LSE Health and Wellness's blog

We kicked off our YouTube channel earlier this week, which means you will get to access your favorite workouts all from home!
 
Access the YouTube channel here:
 
bit.ly/LSEWellness
 
You'll find follow-along workouts and new ideas to incorporate into your routine today.
 
Also like and follow our Facebook page for LIVE workouts. 
 
www.facebook.com/LSEHealthandWellness
 
A workout a day, keeps the sedentary monster away.
 
Have a special request? Let us know in the comments!

When it comes to rowing, even if you don't enjoy it you must admit it is a UNIQUE total body cardio workout.

3 Mindful Eating Tips You Can Do Today

Mindfulness isn’t a new buzz word however, it is more prevalent now than in previous years.

Mindfulness pertains to the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

The benefits of mindful eating are:

Reduced stress

Weight loss

Better digestion

Less over-eating

Increased enjoyment 

Ready to give mindful eating a spin?

5 Ways To Improve Your Meditation Practice
 
Meditation has been proven to strengthen the mind, reduce stress and help make habit change much smoother!
 
However, many people have trouble meditating in the beginning because it does require the concentration and patience to sit in silence.
 
With more distractions now, from social media, Netflix and increasing career demands, than ever before— there’s no surprise that meditation can be a BIG challenge to take on consistently.
 
Here are five ways you can upgrade your meditation practice right away.
 
1. Meditate at the same time daily.
 

If you are wondering how to protect yourself from colds and flu in the office— we’ve got you covered!
 
Even if you’ve encountered some people coughing and sneezing at work... today, it’s not too late to stay healthy.
 
First things first:
 
1. Wash your hands OFTEN.
 
It’s common knowledge to wash your hands before eating or after working in the yard but increasing this habit will slash your risk of catching a cold.
 
Let’s face it, hands are nifty germ carriers so, wash them frequently or use hand sanitizer as a last resort.
 
Especially in the gym, make sure you keep your hands clean and wipe down equipment before and after use.
 
 
2. Get that workout in regularly.
 

 
3 Simple Gym Workout Ideas
 
Let’s face it, when you are new to the gym, it’s intimidating to even go in the door when you aren’t sure where to start.
 
This sounds like it’s not a big deal but if you have any gym anxiety this situation can make getting a workout feel overwhelming.
 
No worries, this is actually quite common in the new year but also at any season change.
 
Once you get the hang of a few workouts that you actually like at the gym, it gets easier and easier to find MORE.
 
Here are a few simple ideas to get you started as soon as possible:
 
1. Go to a fitness class.
 

Top 5 Fitness Tips for Beginners
 
These are our top FIVE tips for beginners or anyone revamping their fitness goals any time of the year.
 
When you first learn to ride your bike OR drive a car- it's the hardest.
 
However, these tips will make your fresh start a smooth one.
 
1. Have a plan connected to a bigger, inspiring vision.
 
It's so important to plan ahead what you will be doing daily to help you get closer to your BIG goal. The more inspiring the ultimate goal, the more inspired you'll be to do the daily actions.
 
Most often, we choose the same tired goals of losing 15 pounds or giving up sweets without tying it to a desireable outcome. It's shocking how often this traps people into missing their goals repeatedly while trying every diet under the sun.
 

No, you're not alone-- having a sweet tooth is quite common.
 
Research shows that the average American eats 156 pounds of sugar a year!
 
Curbing sugar cravings can be especially tough around the holidays-- when our most favorite sweet treats are available in abundance.
 
At home, in the office, festive parties and gatherings around holiday season usually bombard us with increased opportunies to consume our beloved sweet treats like delicious cookies and cakes amidst hot chocolate and egg nog.
 
Oh my.
 
Sugar is sweet on the lips but not so nice to the rest of our body when taken in large quantities.
 
High sugar intake is directly linked to obesity, negatively affects blood pressure and impacts heart disease.
 

It's a great time to be alive and hungry for healthy food.
 
Move over traditional pasta, even the options we already know and love are being put to the comparion test today.
 
We all know & love spaghetti squash and zoodles but now there are even more HEALTHY, delicious pasta free noodle options than ever!
 
There is nothing wrong with pasta but what if there are some other ways to eat this fun food that have more nutrition, flavor AND flexibility in your meals. 
 
Hold onto your seat because we are diving into 5 noodle alternatives for dinner, lunch & snack attacks.
 
1. Black Bean noodles