Coffee may lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and mood problems (we all know about that!). Large doses of coffee, or any other food, is not a good idea. But a few cups a day, added to the plenty of water your already drink, can help your health!<\/p>\n Use the ball and some basic yoga for a stress free stretch! Yoga can seem intimidating for some people, especially if they are not flexible! Did you know there are some simple yoga stretches you can do with our favorite piece of equipment-the stability ball? In this video clip<\/a> from my dvd Ab Sculpt & Yoga Stretch for Stability Fitness Ball<\/a> Learning to harness the power of concentration, improves your mind and body! Concentration means directing your mind’s energies to a specific goal. Concentration is control, in mind, body and muscle. Laser focus concentration will help you avoid distractions in the gym and at the dinner table. Use your mantra from Episode 70<\/a> to stay on track.<\/p>\n In workout terms, know what you want to accomplish before you start your workout. Those little steps that get you to your final goal! Distractions can come easily in a busy gym, or even at home! Take a moment to write what you feel you need to do, in order to improve your concentration for your workout!<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_AFj2Ew6im9U\/SxlVvThx_pI\/AAAAAAAAAGo\/w2mMuocdwB8\/s1600-h\/acoffee2.jpg\")
<\/a>Coffee: Good or bad? Depends on who you talk to about it! Sure, if you add cream and syrups and sugars coffee can become very high calorie drink! On the other hand, if you drink 2 cups black, you will proably burn about 50 extra calories over the next several hours.<\/p>\n
As we learned in the Fitness Makeover Workshop 1: Control,<\/a> you cannot control others, but you can control how you react to their actions. Having a concentration plan will keep you focus on track despite workout distractions! <\/p>\n