The first day of spring is March 20, 2010. That's less than a month away, but there is plenty of time to revamp your workouts and your diet to make sure you feel your best come springtime. If you are planning to move your workouts outside when the weather gets warmer, there may be a few tweaks you can make to your routine now to get ready. 

• If you plan on walking, biking or jogging outside, make sure you are adding those exercises to your cardiovascular routine indoors too. Make sure you are not spending all of your time on the elliptical trainer.  If you build your endurance up inside first, you can push yourself when you move outdoors without a large risk for injury. The outdoor air is invigorating, so why not get your muscles ready so you can use that energizing air to help yield results!!

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In my 20’s, it was about how I looked. Now that I’m in my late 30’s, I realize it’s about my life –  my health, my quality of life and my ability to give what I know I’m capable of giving.

Would I rather eat pastries for breakfast than oatmeal? Yes! Would I rather have French fries than steamed veggies? Absolutely! But there’s a price to pay if I do that regularly , and it’s not worth it. So I do it sometimes, and I make other choices to make sure I’m not over my calorie budget by moving more or cutting calories at other meals. And I can do that because I understand the “big picture” of weight control – and it isn’t about dieting.