An optimist is the human personification of spring. Susan J. Bissonette

Spring is here! Time for rebirth! Check out my top renewing tips in Good Living Magazine!  http://www.recipesforgoodliving.com/bodyworks.php

Watch "Let's Talk Live" News Channel 8 ABC DC Wednesday, April 3rd 11 A.M.-Noon & learn my top five reasons of what NOT to do to lose weight.

Three out of the six: 1) Stop counting calories & learn portion control 2) Never go on a diet 3) Stop focusing only on cardio. You need both cardio And strength training!  Learn the others by tuning in LIVE or LIVE online here Wed. April 3rd at 11 A.M.

http://www.wjla.com/news/newschannel-8/ 

Mixing up your workouts will assist you in avoiding plateaus and not seeing results.  Try takng a new exercise class, or implement a new strength exercise to your repitoire.  Don't forget, my circuit training workout DVD has 7 different workouts: fit to fight, boot camp, lower body, upper body, abs, & stretching! Complete one 7 minute workout or add them all up for a challenging 49 min workout!  http://www.lisareedfitness.com/DVD  

It's also getting warmer out; therefore, get outside and play frisbee, walk, hike, ride your bike, play soccer or tennis and find a park to do step ups and push-ups on a park bench! Mix it up and find something you enjoy, and let's get some Spring into your step!

As I was filling out my real NCAA bracket, I started to design a fitness lifestyle bracket.  The LRF Fit Final Four teams include:

1. Strength
2. Cardio
3. Nutrition
4. Spirit 

This Fit Final Four = One Awesome You! You are the Champion!

For more on the bracket above and what LRF is up to these days, Listen to "What's up with Wendy" on Business Talk Radio from CT/NYC!

I will be on right after star of HGTV Selling LA, Steven Aaron & Star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills & currently of Dancing with the Stars, Lisa Vanderpump!!!

Monday, April 1st, 7 P.M Tune in to Radio NewsTalk AM1490 or online here: http://www.wgch.com/

Why does salt matter? Your body needs a little bit of the sodium in salt to contract muscles, send nerve impulses, and maintain a healthy balance of fluids. But too much sodium can increase blood pressure, make the heart work harder, thicken and stiffen blood vessels, and more. Higher salt and sodium consumption have been linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

How can you avoid these hidden salt mines? Read food labels carefully. Look at both the amount of sodium per serving and the recommended daily sodium allowance percentage. Shop for products labeled “salt free,” “no salt added,” or “low-sodium.” Avoid condiments such as soy sauce, ketchup, teriyaki sauce, and salad dressings, which tend to be loaded with salt.

Another good strategy is to limit your use of prepared and processed foods, which tend to be made with a lot of salt. Adding more fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables to your diet can also lower sodium and increase potassium.

Restaurant foods are often loaded with salt. Many restaurants now offer low-sodium choices. If your food is being made to order, don’t hesitate to ask that it be made without salt. Thank you MD!

Picture on right: myself, Glenn Harris & LRF trainer, Julie! Thank you Julie for joining me for the last episode of Sports Talk Live and congrats for adding another certification, NASM! Awesome FitJul!

Watch Lisa & her fabulous graduate school girlfriend, who is coming in from Chicago, Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Expert Miranda Reinhardt, educate our Nation about the fitness & nutrition myths we all need to overcome as well as sharing more about Lisa's Lifestyle Bracket for your own "Fit Final Four" to be your own Champ! 

Watch Sports Talk Live with Glen Harris, Friday, April 5th at 9 P.M. or LIVE online at: http://www.wjla.com/news/newschannel-8/

Call in during the show and ask Miranda & Lisa a fitness or nutrition question! (703) 387-1020!

"Done is better than perfect." -Sheryl Sandberg

Yours in strength, Lisa