One VERY important aspect of Health & Fitness is to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!!
I've had a very hard time of doing that over the years, as a result, I've caused probably more damage to my body than I should have. Of course when your young, who listens? Who follows doctors orders? Who warms up and stretches before exercising?? Okay I digress...
I woke up with a swollen right elbow yesterday, and instead of doing my normal routine I actually took care of myself. ICE, REST! Yes it's killing me, but if I want to recover quicker and get back to what I love doing with minimal to no pain, then it is a MUST!!
So please everyone, listen to what your body is telling you, make sure you get plenty of rest and healing time when you feel sore, are injured and nurse yourself back to HEALTH & FITNESS!
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Health & Fitness - Make Time For It!
Time is all we really have, but many of us waste much of it worrying about not having enough of it!
We all need to make the time for ourselves and get some type of exercise in each day/week. The more you work your body, the longer your life will be and thus, the MORE TIME YOU'LL HAVE!!
So enjoy each day, time is precious, don't waste it worrying about things that aren't in your control. Take a breath, see what's around you, appreciate what you have and enjoy your LIFE. Take care of yourself and your body, it's the only one you have.
PEACE!
We all need to make the time for ourselves and get some type of exercise in each day/week. The more you work your body, the longer your life will be and thus, the MORE TIME YOU'LL HAVE!!
So enjoy each day, time is precious, don't waste it worrying about things that aren't in your control. Take a breath, see what's around you, appreciate what you have and enjoy your LIFE. Take care of yourself and your body, it's the only one you have.
PEACE!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Weight Loss and Eating Right
Okay 2 of the hardest things to do, lose weight and eat right!
So what is the secret? Is there one? Everyone tells me there is...I'm really not so sure there is any one way/system or plan to help everyone. It's all about what works for YOU!
Knowledge is power! You've heard that before, and it applies here too. You need to KNOW your body, know what works and what doesn't with respect to food and exercise. Don't expect to do the same thing over and over and expect different results.
Read and learn about the things you've found that work for you. Or simply trial and error with foods and exercise regimens.
I've found out that varying the types of exercise and types of workouts seem to do best for me. Even within the actual workout, varying that helps too. It decreases the muscle memory factor and allows the body to get a better workout when it doesn't get "used" to a particular workout routine.
Foods: Everyone and I mean EVERYONE is different. You need to learn what your body type is, what you can and can't eat with respect to your make-up. I have a friend who has a slow Thyroid, she found out that there is a ton of "Healthy" things she shouldn't be eating or doing as it counter-acted the medication she was on to help her condition. Much of this information was not given to her by the doctors, but something she read and learned about on her own (again knowledge is POWER). We all need to be that proactive in learning about what is right for US.
Don't you hate it when some people can eat anything and still be thin and look great? Well it all has to do with their body chemistry. You need to know yours and what foods work and what don't. Sometimes it's just adjusting the caloric intake (smaller portions). Sometimes just a simple modification.
If you take anything away, take away this....Learn and read about the body and what body you may have and what may work for you!
Here is a web site talking about the TRUTH ABOUT ABS. It tells you about supposedly "healthy" foods you should avoid!! Enjoy and best wishes in your Feeling Good About YOU!!
Truth About Abs!
So what is the secret? Is there one? Everyone tells me there is...I'm really not so sure there is any one way/system or plan to help everyone. It's all about what works for YOU!
Knowledge is power! You've heard that before, and it applies here too. You need to KNOW your body, know what works and what doesn't with respect to food and exercise. Don't expect to do the same thing over and over and expect different results.
Read and learn about the things you've found that work for you. Or simply trial and error with foods and exercise regimens.
I've found out that varying the types of exercise and types of workouts seem to do best for me. Even within the actual workout, varying that helps too. It decreases the muscle memory factor and allows the body to get a better workout when it doesn't get "used" to a particular workout routine.
