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Shawna K Fitness2 January, 2026
The 10 Minute Rule for Exercise

You know you ‘should’ do some movement, but you just don’t ‘feel like’ you have the time, energy or an idea to get started….

Here’s the scoop: Instead of feeling pressured to commit to long workouts, start with just 10 minutes of exercise, even if it’s just a walk or the warm up to your usual workout.

Key Benefits: 

 1. Easier to Start: 10 minutes feels manageable, making it less daunting to get moving. 

 2. Boosts Mood: Short bursts of activity can elevate your mood and energy levels. 

 3. Consistency is Key: Regular short workouts can lead to long-term habits and improvements in strength, flexibility, and overall health.

Remember, it’s all about finding what works for you.

So grab your sneakers and commit to just 10 minutes, if you end up doing more, that’s a bonus.

Need some ideas on what to do? 

Grab my Movement Snack Guide here.

These are 5-10 minute ‘movement snacks’, great little ‘mini-workouts’ on their own or perfect for when you don’t have an idea or any gas in the tank to do more exercise.

South-Of-The-Border Chicken & Rice Soup

A bowl of this homemade soup is a wonderful meal to enjoy during the holidays. It’s low carb and filled with protein and veggies to power your day and kerb your cravings. Best of all it’s made in the slow cooker, so preparation is quick and easy.

What you need
Serves 8

2 chicken breasts
1 (28oz) can diced, fire roasted tomatoes
1 (4oz) can green chiles, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 head cauliflower, shredded
32 oz chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
dash of sea salt and pepper
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 avocados
Tajin seasoning for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients, except the cilantro, avocado and tajin, in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.

2. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Shred with a fork and then return to the slow cooker.

3. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of cilantro, a few slices of avocado and a dash of tajin. Enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals 178 calories, 11g fat, 414mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 6g fibre, and 25g protein.

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From: Shawna Kaminski

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