TGIF! In the Spirit of Champs Week, 5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Fitness!

… And Yes, those are my Active, Sporty Niecipoos with their Uncle Canibus!

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1. MAKE IT FUN
Try to incorporate what kids like into their fitness routine. If they love dancing, consider taking them to dance class, or if they like to splash around in water, take them to swimming lessons.

2. SET GOALS AND CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT
Make the goals realistic and achievable.
E.g. Completing a certain number of laps around the track. Give them something to work towards and provide a reward such as, a special outing or a small treat.

3. BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL
Parents play a crucial role in shaping a child’s attitude towards fitness.
Parents should prioritize their own fitness and let their children see that. Show enthusiasm and commitment.
Go for a run together. This also strengthens your bond and creates memories.

4. ENCOURAGE VARIETY
Kids get bored easily, so try to keep them engaged and excited about fitness, Sometimes you may have to try new sports with them and develop their range of skills and interest.
Martial Arts is a good one that also encourages a different level of focus and discipline.

5. CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Offer praise, encouragement and guidance. Also be patient and understanding when they face challenges.
Teach them that perseverance and effort are just as important as success.

***BONUS***
Watch ISSA Sports CHAMPS and let them be motivated!

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By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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‘Opportunities Don’t Happen, You Create Them.’ – Chris Grosser

Have a Great Day Suga Fam!

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Drifting Into the Week on a Coffee High from Jamaica Coffee Festival like…

Blue Mountain Coffee Festival last Saturday, March 2 at Newcastle, St. Andrew

Watch how we’re Drifting into the Week. On a Coffee High here! :

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Fun Memories and Experience at Jamaica Coffee Festival Rain or Shine! Perfect outing for my friend Jody who was doing a quick visit to her JA from DC.

What’s in Your Cup this Morning?

We sipped both Hot and Cold Mountain Pride in edible, Vegan Cupffee Jamaica Cups,
Sampled lactose-free Smith’s Rum Creams,
had a big boost with Cold Coffee our way from Cafe Blue by the winning Barista that day, Romell!
Then we warmed up the richest, best and most authentic way, having our JBMCoffee Black by PerkUp Coffee and JABLUM Coffee!

Big up to all the other Coffee Makers on the Day too! #sipthegreatness

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Eat Well, Drink Well at DLE Cafe in Fairview Town Centre, Montego Bay!

Had a quick pass through Montego Bay last Wednesday and I kept it healthy, finally getting to stop by DLE Cafe (Ig: @dlecafe)!

Check out a clip from my visit here:

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As you enter, you will see a sign showing that basically Good Food takes Time. Definitely freshly made, cooked to order. So if hungry, call ahead. They have THE widest range of healthy options.

Quite a clean, cosy atmosphere with a handful of in and out diners. I observed that most persons picked up their orders and the staff were polite and professional.

I had the Bad Ass Black Bean Burger with their own signature dressing in a Sprouted Spelt Burger Bun (J$2000);
Baked Sweet Potato Fries that were air-fried and tossed in Cinnamon and Paprika (J$700);
Immune Booster Smoothie with Spinach, Kale, Celery, Lime/Lemon Juice, Ginger and Ginger (J$950)

Hubby had the Chicken Fettuccine (whole wheat) in Pesto Scotchy White Wine topped off with parmesan cheese (J$2800).

Great flavours with a touch of spicy and we left feeling full and satisfied.

Invest in your well being. If in Montego Bay, Eat Well and Drink Well at DLE Cafe.

DLE Cafe

Location: Shop #4, Unit 11. Fairview Town Centre, Montego Bay

Ph: +1 876-347-9500

Email: [email protected]

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy Monday! Bring Yuh Owna Tings and Get 10% off Cannonball Cafe!

Cannonball Cafe, Sovereign North.

Cannonball Cafe supports Esirom Foundation’s campaign to generate opportunities around sustainable development.

Help to combat plastic polution and get 10% off your beverage purchase everytime you bring your reusable cup.

What’s in my Cup? A Frappé my way… Coffee with Almond milk, no syrup or whipped cream, 2 splendas, less ice.

Have a Great Monday and do your part to Save the Earth.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy New Year from Suga Lifestyle!

Happy New Year Suga Fam!

The New Year is here and Suga Lifestyle will continue to provide a cocktail of services that facilitates promoting and growing small, local businesses and entrepreneurs via our Pop-ups and Expos, producing Paintings via GW Art and conducting Nutrition and Personal Training sessions via Fit Happens with Gabby. This is a reminder of how Suga Lifestyle elevates not only Brand Jamaica, but uplifts our people as well. We are always grateful for your support, and as we grow more each year, please stay tuned to our upcoming Events and Offerings.

Please do not procrastinate to get your diets back on track and exercise routines. If you would like a fun, vibrant reminder or the knowledge of how to get to a Happier, Fitter and Healthier You for 2024, Fit Happens with Gabby can do that for you and you can also spread the knowledge by having presentations done for your staff or coworkers. Fit Happens with Gabby has been certified in Personal Training and Sports Nutrition for over a decade. With the Experience of doing Restaurant Ratings and Reviews, working with multiple ages, body types and ailments, Fit Happens with Gabby is equipped to not only tell you What to Eat, but Where to Eat.

Suga Lifestyle wishes you a Happy, Healthy, Blessed and Prosperous New Year!


