Archive for June, 2009

Michelle Obama and Elmo

Posted on June 12, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise | View Comments

Wow. Two Sesame Street videos in one week. I know, I must be getting lazy. : ) Here’s Michelle Obama and Elmo on exercise:

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Diabetes

Posted on June 11, 2009 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Prevention, healthy lifestyle | View Comments

Interesting graph. Learn more about diabetes and how to prevent it from the CDC here.

Save Your Brain

Posted on June 10, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | View Comments

“It really is never too late to start exercising. Even people who remain sedentary most of their life can benefit from participating in an exercise regimen. The second thing that is important for keeping a healthy brain as you age is to remain intellectually curious. That is, don’t be afraid to learn new things. Pursue [...]

The Cookie Monster

Posted on June 9, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Vegetables | View Comments

We’re going old-school today. Here’s the Cookie Monster from Sesame Street throwin down some rhymes in 1987:

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Take the First Step

Posted on June 8, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health | View Comments

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
– Lao Tzu

Proud

Posted on June 4, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise | View Comments

I’m proud of myself tonight. I ran 9 miles. There was really no need for it, I just felt like doing it to see if I could. Turns out I can.
Feeling good now too — both mind and body. Just thought I’d share that with you. : )

Just Eat Them

Posted on June 3, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Vegetables | View Comments

A little old-school with the design, but a good message. Just eat them. You know they’re good for you.
[Image via here].

National Running Day

Posted on June 3, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise | View Comments

Will you participate with me? All you have to do is run! You can run for one minute, one block, one mile, or more. Just get up and go! More info at RunningDay.org.