http://community.bewell.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New blogs from AFitnessMinute on BeWell Community Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:44:29 GMT Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:44:29 GMT community@bewell.com (bewelladmin) community@bewell.com (bewelladmin) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-08-24T21:44:29Z 76 http://community.bewell.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=142833&sortType=recent 0 http://community.bewell.com/_Exercises-To-Strengthen-Your-Core/BLOG/2577737/142833.html [image]     Back Extensions Lie face down, legs together and extended straight, arms bent with hands behind neck, head and neck in a neutral position.   Lift the upper body (chest, shoulders) off of the ground, "crunching" towards the hips. Hold for a count of 5. Slowly lower to floor. Repeat 3 times.  You can also do this as the picture shows, just up and down for a count of 5.  I prefer holding it for a count of 5 and then lowering.  Either is okay. This is a very small movement-- don't move further than you can naturally and easily.     [image]    Plank Begin this exercise by lying on your stomach with your forearms on the floor pointing straight forward, your feet together and your spine in a neutral position. Your feet should be touching or no more than an inch apart. Lift your body up on your forearms and toes, keeping your body as straight as possible. Maintain this position for as long as possible and challenge yourself to longer periods in the plank position. Try to hold the position for 60 seconds. Don’t let your hips/knees drop, your butt raise, or shift weight to one forearm.     [image]   Airplane Pose Stand with feet together, arms at sides, and gaze at a spot on the ground about 5 feet ahead for balance.  Lift left foot back, bending forward until left leg and chest are almost parallel to the ground. Extend arms out as shown. I prefer to hold the pose as you bend over slightly for a count of 10, instead of going up and down as the picture shows.  I think it improves balance more doing it that way. Concentrate on centering yourself as you bend over slightly.  Remember to do the opposite leg.  Repeat for 2-3 sets. Don't worry about trying to go as parallel as she does in the picture.       [image]     Banana Pose Lie on floor with legs together, arms extended overhead, belly button pulled in toward spine. Keeping head between arms, slowly raise upper body and legs off floor to form a gentle banana like curve. Hold for a count of 10. Then lower. Repeat 3-4 times.   [image]       Ball Crunches    I like to do these with my feet  (toes) touching a wall to keep from sliding.   Begin by sitting on top of the Swiss ball. Roll in the direction your head is pointed until your lower back is supported by the curve of the ball. You can either cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your ears. Do not put them behind the head or clasp them together behind your head. Crunch forward, using your abdominals, until you are at approximately a 45 degree angle to the ball. Keep you neck in a neutral position. Try doing 3 sets of 15 crunches.Your lower back should feel supported while doing these.   [image]     Twist Crunch   Lie on the floor or a mat on your back, with knees bent and hands behind head. Feet should be flat on the ground. Keep a space between your chin and chest (looking diagonal towards the ceiling). EXHALE: As you lift up, rotate upper body toward one side, then rotate back to center. INHALE: Lower your back to the floor. Alternate sides. 10 reps each side. Repeat 3 times.     [image]     Back Extensions Lie face down, legs together and extended straight, arms bent with hands behind neck, head and neck in a neutral position.   Lift the upper body (chest, shoulders) off of the ground, "crunching" towards the hips. Hold for a count of 5. Slowly lower to floor. Repeat 3 times.  You can also do this as the picture shows, just up and down for a count of 5.  I prefer holding it for a count of 5 and then lowering.  Either is okay. This is a very small movement-- don't move further than you can naturally and easily.     [image]    Plank Begin this exercise by lying on your stomach with your forearms on the floor pointing straight forward, your feet together and your spine in a neutral position. Your feet should be touching or no more than an inch apart. Lift your body up on your forearms and toes, keeping your body as straight as possible. Maintain this position for as long as possible and challenge yourself to longer periods in the plank position. Try to hold the position for 60 seconds. Don’t let your hips/knees drop, your butt raise, or shift weight to one forearm.     [image]   Airplane Pose Stand with feet together, arms at sides, and gaze at a spot on the ground about 5 feet ahead for balance.  Lift left foot back, bending forward until left leg and chest are almost parallel to the ground. Extend arms out as shown. I prefer to hold the pose as you bend over slightly for a count of 10, instead of going up and down as the picture shows.  I think it improves balance more doing it that way. Concentrate on centering yourself as you bend over slightly.  Remember to do the opposite leg.  Repeat for 2-3 sets. Don't worry about trying to go as parallel as she does in the picture.       [image]     Banana Pose Lie on floor with legs together, arms extended overhead, belly button pulled in toward spine. Keeping head between arms, slowly raise upper body and legs off floor to form a gentle banana like curve. Hold for a count of 10. Then lower. Repeat 3-4 times.   [image]       Ball Crunches    I like to do these with my feet  (toes) touching a wall to keep from sliding.   