1-Love yourself for all that you are and do not be afraid to work hard to became the best you can be.

2- Remember healthy a body is more than skin-deep. Thin is not fit. You can be fit and carry a few extra pounds.

 3-Stay on track by having a pro charts your progress and analyzes shortcomings.

 4-Be completely honest with yourself when keeping a food journal or exercise log.

 5-Schedule a set time for exercise. You can almost always squeeze in a workout if you really want to.

 6-Drink green tea before working out for a gentle caffeine lift and dose of antioxidants.

 7-Carry a water bottle with you all the time, remember drinking before you feel thirsty.

 8-Counter negative self-thinking by reflecting on all the things your body does for you.

 9-Consider a new teacher if you leave sessions feeling unchallenged or unmotivated.

 10-Book your dream adventure trip and use your workout to prepare for it. Nothing is more satisfying than setting and exciting goal then seeing the fruits of your labor

 11- Treat yourself to a new workout outfit or a stress relieving massage not an extra large ice cream sundae when you reach a fitness goal.

 12- Choose your workout attire wisely. You will feel best in comfortable wicking, stretching materials.

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Feel free to substitute your owns language and experience in these description. Most people enjoy their food and eat comfortably, when they are between a “3” and “6” on the hunger scale.

1-Physically faint: You maybe have a headache. Your are totally out of energy and need to lie down. This maybe happen during a very restrictive diet,

2. Ravenous: You can’t seem to tolerate anything. You are irritable and cranky and very hungry, with a little energy

3. Fairly Hungry: The urge to eat is strong. You are feeling emptiness in your stomach.

4. Slightly Hungry: You start to think about food. Your body is giving you the signal that you might want to eat. You are a little hungry.

5. Neutral: Your body has enough fuel to keep it going and physically and psychologically just starting to feel satisfied.

6. Pleasantly Satisfied: You are full at the point of satisfaction

7-Full: You are past the point of satisfaction, yet you can still find room for a little more. Your body says No and your mind says YES to a few more bites.

8. Stuffed: Maybe you should not have had more, but it tasted so good. Or did you caught up in the eating is the thing to do.

9. Bloated: The after effects feel really uncomfortable. Maybe you did not eat all day to leave room for this meal you feel heavy, tired, bloated. You no longer feel like socializing your rather be by yourself or go to bed.

10. Nauseous. You may even feel nauseous. Your are the stage of being famished.

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I have been working on my lower belly for about 3.5 years and it still won’t go away even though I have a good diet. I see advertising every day FLAT ABS that made me realize how long many of us persists with these types of goals, even in the face of failure.

Despite the facts, many people still think they can get flat abs if they do enough abs exercises. They think, if they’re not achieving that goal, they must be doing something wrong. The truth is, getting six-pack abs is hard and, if you haven’t seen yours yet, maybe it’s not what you’re doing that’s the problem.

Pick up any popular fitness magazine and you’ll find plenty of headlines to feed that belief. For example, in one issue of a popular fitness magazine recently proclaimed: “Banish Belly Fat – Tone, tighten, trim in just 7 moves.” 7 moves to flat abs? Who wouldn’t want that? But it’s these kinds of headlines that keep us stuck in the same place for months, even years, trying the same thing over and over and thinking we’ll finally get it right.

The truth is, six-pack abs is difficult to get. I’ve been exercising for many years and consider myself in medium shape. It took me years to understand that goal wasn’t right for me and, when I finally did, my life changed for the better. What about you? Is it time to let go of old goals and set new ones? Maybe it’ll help to get a clear idea of what it takes to get flat abs.

The only way to get flat abs is to lose body fat and you already know what that requires. Here is my advice

ü Regular Cardio Exercise

ü Strength Training for the entire body.

ü A healthy Diet.

Finally, what kind the fitness active wear is good for this kind the exercise: Pants and tops four way stretch fabric like supplex and Lycra for better performance. Medium support sport bra, fabric cotton.

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Basic Fitness Pants.

