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10 Items For Winter Car Safety

9/29/2015

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Make sure your car has these items stocked before the winter months

Many of us live in areas in which winter weather can make travel hazardous. It is essential to have several items stored in your car before that weather hits. In the event an accident or other car related issues occurs make sure you, your teenage, or elderly drivers are prepared.
1) Protein bars or energy bars These will supply quick fuel if you are stuck for hours/days
   * Protein Bars
2)Flashlight Check batteries before winter
Flashlight I recommend
3)Blanket A reflective heat blanket can be found at stores like EMS Survival Blanket
4)Gloves
   Always have an extra pair beyond what you were wearing that day
5)Hat
6) Extra socks
   If you need to shovel out, warm dry socks will be needed to replace potentially wet ones
7) Hand/Feet warmer packs
   These can be found at almost any drug store, discount store, Amazon.com, or campling/hiking store
   Hot Hands
8) Road flares
   If your car has been in an accident and is off the road - flares will alert emergency personnel who may not see the tracks due to snow cover or ice.
   Road Flares
9) 1st aid kit
check to make sure it is stocked if you already have one
Quik Clot is recommended, as well. Quik Clot Option
10) Collapsible shovel
   It may be necessary to dig your tires out of a snow bank
SOG shovel
* Kitty Litter can help to regain traction, as well

special note: always fill and bring a large water bottle every time you exit the house

Dana Rossignol is a NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Runner, Skier, Hiker, and mother of 3 boys living in New Hampshire www.DanaRwellness.com

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4 Weight Loss Seeking Mistakes Women Make After 40

9/3/2015

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Let’s be honest, everything you used to do in your 30’s for weight loss and weight management doesn’t seem to be working in your 40’s. It’s easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. There are many factors that play into that reality, but let’s touch on 4 common mistakes you need to avoid.

#1 Avoiding strength training: We are losing our fat burning/metabolism boosting machine, muscle. Increasing lean muscle mass through strength training 2+ times a week can recover lost ground, build lean muscle mass, and increase the resting metabolism. No, you won’t “bulk up”. We do not, as women, have the testosterone men have therefore we will build lean muscle rather than bulk.

#2 Continuing with the same cardio routine: your body needs to shake it up often. Muscle memory is established when you perform the same actions over and over again. The body works less to do the same actions because it has adapted to the demands. Change the format, try something new, and see what the results can be. Shoot for 30+ minutes of cardio 3+ times per week.

#3 Not tracking portions: Portion control is huge. If you have a great workout and burn 500 calories, but then reward yourself with a 1000 calorie lunch, you have ruined all that hard work! It is very easy to let your portions get out of control, but it is also easy to acclimate to moderation. There are so many apps and programs to help you with this area of your lifestyle.

#4 Alcohol intake: That margarita you are about to sip has approximately 550 calories. That is almost half of your daily calorie range if you are following a 1200 calorie plan! Alcohol, even without the tasty sugary mix-ins, is very close to the same calorie per gram ratio of fat. Alcohol also messes with your metabolism. The liver is working to break down the alcohol rather than focusing on fat metabolism for energy. Yikes! Have a drink 2-3 days a week, not two drinks daily, and see what effect that has on your weight loss pursuit.

If this seems completely overwhelming and you have no idea where to start, try a simple plan that incorporates all of these 4 tips. My current favorite for an easy fool proof program is 21 Day Fix (can be found under the SHOP tab on this site). Even your wine has a place in it. Please reach out if you would like help determining what is the best path for YOU and your goals: [email protected]

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Pursuing a healthy lifestyle and setting a positive example for children can be filled with stumbling blocks and hurdles. Keeping a sense of self worth and a sense of humor is key. Perfection is unattainable, but effort produces results.

About Dana Rossignol:
NCCPT certified Personal Trainer, Runner, Wellness Coach, Instructor of multiple formats, Certified Medical Assistant, mom of 3 boys, and married 24+ years.

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