Day 23 of New Year New You

Happy Monday everyone and Congratulations to the New York Giants!

Well I didn't have wings and beer while watching the game, but I did enjoy the comfort of Chinese food.  Yeah take out it was, traveling home today and the hubby was out.  :) Made it home just in time to see the start of the 2nd half.  What a game!!!! I was on the edge of the couch.

So who's ready for Day 23.

Fitness:
Is time to challenge our upper body! Try this push up routine to help tighten the pccs, shape the shoulders and tone the arms.  You might be a little sore tomorrow but you will definitely feel lifted.

• Start by doing 10 traditional push ups to warm up
• Perform 5 push ups with feet on a bench - you can choose bench height
• Perform 5 push ups over a Bosu flipped up side down
• Perform 5 push ups with 1 leg lifted off the floor - be sure to switch sides
• Rest when needed between sets and smile you just did 25 push ups!  

Looking to truly challenge your existing push up workout:

• Try at least 1 clapping Push up - if you can do more go for it 
• How about doing 1-  3 clap Push Ups 
• Or perform 1- 1 handed push up on each arm
• Last but not least, 1 arm and 1 leg push ups - be sure to switch sides

Enjoy and remember you don't have to do all of the above.  

Food:

Make it colorful!  Today is a good day to add a little color to every meal,  especially if you enjoyed the game with comfort food.  Eat at least one piece of fruit with breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Eating fruit with your meals like apples, can help with satiation and keep you from over eating.  Its also flu and cold season, fruits help to give you antioxidants and vitamins needed to keep us healthy.  

What fruit will you start the day with? 

Making your own smoothie is a great option or stopping by your favorite juice bar for lunch.  Here is a good morning recipe I like using a blender and its packed with Vitamin C:

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup soft tofu (optional)
• 1 orange seeded
• 1 tbsp grated gingerroot
• 1 tbsp honey

Self Growth:

Keep it to yourself!  Today I want you to repeat after me:  "I _________ Pledge to keep it to myself, no complaining!"  

Its easy to complain about things but what good comes out of it?  As you go through the day and things arise remember these four words: Peace, Love, Joy and Gratitude.  See the positive today and let it guide you along.  Monday's can be moody but take a stand no complaining TODAY! 

Until Tomorrow,

Taj

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