For a few days this week, I have not had a traditional workout, but I’ve been doing a heck of a lot of housework and laundry. I figured this was a good time to remind my readers that we all can burn quite a few calories with activities that we tend to do daily. Why not keep track as well? You will feel so much better about days when you thought you “skipped” a workout. In fact, you may find out that you burned more than you thought.

At the start of a new fitness program, you clean up your diet and hit the workouts, and the weight seems to fall off. But when you get down to the last 5, 10, or 15 pounds you want to lose, the scale may suddenly refuse to budge. You might be tempted to drastically reduce calories or increase the amount of time you spend working out. Don’t do it. Instead, here are some simple tricks to help you lose those last 10 pounds.

Many people find snack time the most challenging part of their day. Here is a great list of snack ideas for around 100 calories each. A great idea is to prepackage your snacks so that they are ready to grab and go. Go for the whole food options whenever possible, but there are some additional ideas on this list as well. Have other snack ideas? Post a comment and let us know.

For me, fitness includes feeling my best on the outside as well as in. So, I’ve decided to share my reviews when I come across a beauty product that I like. Right now I am in LOVE with Physicians Formula CoverToxTen50 Wrinkle Therapy Face Powder.

No, I’m not getting surgery. But I am trying a new program featuring Brazilian trainer, Leandro Carvalho. Apparently, he helps get supermodels butt’s in shape, so why not mine. Believe it or not, it’s called Brazil Butt Lift. Yes, it’s true, my booty needs to go. Well, I suppose it has already gone… south that is. I need to get my booty heading back in the right direction. The goal is lifted, tighter and smaller.

Have back up plans for all of your workouts. For example, you may plan to workout for an hour after work by doing both cardio and strength training. Then your boss asks you to say late. Your workout time is now limited to 30 minutes. Know ahead of time exactly what workout you’ll do in that shortened time period so that you don’t waste precious workout time or worse decide to forego it all together.

If you are a follower here at PersonalFitCoach.com, you know that I have been testing the ShaToBu, This new type of undergarment promises to help you Shape, Tone and Burn while you wear it. Studies show that ShaToBu helps users burn 12% extra calories. I am thrilled to partner with ShaToBu to offer PersonalFitCoach readers a chance to win a ShaToBu of your very own.

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