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March 2007 - Posts
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I heard an interesting study on the radio this morning. I don’t remember what station I was tuned into - it was 6am and I was still half asleep – but the thesis of the study literally woke me up instantly – the newscaster said “women have less than half Read More...
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It’s Friday, and so I thought I’d share a funny news piece I came across this morning. After all, laughter is the best exercise and the best way to end what’s been a wonderful week! Oh, I also wanted to mention that if you’ve been noticing the blog looks Read More...
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Kinda like the Beach Boys song, but more much more serious where our health is concerned. I have Crohn’s disease so I can definitely relate. If something I eat at a restaurant that messes with my system – man, I’m out for the night! But it doesn’t matter Read More...
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I’m having one of those self-conscious moments. You know, one of those moments when you think about yourself and feel suddenly exposed - and think maybe, just maybe I’m not quite enough. I signed up on Facebook recently. Well the initial reason was because Read More...
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An interesting study from ObesityResearch.org indicated that the top 5 sources of stigma (which could be criticism, negative or inappropriate comments) for overweight or obese individuals are: Family members – particularly as weight increases. Classmates Read More...
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Did you know that yoga can actually help improve your vision? Seriously! I’m in a downward facing dog as I type this. Those who know me well know that I have poor vision and wear glasses most of the time. Why? Well because I do the majority of my work Read More...
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Before you go screaming out the door, in a panic, to see if we have indeed been taken over by extra-terrestrial life - I'm totally serious people! What has this world come to? I thought I had heard every irresponsible, dim-witted idea…until it was announced Read More...
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I know the secret to reversing the signs of aging! Are you ready for it? No, it doesn’t come in an expensive bottle of face cream or in a syringe full of Botox – it comes in good old-fashioned exercise! It’s really no surprise to me. Why did you think Read More...
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Good morning fitness freaks! I apologize for my lack of blog post yesterday – I was out sick with a pretty bad flu…but today I’m back on the fitness wagon and doing a yoga class at lunch. Speaking of workouts, has anyone had a gander at the Spartan workout Read More...
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Lift more than just your pint glass! Americans enjoy drinking beer – especially on St. Patrick’s Day! And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a celebratory green pint. Drinking moderately - meaning 1 or 2 beer a day - has been given the ok by many doctors; Read More...
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Welcome to another installment of “Know your pro, the blog series in which I explore the different health and fitness professionals that are available to you. So far we've spoken with a registered dietitian , a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine , a chiropractor Read More...
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My colleague, Will, asked me what I thought about the meal replacement company Medifast this morning. You see he runs a collection of financial and money management sites, and his angle is that the Medifast stock has dropped from $20 to the mid-6s in Read More...
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Ahhhh it’s Monday morning! I woke up today at 6am to do my skipping/circuit training workout . I am in glory this time of year because of daylight savings time – which means that a few days a week I can sleep in and run after work. One hour of extended Read More...
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It’s Sunday – and so I figure it’s the perfect day for a little fitness humor! We all know that staying healthy and fit is serious business, but it’s nice to mix in some fun while you’re doing it. That’s why I’d like to share 10 of my favorite fitness Read More...
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A study by the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota reveals that kids playing active video games – such as Sony's EyeToy , Dance Dance Revolution and Nintendo Wii sports – have tapped into the newest trend in calorie-burning. Is it really a workout? Well s lead by Read More...
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Keep your hands busy – do a puzzle, sew or paint your nails. Brush and floss right after dinner – this worked for me! Learn to differentiate between hunger and boredom. Are you really hungry? Ask yourself, how badly do I want this food? Usually when you Read More...
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I encountered it the other day when I entered the cafeteria at work. A group of my co-workers, mostly female, were sitting down for lunch. I was rooting through the fridge when the conversation turned to how dissatisfied they were with their bodies. The Read More...
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When I first entered a gym, 10 years ago, I thought that personal trainers were only there to help those that knew a little something about working out. As I seen it, I was green as far as the gym went. It took a lot of courage just to go down to the Read More...
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Health Day News reports on a U.S. study that links childhood obesity to breast development in young girls, as young as 9-years-old. Speaking as an overweight child (that's me at 10 in the upper left) who got her period at 9-years-old, and who was wearing Read More...
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The French have decided to slap health warnings on any over-processed, sweet or salty foods – kind of similar to the warnings on cigarette packs that we know smokers heed so darn seriously (cough, cough). The following warnings will now appear on food Read More...
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America Ferrera , my new favorite Hollywood starlet, who in my opinion actually has the class and dignity to deserve the title “celebrity”, gave In Touch magazine a few words of wisdom to live by when it comes to a healthy self esteem. The 22-year-old Read More...
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Do you sprinkle herbs and spices into your favorite dishes? Well you’ll be happy to hear that fresh herbs and spices are jam-packed with antioxidants (that help to repair cell damage). For an antioxidant boost , try the following: Cloves – the spice with Read More...
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I’ve been incorporating a lot of balance training into my workouts lately. For instance, instead of doing my bent over rows on a bench – I’ve been doing them standing on one leg. The same goes for my stiff-legged deadlifts. They’ve been modified to one Read More...
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I’m sure that everyone has been following the tragic tale of Connor McCreaddie , the 8-year-old boy from North Tyneside, England who weighs over 90kg (over 210lbs), which is roughly 4 times the weight of an average 8-year-old boy. Yesterday British social Read More...
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