Hooked Into Another Weight Loss Miracle?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Did you get hooked into yet, another weight loss miracle?

I have seen so many things in the last few weeks about all the hype and lose weight and get fit and blah blah blah… your health?

What are you doing about it?  Now is a great time to start as you have the whole year to work at it!  Is it for you? Are you ready?  Why do you think that you need to “lose weight” or “get fit”?

Are you really ready for it?  Or is it just “well, I wish I could”..

I have been looking at diets for years… [...] Continue Reading…

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Things That You Really Can Do During The Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Have you ever stopped to think about all the activities that are great for your body, during the holiday season.. asides from the typical sleighing, tobogganing, skiing, snowboarding, having snowball fights and skating? ( for those of you who have snow).  There are so many things that you really can do during the holidays!  What do you do physically?

Think about all the things that you can do must to move when you are in the house with the family.. dancing.. why not?  Fast or slow… what about some form of tag.. you can put different rules in, so no [...] Continue Reading…

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Getting Older Sucks But It Doesn’t Have To

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Did you know that getting older sucks, but it really doesn’t have to!!

I am talking in terms of health… and mind… but the thing is, is that you have to exercise… it is so important for your muscles to stay strong so they don’t start to get weaker and smaller.. it is not a fact that muscle turns to fat but if you aren’t using your muscle it make look like your fat is becoming bigger.. in actuality your muscles are less toned less firm and therefore your fat looks floppier as the muscle isn’t as taut to hold [...] Continue Reading…

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How Do I Choose Which Type Of Exercise To Do?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

There is so much information out there about which type of exercise to do and how to do it.  Each marketing tactic tries to suck you in with the latest, greatest and fastest method for getting you slim and sexy. Rarely does it focus on how great it makes you feel or how wonderful it is for your body and your present day life not to mention your future.

So how do you know where to start with exercise?  How do you know when or how to take it to the next level?  Where do you find the best information?  [...] Continue Reading…

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You Abuse Your Blood Sugar Everyday! And You Don’t Even Know It

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Do you have any idea how much you play with your blood sugar levels every day?

I bet you don’t have a clue how much you play with them… And for some people it can lead to serious issues.  For others of course they won’t ever be affected by it.  But you are seeing more and more evidence that all this ‘sugar” we put in our bodies is taking a toll of us!

I am sure that you have heard of the feel good affects of exercise and the feel good affects of sugar.

There is recorded evidence that both work.  However [...] Continue Reading…

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Create You Own Solution to Holiday Over Eating and Under Exercising, In 4 Easy Steps

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

You can create your own solution to Holiday over eating and under exercising in 4 easy steps…. I bet you don’t work out through the holidays like you do during your regular schedule!  I bet you don’t  even eat quite the same!

I know that I don’t!  Mainly because my scheduled classes don’t take place and I need the break from the gym and a regimented schedule.  But let me tell you if I don’t schedule in some exercise, it can get pretty depressing and I can get pretty cranky!

I don’t  know about you, but I look forward to working [...] Continue Reading…

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Fit In Exercise and Kick Out Sweets!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Can you fit in exercise and kick out sweets?

Are you one of those people that just looks at all that sweet wonderful sugary stuff in the stores and wants it all??  Are you one who can just leave it and you don’t even think about it?

I know that this time of year can be a tough time to stick to eating well and exercising regularly.  With all the parties and hustle and bustle of the season, it can get very daunting to stay away from those sweet sugary UNHEALTHY treats so well promoted everywhere.. .I get very annoyed with [...] Continue Reading…

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When You Hear The Word Exercise, What Comes To Mind?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

What is it that comes to mind for you when you hear the word Exercise?

Do you turn off your mind or do you smile and think of the great things that your body can do because you are in great physical shape?  Do you sigh with sadness as you know that you don’t take the time to fit exercise into your day?  Do you close your eyes and relax until the thought goes away?  What is it that you think of when you hear that word ‘exercise’?

Can you see your favorite movement, your favorite exercise or your favorite view [...] Continue Reading…

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Nobody Is As Busy As I Am!

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

I get a lot of comments and excuses from people about ‘not finding time’ or not being able to exercise cause “I am too busy”.

I don’t get it!!

I think that it has to do with the choices we make.. Like everything else in our lives, no matter what, one will choose! One will make time to help out with whatever needs to happen in terms of an older parent, a sick child or pet.  One will make time to do what the Boss needs or demands at work. Right?  So why not our health?

Most of us don’t take time [...] Continue Reading…

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Do You Really Hate Exercise? I Bet You Don’t!

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

You may think you hate exercise, but I can bet that your body, loves it.. Our bodies were made to move!!  So if our bodies are so capable, then why do we play with our mind to convince ourselves we don’t like it?

The same goes with healthy foods.. We think that veggies and beans and legumes have to be lavishly covered in sauces and dips to be able to eat them… Right?  Do you really  think that our bodies were meant to dislike vegetables and good healthy foods?  I think not!!  But somewhere somehow we have convinced ourselves that [...] Continue Reading…

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