Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
Diet Secret – 7 Steps to Permanent Weight Loss
Imagine a diet secret to make permanent changes in your health OK, so I have more than one diet secret to share. Consider, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, where the late author, Stephen Covey advised readers to “begin with the end in mind.” Any endeavor starts with a clearly stated objective or outcome. …
Read MoreChange Your Mind About Weight Loss
Your life depends on it According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity and overweight together are the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, close behind tobacco use. An estimated 300,000 deaths per year are due to the obesity epidemic. So, whether it’s 10 pounds or 100 pounds, the health risks…
Read MoreYoga May Not Be a Competition, But This Fitbit Sure the Hell Is!
I hate to admit it, but I am competitive. Really competitive. Probably the most competitive woman you’ll ever meet. (See what I mean??) There are actually friends and family who won’t play games with me – not because I’m a sore loser, but because I’m a really sucky winner. I have to win. And I only…
Read MoreRise and Shine!
I’m usually up at 5 AM every day, but it isn’t until around 9 or 10 that I actually begin speaking to people and making eye contact. I’m just not an early bird. I simply prefer to do my quiet, solitary things for the first few hours of every morning. I take care of my…
Read MoreWhat Can Yoga Do For You?
Increase flexibility We lose flexibility in the natural process of aging. Stretching with yoga will help reverse that process. Increase lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons It is very important that your joints remain well lubricated because if they are not, they will begin to limit your mobility and you will become more susceptible to…
Read MoreExercise – Play, Have Some Fun!
Here are some of the things I’m doing to get back into shape… Kettle Bell OMG!!! Have you seen this thing? Squats with these made me realize just how long it had been since I’d had a real work out! These work your core muscles like you wouldn’t believe. Start with a lower weight than…
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