Blog | Adam Clark Fitness

• Time for spring activities!

  It’s May. The weather is better. There is more daylight. That means time to get outdoors more! Need some ideas: 1. Get out there and hike! The state of Maine is perfect for this and here is a list of some great hikes. 2. Just get outdoors! Walk, run, bike, kayak. 3. Time to clean up that yard. Want to burn some calories? Spring cleaning will do it! 4. Do you like running? Beginner or advanced, here is a list of upcoming 5K’s. 5. We have some great outdoor events/workouts planned for spring/summer/fall at ACF! What’s your favorite activity to do? We’d love to hear from you! ....

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• The truth about change (and making progress)

  The other day I was in the middle of workout and listening to a podcast. A guest said something to the effect of: “Change is going to happen no matter what. It’s up to YOU to decide whether that change is progress.” This quote got me. I have a LOT I want to accomplish this year. How about you? It’s already May… can you believe that? It’s time to get busy and start racking up some real progress. What would you like to be able to look back at the last two months and say, with pride: “I did that.” Hearing this lit a fire under me… and now it’s my turn to light one ....

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• How to stop snacking on junk

  Let’s talk about cravings for junk food – and what you can do to beat them. You know what I’m talking about… you’re sitting at your desk at 2 p.m. and suddenly ALL you can think about are chocolate chip cookies. Or you’re watching TV at night and feel the ice cream or chips in the kitchen calling your name. These cravings are super common — and they can be caused by a lot of things. You could be hungry You might be stressed, lonely, or bored You’ve developed a habit of snacking around a certain time or activity Your hunger hormones might be out of whack from a bad night of sleep or because it’s ....

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• When you eat better but feel worse

  I remember the very first time I cleaned up my diet. Trust me there are many times I’ve had to do this and there will be many more! I felt like crud. I had a headache, my stomach wasn’t happy, and I was (to say the least) super grouchy. The good news is, those feelings went away pretty quickly. But the fact is, feeling a little “off” after changing your diet is pretty common, and it can catch you by surprise …. Because how could you feel worse when you are taking steps to feel better? If it happens to you, here are a few possible causes: Detox symptoms: When you change the way you eat, your body has to get used to it. ....

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• Have you ever said this?

  Here’s a trap almost everyone has fallen into at one point or another… Have you ever heard yourself say (maybe only to yourself): “When [insert anything you are waiting/hoping for] happens, I’ll start focusing more on my fitness/health”? It could be when … the weekend is over your schedule eases up the seasons change your kids reach a certain age and on and on and on! Author Bill Phillips once said… “If you wait until everything in your life is perfect before you begin something challenging and new, you’ll be waiting forever. The best time is now.” In other ....

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