The Fight for Fitness » healthy lifestyle http://blakehagen.com Getting fit. Eating Healthy. Staying Happy. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Exercise, Healthy Eating, Potassium, Magnesium and Zinc http://blakehagen.com/2011/09/exercise-healthy-eating-potassium-magnesium-and-zinc/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/09/exercise-healthy-eating-potassium-magnesium-and-zinc/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:00:06 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=3033

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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Here are a few of the latest:

How different parts of your body respond to exercise and why you need to exercise regularly.

Exercise intensity does matter. Here’s how to figure what intensity level is right for you.

You may want to cut back on the fast food. It can negatively affect your health. Here’s how.

Have a healthy Wednesday!

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2011/09/exercise-heart-rate-and-artery-clogging-fast-food/feed/ 0 Fitness is a Journey http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/fitness-is-a-journey/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/fitness-is-a-journey/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:41:00 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2946

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

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/fitness-is-a-journey/feed/ 0 The Effects of Food, Staying Fit and Why Sodium Matters http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/the-effects-of-food-staying-fit-and-why-sodium-matters/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/08/the-effects-of-food-staying-fit-and-why-sodium-matters/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00:48 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2855

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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I write for LIVESTRONG.com. Here are three of my recently published articles.

Learn about triglycerides and how they can affect your health. Learn how to control your triglyceride level by living a healthy lifestyle.

We know fiber is good for us. Check out how much you need and where you can get it.

The types of fat — and the amount — you eat can affect your health. Choose wisely.

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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 The Apple Program – Where I’ve Been http://blakehagen.com/2011/06/the-apple-program-where-ive-been/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/06/the-apple-program-where-ive-been/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:00:04 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2603 I work for Health Behavior Innovations, one of the nation’s premier health and wellness companies. Our participants use an accountability-based, incentive-driven program, called The Apple Program, to track goals, complete health promotion activities and improve their health habits.

The Apple Program Blog

Lately I have been developing a blog for The Apple Program as a way to share the successes of our wellness program participants. Check out the successes of our participants (as written by their Apple Health Coaches) and read our monthly “Fresh Thoughts” newsletters.

Whether you are passionate about health and wellness or trying to motivate yourself to become healthier, visit The Apple Program blog often for motivation, stories of success and tips to improve your lifestyle and health.

If nothing else, check out the blog to learn more about what I do for a living.

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Tips for parents from LetsMove.gov. What do you do as parents to promote healthy lifestyle habits?

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2011/05/tips-for-parents/feed/ 0 Your Responsibility http://blakehagen.com/2011/04/your-responsibility/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/04/your-responsibility/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:31:39 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2472

“Health is your responsibility. It is not the doctor’s job, the hospital’s job, your spouse’s job or the government’s job to keep you healthy — it’s up to you. We suffer from chronic diseases that are too often the result of poor habits. The choices you make today usually determine the health you have tomorrow.”

– Tedd Mitchell, M.D., president of Texas Tech Health Sciences Center

How’s that for a thought heading into the weekend? While poor health happens for many different reasons, I tend to agree with the doc: poor habits are a major contributor.

Make one better choice today. Follow it up with another better choice tomorrow. Your health DOES depend on it.

Source:

USA Weekend: If you remember only 5 things for good health…

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]]> http://blakehagen.com/2011/04/your-responsibility/feed/ 2 News Flash: Healthy Diet AND Exercise are Good for You http://blakehagen.com/2011/04/news-flash-healthy-diet-and-exercise-are-good-for-you/ http://blakehagen.com/2011/04/news-flash-healthy-diet-and-exercise-are-good-for-you/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:55:31 +0000 Blake http://blakehagen.com/?p=2403

A recent research study found that the combination of diet and exercise is most effective in reducing body weight, body fat and waist circumference. This study, recently published in Obesity, focused on sedentary women ages 50 to 75. Women were randomly assigned to four groups: exercise only, diet only, exercise and diet and no intervention.

“This study shows that you get the biggest bang for your buck by combining a healthy weight-loss diet — which in this case meant reducing calories by cutting fat intake and boosting the consumption of low-calorie foods — with regular, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.”

– Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., research study lead

This once again confirms that you should improve your eating habits AND participate in regular exercise to reach your weight goal and boost your health.

An interesting tidbit from this study: Women who achieved the most success kept a food journal and prepared more meals at home.

This shouldn’t be new to you, but if you want to make changes to your overall health (and weight), focus on eating healthy foods, stay within your body’s daily calorie needs and get plenty of exercise.

Source:

ScienceDaily: Diet Plus Exercise Is More Effective for Weight Loss Than Either Method Alone

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