The Real Bears -- The Unhappy Truth About Sugar

The unhappy truth about soda (and all of the other sweetened garbage in most people's diets).
It wasn't so bad when soft drinks were the occasional treat. But now sugary drinks are the number one source of calories in the American diet. With one third of America overweight and another third obese, it's a wonder anyone is still swallowing what the soda companies are selling.

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Heavy Bag
I kept things on the light side again today and, other than a bunch of chores, I only made time for another 30 minute heavy bag workout.

~Feelin' Alive!~

5 Dieting Mistakes and How to Fix Them

5 Dieting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Time and again, I see both classic and modern-day eating mistakes that have a huge impact on weight, health, and quality of life.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Heavy Bag
I kept things a little lower volume and intensity today and the only exercise I made time for was a 30 minute heavy bag workout.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines

Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines
Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Savannah Loop 5k Run
Just as it was really warming up this morning I headed out to the Lower Table Rock Savannah Loop for a 5k run (actually a tiny bit over 5k).  After all of the walking lunges and weighted stationary lunges/split squats that I did yesterday I wasn't even sure I would be able to run the whole thing, much less break the 30 min mark.  But, I put it to the test and finished in 27:36.

~Feelin' Alive!~

3 snack tips for faster weight loss

3 snack tips for faster weight loss
How often do you snack? Once a day? Twice? At least twice a day is the magic number for nearly half the population. And although snacking gets a bad rep, if you’re munching on the right foods, snacking can actually help you lose weight.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Lunges and Heavy Bag
I got the day off to an early and intense start with 1/8 mile of walking lunges in addition to a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client.  Later in the afternoon I did some DB split squats (stationary lunges) followed by a 30 min heavy bag workout.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age

Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age
Young men who are obese in their early 20s are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or not even make it that far, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run and a Back/Bi Workout
This morning I got out for a fun Upper Table Rock run....it was still a bit chilly after a near freezing night, but the sun was warming things up by the time I was done.
In the afternoon I did a good workout of weighted chinups, DB rows, DB curls and hanging scapular retraction/depression.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Diet + exercise optimal for obese elderly

Diet + exercise optimal for obese elderly
A combination exercise and diet regimen may reduce frailty and increase physical performance for elderly adults who suffer from obesity, according to a study.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Lower Table Rock Run and a Chest/Tri Workout
In addition to a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client this morning and some yard work this afternoon, I had a great run on Lower Table Rock and did a workout of BB bench presses, DB flye/press supersets and ring dips.

~Feelin' Alive!~

TOPFIT Daily Activities Review

In addition to plenty of yard and garden work this past week, I also made time for:

4 trail runs
2 heavy bag workouts
1 kettlebell workout
1 calisthenics workout
and even 2 active recovery/rest days

What did you do to stay fit and active this past week?

~Feelin' Alive!~