Begin by sitting on top of the Swiss ball. Roll in the direction your head is pointed until your lower back is supported by the curve of the ball. You can either cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your ears. Do not put them behind the head or clasp them together behind your head. Crunch forward, using your abdominals, until you are at approximately a 45 degree angle to the ball. Keep you neck in a neutral position. Try doing 3 sets of 15 crunches.Your lower back should feel supported while doing these.   [image]     Twist Crunch   Lie on the floor or a mat on your back, with knees bent and hands behind head. Feet should be flat on the ground. Keep a space between your chin and chest (looking diagonal towards the ceiling). EXHALE: As you lift up, rotate upper body toward one side, then rotate back to center. INHALE: Lower your back to the floor. Alternate sides. 10 reps each side. Repeat 3 times.     Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:44:29 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Exercises-To-Strengthen-Your-Core/BLOG/2577737/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-08-24T21:44:29Z BeWell Community [image]     Back Extensions Lie face down, legs together and extended straight, arms bent with hands behind neck, head and neck in a neutral position.   Lift the upper body (chest, shoulders) off of the ground, "crunching" towards the hips. Hold for a count of 5. Slowly lower to floor. Repeat 3 times.  You can also do this as the picture shows, just up and down for a count of 5.  I prefer holding it for a count of 5 and then lowering.  Either is okay. This is a very small movement-- don't move further than you can naturally and easily.     [image]    Plank Begin this exercise by lying on your stomach with your forearms on the floor pointing straight forward, your feet together and your spine in a neutral position. Your feet should be touching or no more than an inch apart. Lift your body up on your forearms and toes, keeping your body as straight as possible. Maintain this position for as long as possible and challenge yourself to longer periods in the plank position. Try to hold the position for 60 seconds. Don’t let your hips/knees drop, your butt raise, or shift weight to one forearm.     [image]   Airplane Pose Stand with feet together, arms at sides, and gaze at a spot on the ground about 5 feet ahead for balance.  Lift left foot back, bending forward until left leg and chest are almost parallel to the ground. Extend arms out as shown. I prefer to hold the pose as you bend over slightly for a count of 10, instead of going up and down as the picture shows.  I think it improves balance more doing it that way. Concentrate on centering yourself as you bend over slightly.  Remember to do the opposite leg.  Repeat for 2-3 sets. Don't worry about trying to go as parallel as she does in the picture.       [image]     Banana Pose Lie on floor with legs together, arms extended overhead, belly button pulled in toward spine. Keeping head between arms, slowly raise upper body and legs off floor to form a gentle banana like curve. Hold for a count of 10. Then lower. Repeat 3-4 times.   [image]       Ball Crunches    I like to do these with my feet  (toes) touching a wall to keep from sliding.   Begin by sitting on top of the Swiss ball. Roll in the direction your head is pointed until your lower back is supported by the curve of the ball. You can either cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your ears. Do not put them behind the head or clasp them together behind your head. Crunch forward, using your abdominals, until you are at approximately a 45 degree angle to the ball. Keep you neck in a neutral position. Try doing 3 sets of 15 crunches.Your lower back should feel supported while doing these.   [image]     Twist Crunch   Lie on the floor or a mat on your back, with knees bent and hands behind head. Feet should be flat on the ground. Keep a space between your chin and chest (looking diagonal towards the ceiling). EXHALE: As you lift up, rotate upper body toward one side, then rotate back to center. INHALE: Lower your back to the floor. Alternate sides. 10 reps each side. Repeat 3 times.     a, anderson, core, exercise, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, strengthen nonadult false Exercises To Strengthen Your Core text blog a,anderson,core,exercise,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,strengthen 146 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 2577737 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_That-Nasty-BPA-Is-In-Canned-Foods-Too/BLOG/2557342/142833.html [image] For years the chemical BPA has been used in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.  Almost all canned foods have BPA.  Even organic canned foods have it.  The debate about BPA revolves around what is a safe level of the chemical to ingest and whether it should be in contact with food.  Canada has restricted the use of BPA.  The European Union has banned BPA entirely.  Until the FDA gets its' act together in deciding what is a safe level of exposure to BPA, you may want to reduce your consumption of canned foods. Read more here. Read here for a list of companies that have BPA-free canned foods. [image] For years the chemical BPA has been used in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.  Almost all canned foods have BPA.  Even organic canned foods have it.  The debate about BPA revolves around what is a safe level of the chemical to ingest and whether it should be in contact with food.  Canada has restricted the use of BPA.  The European Union has banned BPA entirely.  