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Comfort Zone

My First Blog Post

Stepping out of your comfort zone.

Challenge Yourself

If something doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Stepping out of your comfort zone is a part of achieving personal growth. In the beginning of college, I was so afraid of gaining weight and becoming unhealthy because of hearing people talk about their “freshman 15” stories. I made it a goal of mine to work out every day. Saying you’re going to work out every day isn’t realistic because your day doesn’t always go according to plan. But I made working out a big priority of mine.

*Stepping out of your comfort zone in the gym

I would go to the gym for an hour or so by myself and as I entered the gym, I would always walk past this room that had a fitness class going on. I aways thought it would be fun to work out in a group setting; however, I also found it to be extremely intimidating. Weeks went by and I still never attended a class, but I would always walk by that room. Finally, my friend and I decided we should try the fitness class because we had nothing to lose. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve ever made because to this day we still go to the Tuesday night fitness class and even made friends from consistently going. This taught me that stepping out of your comfort zone can be extremely helpful in more ways than I could imagine.

*Stepping out of your comfort zone in marketing

After that I felt more comfortable trying new things. This helped me with joining a marketing organization on campus. In this organization it helps me gain experience in talking to employer’s and networking. I also compete in competitions that help me be more confident with public speaking. With marketing being a competitive career it’s important to find ways to stand out while being able to promote yourself. Stepping out of your comfort zone will definitely help with that.

***Marketing and working out are two of my main passions in life and they both challenge me in different ways, helping me grow as a person and make new connections.

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At Home Exercises At Home Gym

How to Build a Home Gym for a $100 or Less

With all the gyms closing to help stop the spread of COVID-19, people are now forced to try and workout at home. It’s important to practice social distancing but also being able to keep up with a workout routine. One way to do this is by creating a home gym and could end up saving you money in the long run. So, here are some ideas for creating a home gym for $100 or less.

  • Resistance Bands- Price $10+

Resistance bands are an easy way to ramp up any classic exercise and are very inexpensive. You can really use these bands in any bodyweight exercise like leg lifts and clamshells. Even though most stores are closed you can find these online and they come in many different tensile strengths, so you are able to customize them to get the most out of your workouts. As a runner, I’m always looking for ways to strengthen my hips and doing exercises like leg lifts with bands can really help that.

  • Balance Ball- Price $10-$35

Balance balls I think are perfect for core work. A common exercise that I like to spice up with a balance ball is planks. There are so many full-body workouts you can find online that are just with balance balls. A plus side to balance balls are that they are pretty cheap and come in a variety of sizes and brands. Another thing a balance ball is good for would be with working from home now you have a fun and comfortable multipurpose office chair!

  • Dumbbells- Depends on the Weight about $20 Apiece

Dumbbells are very versatile and is a piece of equipment that you can count on lasting a long time. Even though they can be expensive you will definitely get your moneys worth. Some popular exercises with dumbbells would be bicep curls, shoulder press, overhead triceps extension, deadlifts, and many more. You can find dumbbells pretty much anywhere and can even buy them used.

Staying fit during this time can be hard but doesn’t have to be complicated. There are so many online sources available to you. More than every it’s important to stay fit and healthy and have a strong immune system in facing this pandemic. Just working out for 30 minutes a day can be beneficial. People should do everything they can to stay healthy and stay safe especially when it doesn’t have to cost much at all. Hopefully these ideas can help motivate you to get active during this difficult time.

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Healthy Eating Habits

5 Healthy Eating Habits

Being healthy and staying fit doesn’t have to be just about working out, diet also plays a big factor. Here are 5 healthy eating habits that can get you in the right direction and reach your goals.

  • Eat in Moderation

One of the keys to success is eating in moderation. Allowing yourself to be able to eat whatever you want is important for your overall wellness. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself now and then and enjoying a meal rather than beating yourself up about it. Having that special treat once in a while is a part of what makes eating in moderation so successful. Another part of eating in moderation is ensuring that there are healthy snacks and meals available. A way to do this is by meal prepping. Buy the least amount of junk food as possible because it will only make it more tempting to eat.

  • Listen to your body

Listening to your body is a very important thing to learn. Not every meal needs to be eating till you’re uncomfortable. It’s important to eat when you feel hungry, not when you’re bored. Mindless eating leads to excessive calories and more likely to intake less nutritious food. Mindful eating will teach you to eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re satisfied.

  • Don’t skip meals

Skipping meals can do more harm than good. By skipping meals. For me personally something that is important to me is making sure I always eat breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast is great for your metabolism and keeps your hunger in check throughout the rest of the day. Having healthy snacks available during a long day at school or work can help with the hunger pains.

