Hiking.....is it really all that bad?

I'm a hiker. Right now I currently have a mountain and a rainforest under my belt.
And yes, I realize that that doesn't seem like much but it is if your not even twenty and don't currently live by a rainforest.

So when you think of hiking you often think of something that is hard, and boring. Wrong-O my friend. Alright...I'll tell you the secret of enjoying hiking *Pssssst* It's the same as walking...but with a back pack on...

Suddenly it doesn't seem that bad right? In about 3 weeks I'm going to have another mountain under my belt. I'm going to hike mount robson with my personal fitness class. Hiking is really really fun and a great way to check out the scenery and stay in shape. You don't even have to hike a big mountain or anything either. I guarentee that wherever you live there is a sort of hiking trail in a park or something. You've most likely walked past that trail a few times and have never gone down it.

Try something new... Bring your dog, family, or even just your self for a hike and take in the nature. The outdoors with relax you and keep you calm. Be sure to bring a back pack with water and a snack.

In conclusion...Hiking....is it really all that bad??? This writers Opinion? No:)

My New Passion!!!

So I definately haven't posted in a long time. But I've been too busy loving my new passion. So wanna hear it? Okay...Here it is.

Running. *pause for gasps*

Alright...maybe some of you aren't so shocked. But that's just because you don't really know me. So let me start with this. "Hi...I'm Jill...and I hate running!"

What got me so into running now? Well It all happened by accident. My gym partner was away one day so I decided to do some Cardio. She usually hits the treadmill while I use the elliptical, it's all very routene. But this day for some reason I was like....you know what? I'm going to try something different.

So I ran for ten minutes, piece of cake.....so I made the time go up to twenty.


Next thing you know...I'm running for 45 minutes without stopping and I really really enjoyed it. Now I'm vowing to try new/hard or old things at the gym. Who knows. Maybe I'll like it!!!!

I recommend to everyone who hits the gym to try something new today, tomorrow or the next day. I also recommend to everyone who DOESN'T hit the gym to try it out....You just might like it.

What it all comes down to

Have you ever just really wanted to tone a certain part of your body? Do you do tons of ab workouts and nothing really happens? Well believe it or not, this happens to every body.

Now you want to know, what is the problem here? Is it my body? Am I not working hard enough? Well, what is all comes down to is that you have to workout your entire body to get the results that you want. A little belly fat will not be tamed by a bunch of ab exercises, it might seem to improve a little but you wont get the results you were looking for.

My advice? When you go to the gym workout your entire body and especially your core. You core is pretty much the middle of your body, your pecks, your abs, etc. Core strengthening is very good to do because (obviously) your core is most of the strength on your body. Cardio is also one of the top things to do. Cardio exercises are the best for working your entire body, and eventually, working your entire body, you will get the results you want and deserve.

Re-usable Water Bottles

Are you a person that goes to the gym regularly? Even if you arent, then I hope that you consider the following:

Have you ever finished working out at the gym ....um, let say.... on the treadmill? Well if you have you probably have done this:

ºCooled Down
ºWiped your face with a towel
ºDissinfect your machine with sanatary wipes
ºTaken a drink from your Dasani and quickly recycle
ºGone home or went to work out on something else

Which one should you have not done? Give up?
Take a look at option 4, the taken a drink from your Dasani and quickly recycle. I'm not saying don't recycle, I'm all about recycling... But I'm saying that you shouldn't have that plastic water bottle with you. Did you know that even if you recycle that it will take forever to break down? Think about that the next time you buy a coke, water, or even a juice.

How to prevent this? I would recomment getting re-usable water bottles. But those could cause harm also. Don't get plastic ones because when they heat up in hot dish water or the dish washer, they release harmful chemicals into your body. Get a metal water bottle. There reliable, and also instyle right now.

Cravings

Cravings are the worst for people who are trying to lose wieght! I too have to deal with cravings every single day!!!!! So how could you properly deal with them???

Well, it's scientifically proven that cravings only last 15 minutes (that fast? it seems like forever!!!) So the next time you feel the need for some pizza, chocolate, whatever... set your watch for 15 minutes. It should pass, but if it doesn't than your probably hungry. So think to yourself :will I feel full after this? what have I done today that is active? Is it really worth it? What have I had today that was healthy? If you can't think of a reason why not... have a little, but limit yourself.

Another way to stop cravings or make yourself full (this tip was given to me by my friend)

Have a table spoon of peanut butter, and a glass of milk. This will fill you up, I guarentee it!

Sweating at Subway

So I currently work at a subway restaurant in my town and man, it sort of sucks. Not only do I get jerked around most of the time, but they also have no air conditioning. But to top that all off is that they have these massive windows everywhere that let all the sun in....

So I'm stuck in this airconditionless restaurant, with people coming in, and the first thing they say is...."Wow, it's hot in here"

Now this really pisses me off! What am I going to say other than... "yeah.. I know"....Seriously, the next time someone says that to me I'm going to kill them. Every time someone says it (which is whenever they enter the freeking store!) I want to be like: "Hot in here? hmmm, nope, I haven't noticed... I'm just standing beside a hot oven in a restaurant that feels like a sauna but, nope, haven't noticed at all!" or "Yes... it is hot in here, welcome to hell...what could I get for you today?" or maybe even "Hmmm....yes it is...I've never thought about doing something about that... maybe that would help my light-headedness, perma sweating, and second degree burns!"

How do people not realize that I fricken know that it is hot in there... I stand by two ovens. They have it alot better.

I know this has nothing to do with health... but it could. Subway restaurants are a much better choice to eat at than other fast food franchizes. But don't be fooled... just because your at a "healthy" restaurant, doesn't mean you should get: Footlongs, extra cheese, and extra bacon. And the sides (two cookies, apple pies, pop and chips) aren't good for you either. Lots of people go to Subway and get extra's of everything but still think that it is healthy just because they get a sandwhich instead of a burger.

If your really going to order 1000 calories of something and you enjoy burgers better than sandwhiches... get that. But I recommend subway, it's good, and if you limit yourself, it's good for you.