RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip: 

Do you want to start 2014 unhappy with how you look & feel? Then make a change RIGHT NOW in NOvember. Say NO to all of your unhealthy eating & drinking habits that aren't truly making you happy long-term. Say NO to skipping 30mins a day of fun, intense, challenging exercise that'll help your clothes fit better, make you healthier, and give you more self esteem. Say NO to all unhealthy habits that don't make you THRIVE on every level (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually). 

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip: 

Have a bad weekend of eating junk & drinking? DON'T let that turn THIS week into a down week! If you do, it'll turn into a bad habit, and then a cycle of bad decisions followed by negative feelings.  Every moment is another chance to turn things around. Know that the battle to be healthy, is more psychological than physical. So pick yourself up RIGHT NOW! Have healthy snacks every three hours for the rest of the day, drink 120oz before 8PM, and take the stairs & walk as much as possible the rest of the day. 

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip: 

Go check the label of the toothpaste you use. Does it have the ingredient Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? That's the same chemical used in car washes, floor cleaners, and engine degreasers, and you're putting it into your mouth daily. Try JĀSON's brand toothpaste that's SLS-free (http://www.jason-personalcare.com/body-loving-products/oral) and cleans your mouth just as well as the brand you're using now. You can find it at Whole Foods, or cheaper at Trader Joe's & www.iherb.com. 

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip: 

If you're doing your absolute best to exercise & eat healthy daily, be proud of yourself; because there are countless people who are doing nothing to be healthier & around longer for their loved ones. Celebrate your decision & commitment to changing your life for the better. Body fat % loss is essential to maximum health, but don't get obsessed with weigh-ins/the scale. Take into account too if your vitals (BP, blood sugars, cholesterol, etc.,) are getting better, your clothes are fitting better, you're getting stronger, your stamina is improving, etc., as measures of success. Dedication, discipline, and patience are the keys to seeing results with exercise & nutrition. Remember, you didn't get out-of-shape overnight, and you won't get in-shape either. 

Spaghetti & meatballs RIO Fitness Chicago style coming right up! Just like Mamma used to make, except everything here is organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free. From the 99% lean ground turkey meatballs & seasoning, to the vodka sauce, to the whole grain wheat spaghetti, this is our healthier, organic version of an Italian classic! Mangiamo! Who's hungry?