Until the FDA gets its' act together in deciding what is a safe level of exposure to BPA, you may want to reduce your consumption of canned foods. Read more here. Read here for a list of companies that have BPA-free canned foods. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:53:14 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_That-Nasty-BPA-Is-In-Canned-Foods-Too/BLOG/2557342/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-08-17T01:53:14Z BeWell Community [image] For years the chemical BPA has been used in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.  Almost all canned foods have BPA.  Even organic canned foods have it.  The debate about BPA revolves around what is a safe level of the chemical to ingest and whether it should be in contact with food.  Canada has restricted the use of BPA.  The European Union has banned BPA entirely.  Until the FDA gets its' act together in deciding what is a safe level of exposure to BPA, you may want to reduce your consumption of canned foods. Read more here. Read here for a list of companies that have BPA-free canned foods. a, anderson, bpa, canned, fitness, foods, healthy, living, minute, pat nonadult false That Nasty BPA Is In Canned Foods Too! text blog a,anderson,bpa,canned,fitness,foods,healthy,living,minute,pat 181 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2557342 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_E-D-May-Precede-Heart-Attacks/BLOG/2557328/142833.html [image]   Researchers in Malaysia have found that 76% of men hospitalized for a heart attack had erectile dysfunction, or E.D., six months prior to the heart attack.  The researchers said that E.D. may precede heart attacks because penile arteries are considerably smaller than the coronary arteries.  As plaque builds up, E.D. may warn of impending heart troubles.  The lead researcher, Dr. Ramesh, says "this study demonstrates that we should consider patients with evidence of E.D. to be of very high risk for development of future acute coronary problems." [image]   Researchers in Malaysia have found that 76% of men hospitalized for a heart attack had erectile dysfunction, or E.D., six months prior to the heart attack.  The researchers said that E.D. may precede heart attacks because penile arteries are considerably smaller than the coronary arteries.  As plaque builds up, E.D. may warn of impending heart troubles.  The lead researcher, Dr. Ramesh, says "this study demonstrates that we should consider patients with evidence of E.D. to be of very high risk for development of future acute coronary problems." Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:48:36 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_E-D-May-Precede-Heart-Attacks/BLOG/2557328/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-08-17T01:48:36Z BeWell Community [image]   Researchers in Malaysia have found that 76% of men hospitalized for a heart attack had erectile dysfunction, or E.D., six months prior to the heart attack.  The researchers said that E.D. may precede heart attacks because penile arteries are considerably smaller than the coronary arteries.  As plaque builds up, E.D. may warn of impending heart troubles.  The lead researcher, Dr. Ramesh, says "this study demonstrates that we should consider patients with evidence of E.D. to be of very high risk for development of future acute coronary problems." a, anderson, attacks, dr., dysfunction, erectile, fitness, healthy, heart, living, minute, pat, ramesh nonadult false E. D. May Precede Heart Attacks text blog a,anderson,attacks,dr.,dysfunction,erectile,fitness,healthy,heart,living,minute,pat,ramesh 161 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2557328 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Thin-Woman-Kicked-Off-Plane-So-Fat-Teen-Could-Fly/BLOG/2519602/142833.html [image]   Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines kicked off a thin woman from a Las Vegas flight to make room for a fat teenager.  The 110 lb. woman bought a full fare ticket--the last seat on the plane.  She got on the plane, sat down in her seat and buckled up, ready to go.  [image]   The fat teenager arrived late and boarded the plane.  The flight attendant told the thin woman she would have to leave as they needed to make room for the overweight teenager.  The 14 year old teenager was traveling alone and the parents had not purchased a second seat for her.  The woman protested and said, "It didn't seem right that I should have to leave to accommodate someone who had only paid for one seat." She was told to get off the plane.  She was booked on the next flight and given a free ticket by Southwest.   If they would have asked me to leave that plane, I would have been very upset.  I would not want to have been inconvenienced just because of a fat person.   If the teenager had not been fat, this would have been a non-issue.  Were the parents in complete denial about their fat teenager?  Did they not know about Southwest's policy requiring passengers too fat to put their armrest down comfortably, to buy a second seat? As people are getting fatter and fatter, this problem is not going away.  I can see airlines in the future, asking us our weight before we purchase a ticket. [image]   Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines kicked off a thin woman from a Las Vegas flight to make room for a fat teenager.  The 110 lb. woman bought a full fare ticket--the last seat on the plane.  She got on the plane, sat down in her seat and buckled up, ready to go.  [image]   The fat teenager arrived late and boarded the plane.  The flight attendant told the thin woman she would have to leave as they needed to make room for the overweight teenager.  