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How to Survive and Stay Healthy During Carnival Weekend!

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Instagram pic: @carnivalinjamaica

1. HYDRATE
Long hours in the sun + drinking alcohol will dehydrate you. Skip the sugary, sports drinks and drink a lot of water/try chasing or alternating alcoholic beverages with coconut water. You can add pedialite to your water too!

2. USE SUNSCREEN, WEAR SUNGLASSES &/ VISORS/HATS
Protect your skin with SPF 30 (light skinned), 50 or higher (melanin poppin’).
Don’t forget to reapply regularly.
The sun can damage your eyes too, so protect them

3. DON’T FORGET HAND SANITIZERS/WIPES
Even before Covid…Port-a-potties are gross, buying from vendors who may not sanitize is gross… Please still have your sanitizers handy to keep your hands as clean & as germ-free as possible.

4. EAT HEALTHY WHEN YOU CAN
Late nights and long days make it easy to resort to fast food/junk food
Stock up on protein-filled snacks like low-fat & low-sugar protein bars and nuts.
Make your Turkey/Tuna sandwiches, pre-cook/slow cook dinner, so it’s ready when you get home.

5. SLEEP
Prevent a breakdown on your immune system to avoid getting run down and sick

***BONUS TIP***
STRETCH !
Stretch and hydrate before the road march to avoid cramping and dead legs. You did not prep for this day to ride out Carnival in an ambulance or on the truck.
See You on the Road!
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By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle; Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)

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Happy Healthy and Holy Easter! Thanks Kushites Vegetable Cuisine!

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Enjoying my guilt-free Vegan Easter Bun with low fat Cheese Wedges. Great pairing!
My Vegan Easter Bun from Kushutes Vegetable Cuisine (Ig: @kushitesvegetablecuisine) was customized with raisins only, almond milk and olive oil along with their natural spices, spelt flour, cane juice and other natural, wholesome ingredients.

Have a great long Holiday Weekend!

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

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Catch Up Here For Your Get Fit Tips with Gabby Aired on Mello this Morning!

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START THE DAY RIGHT
You may not be in control of lunch or dinner, but control what you eat when you wake up!
Make it rich with Protein, Fibre and Energy.
Try a giant Green Smoothie, fruit-based Protein Shake, a Spinach Omelette or hard boiled Eggs!

STOCK UP ON HEALTHY SNACKS
The Supermarkets and Pharmacies near you may be closed.
Stock up with Fruits and Veggies. Have Fruits as a snack or make a fresh Salad.

PLAN EXERCISE WITH A LOVED ONE
Go for a Power Walk or Jog.
If it’s a group of you, play a little scrimmage, go for a swim, try morning Yoga, whatever the vibe !

DRINK A LOT OF WATER. FLAVOUR IT!
Add Cucumber and Lemon slices in your glass of water for a clean, refreshing taste. Have before each meal so that feel fuller for longer.

DON’T DEPRIVE YOURSELF, BUT SET LIMITS
Have Dark Chocolate instead of white or milk. Take note and follow serving suggestions.
Have 1-2 glasses of alcohol, preferably Wine.
Peep Monster? Love yuh Bun & Cheese? Have after you’ve filled up on veggies & protein and eat slowly! Savour each bite.

***BONUS TIP***

GET REST! SLEEP!

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Missed Me On Mello? Get Your Fit Tips Here!

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You should know or get to know your body and patterns, how you feel when you eat certain foods.

? HEADACHES
Possibly due to high Sodium and Dairy

?ACNE
Bad carbs and NOT Grease, trigger Acne, such as carb-heavy fast foods like french fries, potato chips, hamburger buns, which may lead to acne breakouts

?HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Usually a result of consuming foods with a lot of trans fat, that is, deeply fried foods.

?HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Due to fast foods high in sodium
Watch out for canned foods too!
No need to add salt when seasoning! The mixed seasonings usually already contain salt. Read the labels.

?DEPRESSION
Processed foods and fast foods may increase your risk for depression.
           