Why basic black… “Every Woman Needs a little black dress”…I love this expression because you just cannot live without it in your wardrobe. Well, let’s take that one step further and several inches down the hemline: Every woman needs her “best supplex black fitness pants“

The reason that I love is SUPPLEX® fabric offers consumers the feel of cotton with the benefits of advanced fiber technology.

Here’s a brief review of what’s out there…so you can find the looks and fits and match your fitness lifestyle.

Black Supplex Long Pants:
Through the years, the active pant has evolved. No, don’t toss your black pant, you can still keep them for fitness wear as well as fashion wear. However, you now have so many more bold black options for workouts, class, runs…whatever you’re into. Tech performance fabrics with compression fits and silky feels keep you flexible, cool and dry – and the contemporary styling is amazing. Features like stash pockets, adjustable drawstring waists, and zip ankles meld with a variety of cuts from cropped to bootleg to straight or wide. Relaxed, sleek, and body fits let you pose, run, lift, kick, and bend with ease.

Black Supplex Knee Caprice:
There are so many comfortable styles that can take you from your sofa to the supermarket or to a Yoga class. And you certainly won’t sacrifice fashion for these cozy looks. An array of fits from body hugging to relaxed, plus a variety of leg widths and lengths offer up plenty of options that are perfect for any activity.

Black Supplex Bike Shorts: Performance black classic short: There are many shorts bike shorts but the style that that I really love full complete coverage and a breathable. There are bike shorts in my website constructed from using Supplex® nylon and Lycra® spandex for exceptional fit and performance.

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Myrna L. Sandnes

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Pilates…Pilates…There are a lot of reasons why people do Pilates. Here are my six best reasons why I like Pilates. It is no secret I want to inspire you and give you the opportunity to follow-up on the aspects of Pilates training that interest you. My personal list of the benefits of Pilates could be 10 items. If you already do Pilates, read the list and see if your favorite reason to do Pilates is here send your comments and experience about it.

1-Flexibilty In Pilates, we work toward a safe increase in length and stretch of the muscles and range of motion within the joints. Your body can stretch and bend to meet the flow of life is a very realistic goal.

2-Promotes Weight Loss, if you practice Pilates regularly, it will change your body. Pilates known for creating long, strong muscles and a leaner look. Pilates improves muscle tone, balances musculature, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace. All of these things will make you look and feel very fit and sexy.

3-Body/Mind Connection I define Pilates “the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.” This is one of the secrets of Pilates exercise: we practice each movement with total attention. When we exercise in this way, the body and mind unite to bring forth the most benefit possible from each exercise. The Pilates principles — centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow — are key concepts that we use to integrate body and mind

4-.Improves Posture, since I started practice Pilates I noticed that I am able to move more freely. When I started practicing with Pilates learn about movement like mats, equipment exercises my body express itself with strength and harmony. You can see this in the beautiful posture of those who practice Pilates.

5-Adaptable to many fitness levels and needs. I remember when I walked to Body and Soul Pilates Studio in Barranquilla I have a butterfly in my stomach. The instructor explained the foundations of Pilate’s movement apply to me. Building from core strength, focusing on proper alignment, and a body/mind integrative approach. At that time my fitness levels was good because I was doing spinning, yoga cardio and I want to increase flexibility was my personal goal but Pilates is not about flexibility was more deep workout that could be beneficial for my others personal needs.

6- Increase Energy. My workout routine include Pilates 2 times a week I get better breathing, improve circulation moving more flexible around and my whole body feel good with new energy that I did not have before. Thank Pilates. “Gracias Pilates”

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Myrna L Sandnes

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First timer preparation to enter a 10 K Race! Better yet a get a great time.

Here is my story: I was reading in the newsletter from my gym about the race then I remember that I want to run a race, but I do not know how. I asked my personal trainer for help and she said I am going to run this race to “Turkey Throat 5K- Laurel MD, Advocacy Referral Service”. I was very happy when I found they were three members from my gym and my husband wants to run this race to.

