Uncategorized
[http://www.shapefit.com/holiday-eating-tips.jpg]Holidays can be a time of celebrating but also a challenging time of endless gifts of food and holiday gatherings. It’s time to take action now and construct the ultimate plan to manage your eating and exercise routine during the Thanksgiving to New Y
Uncategorized
While our good intentions at the beginning of the year started us off in the right direction, as time goes on, many of us begin to lose that motivation that got us off the couch and on the treadmill. If you want to not only find your motivation, but also keep it for the long haul, here are three str
Uncategorized
[http://herbalayurvedaremedies.com/images/Diabetes.jpg] Most of the recommendations from diabetic educators tend to focus on the dietary aspect of controlling blood sugar. While this is extremely important, don’t forget the effect of physical activity on controlling diabetes. You need to take cert
Uncategorized
Over 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2009. Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths among American women and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women ages 40-59.
Uncategorized
[http://www.active.com/images/prod_sys/PregnantFitness_150.jpg]For some women, pregnancy is an excuse to quit or slack off on their workouts and to start eating more. This is the opposite of what you should do. It is important to take care of your body by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet du
Uncategorized
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/health_heart.png]Few things are more devastating than a stroke. It can take a vibrant, apparently healthy person and cripple him in a matter of moments. Hispanics and African Americans are at much higher risk for stroke than are Caucasians, becaus
Uncategorized
All of the new-found energy and increased activity may be making you feel a little sore. Muscle soreness is common when you start a new routine and your muscles are working harder, longer, or doing something completely different than before.
Uncategorized
Ask yourself: * Am I experiencing that late afternoon snack attack? * Am I eating mindlessly or mindfully? * Are my portions in check? It may be helpful to keep a food record. * Do I know what the better choices are at fast food restaurants? * Am I under-eating early and overeating later?
Uncategorized
When exercising in the heat it is important to keep the body hydrated before, during, and after engaging in any type of physical activity. Dehydration can cause many detrimental effects including a decrease in exercise performance, early onset of fatigue, headaches, and major stress on the heart.
Uncategorized
Arthritis pain is one of the most common reasons people give for limiting physical activity. But activity can be very helpful in reducing the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Appropriate exercises can increase flexibility and mobility of arthritic joints, help maintain body weight, and improve healt
Uncategorized
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fruit_pears.jpg]Carbohydrates are one of the major food categories; the others include proteins and fats. Carbs provide fuel for the body in the form of glucose. Glucose is a sugar that is the primary means of energy for all of the body's cells.
Uncategorized
[http://faithinthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fruit_peas.jpg]How many of you, fitness buffs and beginners, have ever stopped making progress in strength gains or losing weight? How many of you ever guessed that the reason that you were in a slump was due to following the same old workout regi