Exercise........

Is it ok to take a day off from exercise...I say you betcha!





There are many times I do. Simply I listen to my body! When I feel wore out or emotionally need a break from it, I take a day....do very little or something different will work also. Simply, your body is tired. And sometimes so is your mind. Take 5 ~~~regroup!
Sore muscles are a good sign–that means your muscles are building.
You can increase/keep up the intensity, but if you don’t treat your sore muscles right it can cause damage/strain/splints. After and before every work out make sure you do a good, long stretch. Also, get enough sleep! That is very important to rejuvenate your muscle tissues.
I would say, do what I do. I work out two days and take off one day. I make absolute certain though my diet is providing me with the nutrients I need and enough calories to fuel my intense workouts. I generally, try to not work out excessively hard the same muscle groups three days in a row - only two days max.
As Bob Harper ( Biggest Loser) says, it is just as important to allow your muscles to repair themselves as it is to workout.
If you are lifting weights - you have to take a day off so your muscles recover -the same with sprint work outs. if you run, then you can run every day






•Make your activity enjoyable – listen to music, include family and friends, etc.

I also find I do continue to lose weight during this time, so, its ok. Take a break on me!





Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken and fresh pasta, two of the healthier choices for those who want to lose weight. Of course, pasta may not always be the best choice if you decide to “taste” too much of it - but in proper serving sizes, it is simply wonderful AND healthy.




Servings: 8

Calories: 170

3 Weight Watcher Points
Ingredients
2 cups pasta
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
1 cup yogurt (low fat or fat free)
1 cup red seedless grapes, slice them
1 cup baby peas, cooked, drained and chilled
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon mustard
salt - just a pinch
pepper - to your preference

Preparation
1. Cook the chicken breasts until tender. After, drain off any liquid and let cool.
2. In the meantime, in a large pot cook the pasta until perfect; drain and rinse under cool/cold water.
3. Mix the mustard, yogurt, salt and pepper into the pasta.
4. Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to this mixture.
5. Stir in the pasta, grapes, peas and celery.
6. Mix the combination well, cover and refrigerate for about an hour.

Serve and Enjoy!