Will You Make it Past Week 8?
It is officially the 8th week of the year! Why does this matter? Because this is the week that 70% of people who started going to the gym or participating in some sort of physical activity in a effort to “Get in Shape” as their New Year’s Resolution, stop trying!!!
Fitness Friday: What’s Your Food Hiding From You?
I was hit by a huge shock at the pediatrician’s office today. Did you know that an 8oz glass of WHOLE milk has the same amount of fat as FOUR pats of butter?!? I mean I knew that there was more fat in whole milk then skim or even 2% milk but I did not realize that it was so much! This got me thinking – What other sneaky foods are there out there? What other foods are hiding behind the guise of health while we keep packing on the pounds.
Friday Fitness Fact – Change it up
Changing your workout routine often helps to keep you interested – mind and body. Consistency is important when it comes to exercise but it doesn’t need to go all the way to doing the same exact exercise for months on end. So change up your aerobics class ever 3-4 weeks.
Vitamins and Your Kids
Now I would like to take the time to discuss vitamins and their specific indication for children. Essentially all of the details regarding each individual vitamin is the same regardless of the age of the consumer. However, children need different levels of each vitamin at different stages of their youth.
Friday Fitness: Find Your Fitness Baseline
You wake up one day and decide “I’ve had enough!” You are tired of being tired. You are annoyed with buying bigger clothes. You are done avoiding mirrors. You no longer want to be wearing your husband’s clothes or worse your maternity clothes from when you were pregnant with your FIVE year old. As I have written before it has to be a lifestyle change (see Lifestyle Changes). So let’s focus specifically on the physical activity aspect of your lifestyle change. At the beginning of any exercise program you need to do three things.
The ABC’s of Vitamins
Just about every food ad (print or television) has some claim about the number or quality of vitamins their product has. But what does it even mean? How do you know which vitamins you really need, and how much each day? So let’s start with the basics.
What’s your RealAge?
I am constantly surfing the web, reading magazines and watching TV shows for more information about how to be healthy. Whether I am trying to determine the validity of a claim or just learn something new, my thirst for knowledge is hardly ever squelched, but my “torment” is to your benefit. I just found a great website that I hope that you will take a few moments to visit. The URL is www.realage.com .The site is sponsored by Dr. Oz and Dr. Rozien, authors of You: The Owner’s Manual. It is a free questionnaire that provides you with you “Real Age”.
Is Your Urine Healthy?
Have you ever looked in the toilet after peeing and been instantly struck by the thought, “Is that normal pee?” Bodily functions are one of those things that we often have trouble discussing with anyone including our primary care physicians. First off, get over this trepidation as soon as possible. Trust me, you will be hard pressed to actually shock your doctor with your questions, and that is there job – to answer questions about your health and well-being. Now back to potty talk. Your urine can truly tell a lot about your bodies proper functioning. As part of an annual physical your doctor will like order a regular urinalysis to check things out. But did you know that you can learn a lot about your health just by looking in the toilet after you go?
Healthy Choices for The Holiday Season
One gift that we almost all get every holiday season is a 10-15 pound weight gain. There are two main factors that contribute to this horrible holiday result: 1. A decrease in Physical Activity and 2: An increase in caloric Consumption.
Lifestyle Changes are Key to Getting Fit in 2010
As the year comes to an end, you, along with countless others, are bound to resolve to get in shape in 2010. But what is going to make this year different then years past? I have two words for you – LIFESTYLE CHANGE! The only way to be successful in a quest to become healthier is to make a lifestyle change – or rather several changes. You must address both your nutrition, and physical activity habits. It has to be an across the board commitment to a new healthier lifestyle. Did you know that 80% of all people who resolve to get fit in the New Year fizzle out within the first month? So how do we combat this daunting statistic? Yep, you guessed it – with a Lifestyle Change.
