Melissa Paris Fitness

Do you ever wonder what you are supposed to be looking for on a food label? You are not the only one...

The 5 components of a food label
1. The name of the food, also known as the state of identity.
2. The name of the manufacturer as well as location.
3. The net contents of the package, which tells you the quantity of the food product that is in the container and helps you compare prices.
4. The ingredients list, with the items listed in DESCENDING order by weight….so if the first ingredient is SUGAR you know its got to go back on the shelf, right?
5. The Nutrition Facts Panel, unless the package is small there must be a telephone number or address so you can get the info you need.

Are you ever exhausted after a week of work, family, dating, personal time, exercise, the list goes on!!! AHHH How do you ever fall asleep at night?  Over the past few years of running my own business I find the below few tips helpful.

1. Instead of TV before bed every night I alternate with reading time instead.  I am less amped up from a thrilling hour of Game of Thrones or Homeland and actually get a more sound night of sleep.
2. I plug my phone in across my bedroom so I am not tempted to check email, texts, or answer calls.  Peace out I need my ZZZZZ’s.
3. I lay all my cloths out the night before as well as set my coffee pot on automatic….I gently wake up to the amazing smell of my fresh brewed organic goodness and I didn’t miss a wink!!!

Looking Back at Last Week
The Perfect Squat….What you may be missing!
1. Start with feet just outside of shoulders.
2. As you lower your body to the floor toes, knees, and hips should all be facing forward. 
3. Your knee should be lining up with your second toe.
4. At the bottom of the squat engage your BIG toe (this will lift your arch of your foot and fire your glute maximus) then push back up to the top and release big toe.
5. Repeat for your desired amount.