Life in the Groove with Tina Anderson

It's a bit of a rant but if I can help you not make any of these gym blunders, I will have done my job as your friend in health and fitness! Had some fun with these but I am serious about all of them. Recorded right after my workout in my car, via iPhone because I just couldn't believe I witnessed yet another new bad behavior. Tell me about your experiences and see the written copy plus a few "choice" pictures at my blog, http://tinaandersonOC.com.  

This is a longer episode and perfect for an hour+ drive or a long cardio session. I share my experience in a very personal way and you will literally join me on my crazy vacation to Peru with my family along with all the things that went wrong and how I ended up with shingles soon after I returned. Don't worry, it's not contagious! This is actually a story about stress with an important reminder about controlling yours. Good stuff, trust me. It will keep you captivated.

An interview with Tony Alexander about his company and its three unique products that target hot flashes, emotional eating and stress by harnessing the healing properties of Australian Bush flower essences in combination with the vibrational energy of Reiki. Think this isn't for you? Check out what Tony has to say about the success of these highly effective and totally safe products. Mention "tina" and get $5 off your order, too! 1-888-503-5274, www.hotflasheliminator.com

This episode supports the May Jumpstart and begins what I hope is an ongoing master list of favorite motivational quotes, stories and anecdotes. The written form is at http://tinaandersonOC. Hope at least a few of these lift your spirits!

Seven steps to help you break a plateau, fine-tune your diet and exercise or give yourself a genuine jumpstart to weight and fat loss before we officially start summer. I explain the step and outline the plan in written form on my blog, http://tinaandersonOC.com. Commit to 10 days and you're on your way to big changes!

A review of Craving, Why We Can't Seem To Get Enough and interview with Dr.Omar Manejwala. Insightful, helpful, clinical at times and an excellent tool and resource for anyone dealing with compulsive behaviors, addictions and out of control cravings. This could not only change your life or that of someone you care about, it could save it. Highly recommend!

Four areas are highlighted with several "take aways" (good stuff that you can remember and apply to your life immediately) although this one will read a bit different than the typical blog entry or article about overcoming obstacles. There is a bonus motivation section at the end and as usual, you'll receive practical and useful information that you can apply to just about any situation. Get ready to get motivated and stop feeling so overwhelmed or simply feel a nice infusion of encouragement to live on target!

Lesli Bonci, RD and sports nutritionist to professional, Olympic, collegiate and high school athletes answers questions about pre, event and post endurance training; hydration; the breakdown of nutrients and several other important areas. Fun interview with excellent tidbits and analogies. You'll get something you can use, for sure!

Start 2013 with these seven tips that will fortify, strengthen and build your confidence levels and help you step into new areas, push boundaries and achieve more than you thought possible. If confidence does not come natural for you or if you are making important changes in your life, this is especially a must-listen! Happy New Year and let's make this a lucky 13!

Make lasting changes and replace bad habits with good ones using these three tips and a simple exercise. This segment wraps up 2012 with proven techniques and my own touch of motivation, all aimed at helping you start the new year encouraged, energized and hopeful that you can make and keep important, life-changing goals. Let's rock 2013!

Clutter is everywhere and when it permeates our homes we actually invite chaos, frustration, time lost and stress into our lives. Recognizing clutter, understanding why it happens and eradicating it with creative, practical solutions are the areas covered in this segment. The smallest of organizational changes can have huge positive impact and that's why this is important information. Unleash the baggage and live free of unwanted stuff!

My interview with Dr. Charlie Seltzer, an M.D. and personal trainer that practices in both areas and "walks his talk." We discussed several key areas in weight loss/fat loss that will provide clarity and basic but important reminders. Hopefully, we can save you time and money and help you become more successful in your own journeys. And, h(http://www.blubrry.com/bdata/programs/getfitstayhealthy/attach/Screen Shot 2012-09-01 at 9.20.43 PM copy_1.jpg)e offers free 15-minute consultations and can help you even if you live outside of his area.

Improve your mood with the right food and learn all about them in this article rundown from Parade Magazine's StayHealthy section. A simple list of six foods that can make a huge difference in your general outlook and even help prevent depression.

Part 2! This is focused on the battle plan and motivation but overall still features tips, suggestions and ideas to make sure you find a way to incorporate fitness into your life. Get a pen and paper ready if you can because there's a lot of good stuff here and it can and will change your perspective on working out and exercise. Excellent for beginners and those in a rut or overwhelmed with how to start but also fantastic reminders and validation for fitness enthusiasts.

Tips, suggestions, ideas and motivation to make sure you find a way to incorporate fitness into your life is what these two parts are about. Get a pen and paper ready if you can because there's a lot of good stuff here and it can and will change your perspective on working out and exercise. Excellent for beginners and those in a rut or overwhelmed with how to start but also fantastic reminders and validation for fitness enthusiasts.