Foods: Everyone and I mean EVERYONE is different. You need to learn what your body type is, what you can and can't eat with respect to your make-up. I have a friend who has a slow Thyroid, she found out that there is a ton of "Healthy" things she shouldn't be eating or doing as it counter-acted the medication she was on to help her condition. Much of this information was not given to her by the doctors, but something she read and learned about on her own (again knowledge is POWER). We all need to be that proactive in learning about what is right for US.
Don't you hate it when some people can eat anything and still be thin and look great? Well it all has to do with their body chemistry. You need to know yours and what foods work and what don't. Sometimes it's just adjusting the caloric intake (smaller portions). Sometimes just a simple modification.
If you take anything away, take away this....Learn and read about the body and what body you may have and what may work for you!
Here is a web site talking about the TRUTH ABOUT ABS. It tells you about supposedly "healthy" foods you should avoid!! Enjoy and best wishes in your Feeling Good About YOU!!
Truth About Abs!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Insurance and it's role with your Health & Fitness
As a former insurance professional, I know how important having the proper insurance coverage is to your overall peace of mind and Health and Fitness.
Whether it is automobile insurance, home insurance or health insurance. It is important that each of us has the proper coverage for the situations we face or are in. Sometimes you can find subsidized health care, or Government programs.
What ever you do, make sure you know what it is you are purchasing. Make sure the coverage you want is what you are paying. Do some research, don't rely on the BIG insurance company to properly sell you what you need. They may try to sell you what they want you to have.
I'm not saying every company works that way, most of them don't. Most of them are very reputable and do the right thing. That is why knowing who you are dealing with or knowing what you want for coverage is extremely important before you jump into buying insurance coverage, whether it is Auto, Home or Health!
Whether it is automobile insurance, home insurance or health insurance. It is important that each of us has the proper coverage for the situations we face or are in. Sometimes you can find subsidized health care, or Government programs.
What ever you do, make sure you know what it is you are purchasing. Make sure the coverage you want is what you are paying. Do some research, don't rely on the BIG insurance company to properly sell you what you need. They may try to sell you what they want you to have.
I'm not saying every company works that way, most of them don't. Most of them are very reputable and do the right thing. That is why knowing who you are dealing with or knowing what you want for coverage is extremely important before you jump into buying insurance coverage, whether it is Auto, Home or Health!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Sleep and its effect on Health & Fitness
Who doesn't like sleep? I know I do! But many of us, with our busy schedules, fail to take the proper amount of time to rest and sleep. This has an adverse effect on our Health & Fitness! Our bodies need proper rest to rejuvenate as do our minds. Not getting proper rest can harm your Health and Fitness efforts.
Too many people rely on coffee or those energy drinks to substitute for rest and sleep. I'm not saying not to use them, they have their purpose, but they shouldn't be a substitute for proper sleep and rest. Remember our goal is improved Health & Fitness!!
Sometimes medication is needed to help with sleeping problems. Sometimes it requires a doctors help (sleep apnea). Whatever your reason, you need to make sure you get proper rest each day, whether all through the night or a nap during the day. This will greatly improve your Health and Fitness and will allow you to continue on your path to a better feeling YOU!
Here are some sites that can help you if you have problems with sleep:
Health and Herbs treatments for natural remedies to help with sleep.
Bigelow Chemist Oldest Apothecary in America for alternative remedies to help with sleep.
Too many people rely on coffee or those energy drinks to substitute for rest and sleep. I'm not saying not to use them, they have their purpose, but they shouldn't be a substitute for proper sleep and rest. Remember our goal is improved Health & Fitness!!
Sometimes medication is needed to help with sleeping problems. Sometimes it requires a doctors help (sleep apnea). Whatever your reason, you need to make sure you get proper rest each day, whether all through the night or a nap during the day. This will greatly improve your Health and Fitness and will allow you to continue on your path to a better feeling YOU!
Here are some sites that can help you if you have problems with sleep:
Health and Herbs treatments for natural remedies to help with sleep.
Bigelow Chemist Oldest Apothecary in America for alternative remedies to help with sleep.
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