Tue, May 16th - 2:49PM
Tips for increasing physical activity
Make physical activity a regular part of the day
Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy-such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. What's important is to be active most days of the week and make it part of daily routine. For example, to reach a 30-minute goal for the day, walk the dog for 10 minutes before and after work, and add a 10 minute walk at lunchtime. Or, swim 3 times a week and take a yoga class on the other days. Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of the activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office.
More ways to increase physical activity
At home:
# Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement.
# Push the baby in a stroller.
# Get the whole family involved-enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids.
# Walk up and down the soccer or softball field sidelines while watching the kids play.
# Walk the dog-don't just watch the dog walk.
# Clean the house or wash the car.
# Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less.
# Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.
# Mow the lawn with a push mower.
# Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden
# Play with the kids-tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music.
At work:
# Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk or skate the rest of the way.
# Replace a coffee break with a brisk 10-minute walk. Ask a friend to go with you.
# Take part in an exercise program at work or a nearby gym.
# Join the office softball or bowling team.
At play:
# Walk, jog, skate, or cycle.
# Swim or do water aerobics.
# Take a class in martial arts, dance, or yoga.
# Golf (pull cart or carry clubs).
# Canoe, row, or kayak.
# Play racket ball, tennis, or squash.
# Ski cross-country or downhill.
# Play basketball, softball, or soccer.
# Hand cycle or play wheelchair sports.
# Take a nature walk.
Most important - have fun while being active!
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Tue, May 16th - 1:08PM
Not Quite In The Shape You'd Like To Be?
Well Here Are 10 Ways To Jump-Start Your Weight Loss And They’re Just In Time
For Summer
1. Eat protein at every meal, including breakfast.
2. Eliminate wheat and flour-based products for the time being. And yes, that
definitely includes bread and pasta.
3. Eat unprocessed foods. Ninety percent of what you eat should be a
combination of (in this order of importance) raw vegetables, steamed
vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and maybe a few fruits if necessary.
4. Reduce starch to one portion a day, and don't eat that portion during your
evening meal. Best choices are beans, sweet potatoes, and oatmeal.
5. Don't overdo fruit: one a day maximum, and only the low-sugar, high-fiber
variety. Apples, pears, plums and berries all are good choices. For now, fruit
should be eaten alone or with something light, like low fat nuts. Lose the
fruit juice completely.
6. Reduce or eliminate dairy for the time being, especially cow's milk.
Exceptions: reasonable amounts of low sugar, fat free yogurt.
7. Lose the booze. Despite what the "studies" say, you lose no health benefits
by giving up alcohol (including wine). There is nothing essential in alcohol
that you can't get in fruits and vegetables without all the bad side effects
that go along with it.
8. Stop using vegetable oils such as sunflower, safflower and corn. The
supermarket kind is highly refined, and it oxidizes easily when heated,
contributing to arterial plaque. Use olive oil instead, and apply it to food
after the food is cooked when possible.
9. Watch which types of fat you're eating. The amount of fat you eat is
probably less important than the kind of fat you eat. The worst are fried
foods, margarine and foods that contain hydrogenized or partially hydrogenized
oils. The best is
omega-3, found in fish and flaxseed oil.
10. Obsessively drink water: At least 8 ounces for every 20 pounds of
bodyweight you're now carrying around, each day. Every day. No excuses.
If you're ready for a complete change you must first make a complete change
Remember to also detox and cleanse, to help jumpstart your weight loss process
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in health, even as thy soul prospereth
Much Luv & God Bless
Your Sister In Christ!
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