Smart eating choices

It can be difficult to know which foods are the most beneficial to you and when and how often should you eat them. Here is a short and informative list of some dos and don'ts of eating. Try to eat at least 5 small meals a day and you will keep your metabolism burning all through the day. Wherever you go bring these healthy snacks along in a tupperware container and eat on the go!

In order to eat healthy, what foods should you always have in the house?
Eggs, yogurt, skim milk, veggies, your favorite lean proteins (such as fish, tofu and lean cuts of chicken and beef), brown rice, olive oil, herbs and spices.

What are some healthy on-the-go snacks to keep in your purse?
Nuts (especially almonds, which have mostly heart-healthy fats), raisins, dried fruits and rice cakes. Keep a list of your favorite healthy foods in your purse, too, so when you're hungry and stop by the store, it is easy to make a smart food choice.

What foods should you avoid?
Fried food, soda, white bread, preservatives, bacon and mayonnaise. Also avoid adding extra sugar, salt or butter when you're cooking. But at the same time, don't be afraid to eat the things you really enjoy, as long as it is just a handful every now and then.

What happens if you mess up and eat more than just a handful........say, a pint of ice cream?
Forgive yourself. It's hard to go from eating anything and everything to eating totally healthy. Just move on and keep trying your best. Changing your lifestyle is a process, sometimes a lengthy one. The important thing is that you're on your way.

Source: Good Housekeeping

Pilates on Disney Property

I have recently become the Pilates Instructor on Disney property with classes beginning on January 22nd in the Animation Building at MGM Studios! The classes will be Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm and filled-up within a couple days. I believe there is a hunger out there for Pilates Matwork classes and all the benefits they have to offer. I hope to teach additional classes on property and will keep everyone posted.

I will also start working for Orange Lake Resort as their Yoga and Pilates Instructor with two classes a week starting at the end of January. Orange Lakes is a 5000 room time-share resort located about 10 minutes from Celebration off of 192. It is a very impressive facility and they have never offered these classes to guests before so I am very proud to do so. I have a large studio where classes will be held but we have also discussed doing them by the pool. Now that is the life!

Have a great Martin Luther King Jr. Day everyone!

Sean
Mr. Fitness

Mr. Fitness Journal

I will be posting here much more frequently now and be discussing all topics health, fitness and life. Think of it as a fitness journal.

So keep stopping by and see what I have. If you have questions or concerns please let me know.

Sean Vigue
Mr. Fitness LLC
www.Mr-Fitness.org