Archive for September, 2008
Walking for Fun?
Posted on September 15, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 2 Comments
I never realized until recently how much fun walking is. The other night my wife and I walked the 2 miles to her parent’s house, visited with them for awhile, and then walked the 2 miles home. It was a fun walk, and a good little workout.
I think walking is one of the most underrated [...]
Good Reads This Week
Posted on September 12, 2008 - Filed Under Shout Outs | 3 Comments
Here are some links to posts I have read and enjoyed this week:
If you need a good workout routine, Mark Salinas gives us a great Mid-Week Challenge.
Looking for snacks after the workout or anytime? Dietriffic has some Healthy Snack Ideas.
Being Healthy for Busy People reminds us of three key components of health besides [...]
Fast Food Wisdom
Posted on September 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 1 Comment
Leslie Bonci, a registered dietitian and director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on eating fast food (source here):
Let’s be honest, we can’t always make a healthy, home cooked meal. Sometimes it’s just not possible. Sometimes fast food may be the only option, and when it is, be smart about it. [...]
My Photo Food Journal
Posted on September 10, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition, Weight Control | 6 Comments
A couple of days ago I read some blog posts about how a Photo Food Journal could be more effective than a regular food journal. Basically, a photo food journal is just a food journal with pictures. I was intrigued by what I read and decided to give it a shot.
Check out HealthHabits and DietBlog [...]
Why Positive Thinking is Important
Posted on September 9, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Mental Health | 2 Comments
We all come from different backgrounds and different circumstances in life. We all have different goals, dreams, and successes we long to reach. No matter what your goals/dreams are, never stop believing that you can reach them.
It’s easy to get discouraged. It’s easy to quit. It’s easy to say, “That’s not for me, I guess.” [...]
What is Fiber?
Posted on September 8, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 5 Comments
Simply stated, fiber is a carbohydrate that can’t be digested. It has been shown to decrease the risk of developing obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other digestive disorders, including diverticulitis and constipation.
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Both types are good for us and each have plenty of health benefits [...]
My Headache is Gone!
Posted on September 5, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 2 Comments
Yesterday I had a nasty headache that I couldn’t seem to get rid of. It lasted through the night and I woke up this morning with my head still aching. Nothing I tried was working so I tried something else — an 18 mile bike ride. Yup, my headache is gone now. I don’t know [...]
Faux Wheat Bread
Posted on September 4, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 3 Comments
Hey, how’s your wheat bread? Nice and healthy? Maybe, maybe not. Go to pretty much any supermarket and you will see the bread area lined with loaves of all kinds of bread -especially wheat breads.
With all the options of breads and wheat breads, it’s easy to get confused about which type of bread to select [...]
I Like Watermelon
Posted on September 2, 2008 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition | 2 Comments
Fact. Watermelon is mostly water, which provides good hydration for our bodies.
Fact. Watermelon contains high amounts of lycopene.
Fact. Watermelon contains vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
Fact. Watermelon is good for us.
Can you tell that I’m a huge fan of watermelon? Not only does it taste good, but it’s pretty darn good for the body [...]
