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Leeann Simons's Articles in Fitness

  • What Exercise Should I Do?
    People want to know what is the BEST exercise to do and when is the BEST time of day to do it. My answer? Pick the activity your like and do it when you have the time. As long as you are doing something you enjoy, and are doing it when you have the time, you will be successful.
  • Hate to Exercise? Try Being Active, Instead
    Some people hate the word "exercise" and it keeps them from being active. Whether you hike or walk, join a club or ride a bike on your own, the important thing is to stay active. Set small goals and build on them.
  • Eating in Peace During the Holidays
    As the holidays rush upon us, I am hearing from clients their fears about what to do at parties. They fear eating too much, losing control, getting too fat. They are afraid of becoming a manic eating machine-one that starts to eat, and cannot stop. When you are at peace with food, you feel safe around meals, snacks, desserts. You trust yourself to make the choices that are right for you. Trust yourself, and have a wonderful holiday season.
  • Don't Change Your Comfort Foods To Diet Foods
    Comfort foods remind you of safe times, warm feelings and good memories. You eat them when you are vulnerable and need those feelings. Don't change your comfort food recipes to ones lower in calories and/or fat, because they then become diet foods and take on an entirely new meaning.