4 TIPS TO GET YOU BACK IN THE GYM AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

The holidays are a beautiful time in the season where many of us gather with our families in celebration. There are gift exchanges, games, and delicious food at our holiday parties. The weather is cold and nothing seems better than drinking hot chocolate with your family while watching a holiday favorite such as (Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life). It is through all of this excitement and comfort that many of us may get off our exercise routine. In fact according to various studies the average American can gain as much as 20 pounds during the holiday season, Yikes!

Even just a few gained pounds can be a cause for concern for an individual.

The question then becomes how does one get back on track with their fitness?

Let's face it as your humble writer knows it is not easy to get into the gym frequently for a killer workout. Work and family obligations can make saving an hour out of one's day for working out seem like Mission Impossible at times.

Going to the gym is a big commitment and when you take time off of it the tendency to put it on the backburner tends to be very tempting. Some of you may think that you will just start your routine again after New Years and although a tempting proposition it often results in a fail. We are here to give you tips on how to stay on track because you deserve it! 

Tip 1: Carry Your Gym Bag in Your Car

Don't make your gym trip any more difficult that it has to be. If you are always prepared for a workout you will be more likely to get to the gym. There is nothing more time consuming that having to drive to your home to change especially if you live a good distance away from your gym. The guys in the yellow booties recommend that you always carry your headphones as well. There is no bigger disappointment that using the treadmill without something to listen to. 

Tip 2: Don't Lay Down After Work    

Yours truly recommends you going to the gym right after work. I personally have found that if you start to get comfortable after work that it starts to get too easy to avoid the gym. Make it a point to keep your energy level high leading up to the workout. We recommend a pre-workout shake to get you ready for a workout. 

Tip: 3 Get a Training Partner

At times it can be very difficult to motivate yourself. It's especially true if you don't have anyone to answer to. Some people need encouragement to get them on the right path. For me, it helped greatly when I had to prepare for my friend's wedding since I was a groomsman. My friend and I would meet each other at the gym every Friday after work and it did wonders for us.We both lost a lot of weight and got ourselves into great shape. After the wedding, we stopped working out and we are no longer in great shape but we are trying again :)  

Tip: 4  Start Off Slow and Work Your Way Back Up

We live in a time when people want instant results. Unfortunately trying to do too much at one time is often what causes people to get hurt or lose interest. Another thing to watch our for is working out so hard that you end up getting sore the next day. If you get very sore the next day it could dissuade yours from working out. 

Those are the top tips that have helped your appliance repair pros stay fit. Remember if you have any issues with your appliances or HVAC system not cooling call the guys in the yellow booties today. We are available 24/7 on 1-800-617-6235 or online at www.sobellas.com 

Top 5 Reasons Why Your Furnace Is Not Working Correctly

Below the guys in the yellow booties are providing you with the top 5 reasons why your furnace might not be operating correctly and some helpful tips on how you may avoid them from happening.

When the winter hits and the temperature begin to freeze we receive thousands of calls at SoBellas Home Services  It is during the season that our service calls can range from major repairs to simple issues that have a quick fix. We encourage you to read our blogs often so that you may be able to take preventative measures to prevent repairs.

1. No Maintenance: The first and Foremost reason why furnaces have issues are because of a lack of seasonal maintenance. Not maintaining your furnace can also result in costly breakdowns and additionally it also assures that your unit will not be working at optimal levels.We recommend that you select a trained and certified technician to perform your seasonal maintenance. Our customer care club provides our customers with 2 annual inspections along with several discounts that they can take advantage 
2. There is not enough air: If you are not getting enough quality air then this may be because your filters may need to be replaced. Replacing your filters is extremely important because if they are dirty or clogged they will restrict the air that you are able to receive. 
3. The furnace is making a loud noise: When a furnace is making a loud noise that may be indicative of a mechanical malfunction that needs to be checked by a technician. A loud noise could also be indicative of a blower wheel that has stopped working. When this situation occurs it is important to schedule an appointment immediately as this is a major issue.         
4.  Help! My furnace won't turn on: Although this may sound like the worst situation it may actually turn out to be a simple repair. This situation can occur when something is wrong with the thermostat. We recommend checking to see if the batteries are still working. Another thing that you can try is checking the thermostat for debris or dust.       
5. Why are some of my rooms not heating?: This tends to be a common concern that we receive during the winter. We can tell you with confidence that more than likely this is occurring due to your air ducts. It may be possible that you have leaking ducts which could potentially run up your energy bill.

If you are located in El Paso, Las Cruces or San Antonio make sure to call up the guys in the yellow booties for help.