Quote of the Day

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. ~ H. Jackson Browne

NEW!! bodybugg for the iPhone

BodyBugg has finally come up with an iPhone accessabile program! Now you'll be able to:
Log, view and edit your meals
View Calories burned for the day
To access, log onto your bodybugg from your iPhone or iPod Touch - go straight to www.myapex.com to access and log in.

Here Comes the Weekend

Ahhh...there's nothing better than the beginning of the weekend. The relaxation process begins knowing work is over for the week and the chance to "unwind" is just a few hours away. Before you go let loose, consider the following:

1. Start with Protein
2. Stick to Lean Protein with Fresh Vegetables for Main Meals
3. Limit Your Alcohol Intake (Rotate Alcohol with Water to Help Prevent Dehydration)
4. Skip the Dessert ~ Go for Fresh Fruit Instead
5. DON'T Skip Your Weekend Workouts

Have fun, enjoy your weekend and be safe!

"Losing it with Jillian" ~ New Show With Jillian Michaels Coming this Summer!

Will you watch as Jillian moves in with a different family each week to help them get on the right track towards health and fitness?

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Weekly Check List

Here's a simple check list to help you get through your week and stay on track!

1. Plan Your Workouts and Schedule Them as You Would a Meeting
2. Plan Your Meals, Make a Grocery List and Cook in Advance
3. Chart Your Progress ~ Get a Journal and Log Your Progress Daily
4. Set Aside 15 Minutes of Each Day for YOU Time!
5. Make Your Spa Appointments in Advance to Make Sure You're Rewarding Yourself ~ It's a Good Idea to Have One at Least Every Other Week
6. Get Organized ~ Make Sure Your Finances are Organized, Your House is Clean and Your Workout Gear/Wear is Ready to Go
7. Drink Your Water! Make Sure You Have a Water Bottle or Container to Measure and Keep Track of How Much Water You Drink
8. Figure Out Ways to Burn More Calories During Your Day (Stand Up at Work, Take the Stairs or Park in the Space FARTHEST Away from the Building)
9. Find The Stress in Your Life and Eliminate it! Make a List So You Become Aware of Your Stress (both environmental and mental) and Make a Plan to Rid Your Life of it.
10. Remember Your Goal, Revisit Your Goal and Dream About the Day You Reach Your Goal :)

Good Luck! ~Margot

Rise Above This

I always feel empowered with I listen to Seether's song, Rise Above This. Is that weird? Well, weird or not, the line "I'm fallen down, but I'll rise above this, rise above this," translates to many people in many difficult situations. The song is referring to a relationship but I believe music is what we make of it. That being said, this song represents many people that I've met and certainly represents bits of myself.

I think there are so many courageous people out there who do rise above "this". Whether "this" be weight loss, heartache, work obstacles, etc, the way in which we go about dealing with "this" somehow represents a big part of what and who we are. Rising above this to me means using grace, strength and a form of controlled elegance in dealing with challenging situations.