We all have a list of our favorite things. It may not be written anywhere, but you know the things that make you happy. The list holds your favorite foods, music, TV shows, movies and even people in your life that you can’t get enough of. This is the stuff you really enjoy. It’s the stuff that makes your life worth living.Somewhere on the list is your health and appearance. You know looking and feeling great make a good life even better.The interesting thing about your list is that without fail you’ll always make time for it.When your TV show airs, you watch it or record it to watch later. When your favorite actor stars in a new movie, you do your part by going to the theater. When you’re hungry, you turn to your favorite foods. When the weekend rolls around, you do everything you can to spend time with the special people in your life. Yet, when it comes to exercise, you automatically say, “I don’t have time.”Time for TV, but no time for exercise. We live in an age where life is full. You don’t have extra time anymore.You make time. It’s time to drop the charade of “I don’t have time to exercise” and call it what it really is: an excuse.You know how to make time for your favorite things. You know you want good health. You know you want to look great. You know you want more energy.Exercise delivers all those benefits – and more.I believe that exercise belongs on your list of favorite things. How do you turn something you’ve dreaded into something you enjoy?Block the negative: Your thoughts play a big part in determining your favorite things. Block out any negative thoughts you have about exercise. Focus your energy on creating a positive attitude that will get you excited about hitting the gym, rather than dreading it.Focus on the benefits: With exercise, you have so much to gain and nothing to lose. Exercise makes you stronger, sexier and happier and gives you more energy. Pick the benefit that moves you the most and fixate on it.Get guidance: The easiest way to put exercise on your list of favorite things is to experience it at its best. Get on board with one of my personal training programs, and I’ll show you the most effective and enjoyable techniques that will get you in the best shape of your life.www.perfectfitwc.comRECIPE OF THE MONTHEnergy MuffinsFinally, a great-tasting muffin recipe with no added sugar! Naturally sweetened with banana and blueberries, these muffins are as sweet as they are delicious. Enjoy one with a side of scrambled egg whites for a quick and nutritious breakfast. Servings: 18Here’s what you need…1 cup mashed banana2 egg whites1/2 cup water1/3 cup refined coconut oil2 cups wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 cup frozen blueberries, left to thaw in a strainerPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 18 standard-sized muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine banana, egg whites, water and oil. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and mix. Gently fold in blueberries. Immediately spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove muffins from tins and cool on a wire rack.Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 98 calories, 4g fat, 13g carbohydrate, 2g fiber and 3g protein.
