Health and Fitness in Paris

Okay, it has been way too long since I have posted!!! Please forgive me.  Work has been crazy and I got to go on a little vacation for 10 days.  I was in Paris and it was so unbelievable.  I stayed at a place called the Plaza Athenee and got to see everything including The Louvre, the Picasso Museum, the Rodin Museum, Musee D’Orsay and Versailles.  Versailles was so spectacular and HUGE!!!  I did a bike tour of Paris by a company called Bike About Tours, which I highly recommend if you ever get a chance to go.  

I have to tell you the main thing that I learned when I was there in regards to health and fitness.  I noticed that people were eating basically whatever they wanted but here was the key… They would have their 3 meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner and there was really no snacking whatsoever, and they walk or ride their bikes everywhere so they are on the go.  Also, the foods had much smaller portions than in America, and most of all their foods were all natural, without a bunch of preservatives to increase the shelf life of their foods.  I really do believe that they are onto something there.  I really want you all to start reading the nutrition facts of the foods you are eating and if you don’t know what something is or you can’t pronounce it, put it back on the shelves or in the freezer.  With a very few exceptions, the bulk of your food should have a shelf life of no more than 2 weeks.  Keep your freezer stocked with frozen veggies and when your sweet tooth hits you, keep plenty of fruit in your fridge.  I always have a section of my fridge devoted to all kinds of fruit so I can quickly grab a healthy and nutritious snack.  When we last talked, I was wanting you to check your fiber intake.  I hope that went well and you are continuing to get your fiber in.  Are you feeling fuller, longer?  Are you staying “regular”?? (I know, but I have to ask because it is VERY important).  

So after my trip to Paris, I came back home and had to do a little more work for BL and now we have finally wrapped the season except for the finale.  It was a LONG season.  I hope you are enjoying the show and all the drama but most of all, I hope that you are staying inspired.  You have the show to help you and you have me right here at mytrainerbob.com to be there for you and listen to you.  Stay strong and stay motivated to continue this plan of health and wellness.  I will talk to you VERY SOON.  God Bless.