Save the Date

Suga Lifestyle’s Valentine’s Pop-Up at The Liguanea Club’s Outer Member Lounge, New Kingston, Saturday, FEBRUARY 10!

XoXo,
Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Happy Monday! Remember, Creativity takes Courage. What is Suga Lifestyle?

Love What You Do and Keep Doing It.

SUGA LIFESTYLE provides a cocktail of services that facilitates promoting local businesses and entrepreneurs, focusing on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Sector via Pop-Ups and Expos.

We conduct Fitness Training, Nutrition Sessions and Seminars via Fit Happens with Gabby (Ig: @fithappenswithgabby), and produce Paintings and decor for sale of Art via GW Art (Ig: @gwartbygabby).

At the heart of these services, one of the main ingredients is to provide a wholistic approach to bringing awareness, to uplift and elevate one’s peace of mind, hence enabling these services under one umbrella.

XoXo, Suga

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Missed The Benefits of Water Aerobics with Me on MelloFM88?!

Summer is over, but news is it’s not getting any cooler. If the gym and sweating doesn’t agree with you, try Water Aerobics and check out #SugaEndorsed @poolaerobics on Instagram !

1. IT IS LOW IMPACT
Beneficial for older adults/persons who do not want to put a lot of stress on the joints.
Excellent for rehabilitation
Buoyancy of water supports your weight, giving its own resistance, reducing impact on joints and the intensity of pain.

2. GREAT FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
It still gets your heart pumping and has you breathing hard as you work out.
You still need to hydrate.

3. BUILDS CORE STRENGTH
With proper execution of Water Aerobics movement, you are forced to activate your core to keep balanced and stable above water.

4. IT IMPROVES MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY
Some movements involve bending towards the toes, reaching upwards, stretching the back, arms etc.
If you stumble or lose your balance, the water makes for a soft landing.

5. IT CAN BR A RECOVERY WORKOUT
Helps you wind down from other workouts

***BONUS***
Di Wata Feel Nice!
Water is therapeutic and cold water can have an anti-inflammatory effect on persons with arthritis, knee issues and achey joints.

Check out @poolaerobics (Instagram) right here in Jamaica!



GET BACK ON TRACK THROUGH 2023 WITH ME!

Sign up for a Nutrition Consultation with ME, Suga Lifestyle’s Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabby today using LINK Below:

https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/0

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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“The Best Snacks for Weight Loss” with Me on MelloFM88!


Eating a snack between meals helps curb hunger so that you take time to eat your Lunch and Dinner and you feel fine with the portions. Snacking can also help you get in all the nutrients you need.

It helps to have healthy snack options on hand so that you’re prepared when hunger strikes. Many of these weight-loss snacks are also great on-the-go snack options.

  1. NUTS
    Has healthy fats and they are full of fibre.
    If maintaing weight, Almonds are fine, but Peanuts are recommend for persons with weight loss goals.
    Add dried fruit to make it fun.
  2. GRAPEFRUIT
    It satisfies and has strong antioxidants. Delivers 100% of Women’s Vitamin C needs for the day.
    ***If on medication, clear with Doctor first.
  3. POPCORN
    High in fibre with some protein too.
    No butter it light butter. Ensure it is 5% or less in sat fat with 0% cholesterol and you’re good to go.
  4. YOGURT
    Provides Calcium and Fiber. It can fill even more Nutritional gaps by adding Fruits. Therefore choose plain Yogurt, not flavoured Yogurt.
  5. Chocolate, BUT DARK CHOCOLATE
    Losing weight doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love. Giving yourself little treats may be the secret to successfully managing your weight. Completely avoiding the foods you enjoy may end cause overeating just to feel satisfied, 

BONUS
GRAPES – High in natural sugar
A cup of Grapes is 100 caloreies
Pairing with low-fat Cheese makes a fantastic snack as well.

STAY ON TRACK THROUGH 2023 WITH ME!
Book your Nutrition Consult or Fitness sessions on sugalifestyle.com.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)

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Did You Miss Exercises that can naturally Increase your Testosterone with Gabby on MelloFM88?!

For Men and Women! Especially after Menopause.

Testosterone is needed in order to boost energy, build muscle, improve sex drive or just feel better.

The following Exercises are Recommended:

1. HEAVY SQUATS
Build Lower Muscle Mass while stimulating Testosterone
Remember, Knees behind Toes!

2. DEADLIFTS
Works Core, Lower Back muscles, Glutes and Hamstrings. Increases releases of Testosterone and Growth Hormone for Muscle Growth & Strength.

3. STANDING MILITARY PRESS
Increases natural Testosterone levels, focusing on Shoulder muscles.
Ensure arms fully extended with barbell over head.

4. BENCH PRESS
Works Chest and Shoulders, 2 muscle groups heavily involved in increasing Testosterone.

5. BARBELL CURLS
Biceps! Builds Arm Muscles and of course stimulates Testosterone production. Core muscles are engaged too.

***BONUS***
If an exercise feels too easy, try adding weights.

GET BACK ON TRACK THROUGH 2023 WITH ME!

Sign up for a Nutrition Consultation with ME, Suga Lifestyle’s Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist, Gabby today using LINK Below:

https://sugalifestyle.com/personal-training/0

By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

If you liked this Blog, follow Suga Lifestyle Online, on Instagram (@sugalifestyle); (@fithappenswithgabby), Twitter (@sugalifestyleja) or like the Suga Lifestyle Facebook page.