Day 26 of New Year New You

Whoa Who! Its almost Friday!  But before we get to the weekend we have to get through Thursday.

So here we go Day 26:

Fitness:
Back it up! When you look at yourself in the mirror what do you see?  The front side of your body and unfortunately that seems to be what we workout the most.  Its time to back it up turn around and remember people behind us are watching. :)

Here are some great back of the body exercises to start getting you ready for spring.

Boxer: You can do this without dumbbells or choose 2.5 but no more then 5 lbs.  Perform 10 times(right-left =1) rest 30 seconds and repeat twice.

Bent Over Rows: Using at least 10 lbs dumbbells perform 10 times rest 30 seconds and repeat twice.

Back Extension:  You can do this exercise as pictured or with the arms by your side fingers reaching toward toes.  If you choose to use weights make it no heavier then 5 lbs.  Personally I'd stick to the 2.5 lbs.  Perform 15 extensions, rest 30 seconds and repeat twice.

Plank with Butt Lifts: If you'd like to place a 5 lbs dumbbell behind your knee to increase the workout go for it. Perform 15 on each leg and repeat twice.

Food:
Healthy street food? My New Yorkers know there are plenty of food trucks parked outside or near our office buildings.  Some may be Super Tasty and we usually eat without questions.  But did you know you can get a Healthy and Super Tasty Pizza out of a Truck!!

Yes folks - Give Eddie's Pizza Truck a try! I've had the pleasure of eating from the truck and YES its Great!  Check out the site and learn where the truck will be next.  If its in your neighborhood or you can get there please do and leave me a message let me know what you think.

Self Growth:
Find the Silver lining! Hopefully you are enjoying the challenge especially since you've been coming back for 26 days.  But seriously even if you dislike the feeling of exercise, there's always some favorable aspect to working out.

• It's YOUR time - no emails, phones, family, kids.
• Time to listen to your favorite songs
• Getting outdoors 
• Getting fresh air
• Meeting new people

Ok people until tomorrow, we are winding down our New Year New You Challenge but I am having a great time so there maybe some more in store for February.  

PS I am still waiting on my recipes please email me:  Taj Harris I promise I will share with you too.

Until Tomorrow, 

Taj

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