***BONUS TIP***
?BLOOD SUGAR SPIKE
Due to empty carbs like fast foods (main culprit!), white bread, plain pastas etc.

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It is ok to start Mondays with Zen Energy

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Feel like you need a third day on the weekend?!

You don’t need to dive right into Monday with a big splash if you aren’t ready.
Meditate first.
Then Accelarate and Elevate.

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

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

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About Those EXERCISE MYTHS, Get Your Fit Tips Here!

by Health & FitnessWhat's Hot

If you missed your Get Fit Tips on MelloFM88 with Gabby, check them out here!

THE MORE YOU SWEAT, THE BETTER
Too much heat can be dangerous, so your body has mechanisms to cool down such as sweating and it also depends on weather conditions.

NO PAIN, NO GAIN
Not all workouts need to cause soreness to be making improvements. Soreness should not last longer than 1 week and if you feel PAIN, STOP.  You are either doing something wrong or hurting your body.

YOU CAN TARGET YOUR FAT BURN a.k.a SPOT EXERCISE
NO! Your body uses fat stores as a whole and not from one specific area

LOSING WEIGHT IS ALL ABOUT DOING A LOT OF EXERCISE & CARDIO
Losing Weight is more impacted by what you Eat. You should also balance Cardio & Resistance Training.

YOU SHOULD WORKOUT EVERYDAY
You need active rest, at least 1 day.


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Happy Hump Day! Have You Had Your Morning Shake?!

by Brand JamaicaHealth & FitnessWhat's Hot

Thanks Malta Jamaica!

Here is your Fit Happens with Gabby Oats Energy Shake:

Blend:
Quaker Instant Oats – 1/2 cup
Ripe Banana – 1 medium sized
Unsweetened Orig. Almond Milk/Skimmed Milk – 1 Cup
Flaxseed – 1 tbsp.
Water – 1 Cup
A dash of Cinnamon
A dash of Nutmeg

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Sometimes Dance Fitness a di Bes Fitness. Happy Monday!

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Carnival a come Jamaica!
Never Miss a Monday

Watch Fit Happens with Gabby take on Turn up with Tanci here:

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Did You Miss Get Fit Tips with Gabby this Am on Common Exercises Done Wrong?!

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If you missed your Get Fit Tips on MelloFM88 with Gabby, check them out here!

SQUATS:

Keep the Knees behind the Toes amf back as straight as you can.
Start with a chair if you need to get the form right. You should feel as if you are just about to sit down, your toes may lift off the floor, but keep the core tight, not losing your balance, then squeeeeeze to come up

LUNGES:

Back leg should be 90° and the front leg too, but the opposite way. Keep the feet facing forward, pushing back on the heel to get back up, keeping the back straight. Do a few on 1 side then switch to the next.

AB CRUNCHES:

Keep the Elbows out! Knees together. Feel the tension by checking your lower midcore.

BICEP CURLS:

After you curl up, remember to fully extend the arm on the way down to prevent a strain. Always do in sets.

PLANK:

Keep the butt and head in line with the spine. Don’t sink the back. Don’t stick the butt up in the air. It’s not that kind of bootcamp!

*If doing an upright plank, keep the shoulders over the palms.


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Did You Miss Get Fit Tips with Gabby this Am on Mello: Fasting or Not Fasting During the Lenten Season?

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If you missed your Get Fit Tips with Gabby this am, HERE YOU GO!
To Fast or Not Fast During the Lenten Season?

1. *** I do not advise Fasting***
Consult your Doctor first, especially if Hypertensive or Diabetic and on medication.

2. The Pregnant, Elderly, Ill & Young are exempt from Fasting.
If Pregnant, at least 4 to 5 servings of Fruits & Veggies are needed to prevent Constipation. Constipation is a side effect of Fasting.

3. If you decide to Fast or do intermittent Fasting, do Low intensity Exercises such as Yoga, Pilates, Walking

4. Abstain from Meat such as Lamb, Beef, Pork, Chicken etc.

5. Eat Fish, Eggs, Fruits, Grains, Nuts, Veggies and drink Milk

For a Meal Plan to take you through a typical healthy day or day during the lenten season, contact me!


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Have a Blessed Ash Wednesday

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

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