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Some things trigger you to eat sweets or fatty food. Other things trigger you to get up and move or go to the gym. Fact is, there are good and bad triggers. Triggers are most often thought of as something that triggers negative emotions. It’s seeing desserts when you order at a restaurant or meeting up with someone who can …
“How much do you weigh?” It’s one of the most dreaded questions of all time. It’s right up there with, “Did you pay your taxes?” and, “Have you been to the dentist lately?” Do you have to know how much you weigh? No, you don’t. When you visit the doctor you’ll probably be weighed, and you’ll find out then. Should …
Does working out have to be painful to get results? Is it true there’s no gain without pain? The truth is pain shouldn’t be your guide. If you’re working out and in pain while you’re doing it something’s wrong. There’s a difference between hard work and the strain of exercise versus actual pain. You don’t need to ever experience pain …
We all have habits, routines and patterns. It’s called a lifestyle. Think about yours. Do you live an active lifestyle or just a busy lifestyle? They are two very different things. An active lifestyle includes fitness and exercise. You work out at the gym or engage in different sports and activities that make you consistently active. It’s also a lot …
Have you ever had to carry a child in your arms while you’re walking around? Your arm muscles get tired and your breath heavier from the walking. Have you gone for a hike with a heavy backpack? The added weight of the backpack makes the hike more challenging. Have you ever had to shovel a lot of dirt? A typical …
With a very busy life it’s sometimes difficult to make your workout. You don’t have time to get to the studio and take your class. It can be frustrating, but it’s going to happen. On those days you may be able to take 15 minutes though. What do you do with 15 minutes to exercise if that’s all you have? …
Push-ups are one of the most well known exercises on the planet. Push-ups are right up there with sit-ups as one of those exercises everyone is familiar with. Push-ups can be challenging, but knowing a few different variations can help to build up strength. Push-ups require no equipment to do. You basically need a solid floor surface and a bit …
With the New Year upon us, many Americans will make resolutions to get more healthy and fit. Working out more is the most popular fitness resolution. It can be hard to stick with New Year resolutions. January starts with good intentions and plenty of enthusiasm only to find it waning as the months progress. Here are some tips to try …
It’s time to get serious about your diet. Snacking is an issue with most people. Snacking is a good thing if you eat the right things and don’t over consume. It keeps you from being hungry and ruining your meals. Here are some healthy snack alternatives to get you through the day. Air-popped Popcorn Air-popped popcorn is a great alternative …
Relaxing is an amazing thing to do and there are so many great benefits. And it’s so easy to do . . . . maybe. We should all be able to relax. We at least know we are capable of relaxing. We know we can sit on the couch, turn on the TV and do nothing for a while. Easy. …