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You can either have results, or you can have excuses, but you cannot have both.

It is easier to wake up early and workout than it is to look in the mirror each day and not like what you see. Get into the fitness center today!

Exercise is like telling your body you’re going to hate me for this, but you will thank me later.

Being dehydrated reduces exercise performance. Make sure you hydrate for peak performance during a workout.

Good things might come to those who wait, but they come much faster to those who get up and get it done. Push yourself today in the fitness center!

Increase your weight today. Find someone in the fitness center or a friend that you normally lift with and have them push you to your max today. Regardless of the exercise or specific body part that you may be exercising, increase that weight today even if it’s only for a few repetitions.

Start with making small changes to your eating habits and start increasing your activity at a level that is comfortable.

Exercise: When you don’t want to is when you need it the most. Get into the fitness center today!

When reading a food label understand that a daily value listed as 5% is low, whereas 20% is high.

Do you listen to music when you workout? Listening to music can improve your overall performance by up to 15%.

Working out is a reward, not a punishment. Get into the fitness center today!

Choose a minimum of 8oz of fish each week.

If you have the day off and are out shopping on this Friday after Thanksgiving, don't forget to set aside time for your workout today as well. I'm sure we all ate a plentiful amount of food yesterday, with leftovers to come. Exercise today.

Did you know that 1oz of whole grain is about 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice or pasta.

Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.

Listen to your body and believe in yourself. You are powerful beyond measure and strong beyond belief. We believe in you, don't feel discouraged. You can accomplish anything that you set your mind to.

Did you know there are simple actions you can take to eat wisely? By eating wisely, you will maximize your health.

W:hether you are
E:xercing with weights or performing cardio
D:ont get discouraged or intimidated
N:ever give up
E:everyone around you is there for support
S:o ask those around you to
D:eliver encouragement your away
A:nd remember at the end of the day
Y:ou are in control of your results

Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change. What changes are you making this week in the fitness center?

If Thanksgiving is served buffet style, make sure to first take a glimpse at the food served before you fill your plate. Serve yourself foods that you don't normally eat.

It is estimated that only 22% of American adults participate in regular, sustained physical activity for at least 30 minutes 5 times a week. Don't fall into this category.

Are you on track to reach your goal for this week? If you need an extra push, talk to the certified personal trainers within the fitness center today. Remember we are here to keep you motivated and reaching those goals, each and every week.

Beets and flaxseeds are packed with strong nutritional punch, but how do you get your family to eat them? Make beets a centerpiece of a tasty salad and add in flaxseeds into your favorite food like muffins.

Treat your body the right way and make time to exercise. If you want to achieve your goals, you need to make the time to get into the fitness center today.

Want a drink loaded in antioxidants and easy to prepare? Make a smoothie with ½ cup of blueberries, 1 cup fresh spinach, half a vitamin –c rich orange and 1 cup liquid such as green tea.

If you’re vegetarian or vegan, you can still meet your protein needs, but you need to eat a wide variety of foods such as beans and lentils. Don’t just eat your five favorite vegetables all the time.

We typically think of the weekends as our time to sleep in, but get up early today and get your exercise routine out of the way! Trust us you will feel so much better!

We trust you are keeping up with your goals. Remember, it is always easier to achieve a goal if you have accountability or a partner. If you usually exercise alone, try finding an exercise partner today in the fitness center and see if it makes a difference. When you have someone to spot you in your lifts you tend to want to lift heavier weights and push yourself harder.

Research shows that broccoli and Asian mushrooms pack antioxidants and other natural plant substances that support the immune system.

If you happen to hit your snooze button one too many times, don't use that as an excuse to not get your exercise in today. Staying fit is a lifetime goal, it is not something that will just happen over night. Make sure you are putting time aside to keep your fitness at the top of your priority list.

"The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work." You have to work hard to see the results that you are looking for. Get into the fitness center today, dig down deep for an extra few reps or run an extra mile. Remember to see results, it takes time and hard work.

Lean and low sodium meats include: beef, pork tenderloin and sirloin, white meat from chicken and turkey (remove skin before eating), fresh frozen and low sodium canned fish.

Keep that heart rate high today throughout you entire exercise routine. If you are lifting weights today, then in between each set perform jumping jacks or jump rope. The goal of today, is to keep your heart rate high.

Are you feeling tired? Besides getting into the fitness center today make sure that you are giving your body enough water. Staying hydrated is extremely important before, during and after exercise. So bring water to the fitness center today or buy a bottle when you arrive.

Lean toward healthy food choices: limit high fat meat such as bacon, hot dogs and sausage, choose lean cuts of beef, pork lamb, chicken and turkey, trim fat from meat before cooking, and eat fish 2-3 times a week

'Always desire to learn something useful.' -Sophocles
Don't be afraid to ask the certified personal trainers in the gym or your fellow fitness center workout friends what some new exercises you can perform may be. Learn new ways to reach your goal.

"The first requisite of success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem without growing weary." -- Thomas Edison
Give every exercise routine your all. Don't give up on achieving your goals.

Do you currently keep a log of your workouts? It may be easier to keep track of your progress if you are recording what exercises you perform, with the amount of weight and number of sets.

"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else." Have you set clear goals for yourself this week?