  • Know your facts

Becoming knowledgeable in keeping fit and eating healthy is key to really obtaining your goals. Understand what you’re really eating and knowing what nutrients you are getting from your meals.

  • Drink Water

Drinking water is simple way to stay healthy that I think most people don’t take as seriously. Water has so many benefits for your body and once you make staying hydrated a habit it will stay.

These are just 5 ways that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle but there are so many more ways out there.

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At Home Exercises

4 of the Best Exercises to Try at Home

Finding time in the day to fit in a workout can be challenging. This can be more difficult especially in college when your schedule is not always consistent. A simple workout at home can be the only option. I’m here to share the 4 best exercises that you can do right in the comfort of your home.

  • Squats

Squats are an easy exercise to do at home but are often performed in poor form. In order to do them correct follow these tips. It’s important to start with your feet hip distance apart. Next ensure that your knees and lower legs form a 90-degree angle. Do not let your knees go over your toes. Now that the form is down, try to do three sets of ten reps.

  • Lunges

Lunges are another easy exercise to do at home that can be a stretch and an exercise. Pick a forward leg first and then keep the back leg a hip distance width apart in a split stance while keeping the back heel up. Bend your knees and making sure the back leg is bent at 90-degrees but ensure the front knee doesn’t go past your toes. Rise up and continue this process for three sets of ten reps. 

  • Pushups

Pushups can be a difficult exercise for some people but once you practice and get the form down it becomes an easy and very beneficial exercise. First, start in a basic plank position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Most people incorrectly do a pushup because their hands are too far apart. Slowly begin to bend your elbows bringing your chest towards the ground. Push back up and straighten your arms while returning to the starting position.  Some things to remember that will help you get the most out of this exercise is keeping your back straight and having your head and neck aligned with your back. Do this exercise for three sets of ten reps.

  • Rotation

Rotation is something that is taken for granted and should be valued more and are a simple at home exercise. Every sport and motion require some sort of rotation. Start by standing up nice and tall while holding a medicine ball or something heavy with your arms out straight in front of you. Now begin to rotate the ball from side to side while maintaining good posture. Do this exercise for three sets of ten reps on each side.

These exercises are great for doing something quick at home if you don’t have enough time to get a workout in. They are the basis of a good exercise program and will help keep you fit and healthy!

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Spring Break Tips

5 Tips For Getting In Shape For Spring Break

 Spring break can be a great motivator to get back to working out and eating right. I’ve thought of 5 tips to share that have personally helped me accomplish goals and feel good for spring break.

Tip 1 Losing Weight in the Right Way

            It’s always nice to lose weight but it’s important to make sure you’re doing it in the right way. I think it’s better to focus on improving your diet and exercising habits rather than starting a diet you’re not familiar with. It’s almost impossible to start a crash diet and stick to it nor is it going to help you in the long run.

Tip 2 Meal Prepping

            This tip will not only help you with eating right but will also help you save money. By planning out your meals your less likely to eat out because you won’t want the food you made to go to waste. There are so many meal prep recipes you can find that are really easy to follow. Meal prepping can help by knowing you’re eating a healthy meal every time.

Tip 3 Intermittent Fasting

            By doing intermittent fasting it has helped me eat healthy and not snack on junk food late at night or snack when I’m bored. The fast that I’ve done is where I can eat from 10am to 6pm. After 6pm I can’t eat anything which ensures that I don’t eat junk food or spend money on food when I’ve already had my meals for the day.

Tip 4 Workout with Friends

            By getting a group of friends to work out together can help keep each other motivated and hold each other accountable. Another thing that can help is joining a class at your gym. I joined an insanity class with my friends that we go to every Tuesday.

Tip 5 Do High-Impact Workouts.

            When you do workout, you want to make sure your getting the most out of your time. Instead of walking along on the treadmill or elliptical for thirty minutes or more, try high interval workouts. Go hard for a few minutes at a time and then rest for a few minutes and then repeat this process multiple times.

Conclusion

In conclusion these are just some of the tips that I’ve used and still use to help me get ready for a trip or special event. There are many other tips out there that can help you reach your goals.

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Uncategorized

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right.

You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.

Why do this?

  • Because it gives new readers context. What are you about? Why should they read your blog?
  • Because it will help you focus you own ideas about your blog and what you’d like to do with it.

The post can be short or long, a personal intro to your life or a bloggy mission statement, a manifesto for the future or a simple outline of your the types of things you hope to publish.

To help you get started, here are a few questions:

  • Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
  • What topics do you think you’ll write about?
  • Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
  • If you blog successfully throughout the next year, what would you hope to have accomplished?

You’re not locked into any of this; one of the wonderful things about blogs is how they constantly evolve as we learn, grow, and interact with one another — but it’s good to know where and why you started, and articulating your goals may just give you a few other post ideas.

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