Weight Loss, Bone Strength and Refined Carbs

Posted on August 31, 2011 - Filed Under livestrong | Leave a Comment

A few of my latest offerings published at LIVESTRONG. Read. Enjoy. Share.

Does Losing Weight Make a Difference?

Yes, it does. Read why losing weight — even if just a modest amount — can have big benefits for your overall health.

Does Exercise Help Make Your Bones Stronger?

Again, the answer is yes. Learn the types of exercises you [...]

No Change Necessary?

Posted on July 6, 2011 - Filed Under Behavior Change, healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment

I’m feeling good so far this week. My back is 100% again and I can run! Trying to make sure I have a good week leading up to the new baby.
Ran 6 miles yesterday and 5 today. I also got in a bike ride on Monday that was cut short (went an hour instead of 1.5) [...]

Exercise

Posted on June 23, 2010 - Filed Under Exercise, Prevention, healthy lifestyle | 2 Comments

“Other than not smoking, exercise is the single best thing you can do to get healthy or stay healthy and keep chronic diseases at bay. Exercise is far more than merely a way to lose or control weight.”
— Walter C. Willett, M.D., chair, Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health (from Eat, Drink, [...]

It’s YOUR Journey

Posted on May 4, 2010 - Filed Under Behavior Change, healthy lifestyle | 5 Comments

Making healthy changes in our lives takes time. It takes patience, determination, and dedication. The key is actually starting and staying consistent.
No matter where you are in your get-healthier journey, remember that it’s YOUR journey and no one else’s. It’s easy to want to compare yourself to other people’s health/fitness levels, and that can sometimes be [...]

Individual Choices

Posted on February 9, 2010 - Filed Under Behavior Change | Leave a Comment

“Change starts with the individual choices Americans make each day for themselves, their families and those around them. To help achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, Americans of all ages should: reduce consumption of sodas and juices with added sugars; eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins; drink more water and choose low-fat [...]

Women and Heart Disease

Posted on February 4, 2010 - Filed Under Heart Health, healthy lifestyle | 1 Comment

Important message for women and everyone else to take better care of your heart. Read more from Stacey Shipman here and also, don’t forget to check out Go Red for Women.

Your High Blood Pressure and What You Can do Right Now to Lower It

Posted on February 2, 2010 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Blood Pressure, healthy lifestyle | 1 Comment

“Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure – even if you’re taking blood pressure medication.”
– via Mayoclinic.com
I know I’ve talked about this before about a thousand times, but it’s still important. You can do something about high blood pressure. You can start right here and right now (don’t have high BP? [...]

Believe in Yourself

Posted on January 25, 2010 - Filed Under healthy lifestyle, motivation | 2 Comments

“Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself.”
– Robert Collier
Happy Monday!

Finding the Motivation to Act

Posted on January 20, 2010 - Filed Under motivation | 2 Comments

Eat healthier. Eat less. Get more exercise. Blah. Blah. Blah. This list can go on and on about what we need to do to get ourselves healthier. We all know the list and probably have one of our own. The key to a healthier life is not just knowing what to do, but finding the motivation to do it, [...]

Two Choices

Posted on January 18, 2010 - Filed Under Behavior Change, motivation | Leave a Comment

“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.”
– Denis Waitley
Have a great Monday!

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