Find The Right Fit-ness

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Either way, here are some questions to consider before committing to a personal trainer.

What is my goal? Before you even start to look for a personal trainer, it’s important to visualize what you want to accomplish. You want a trainer who understands your intentions and stress levels. For example, if you want to build muscle, it’s better to find a trainer who specializes in bodybuilding rather than endurance and cardio.

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Are they certified? Because fitness knowledge is ever expanding, your trainer should be up to date with their certifications and continuing education. If they’re not, you might be getting outdated, and possibly dangerous, instruction. It’s also important to make sure your trainer has certifications in areas that fit your needs. For example, if you have had a previous shoulder injury, you want a trainer who has special coaching or experience with that kind of injury. 3 4

What kind of personality will I respond best to? When you have a personal trainer, you should look forward to spending time with him or her while working on your set goal. If you are a fun-loving person, look for a trainer with a similar mindset. If you’re more serious, then perhaps a sterner trainer is better for you.

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In the past, who were my best teachers? Think about your past experiences with teachers, coaches, bosses and mentors. What kind of teaching method or personality did you respond to? Who brought out your best potential? Before picking a trainer, be aware of what type of instruction works best for you and go with the person who best embodies that.

What can I afford? You don’t need to spend an extreme amount of money to hire a quality trainer. The normal rates of trainers are somewhere between $55-$105 per hour. Make sure you plan to train for at least four or five months and multiple days a week if you want to see the full benefit.

Ghee is a clarified butter that has been cooked down so the dairy solids and milk fat separate. The foam on the top is taken o , leaving pure, golden milk fat. Why should you try this you may ask?

For all you dairy lovers out there, this may be the perfect substitute. All of the impurities from regular butter have been removed, making it enjoyable (and painless) to eat. This lactose-friendly formula is also rich in healthy-fat vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E and K. These vitamins help with bone and brain health, as well as boost your immune system and keep your digestive tract in check. Studies show that ghee can reduce cholesterol, and the butter contains cancer-fighting fatty acids, which aid in weight loss.

Not only can you eat it and cook with it, you can use it on your skin, too! Ghee can decrease inflammation when rubbed onto your skin. It's also great for fighting dry skin and helps with hair growth.

Still not sure about this new fad? Try it for yourself with the following recipe, and let your taste buds be the deciding factor.

Herbed Butter or Ghee

Cuisine: Paleo

Prep time: 10 mins

Total time: 10 mins

Serves: 4-6

2 tbsp room temperature butter or ghee

2 tsp finely chopped chives

2 tsp finely chopped parsley

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1⁄2 tsp lemon pepper

1⁄2 tsp maldon or sea salt

Add ingredients to room temperature butter or ›

Check it out—ghee has lots of benefits going for it. Sources: organikayoga.com, davidwolfe.com, the wholesmiths.com, hu ngtonpost.ca

Decisions, Decisions

Did you know that everyday decisions, such as deciding whether to hit the snooze button or what you’ll wear to work today, take up more mental energy than you think?

Making too many decisions in too short a time frame can significantly reduce your decision-making ability. They call it decision fatigue. Although we all have many important decisions to make daily, there are a few ways to avoid decision fatigue.

› Plan daily decisions, like attire or your lunch, the night before.

› Do the most important task of the day first.

› Stop making decisions, and start making commitments.

› If you have to make tough decisions later in the day, eat something first.

› Schedule exercise for the same time every day.