Exercise:
Why an AM workout? I read an article (and saved it in my email) a couple years ago by Greg Landry, MS, who shared his top ten reasons to work out in the morning. A few of my favorite reasons to workout in the morning are listed below...
- Over 90% of people who exercise consistently, exercise in the morning. So, if you want to exercise consistently, odds are in your favor if you exercise first thing in the morning.
- When you exercise in the morning, you will be energized for the day. Personally, I feel dramatically different on days when I have and have not exercised in the morning.
- If you exercise at about the same time every morning, and ideally wake up about the same time on a regular basis, your body's endocrine system and circadian rhythms will adjust. Put yourself in a routine to wake up at about the same time every morning. Give yourself time. Your body will adjust and you will become a consistent morning exerciser.
- For many people (ME!!!) exercising first thing in the morning assures that nothing else during the rest of the day will interfere with your workout.
- Lastly, a morning workout will become a part of your life. This time of day will become something good for you - a time of the day you are taking care of your body. I think it is a great time to plan my day, relax and pray.
Mmmmmmm.....coffee. I was not a regular coffee drinker until I moved to Alaska. I transitioned from an occasional latte in college...to a homemade cafe au lait a couple times a week when I first moved to AK...and now, black coffee every. single. morning. YUM!
What is my favorite?
Right now, Matt and I are enjoying the Frontier Blend by Cafe Del Mundo. It is rich, it is dark, and it is so smooth. A great start to morning.
Breakfast:
From reading my blog, you know that breakfast is one of my most favorite meals of the day. Simply put, breakfast gives me the energy I need to get through the day. Numerous studies show that eating breakfast is extremely important for your health, mind and spirit.
Need some breakfast ideas?