Exercise and Nutrition Tip

Different Muscles Daily

Never work the same muscle group on 2 consecutive days. When you exercise a muscle or a muscle group you are tearing the muscle down. To repair and make the muscle stronger it needs 24  hours of rest and recovery. If you like to work out on consecutive days make sure you train different body parts. For example: Monday work legs and shoulders, Tuesday work chest and triceps and on Wednesday work back and biceps.

Are you really hungry?

We often eat when we’re not hungry. One reason may be that many of us can’t recognize when our bodies need food. The sensation of hunger is instinctual. For many people the first twinge of hunger sends them searching for food, often before they need to eat. Feeling a little hungry at the start of a meal is good, but knowing when you could wait longer is also important. Eating every time you feel hungry can result in overeating. If you struggle with this, ask yourself these questions before your next meal. Am I hungry? (If you’re not sure, wait 20 minutes and ask again.) When was the last time I ate? (If it’s less than three hours, it may not be real hunger.)
Could a small snack tide me over until the next meal? (Try and have ready-to-eat fruit or vegetables on hand.) If you can’t recognize when you’re hungry, make a schedule – eat small meals every three to four hours until you learn what hunger feels like. If you overeat at a meal, get back on track at the next one.

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