The 14 year old teenager was traveling alone and the parents had not purchased a second seat for her.  The woman protested and said, "It didn't seem right that I should have to leave to accommodate someone who had only paid for one seat." She was told to get off the plane.  She was booked on the next flight and given a free ticket by Southwest.   If they would have asked me to leave that plane, I would have been very upset.  I would not want to have been inconvenienced just because of a fat person.   If the teenager had not been fat, this would have been a non-issue.  Were the parents in complete denial about their fat teenager?  Did they not know about Southwest's policy requiring passengers too fat to put their armrest down comfortably, to buy a second seat? As people are getting fatter and fatter, this problem is not going away.  I can see airlines in the future, asking us our weight before we purchase a ticket. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:45:05 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Thin-Woman-Kicked-Off-Plane-So-Fat-Teen-Could-Fly/BLOG/2519602/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-08-02T13:45:05Z BeWell Community [image]   Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines kicked off a thin woman from a Las Vegas flight to make room for a fat teenager.  The 110 lb. woman bought a full fare ticket--the last seat on the plane.  She got on the plane, sat down in her seat and buckled up, ready to go.  [image]   The fat teenager arrived late and boarded the plane.  The flight attendant told the thin woman she would have to leave as they needed to make room for the overweight teenager.  The 14 year old teenager was traveling alone and the parents had not purchased a second seat for her.  The woman protested and said, "It didn't seem right that I should have to leave to accommodate someone who had only paid for one seat." She was told to get off the plane.  She was booked on the next flight and given a free ticket by Southwest.   If they would have asked me to leave that plane, I would have been very upset.  I would not want to have been inconvenienced just because of a fat person.   If the teenager had not been fat, this would have been a non-issue.  Were the parents in complete denial about their fat teenager?  Did they not know about Southwest's policy requiring passengers too fat to put their armrest down comfortably, to buy a second seat? As people are getting fatter and fatter, this problem is not going away.  I can see airlines in the future, asking us our weight before we purchase a ticket. a, airlines, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, management, minute, obesity, pat, southwest, weight nonadult false Thin Woman Kicked Off Plane So Fat Teen Could Fly text blog a,airlines,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,management,minute,obesity,pat,southwest,weight 247 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2519602 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Fat-Kids-Fat-Problems/BLOG/2496250/142833.html [image]   There are about 22 million kids, worldwide, who are overweight. 1 out of 3 kids in America are overweight or obese. What's worse is medical problems that were once diagnosed only in adults, are showing up in kids.  We're now seeing teenagers with heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  Obesity is now even showing up in kids 5 years and younger.  That's just pathetic! Instead of relying on national programs or schools, parents need to start stepping up to the plate.  Parenting matters.  Children respond to their environment.  Parents can help change eating habits and activity levels in their kids.  Start stocking the pantry with healthy snacks.  Get rid of the sugary sodas.  Limit screen time to 2 hours a day and get your kids moving. Kids deserve to grow up healthy. [image]   There are about 22 million kids, worldwide, who are overweight. 1 out of 3 kids in America are overweight or obese. What's worse is medical problems that were once diagnosed only in adults, are showing up in kids.  We're now seeing teenagers with heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  Obesity is now even showing up in kids 5 years and younger.  That's just pathetic! Instead of relying on national programs or schools, parents need to start stepping up to the plate.  Parenting matters.  Children respond to their environment.  Parents can help change eating habits and activity levels in their kids.  Start stocking the pantry with healthy snacks.  Get rid of the sugary sodas.  Limit screen time to 2 hours a day and get your kids moving. Kids deserve to grow up healthy. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:27:29 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Fat-Kids-Fat-Problems/BLOG/2496250/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-07-26T18:27:29Z BeWell Community [image]   There are about 22 million kids, worldwide, who are overweight. 1 out of 3 kids in America are overweight or obese. What's worse is medical problems that were once diagnosed only in adults, are showing up in kids.  We're now seeing teenagers with heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  Obesity is now even showing up in kids 5 years and younger.  That's just pathetic! Instead of relying on national programs or schools, parents need to start stepping up to the plate.  Parenting matters.  Children respond to their environment.  Parents can help change eating habits and activity levels in their kids.  Start stocking the pantry with healthy snacks.  Get rid of the sugary sodas.  