trends continue. No its not easy, it takes hard work and dedication but nothing rewarding comes without a price or a fight.

Anyone who is reading my blog today, and is wanting to make some type of change do it! Motivate yourself! Write it down, dwell on it, run with it, think about it, get excited! Its a new year and could possibly be a new, beautiful you if you decide to commit to a lifestyle that is highly rewarding. *Tip: It takes a complete 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain its full!! So slow down, enjoy your food its not going anywhere, I promise :)

       Stop Making Excuses

   

     - The first step you can change today is to stop letting your reasons why you think you CANT stop you. "I dont have healthy food in my house" well thank God theres grocery stores! Stock your cabinets with healthy alternatives to the foods you love. There are so many healthy, delicious foods out there that are so much better for us. Its extremely achievable guys! Have you ever said "I dont have time to eat healthy?" Well you have time to eat bad though right? So switch the bad to good, and if needbe cook or prepare your foods the day before or in advance so its already done for you! Have a busy schedule? Schedule your workouts a week in advance on a calender, that way your on track for everything you need to do and even better your more organized. Not feeling so motivated? Download great songs on your Ipod that will get you wanting to shake what your momma gave you! Pump yourself up, it also makes your workout more enjoyable and fun. I sing so loud when im on the treadmill, although my family thinks im crazy i dont care! It motivates and helps me and thats all that matters. SLEEP IN YOUR WORKOUT CLOTHES. It might sound crazy, but i know it works. I can wake up be already dressed throw my shoes on and go. No more excuses these tips should put an end to them for good!!

         Whats on my Ipod?
- Black eyed peas "Dirty Bit"
- Britney Spears "My prerogative"
- Black eyed peas "Imma be"
- Rihanna "Whose that chick"
- Rihanna "Rude boy"
- Kesha
- Rihanna/Drake "Whats my name"
- Justin Timberlake/Nelly "Girlfriend"
- Anything by Micheal Jackson
- Willow Smith "Whip my hair"

Summer will be here before we know it! I was SO sick and tired of summer aka SWIM SUIT SEASON coming up and I never looked forward to it. Why? So I could stand there at the beach in a bikini feeling like a beached whale, while other girls looked great? No I didnt just hate that feeling, I despised it. After dealing with many summers like that, summer 2011 will be the one that is different and I cant wait for it. I will finally feel comfortable in my own skin. Good news is, you can do it too! Theres plenty of time until summer to get fit and healthy. My personal advice? Buy a cute swim suit in advance and keep it somewhere where youll see it on a daily basis. It will just be a personal reminder to you, to keep pushing forward even when it gets tough. Lets make a choice, a good choice at that and achieve the goals we've always wanted to but never felt like it was a possibility. Lets make it a possibility! Its all waiting on you, you are the only person who can make this happen.

Until then I hope all of you have a blessed healthy day! Keep your work outs strong, and stay focussed on your fitness journey and goals.

                        I believe in you, xoxo Brittney