The Fight for Fitness » healthy lifestyle http://blakehagen.com Getting fit. Eating Healthy. Staying Happy. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Orriant GIVEAWAY! http://blakehagen.com/2012/01/orriant-giveaway/ http://blakehagen.com/2012/01/orriant-giveaway/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:03:18 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=3131

My work is doing a GIVEAWAY on the company Facebook Page.

To enter to potentially win a $40 prepaid debit card, simply “Like” the page and write your “February Resolution” on the wall.

Your “February Resolution” can be anything that you plan to do to move yourself towards improved health and wellness.

More details on the Orriant Blog here.

Don’t miss your chance to recommit to your New Year’s resolutions and also potentially win a great prize just for sharing your goal!

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2012/01/orriant-giveaway/feed/ 1 How Many Calories? http://blakehagen.com/2011/12/how-many-calories/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/12/how-many-calories/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:48:00 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=3096

“It’s easier to get up the will-power to turn down a 900 calorie double-burger with cheese and sauce and opt for a 400 calorie chicken sandwich or salad when you know your entire daily needs are about 1600 calories.”

– Joan Carter, a CNRC registered dietitian and instructor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Looking for another calorie-needs estimator? Try this one from the Baylor College of Medicine.

The time for New Year’s resolutions is upon us. What will yours be?

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“Any combination of steps–making fruits and vegetables part of every meal, limiting treats, walking and playing, even shopping together—can add up to make a real difference in children’s lives and help build healthy habits for life.”

– LetsMove.gov: For Parents

Parents can really make a difference in helping kids develop healthy habits. You already know that. Think of a way to do it better.

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Another edition of LIVESTRONG Wednesday. Keep in mind that I don’t write the titles, just the articles. Enjoy.

Nothing new here. Just a good reminder of why healthy eating and regular exercise matter.

More reasons to get plenty of potassium into your diet. Plenty of fruits and vegetables can help.

Important minerals. Find out why and where to get them.

Have a healthy Wednesday!

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Tweet of the week from @CooperAerobics. More about Dr. Kenneth Cooper here.

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Another edition of LIVESTRONG Wednesday. Check out some of my recently published work:

HDL is the “good” cholesterol. Find out what it does and how to improve it.

You’ve probably heard the term “antioxidant” but do you know what they actually are? Learn more about antioxidants and where to find them.

No matter your age, getting plenty of exercise — and the right types — can help strengthen your bones. Find out what exercises you should focus on for improved bone health.

Many different types of food fit into a well-balanced meal. Here are some basic principles.

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More of my recently published work at LIVESTRONG.com:

Yes, we need to eat. Here’s why you should eat the right types of food and also eat the right amount.

Physical fitness is important and here is an overview of the different types of activities you should include to keep yourself fit. Also some good ideas if you’re not sure where to start.

Sodium is an essential mineral. Learn what it does for your body and how an excess intake of sodium may be harmful to your health.

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/the-effects-of-food-staying-fit-and-why-sodium-matters/feed/ 0 Exercise is Good for Your Brain Too http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/exercise-is-good-for-your-brain-too/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/exercise-is-good-for-your-brain-too/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:00:49 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2749 Normally not a fan of most stuff that comes out the often-gimmicky and sensational-headline-happy Men’s Health, but this was worth sharing:

Exercise: It’s good for your brain too.

Source: Men’s Health

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/exercise-is-good-for-your-brain-too/feed/ 0 Healthy Monday – Heart Disease Risk http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/healthy-monday-heart-disease-risk/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/healthy-monday-heart-disease-risk/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:00:45 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2761 Healthy Monday is a public health initiative founded in 2005 in association with Johns Hopkins University, Syracuse University, and Columbia Univerisity.

Their mission includes ending “chronic preventable disease in the U.S. by offering people and organizations a weekly prompt to start and sustain healthy behaviors.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States and also caused more than 1 of every 4 deaths in 2006. It is important that we know the risk factors for heart disease and do what we can to control them.

While some risk factors for heart disease are not modifiable, including age, genetics and family history, other risk factors can be modified. The main modifiable risk factors for heart disease include high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, physical inactivity, high blood sugar levels and being overweight or obese.

Making healthy lifestyle changes can help improve these risk factors and reduce your risk for developing heart disease.

Not sure where to start? Try heading out for a brisk walk TODAY. Fill half your plate with veggies and fruits at each meal TODAY and control your portion sizes.

When was the last time you had your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure checked? TODAY may be a good day to schedule an appointment to check your risk factors for heart disease.

Make today a Healthy Monday!

Sources:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Heart Disease Facts

American Heart Association: Understand Your Risk for Heart Attack

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Got in about 55 miles on the bike this week and about 20 miles of running.

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