Limit screen time to 2 hours a day and get your kids moving. Kids deserve to grow up healthy. a, anderson, fitness, healthy, kids, living, management, minute, overweight, parenting, pat, weight nonadult false Fat Kids, Fat Problems text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,kids,living,management,minute,overweight,parenting,pat,weight 257 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2496250 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Too-Fat-To-Graduate/BLOG/2496193/142833.html [image]    A Pennsylvania college is telling students to shape up or else they won't graduate.  Entering freshmen at Lincoln University have to get their body fat measured.  If the result is above 30%, the threshold for obesity, the students have to take a physical education class or they can't graduate.  This requirement started for kids enrolled in the fall of 2006.  That class is now in its senior year.  There were 80 students whose graduation hinged upon their taking the phys ed class or passing the body fat test. What happened to those students? 24 of those students did not graduate this summer because they failed to take the required phys ed class, or reduced their body fat. Faculty at Lincoln University say they are concerned with the whole student, not just the academic part.  They want to teach their students the importance of good health. Here's one Lincoln University student's opinion on this requirement. Is it good policy or violation of rights? [image]    A Pennsylvania college is telling students to shape up or else they won't graduate.  Entering freshmen at Lincoln University have to get their body fat measured.  If the result is above 30%, the threshold for obesity, the students have to take a physical education class or they can't graduate.  This requirement started for kids enrolled in the fall of 2006.  That class is now in its senior year.  There were 80 students whose graduation hinged upon their taking the phys ed class or passing the body fat test. What happened to those students? 24 of those students did not graduate this summer because they failed to take the required phys ed class, or reduced their body fat. Faculty at Lincoln University say they are concerned with the whole student, not just the academic part.  They want to teach their students the importance of good health. Here's one Lincoln University student's opinion on this requirement. Is it good policy or violation of rights? Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:11:58 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Too-Fat-To-Graduate/BLOG/2496193/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-07-26T17:11:58Z BeWell Community [image]    A Pennsylvania college is telling students to shape up or else they won't graduate.  Entering freshmen at Lincoln University have to get their body fat measured.  If the result is above 30%, the threshold for obesity, the students have to take a physical education class or they can't graduate.  This requirement started for kids enrolled in the fall of 2006.  That class is now in its senior year.  There were 80 students whose graduation hinged upon their taking the phys ed class or passing the body fat test. What happened to those students? 24 of those students did not graduate this summer because they failed to take the required phys ed class, or reduced their body fat. Faculty at Lincoln University say they are concerned with the whole student, not just the academic part.  They want to teach their students the importance of good health. Here's one Lincoln University student's opinion on this requirement. Is it good policy or violation of rights? a, anderson, body, fat, fitness, healthy, lincoln, living, management, minute, obesity, pat, test, university, weight nonadult false Too Fat To Graduate? text blog a,anderson,body,fat,fitness,healthy,lincoln,living,management,minute,obesity,pat,test,university,weight 263 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2496193 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Walking/BLOG/2496154/142833.html [image] The most common questions about walking are how often, how long and how fast should you walk. How often should you walk? Aim for a MINIMUM of 3 days a week when you start walking.  Gradually work your way up to 5 days a week.  The more you walk, the better, especially when it comes to weight loss. How fast should you walk? Although moderate intensity walking is beneficial, a brisked pace walk gives you the most health benefits.  Aim for 100 steps a minute. How long should you walk? The recommended time for most people ranges from a minimum of 20 minutes for general health benefits to 60 minutes for weight loss.  Keep this in mind, the longer you walk over 20 minutes, the more fat you burn. [image] The most common questions about walking are how often, how long and how fast should you walk. How often should you walk? Aim for a MINIMUM of 3 days a week when you start walking.  Gradually work your way up to 5 days a week.  The more you walk, the better, especially when it comes to weight loss. How fast should you walk? Although moderate intensity walking is beneficial, a brisked pace walk gives you the most health benefits.  Aim for 100 steps a minute. How long should you walk? The recommended time for most people ranges from a minimum of 20 minutes for general health benefits to 60 minutes for weight loss.  Keep this in mind, the longer you walk over 20 minutes, the more fat you burn. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:28:30 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Walking/BLOG/2496154/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-07-26T16:28:30Z BeWell Community [image] The most common questions about walking are how often, how long and how fast should you walk. How often should you walk? Aim for a MINIMUM of 3 days a week when you start walking.  