Daily Tips: Wednesday August 17, 2005

Health and Diet
Don't feel guilty for making time for yourself. It's not selfish to make yourself a priority. Neglecting yourself can mean having less than 100 percent to give back to everyone else. The first step toward more balance in life is to believe you are number one and your needs are important. So, congratulate yourself for identifying the fact that you are a priority.

Fitness
Make your abs tight and work them right. Use this technique for abdominal workouts: Lift and lower in a slow, controlled manner. Never use momentum. Focus on contracting the abdominals as you slowly roll your shoulders up off the floor. Always exhale as you contract and inhale as you release.