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“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. – Henry Ford”

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.” – Emerson

"Out of clutter, find simplicity, from discard, find harmony, in the middle of difficulty lies opporunity.” – Albert Einstein

Plyometrics. Jump-training is what it means. Plyometrics are a great way to incorporate strength training and cardiovascular training. Jump training requires the body to generate power through the muscles for quick moves. Incorporating plyometrics into your fitness regimen will help you improve both your strength and cardiovascular ability. Here are the moves in the workout: 1. Carioca - Quick feet drill (Also known as a 'grapevine'). 2. Side Shuffle - Stay low in a squat with minimal upper body movement. 3. Power Skips - Swing hard with the arms and get high off the ground. 4. High Knees - Aim for the knees to come above the hips as quickly as possible. 5. Glute Kicks - Take small steps and try to literally kick your glutes every time. 6. Lunges - Take large steps and go slow with perfect form. 7. Squat Jumps - Leap as far forward as possible and hold the squat once landed.

Here's a video of the Tri-Fat Blaster workout: Beginner - Start with 4 reps Novice - Start with 10 reps Advanced - Start with 20 reps

Need a healthy substitute for ice cream or sugary frozen treats? - Try JELL-O Pudding Pops RECIPE: 1 package JELL-O Chocolate Sugar-Free Pudding 2 cups Fat-Free Milk 1 cup Sugar-Free Cool Whip 1. Beat pudding mix & milk in medium bowl with whisk for about 2min. 2. Stir in Sugar-Free Cool Whip. 3. Spoon mix into small paper/plastic cups. 4. Insert wooden sticks into the middle of each. 5. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm. - To remove from cups, run under warm water.

Cravings. Everybody gets them. What to do with them? Select a healthy option to satisfy them. Craving: Sweets - Opt for something close to what you're craving. I personally like to use Weight Watchers Snack Cakes. - Put them in the fridge for a cooler taste. Craving: Cereal/Breakfast food - Cereal can have hidden amounts of sugar. It is better to make your own cereal or have a healthier breakfast. - Granola and fruit can be a great homemade cereal. Steel cut/Rolled oats mixed with fruit can provide healthier oatmeal rather than instant oatmeal (lots of sugar). Craving: Crunchy - Trail mix or any nut mix is a great, healthy way to satisfy this craving. Craving: Salty - Try popcorn, pistachio nuts, Sun Chips or Pita Chips. Cravings are hard to assess and overcome successfully. Tips to addr ess cravings in a healthy way include drinking water prior to choosing a snack. Break up the snack with an activity. Instead of eating all at one time. Have a bite, walk around or do something. S...