Gradually work your way up to 5 days a week.  The more you walk, the better, especially when it comes to weight loss. How fast should you walk? Although moderate intensity walking is beneficial, a brisked pace walk gives you the most health benefits.  Aim for 100 steps a minute. How long should you walk? The recommended time for most people ranges from a minimum of 20 minutes for general health benefits to 60 minutes for weight loss.  Keep this in mind, the longer you walk over 20 minutes, the more fat you burn. a, anderson, exercise, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, walking nonadult false What You Need To Know About Walking text blog a,anderson,exercise,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,walking 250 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2496154 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Dont-Ignore-Stretching/BLOG/2478128/142833.html   Stretching is easily ignored yet it is an important part of your exercise program.  The best time to stretch is after your workout.  Just 10 minutes of stretching will help promote flexibility.  The key to proper stretching is knowing how far to go.  You should feel a slight pull, but not pain, when you stretch.  If it hurts, you've gone too far.  Each time you stretch you should see an increased range of motion.  I like to perform each stretch three times in a row.  Never bounce or jerk when stretching and hold your stretches for a count of ten.  Stretching after a workout relaxes your muscles and increases circulation to your joints and muscles.  This helps to reduce soreness and stiffness.  Take the time to stretch 2-3 times a week.   Here are some of my favorite stretches:   [image] [image]Cat Stretch   Relax the abdominals as if dropping your belly towards the floor beneath you, arching your back, tilting your pelvic bone back and lifting your chest. Look towards the ceiling without straining your neck. Engage your abdominals as if pulling your navel towards your spine and round your back towards the ceiling. Allow the head and neck to fall naturally between the arms.         [image] Hamstring Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your right knee towards your chest, keeping your left leg extended on the floor.Slowly straighten your right knee, grabbing the back of your leg with both hands. Pull your leg towards your gently while keeping both hips on the floor.     [image] Lower Back Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor.Bend both knees towards your chest, placing hands across your knees or shins.         [image] Lying Hip and Glute Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your left knee, placing left foot flat on the floor. Cross your right ankle at your left knee.       [image]      Hip and Lower Back Stretch  Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your right knee towards your chest, grabbing it with your left hand. Place your right hand out to the side. Keeping your shoulder blades square (on the mat) use your left hand to guide your right knee across your body and towards the floor on your left side. Allow your right arm to come up off the floor if it needs to.     [image]   Seated Toe Touch Stretch  Sit on the floor, back straight, shoulders down, abs engaged, and legs extended in front of you. Bend forward from the waist, reaching your hands towards your toes. Imaging reaching your chin towards your toes in front of you (not towards your legs).     [image]     Standing IT Band Stretch   Stand tall with you legs together, arms relaxed and back straight. Step your left leg behind your right leg, toes pointing forward and legs straight. Put your right hand on your hip and reach your left arm up in line with the shoulder. Breathe slowly and steadily as you push your hips toward the left and reach your left arm overhead and to the right.       Stretching is easily ignored yet it is an important part of your exercise program.  The best time to stretch is after your workout.  Just 10 minutes of stretching will help promote flexibility.  The key to proper stretching is knowing how far to go.  You should feel a slight pull, but not pain, when you stretch.  If it hurts, you've gone too far.  Each time you stretch you should see an increased range of motion.  I like to perform each stretch three times in a row.  Never bounce or jerk when stretching and hold your stretches for a count of ten.  Stretching after a workout relaxes your muscles and increases circulation to your joints and muscles.  This helps to reduce soreness and stiffness.  Take the time to stretch 2-3 times a week.   Here are some of my favorite stretches:   [image] [image]Cat Stretch   Relax the abdominals as if dropping your belly towards the floor beneath you, arching your back, tilting your pelvic bone back and lifting your chest. Look towards the ceiling without straining your neck. Engage your abdominals as if pulling your navel towards your spine and round your back towards the ceiling. Allow the head and neck to fall naturally between the arms.         [image] Hamstring Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your right knee towards your chest, keeping your left leg extended on the floor.Slowly straighten your right knee, grabbing the back of your leg with both hands. Pull your leg towards your gently while keeping both hips on the floor.     [image] Lower Back Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor.Bend both knees towards your chest, placing hands across your knees or shins.         [image] Lying Hip and Glute Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your left knee, placing left foot flat on the floor. Cross your right ankle at your left knee.       [image]      Hip and Lower Back Stretch  Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your right knee towards your chest, grabbing it with your left hand. Place your right hand out to the side. Keeping your shoulder blades square (on the mat) use your left hand to guide your right knee across your body and towards the floor on your left side. Allow your right arm to come up off the floor if it needs to.     [image]   Seated Toe Touch Stretch  Sit on the floor, back straight, shoulders down, abs engaged, and legs extended in front of you. Bend forward from the waist, reaching your hands towards your toes. Imaging reaching your chin towards your toes in front of you (not towards your legs).     [image]     Standing IT Band Stretch   Stand tall with you legs together, arms relaxed and back straight. Step your left leg behind your right leg, toes pointing forward and legs straight. Put your right hand on your hip and reach your left arm up in line with the shoulder. Breathe slowly and steadily as you push your hips toward the left and reach your left arm overhead and to the right.     Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:12:53 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Dont-Ignore-Stretching/BLOG/2478128/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-07-21T16:12:53Z BeWell Community   Stretching is easily ignored yet it is an important part of your exercise program.  The best time to stretch is after your workout.  Just 10 minutes of stretching will help promote flexibility.  The key to proper stretching is knowing how far to go.  You should feel a slight pull, but not pain, when you stretch.  If it hurts, you've gone too far.  Each time you stretch you should see an increased range of motion.  I like to perform each stretch three times in a row.  Never bounce or jerk when stretching and hold your stretches for a count of ten.  Stretching after a workout relaxes your muscles and increases circulation to your joints and muscles.  This helps to reduce soreness and stiffness.  Take the time to stretch 2-3 times a week.   Here are some of my favorite stretches:   [image] [image]Cat Stretch   Relax the abdominals as if dropping your belly towards the floor beneath you, arching your back, tilting your pelvic bone back and lifting your chest. Look towards the ceiling without straining your neck. Engage your abdominals as if pulling your navel towards your spine and round your back towards the ceiling. Allow the head and neck to fall naturally between the arms.         [image] Hamstring Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your right knee towards your chest, keeping your left leg extended on the floor.Slowly straighten your right knee, grabbing the back of your leg with both hands. Pull your leg towards your gently while keeping both hips on the floor.     [image] Lower Back Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor.Bend both knees towards your chest, placing hands across your knees or shins.         [image] Lying Hip and Glute Stretch   Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your left knee, placing left foot flat on the floor. Cross your right ankle at your left knee.       [image]      Hip and Lower Back Stretch  Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight. Keep your hips level and your lower back down on the floor. Bend your right knee towards your chest, grabbing it with your left hand. Place your right hand out to the side. Keeping your shoulder blades square (on the mat) use your left hand to guide your right knee across your body and towards the floor on your left side. Allow your right arm to come up off the floor if it needs to.     [image]   Seated Toe Touch Stretch  Sit on the floor, back straight, shoulders down, abs engaged, and legs extended in front of you. Bend forward from the waist, reaching your hands towards your toes. Imaging reaching your chin towards your toes in front of you (not towards your legs).     [image]     Standing IT Band Stretch   Stand tall with you legs together, arms relaxed and back straight. Step your left leg behind your right leg, toes pointing forward and legs straight. Put your right hand on your hip and reach your left arm up in line with the shoulder. Breathe slowly and steadily as you push your hips toward the left and reach your left arm overhead and to the right.     a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, stretching nonadult false Don't Ignore Stretching! text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,stretching 203 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2478128 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_The-Top-Three-Signs-Your-Workout-Isnt-Working/BLOG/2430359/142833.html [image] If you're losing your enthusiasm to exercise or finding you're not sticking with it, it's probably time for a change.  These 3 signs may be why you're struggling. Are you bored with your workouts? It's easy to get bored if you stick with the same routine for too long.  Start adding variety to your program. Are you not seeing results from your workouts? If you're doing the same activity all the time, you're more likely to plateau and stop seeing results.  Again, vary your routine. Are you tired and sore from your workouts? Exercise should give you energy, not leave you feeling rundown.  You could be over training.  Take a couple days off and let your body rest. [image] If you're losing your enthusiasm to exercise or finding you're not sticking with it, it's probably time for a change.  