COACH CYNDEE

I have been in the health and fitness business for over 20 years and I have seen many products and fads come and go.  Some have stuck around but most have faded just as quickly as they popped up.  Here are some of the popular myths about weight loss.  In the end its about how much and what type of food you put in your body along with what physical activity you do to burn calories. Myth Number 1:  If I only exercise I will lose weight.  While initially you might lose a few pounds but if you don't adjust your diet you will most likely not succeed in your endeavors to lose weight and become healthy.  When people begin an exercise program sometimes they don't lose weight because their appetite increases. If this happens and you are eating the wrong foods you will most likely not lose weight because you may be eating more of the wrong foods.  To succeed you need a balanced diet along with exercise which includes cardiovascular and strength training. ...

It doesn't matter if you hope to complete a 5k, sprint triathlon, marathon, or ironman you need  a plan to get to the finish line.  If your goal is to lose weight, feel better and live a healthier life then you need a plan to do that too.  You have to make the decision to make a change and commit to the change.   In the end that will lead to success in whatever you want to do.  I have seen people do unthinkable and unbelievable things because they have a great plan to get there and they were very committed to the process.  It is also important to make realistic goals for you as an individual.  Many people decide on a goal because a friend is making a change and has convinced them to do it with them.  This may not be the right goal for you or it may not be realistic for you.  It is important to take into account how achieving this goal will affect your lifestyle and think about the time commitment involved.  Can you dedicate yourself 1...

Many times people get into triathlons because they are trying to lose weight.  At first they do lose weight while doing some of the shorter distances especially when they go from no activity to regular exercise.  After doing the shorter distance many people inevitably want to do longer stuff like the half and full ironman distances.  Many times the weight loss slows or stops and the training volume has increased.  Most times the appetite increases with more training and people are eating the wrong foods so they don't lose weight.  When training long hours you have to fuel your body to make it through the long rides which many times are followed by a run.  I find that sometimespeople who are trying to lose weight don't want to take in calories while they are training.  They would rather save those calories for goodies after their training and reward themselves with something good.  Some people just want to cut calories so they don't take too man...

I recently started doing Himalayan Salt Stone Massage and Thai Massage.  Here are some of the great benefits that await you if you schedule one!   The benefits of a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage: Negative ions are produced when heated providing a sense of relaxation. The heat of the salt melts restrictive fascia to go deeper into the muscles and loosens the joints andt he moist heat of the stones helps with soothing inflamed muscles and joints. Leaves the skin feeling refreshed and glowing and the salt stones contain moisturize and plump up the superficial layers of the skin. May detoxify and alkaline the body. May aide in reduction of insomnia, blood pressure and stress. On a spiritual level: Can ground and balance meridian levels, chakras and electromagnetic field. Clear your prana and energy. Himalayan Salt Stones are used with a choice of organic coconut or massage oil for your relaxation needs. The stones can be used in conjunction with othe...

When people come to me to begin an exercise program they are usually more than ready to get started.  They have been waiting for the right moment and want to get going as soon as possible.  I love the enthusiasm a new client brings to my training group.  Sometimes their enthusiasm gets the best of them because they overdo everything.  Sometimes they restrict too much food and don’t want to take a day off from the gym.   When you begin a new program don’t make these mistakes.  1.      Doing too much too quick.   Take it easy in the beginning and don’t be afraid to do less rather than doing more.   This will lessen the likelihood that you will become injured and make it more likely you can work up to the harder stuff.   Don’t be afraid to ask your trainer for a modification for an exercise if you are struggling through something.   Some people just push through it and then don’t realize they overdid it until the...

My second triathlon ever!  I think I went the wrong way on the bike at this race It's that time of year when the first triathlon of the season is ONLY a few weeks away.  By now you should have your events for the year planned out.  If not the entire year you should have the first half of the year planned out.  During the winter many people choose to ride indoors avoiding the colder weather and it's also very unlikely you have been in the open water.  As the weather starts to get nice and the daylight longer you should be outside on your bike.  The indoor trainer is great during the winter months but there is nothing like having experience on the road.  This is especially true for newer cyclist who lack the bike handling skills of the more experienced rider.  I would suggest a minimum of 2 bikes a week be outdoors when the weather is nice.  It is great experience to ride in all types of weather too so don't shy away from riding outside on...

Some people suddenly come to the realization that they are out of shape and unhealthy so they make drastic changes right away which are very hard to stick to.  If you want to make changes that will stick then I suggest making simple changes that will be realistic.  Once you have made several good changes and have stuck with them add in other changes and continue the process.  Here are 10 easy changes that just about anyone can do. Park in a spot that is further away from the front of the store rather than circling around to find the closest spot.   Take the stairs if you have the option instead of the elevator or escalator.  Drink more water each day. If you don't drink much at all set a lower goal of 1/2 gallon a day. If you exercise and know you don't drink enough then shoot for one gallon a day.  This will make you feel better, improve you skill and decrease cravings.  Add more vegetables to your diet.  Try and get 3-5 servings of vegeta...