Plateaus and Wall Blocks

So I recently booked a cruise with a close college friend to Mexico and Key West for spring break. Exciting, right? Maybe. I've never been to Mexico and was born in Key West, so it will be nice to go back to my roots.

HOWEVER, the dreaded thought of I have to wear a bathing suit...bikini. Just the thought makes me cringe. I feel that no matter your size, you always have an "area" you are self-conscious about. Women may find the hardest place to lose weight is their belly and hip and thigh area.

I have another confession. I have been on my game for the past two weeks. Something in my mind clicked and I don't eat crap food or overeat. Snacking throughout the day is a major flaw of mine. Actually, eating little snacks throughout the day, like the mini-Snickers bar from the office next door, or the chips sitting out during lunch (that you clearly didn't buy for yourself) add up to 250-500 EXTRA calories a day! You claim to be eating 1200-1500 calories a day? I would double check. This website is a great way to track your caloric intake. AND it helps to find out your percentage of protein, carbohydrates and fat.

The horrible "plateau" is a frustrating place to be for people attempting to lose the extra pounds or the last 5-10 pounds. I am training students on campus that are getting in shape for Spring Break and yesterday was my first day. We ran stairs, did lunges, wall sits, push-ups and jogged around campus. I find cross training is one of the best workouts to keep your heart rate racing and burning the extra calories. The hardest thing to do while you kick up your workout routine is to not eat more than you plan to.

I mean literally watch what you are putting in your mouth. The best way to avoid overeating or bored-eating is to NOT KEEP THE FOOD IN YOUR HOUSE! Just don't buy it! Just think, your wallet will thank you too.

So if you are hitting that plateau or are bored with your current workout routine, research some cross training workouts, but please be careful and do correct form to avoid injury. Good luck!