Stacie Venagro Fitness Tips

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By Stacie Venagro - 2017 World Miss Fitness America Welcome fall! I don’t Pro know about you, but I’m looking forward to cooler weathHow well are you taking care of yourself? I don’t mean just brushing and flossing your teeth and drinking enough water everyday. While er, these sweaters, apple things are very important, we picking, and pump-need to ask ourselves some quesFOR kin everything! It’s also the best time to savor the time spent outdoors betions. Am I taking care of my mind? Am I taking some time out each day to express gratitude? What about meditation? Or simply just having a few quiet moments throughout the TICKETS: text 489-8839 or call Thirsty Beaver 270-7686 fore colder weather day to help comes. If you haven’t recenter yourself? Do you think about your body in a already it’s a great time to focus your fitness routine a couple of times a week getting out of the house. New England is well known for beautiful fall scenery, so why not get out and discover something new. negative way and tell yourself you need to make better choices because you don’t feel good enough? What if you chose to eat healthy and exercise because you love your body the way it is here and now?

Look at yourself in the mirror and start pointing out the good things and then express how thankful you are to be able to get up and move about each day. Your body has done so many wonderful things throughout your life; make the choice to become stronger to see what limits you can push it to, not because you hate it, but because you appreciate it.

Giving is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Maybe you take care of children, a spouse, family members, friends, patients, or students. Whatever it is that you do, giving requires time and energy. How do you recharge and give back to yourself? You cannot give from an empty well so what makes you think that you can do everything without taking care of you?

Exercise is a proven stress reducer. Take some time in your day to dedicate to movement. Walking is a great way to clear your mind and take care of your body. With the warmer weather here, take a walk around the neighborhood or explore some of the beautiful places here in New England. There are many trails with beautiful scenery to enjoy. Take the family with you if you like or do it by yourself, whatever makes you happy! As I always tell my clients, fitness doesn’t have to be hours in the gym. Between 20-30 minutes each day is an excellent start.

Choose healthier foods because you love yourself and you want to feel like your best possible self. Remember food is fuel, not punishment. Try not to think of all the foods you can’t eat and think of all the delicious foods you can eat that are good for your body. Feeling guilty about indulging is counter productive.

Enjoy a treat here and there and eat lots of nutritious meals.

Take things day by day and try not to be too hard on yourself.

Loving and caring for yourself is a process that begins with patience and practice.

As was said by the late British actor, Robert Morley, “To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.”

Exercise doesn’t have to monotonous, there are plenty of great places to hike locally. There’s a wonderful book called Weekend Hikes in Rhode Island by Ken Weber that I was introduced to awhile back. He does an excellent job of breaking down each destination with detailed directions, approximate walking time, and the distance. A couple that are great for fall are Napatree Point and Browning Mill Pond- Roaring Brook. These are just a couple of the many that are close by. Always be safe when hiking new areas and do your research prior to heading out. As always never hike close to dark. If hiking new areas isn’t your thing take a walk or run in your neighborhood or local park.

Get your family involved in fitness! If you don’t have children take the dogs along with you. Children love to get outside and explore nature. There’s plenty to explore to stimulate the mind and get some physical activity in. When you’re having fun exercise doesn’t feel like a task. Most dogs are always up for a walk, you can train them to run while you’re training g yourself. Alternate between jogging and walking in 30 second intervals to start off and work your way up from there. Bring water for you and your pet to keep everyone hydrated. Enjoy the beginning of this beautiful season and stay motivated. Just because it’s getting cooler out doesn’t mean that it’s not a good time to start working out. Anytime is a great time to start!

Stacie Venagro Fitness is located at 161 Macklin Street in Cranston.

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