Abs were made in the kitchen not in the gym

True but, that six pack isn't going to make itself. Exercise is incredibly important to a healthy life. From age 40 on we begin to lose 1 to 2% of our muscle every year so we tend to lose strength. Think about how critical strength is healthy aging. The more weight and strength you put on bone the more it grows. physical activity is a tremendous way to maintain bone strength additionally exercise helps lower anxiety and stress levels it's a good treatment for depression that helps you feel energized and pressure sleep also maybe one of the important thing for preventing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Exercise is not a cure-all for weight loss, in order to lose weight you have to eat less and exercise more however there is something about physical activity that almost preferentially makes belly fat disappear that's why you may notice that your clothes fit differently but your scale hasn't changed.
Try to get 150 minutes week of brisk walking or if you like to run about 75 minutes per week on top of that try to do two days week of strength training in addition to that you should probably try to do some sort of stretching like yoga.
But if you're like me it's hard to fit it in. I try to workout in the morning because by the end of the day I just don't want to. And I've tried it all: set the alarm extra early, slept in my running clothes, called a buddy... And it's all failed. I gnash my teeth at running and strength training and have too short of an attention span for yoga and yet I do it. The first 5-10 minutes of running I make deals with myself: run to the tree, to the next bush then to the fence. But by the time I get halfway thru I'm ok, I'm warmed up and my endorphins are moving and then I struggle thru the required stretching. My body has a painful way of reminding when I'm not keeping up with my strength training. So I make it a priority and continually recommitted to my health and my body. So you can feel sore tomorrow or you can feel sorry tomorrow but only one of is going to get your those abs.

Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day

Breakfast is one of the reasons I get out of bed in the morning. It is considered the most important meal of the day for many reasons.  People that eat breakfast are less likely to make poor choices throughout the day and more likely to eat fewer calories.  Like 27% of Americans I eat breakfast at my desk every morning so I'm constantly in search of good options.  Usually I go with 0% Greek yogurt, some dry oats and berries but, it's been cold lately and I wanted to try something new.  I chopped up an apple in small pieces and put them in a microwaveable, reusable container with a little water, cinnamon and nutmeg while I boiled some water on the stove.

I microwaved them for a minute, then added 3/4 cups of oatmeal and poured some hot water in. 

 I sealed the container and drove to work and TA DA! Breakfast

Snacks

Whenever I see someone leaving the snack aisle with an armful of processed, bagged junk I want to take their hand and lead them to the fruits and vegetables and say "no, dear these are for snacking on, not those. Those are for parties and once in a blue moon on a terrible Tuesday." The truth is for the most part we're not active enough or have high enough metabolisms to waste our calories on those type of foods. Let alone have the willpower to stick to the serving size. And the truth is if it's not in the house chances are you won't eat it. If you want a heathy, easy snack why not grab a few clementines or grapes? Looking for more protein? Try baby carrots and hummus or make your own trail mix with fresh berries and nuts. If you must have popcorn, pop your own using kernels. You don't need a popper just pour some in a paper bag or use a gladware with a pop on lid left cracked a little then experiment with your favorite seasonings as toppers. Popcorn itself is a low calorie food (30 calories for 1 cup!). And a word or protein bars for the most part these are candy bars. Stash one in your purse or car if you must for emergency snack situation (I have a lunch box in the car filled with single serve packages of nuts, craisins and ginger chews because I don't do hungry well). But unless you're running marathons and need to carry one with you to refuel at mile 10, stay away from this snacking don't. Snack smart! Stay out of the snack aisle, visit the fruits and vegetables, try some new things.

Fun Friday

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.  ~Lewis Grizzard