{"id":52748,"date":"2011-07-24T01:00:16","date_gmt":"2011-07-24T06:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=52748"},"modified":"2011-07-29T10:25:26","modified_gmt":"2011-07-29T15:25:26","slug":"change-your-fitness-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/change-your-fitness-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Your Fitness Vocabulary"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Maruchy Lachance is president of\u00a0Running Ninja!<\/a><\/strong>, a lifestyle brand for runners by runners. Running Ninja! offers a wide variety of apparel and gifts for runners to keep you happy and inspired while you’re on the run.<\/em><\/p>\n

One of the biggest challenges I have encountered is getting my friends and family to change the terminology they use when talking about their fitness. Whether we realize it or not, words not only communicate our thoughts to others but also send a message to ourselves. Those messages are powerful and can either motivate you or sabotage you. It’s for this reason that the words I choose are both realistic and encouraging.<\/p>\n

Not Diet \u2013 Live it<\/strong>! I do not use the word \u201cdiet\u201d in relation to weight loss. Fitness guru Richard Simmons said many years ago, “it’s not a diet, it’s a live it”\u00a0 The word \u201cdiet\u201d immediately evokes thoughts of deprivation – dry toast, bland tuna and lots of grapefruits.<\/p>\n

Boring “healthy” foods or exciting \u201cPower foods\u201d:\u00a0 When people ask me how I maintain my weight I tell them that I eat anything I want in moderation while incorporating \u201cpower foods.\u201d\u00a0 The term \u201cpower foods\u201d is my way of saying healthy foods.\u00a0 Fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, oils. The word \u201chealthy\u201d is just not flashy enough for me so I choose to use a term that truly defines what these foods do for the body and the taste buds – power it up while tasting good.<\/p>\n

Skinny or fit?:\u00a0 The word \u201cskinny\u201d has always made me uncomfortable because it conjures up images of waifish models parading on a stage with a far-out look in their eyes seemingly brought on my hunger.\u00a0 Being naturally slim is one thing but striving to achieve a weight that will not properly nourish your body is unwise.\u00a0 The word \u201cfit\u201d suggests to me that an individual has achieved their ideal body weight by eating well and exercise. They are strong and lean.<\/p>\n

When it comes to my health and fitness I function best when I feel empowered and energized.\u00a0 By keeping my inner and outer dialog inspiring and strong I am better equipped to achieve all my fitness goals.<\/p>\n

(photo: yourbalance.com.au<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

For more inspiration from Maruchy Lachance check out:<\/em><\/p>\n

Live a Spa Life Every Day<\/a><\/strong>
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5 Tips to Stay Fit This Summer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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