Let’s think outside the summer cube for this one.
Watermelon ice cubes! They are a delicious addition to any summer drink. Adding flavor and yummy treat after your drink is gone!
I hope you don’t get lost in the directions 🙂
Instructions:
Make it the best day!
-K
Well, I am going to expose it all right here. The best exercise to do in a time crunch is…..
ANYTHING!!
What do you like to do? Run, walk, lift weights, play games, basketball?
The truth is anything you do is better than sitting on the couch. You need to move and get the blood flowing. If you have 20 minutes of free time, go for a walk. If have a bit of free time and gym membership get in and get that heart rate elevated.
Your best option is to get the heart rate elevated for 20 to 30 minutes. However, if a walk is the only thing you have time or space for try to make it 30 consecutive minutes. Alternatively you can also do two 15 minute session to equal the recommended 30 minutes.
You might be thinking. Well how am I supposed to set aside 20 minutes Kevin?! I have a job, kids, traffic, laundry and more things to do I can’t list them all.
Well first off, take control of your time. It’s the most important thing you have.
After dinner or before dinner set aside 20 minutes to walk around the block. Forget checking Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the 35th time today. That can wait, trust me.
How about waking up 20 minutes earlier to get your day off to a better start? Walk with your coffee or tea!
Use your time to get out and move. Get off the couch and find the path to a healthy you!
It’s closer than you think.
Make it the best day!
-K
What motivates you?
What do you listen to or read that makes you think, “I am going to CRUSH it today!”
Do you know? If you don’t, find a few things that give you inspiration during a rough day or morning. It can be a book, poster, a friend with encouraging words. Be creative!! How about a picture of you as a kid being a total rockstar?
Find your inspiration. Scream it, hold it, read it, re-read it, embrace it.
To pull one of the best quotes from the movie “The Other Guys”
Make it the best day!
-K
Many things can get in the way of our intended purpose for the day. We all know those types of events that stray us from the path and leave that frustrated feeling (traffic, spilled coffee, an argument, deadline missed, deadline approaching, endless travel,)
Accountability has been touched on briefly before and it is here again. No matter the hurdles that appear in our day the ultimate decision on dealing with them comes down to you.
You are up.
You can control how you react to a bad driver. How you react to missing a workout. Being disciplined in your reactions can have a beneficial effect on your overall mood and day.
Step up to the plate. Try to react to an adverse situation without anger and with gratitude. Your body and your mind will thank you. Search for the best in every situation and encounter. After all, you control how wonderful the life your living is. Make it amazing!
Make it the best day,
-K
It was a long holiday weekend, how do we possibly get going again into the work week?!
With great music!! Here are some bands that have really got me going again this week. Hope you enjoy!
The Temperance Movement (New CD coming out July 15th)
Kings of Leon – Holy Roller Novocaine
Moreland & Arbuckle – Tall Boogie
Make it the best day!
-K
On a long holiday weekend we are all thinking about rest. As much as society drills into us that we need to constantly be on the move. Always doing something, checking emails, texting, running.
Let’s take advantage of the holiday weekend to rest up and recover. Your body gets fatigued from a lot of different things (exercise, over sleeping, computer screens). We need to unplug once in a while and enjoy rest.
Let your body recover and be fresh. Recovery differs for a lot of people. Do what feels good for you. Enjoy it and put a smile on!
Make it the best day!
-K
Do something that makes you nervous.
Do something you haven’t done before.
Wake up earlier to go on a walk or bike ride.
Say thank you to everyone who does something nice for you throughout the day.
Challenge yourself daily (physically, mentally, emotionally)
Get outside of your comfort zone.
Do something with passion.
Create.
Live.
Embrace and get lost in nature.
Dance.
Take the next step, grow as a person.
Love the rewards.
Make it the best day!
-K
Workout for the day:
All exercises performed for 30 seconds. No rest between exercises. After the full circuit rest for 2 minutes. Repeat the circuit 4 times. Enjoy!
Make it the best day!
-K
Wake up. Make sure everything is packed, double-check your wallet, phone, keys. (Check, check..they were a here a minute..oh ok here they are, check)
You are all set for your trip. It may be for business, pleasure or both. Either way, chances are you have checked your bag multiple times and flight status.
There is one thing that most people neglect to do, which might be the most important part of traveling.
Pack snacks!!!
We have all been hungry at the airport and had to settle for an $8 bag of almonds or goodness help us….fast food. Which ultimately leads us to feeling crummy. Not only physically but mentally as we try to justify the expense for things that are just not good for us.
Make snacks a part of your planning routine. Your mind and your body will thank you when you’re traveling. Plus if there is a delay or your don’t even get an armrest to use. You can rest assured knowing your fueled up properly and won’t get grumpy.
Here are a few of my go to snacks to pack in my satchel.
This is a sample. Be creative and chose whole, healthy foods!
Make it the best day!
-Kevin