Are you Walking for Good Health?
April 10, 2010 by Beth · Leave a Comment
My husband ordered myself and he a Pedometer…now what in the world is a Pedomter? But something that helps you keep track of how many steps you take a day…and the ‘magical number’ we’ve heard to help keep you healthy is ‘10,000 steps per day’! And today, being my first day with the Pedometer, I took 6,818 steps…and that is with walking a little over a mile on the treadmill…so what if you don’t do a mile on the treadmill? Well, that means, in order for you to get that ‘10,000 steps per day in’ you are going to have to do a lot more walking…
But when you have something like the Pedometer, which costs about $20 to $30 - it helps make you accountable, and if that is what you are looking for, the Pedometer is for you. You set your settings, then clip it to your belt and away you go. You don’t really think about it unless you want to see how many steps you have taken, and believe me, you take more steps than you think when you are up and about. But can you make a point to get your ‘10,000 steps in a day’? That is the question.
By having the Pedometer on, it tracks how many steps you take a day and if you are not at the magical ‘10,000′ then you can do extra walking to get there. You can get out in the evenings, take the kids to the park to play while you walk around the track. One mile gets you about 2,500 steps. That means you are one quarter toward your goal. You’ll need to think of other ways you can get where you want to be. Parking in the ‘back 40′ of a parking lot is a good way, go to the mall and just walk and window shop is another good thing to do. Also, making a couple of trips around the grocery store before finally grocery shopping works. Start a social group, get family and friends together at a certain time to walk, it makes it much more interesting and accountable.
And just think, if you can get to 10,000 steps per day, what great condition, health and fitness, you will eventually be in, and all by just taking steps. No hard work out or big time running, just walking 10,000 steps per day!
What better way to do it than just do it - Take the first step!
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8 Ways to eat more healthy
March 16, 2010 by Beth · Leave a Comment
How The Biggest Loser Contestants Eat
Like most overweight Americans, many of The Biggest Loser contestants have a history of eating and drinking the wrong types of food and beverages, and consuming too little of the right kinds.
At the ranch, the contestants learn to:
1. Veggie-load in every way possible.
2. Amp up their fruit intake by skipping sugar juices and adding fresh fruit to nutritious smoothies.
3. Learn to love (and pronounce) quinoa (KEEN-wah)—it’s a grain and a protein!
4. Eat lean cuts of meat and poultry.
5. Eat sandwiches with one slice of Ezekiel bread, which is full of fiber.
6. Select whole grains such as brown rice and whole wheat noodles.
7. Eat fish several times a week.
8. Minimize consumption of red meat and high-fat dairy foods.
Courtesy of enews@biggestloserclub.com
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Label Lingo: Natural
December 13, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
Americans are shelling out more for “natural” foods than ever before - but does the label guarantee healthier picks? Not Always! Here is what you need to know:
TRUST IT - when its on meat and poultry packaging, The USDA requires these products to be free of artifical ingredients, colorings, preservatives and unnecessary processing.
USE CAUTION - when it is on anything else. Products can be packed with sweetners or flavorings and still carry a natural sticker.
OUR ADVISE - Check the nutrition label. All of the ingredients - good for you and no so good - are listed there. Our Rule of Thumb: Avoide anything you cannot pronounce!!!
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Tips for Exercise and Weight Loss
October 24, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
Keep a food journal. Write down what you eat, when you eat it, and most importantly, what feelings seem to drive your “hunger.”
The opposite of exercise is innercise — taking a look inside and working on your emotional and spiritual health.
You can find humor in the midst of stress. This is when you really need it and when your sense of humor seems to abandon you.
Say “thank you” after a compliment instead of your natural reaction to discount it. Remember if someone were to give you a gift you would say “thank you.” Be gracious, accept the compliment, and take it in. Read more
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4-30-09 Exercise of the Week - Ab Crunches
April 30, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
Teresa Mullis, personal trainer at BodyPlex of Jasper, shows Beth the proper way to do the Ab Crunch on a stability ball with a weighted medicine ball. Roll down the stability ball with feet shoulder width apart, lower back on the ball - hold ball up toward the ceiling, chin up and looking toward the ceiling, contour your back around the ball and pull up with the abs - always looking toward the ceiling - crunch, pulling the lower abs to the spine.
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Portion sizes are key to controlling caloric intake.
April 28, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
For many dieters, knowing the proper portion size is the first step to losing weight. Here are some tips: bagels should be the size of a CD, meat should be the size of a deck of cards, side dishes should be the size of a mouse and fruit should be the size of a closed fist.
The American Dietetic Association recommends using these visuals to control portion sizes:
- A medium potato should be the size of a computer mouse
- An average bagel should be the size of a hockey puck
- A cup of fruit the size of a baseball
- A cup of lettuce is four leaves
- Three ounces of meat is the size of a cassette tape
- Three ounces of grilled fish is the size of your checkbook
- One ounce of cheese is the size of four dice
- One teaspoon of peanut butter equals one die
- One ounce of snack foods–pretzels, etc. equals a large handful
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35 One-Minute Weight Loss Secret
April 1, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
Sneaky ways to slim down
All you need is a minute to start shedding pounds! Here are dozens of successful strategies to cut calories and burn fat that take 60 seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in everyday, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to slip these weigh loss tips into your routine and watch the scale go down. If you’ve already begun your weight loss, these can maximize your efforts and speed results.
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78 Ways to Cut 100 Calories
February 25, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
Courtesy of www.womenshealthmag.com
Calories can be cruel. Sweat through a 30-minute workout and you can torch 200. Take three gulps of a foamy frappuccino and you’re right back where you started.But slashing those suckers can be as effortless as piling them on. We’ve found 78 ways you can cut 100 or more calories at a pop. From picking the right slice at Pizza Hut to skipping the whip on your latte, they’ll add up so fast, you won’t miss a thing—until poof! Your love handles are gone.
Click here to read the whole story 78 Ways to cut 100 calories
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Why Physical Activity And Exercise Are Important
February 11, 2009 by Beth · Leave a Comment
Courtesy of www.aetna.com
Why Physical Activity and Exercise are Important
* The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Exercise
* How Your Body Responds To Physical Activity And Exercise
* The Benefits Of Physical Activity And Exercise
The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Exercise Read more
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ConnieD and the Pickens County Biggest Loser
January 18, 2009 by Beth · 6 Comments
Connie Dixon had a vision, put a plan into action and with her wonderful contacts right here in Jasper, started the first ever Pickens County Bigger Loser competition!!! Read more
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