You might think these two things don’t go together. However, for me they do! I am a group
fitness instructor that also loves donuts! I always look to Wendy Rhodes to fill me in on the best
tasting donuts all over the country and I’m so excited she started her donut blog.
How as a group fitness instructor can I advocate donut eating?? When it comes to fitness,
health and diet I’ve always believed in moderation, working hard and enjoying life. I work out
often and I try to eat healthy. I don’t eat a lot of processed foods, red meat or high sodium
foods. But if I want to indulge and have a donut periodically, I’m going to have one! The next
day I work out a little harder or I eat very healthy the next couple of days. I don’t believe in fad
diets because I don’t believe they can be sustained long term. From a medical standpoint, you
do have to expend more calories than you take in to lose weight. Exercise, a combination of
cardio and strength is essential for gaining muscle and toning. Regarding exercise, find
something you love! Its different for everyone. Some people like running, others like cycling or
dancing. Whatever you do, work hard and often. Also remember that cross training is beneficial
and recommended for working different muscle groups. Don’t be afraid to try something new. I
always say give it 3 chances before you decide it’s not for you.
Back to donuts! I love Wendy’s blog because she will tell you about quality product! If I’m going
to eat a donut I want one made with fresh ingredients- real fruit fillings, real vanilla, real peanut
butter. I once had a vanilla glazed donut from one of Wendy’s recommendations and I thought
wow, this is what real vanilla glaze tastes like! It didn’t taste like sugar, it tasted like vanilla! So if
you’re going to splurge or treat yourself, go for quality ingredients. Quality and ingredients are
important so you’re not indulging on just fried sugar. Remember it’s moderation. I’m not going to
eat donuts everyday but I enjoy a treat occasionally. And I will look forward to Wendy’s blog for
the best recommendations!
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Lisa is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, group exercise instructor for 6 years teaching dance fitness and barre fitness classes.