I bought a book The Complete Book of Women’s Running, 2nd edition, by Dagny Scott Barrios (Rodale, November 2007 and my personal trainer tips and here are my 6 tips or advice what to do if you want to do a performance in the race, but the most important “ HAVE FUN”.

1-Pick a Race: Having a race on your calendar is motivation to keep running for the rest of the year. If you choose one that is in a few weeks or a few months, set a plan and stick to it.

2-Do the Minimal Training Needed for Optimal Results: If you have improved by running 25 miles a week, you could be so much better by running 50, right? Training is not a matter of cramming in as many miles as you can. It’s about finding the balance of miles, days per week, and types of workouts that get you to your goals without injury or exhaustion.

3- Be Consistent: Ask a coach what the single most important factor is in training, and most will answer “consistency.” You won’t improve if you run only once a week, or if you repeatedly run hard for a week, and then take the next week off. Better running comes from regular running.

4-Balance Hard Efforts with Rest: Imagine running as hard as you can one day, then again the next day, and the next. Sooner or later, you’d barely be able to run at all. The benefits of stressing the body come during recovery. On easy or off days, your body are busy repairing muscle fibers, increasing your ability to process nutrients and oxygen, building new blood cells, and eliminating waste. If you do not give your body time to recover, sooner or later, you will tear it down.

5-Expect Peaks and Plateaus: If you drop three minutes off your 10K time. The six-mile loop that used to feel impossible now feels easy. At some point, though, the improvements will slow, or stop. Once you reach a certain level of fitness (predetermined by your genes and influenced by your age), you’ll have to work harder, and perhaps rest more, to gain seconds off a race. Regardless of whether you’re as fast as you used to be, the cycle of peaks and plateaus applies to every year and decade of your running.

6- Practice Patience: Piling on the miles or pushing the intensity too soon won’t get you in shape faster your body needs time to adapt, but it might get you injured. So whether you are a new runner or returning after a break, increase quantity and quality gradually.

I ran my first 10K November 27 “Turkey Throat”. I am so proud of myself. The weather was 20 degree and I feel a little butterfly in my stomach because this is my first race and I want to do a good performance. My personal trainer and friend Jackie, advice “You will be fine for this race Myrna.

I am looking forward to run my next race on May, 16, 2009 Reston Virginia Spine Institute. I guess I need figure out what to wear the right cloths.

Wishing you good health and success with happiness!

Best wishes,

Myrna L. Sandnes

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Yoga Posture.

Benefits: Salutation poses combines several postures and gestures in a fluid, evolving flow that combines motion, stretching and holds. It delivers great benefits for the back, arms, chest, legs and hips. Regular practice will strengthen concentration and improve balance.

Perform this posture with a sense of reverence and praise. Take a moment to reside in silence and peace as your hands are held at the heart in the gesture of salutation pose Keep the intention of praise in mind as you extend your arms skyward. Feel your entire body-mind-heart extending outward in recognition of the sacredness of life.

My Favorite Quotes from the Book “The Shiva-Samhita I.35 II.42-43”.

Hello Everyone!

Wow so many choices on to what to wear for a Pilate’s workout is very much a individual preference. Comfortable exercise clothing that lets you have full range of motion is fine. You don’t need anything special. However, there are a few things to consider if you are going to a class at a studio or gym.

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Most Pilate’s studios are casual. Keeping your attire simple, at least at first, will help you figure out what works best for you and what the norms are at your studio. One exception however, is fitness attire that is too loose. Baggy is a problem in Pilate’s as well as yoga classes because it can be too revealing and because an instructor must be able to see your alignment and muscle use. If you are unsure about what to wear or about other standards at a studio, there is nothing wrong with calling or visiting to find out what other students wear.

A couple of extras that I want to mention are jewelry and scents. It is always a good idea to keep jewelry to a minimum when you workout. Bracelets, long necklaces, and even dangling earrings can be distracting or, worse, get caught in the equipment. In addition, many studios ask that students avoid wearing strong-scented fragrances or perfumed lotions. Even if it’s not requested, it is a courtesy to other students to refrain from wearing strong scents.

