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Thanksgiving Survival Tips
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, you are probably having a few discussions with yourself on what to eat, how much to eat, and how to stay healthy, so I thought I would provide you with some suggestions to help you through Thanksgiving. With a few simple adjustments that will be barely noticeable, but highly effective, can help you lower your stress levels this holiday and keep your healthy eating on course. No Guilt This time of year is all about family, friends, tradition, and having a good time together. Mental health and fortitude are very powerful in helping people through challenges such as healthy eating and weight gain,…
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How To Keep Fit This Fall
Throughout the summer months, we have to get our outside workouts done very early in the morning to beat the heat. Now that fall is here, we can get a cool, crisp outside workout without worrying about the heat and humidity of summer, so I have some tips I am sharing to help you keep fit during the fall months… Take Advantage of The Weather Fall is waited upon for the cooler weather it brings above all else. The perfect time of year to enjoy outdoor exercise activities of every variety such as trail hiking, biking, walking the dog, outdoor aerobics, outdoor sports and more. With only so many days…
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Healthy Habits & Small Changes For Your Daily Routine
Are you looking to make some healthy changes this year, but whenever you make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy, you end up going strong with a whole new lifestyle plan for a couple of weeks, and then totally let it slide? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. Bad news first: Trying to overhaul your entire lifestyle at once is most likely going to fail every time. It is just not practical. The good news? Making small changes to your daily life can have a big impact, especially since you are more likely to keep them going long term, so here are some tips on…
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The Truth About Exercise and Weight Loss
There is a false belief, perpetuated by beverage companies and certain TV shows, that the key to weight loss is exercise. While exercise is important for health and will certainly aid in weight loss (and weight management), the food you eat is far more impactful when it comes to losing weight. To put things into perspective, you will need to run a full marathon (26 miles) without putting a thing in your mouth just to lose a single pound of body weight. Food is far more important for weight loss than exercise is. On average, people today are working out at the same level that they did 30 years ago.…
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Tips For Beginning Day Hikers
Whether you are a runner, walker, or a cyclist, getting into hiking can be a great way to mix things up and keep your workout routine from getting stale. It is also low-impact, great for building lower-body strength and can help lower overall stress levels. So, if you are thinking about trying an all-day hike for the first time, here are some tips to stay safe, comfortable and have as much fun as possible: Know Your Hiking Fitness Level Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, it is important to choose a trail within your current fitness level and ability. If you are not sure what you are…
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How To Turn Walking Your Dog Into A Workout
Now that summer is here, we are spending more time outside and we are taking our workouts outside too, so when it comes to walking/running partners, it is hard to beat your dog. Your dog will never get caught in a meeting, cancel because of a cold or choose a must-see-TV marathon over a long walk and the fact that dogs love walks is good for us too. Listed below are ways walking with Fido will keep you fit: DOGS KEEP YOU MORE ACTIVE A study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health found that 60% of dog owners who took their dogs for regular walks met the…
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10 Amazing Benefits Of Walking
Walking is not only the simplest form of exercise that almost everyone can do, it is also a free activity that can aid in weight loss and weight maintenance. But walking’s benefits go even further, so here are ten reasons to start, or keep walking: IT SHARPENS YOUR BRAIN Walking for exercise may become increasingly important as we age and our risk for dementia and other brain disorders increases. It can even help reverse the effects of aging and significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. To improve your cognition even more, try walking backward which can help you think faster on your feet. Incorporating specific mind-enhancing moves into…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Gym Equipment
Going to a gym for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Not only are you conscious about what you are wearing and how you look (you don’t need to glam up to get your sweat on), you may also be intimidated by the equipment. Everybody who joins a gym for the first time (including myself) feels the exact same way. That’s why most gyms offer a complimentary fitness consultation with a qualified trainer to assess your fitness goals and to show how to use the equipment. If your new gym offers this, it’s a good idea to schedule a consultation, but if this isn’t for you and you…
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Healthy 2020 New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the new year is here, are you just now starting to think about your New Year’s Resolutions? If you want to set healthy goals for 2020, you should try to select goals that are reasonably attainable. Here are a few healthy and reachable goals for the new year: Eat More Mindfully Many people make dieting a part of their resolutions. Unfortunately, some restrictive diets can be difficult to sustain, and a lot of people drop their diets before they really get started. Instead of dieting, you should try to eat mindfully. Don’t watch TV or browse the internet while you are eating. Pay attention to what you are…
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Tips To Keeping Fit This Fall
In the summertime, we’re forced to get our workouts in early to beat the heat. Fall brings an opportunity to get a cool crisp workout outside without worrying about the summer heat, so here are some tips to help you keep fit this fall: Take Advantage of The Weather Fall is waited upon for the cooler weather it brings above all else. The perfect time of year to enjoy outdoor exercise activities of every variety such as trail hiking, biking, walking the dog, outdoor aerobics, outdoor sports and more! With only so many days between summer’s end and winter’s beginning, time is of the essence when it comes to taking…