Many people enjoy “dressing” for workouts. If you like fashion, there is no lack of fun to be had in the realm of workout wear. Clothing for Pilate’s and yoga is essentially the same, and the explosion of popularity of both disciplines has brought about a revolution in stylish exercise clothing. It is much easier than it used to be to find not only interesting clothes, but options that are designed for a variety of body types and needs. You can even find workout clothing made of antibacterial fabric or natural fibers, such as organic cotton and soy. Visit our web site for more information: www.sofinefashions.com

This blog is part of my weekly columns on Yoga and Pilate’s, Cardio fitness apparel and life style changes and relaxing tips. In the near future, I will develop 2 minute videos to help people improve. So I would like to encourage everyone to visit my web site and try my products out and let me know what you think and how I can improve. My goal is for everyone to improve their health well being harmony and prosperity.

Thank you for viewing my weekly blog and have a Happy Hoildays !

With warm regards,

Myrna L. Sandnes

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THIS WINTER DO SOMETHING WONDERFUL FOR YOURSELF GET IN SHAPE AND FEEL GREAT!

It is very apparent now that the cold temperatures are starting to rise at this time of the year and it may be necessary to prepare yourself for a new exercise routine to fit the weather and your lifestyle. Keep it simple you do not have to move from outdoors to indoors to accomplish this and maintain your progress. If your normal routine is to workout outside the gym it is becomes very important to have some quality clothes in your exercise wardrobe to make workouts more enjoyable and fun.

What you wear to the gym is a personal choice. You probably can choose an outfit based things like how comfortable it is, how much freedom of movement it offers and how good it looks. Some people have their own “special” sense of fashion, something that becomes clear whenever you visit your local gym. While exercise doesn’t necessarily require looking like a fashion plate, there are some basic rules to follow when you head out for public workouts.

“Be sure to clean your workout clothes on a regular basis and don’t wear overbearing perfume or cologne,” says my personal trainer “Take a shower after your workout as well—you don’t want your smell to offend people on your way home, too!”

Below are some of my favorite TIPS for women to layer up in the winter and keep warm and dry.

Tips: Get Motivated and Exercise:

Don’t fall into a winter slump! It’s time to start to think about those New Year’s resolutions in put them into motion. Take 15 to 30 minutes a day out of your schedule to get your body moving and watch those post holiday pounds fall off. Take your dog out for a walk or use the stairs instead of the elevator. Check out these great tips to get on track to a brand new you!

· Warm up.
Make sure to warm for up at least 10 minutes before you breath the cold air. Colder temperatures make your muscles tight and more prone to injuries.

· Insulate your body.
Dress in layers for warmth and versatility. If you get hot, you can remove the top layer which should be both wind and water resistant. The layer closest to your skin should be moisture absorbent.

· Drink up.
Dress in layers for warmth and versatility. It’s just as important to stay hydrated when exercising in winter as it is in summer, even though you might not feel as thirsty. Fitness water has a refreshing lemon flavor, keeps you hydrated and is loaded with Vitamins C and E.

· Wear sunscreen.
You can still get sunburned in winter even if the sun isn’t visible! So if you’re exercising outdoors make sure to apply sunscreen before heading out. Perfect for winter, this formula moisturizes and protects you from harmful rays.

· Too cold to go outside?
Start your own home gym. All you need is a set of dumbbells, an exercise ball, a jump rope and a strong motivation to get fit!

• Most the gyms keep their temperature cool to save on energy bill cost and  are cold during this season of the year and my advice is buying a nice “Soft Cotton Hood” that your wear inside the gym and you can remove when you are warm up. Visit our web site for more information: www.sofinefashions.com

I am planning writing weekly columns on Yoga and Pilate’s, Cardio fitness apparel and life style changes and relaxing tips. In the near future, I will develop 2 minute videos to help people improve. So I would like to encourage everyone to visit my web site and try my products out and let me know what you think and how I can improve. My goal is for everyone to improve their health well being harmony and prosperity.

Thank you for viewing my weekly blog and have a happy Thanksgiving!

With warm regards,

Myrna L. Sandnes