These 3 signs may be why you're struggling. Are you bored with your workouts? It's easy to get bored if you stick with the same routine for too long.  Start adding variety to your program. Are you not seeing results from your workouts? If you're doing the same activity all the time, you're more likely to plateau and stop seeing results.  Again, vary your routine. Are you tired and sore from your workouts? Exercise should give you energy, not leave you feeling rundown.  You could be over training.  Take a couple days off and let your body rest. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:43:57 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_The-Top-Three-Signs-Your-Workout-Isnt-Working/BLOG/2430359/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-07-05T22:43:57Z BeWell Community [image] If you're losing your enthusiasm to exercise or finding you're not sticking with it, it's probably time for a change.  These 3 signs may be why you're struggling. Are you bored with your workouts? It's easy to get bored if you stick with the same routine for too long.  Start adding variety to your program. Are you not seeing results from your workouts? If you're doing the same activity all the time, you're more likely to plateau and stop seeing results.  Again, vary your routine. Are you tired and sore from your workouts? Exercise should give you energy, not leave you feeling rundown.  You could be over training.  Take a couple days off and let your body rest. a, anderson, exercise, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, workouts nonadult false The Top Three Signs Your Workout Isn't Working text blog a,anderson,exercise,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,workouts 177 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2430359 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Why-Are-Women-Getting-Breast-Cancer/BLOG/2412036/142833.html [image] 70% OF ALL WOMEN WHO GET BREAST CANCER HAVE NO KNOWN RISK FACTORS.  Shocking, isn't it?  Women who do everything right, have no family history of it, and still get this cancer.  We have no idea what causes breast cancer.  We know that certain factors increase our risk, but we really don't know what's causing it or for that matter how to prevent it. So what do we know about breast cancer?  These are the known factors that seem to increase your risk of breast cancer: 1. Your risk increases as you get older.  The majority of breast cancer occurs in women older than 50. 2. About 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary.  The most common cause is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. 3. White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African-American women.  African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer. 4. Women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk. 5. Women who started menstruating before age 12 and/or went through menopause after age 55, have a slightly higher risk. 6. Women who, as children or young adults, had radiation therapy to the chest area as treatment for another cancer are at an increased risk. 7. From the 1940's through the 1960's some pregnant women were given the drug DES because it was thought to lower their chances of miscarriage.  These women have an increased risk. These lifestyle-related factors also seem to increase your risk: 1. Women who have had no children or had their first child after 30 have a slightly higher risk. 2. Use of post menopausal hormone therapy increases risk. 3. Use of alcohol is clearly linked to an increased risk.  The risk increases with the amount of alcohol you consume.  Women who have 1 alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk.  Those who have 2 to 5 drinks daily have about 1 1/2 times the risk of women who drink no alcohol. 4. Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause, increases risk.  Experts say 1/3 of breast cancer cases in the U.S. could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more. 5. Lack of physical activity increases risk.  The Women's Health Initiative Study says 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours per week of brisk walking reduces your risk by 18%. 6. There may be a link between high dairy intake and breast cancer according to Harvard's School of Public Health.  Their studies show the hormones in milk may increase breast cancer risk. There are also some "controversial factors" that may or may not have an effect on breast cancer. 1. Studies of fat in the diet have not been clearly shown to increase your risk.  Although most studies have found that breast cancer is less common in countries where the typical diet is low in fat, many studies in the U.S. have not found a direct correlation to high fat diets and increased risk. 2. There is little evidence that wearing bras causes breast cancer by obstructing lymph flow. 3. No clear links have been established to chemicals in the environment as causing an increased risk thus far, although studies are ongoing.  It is noted that there has been some concern by scientists that the chemical BPA may increase breast cancer risk. 4. Most studies have found no link between cigarette smoking and breast cancer.  Research is ongoing as to whether secondhand smoke increases your risk. 5. There is no conclusive evidence that artificial sweeteners are associated with breast cancer. That's the sum total of what we know so far about breast cancer.  Dr. Susan Love, the leading authority on breast cancer says, "We can't learn what causes cancer just by studying diseased tissue.  We need to study healthy women and compare them to women with cancer to figure out what causes cancer....Scientist need women for their research, not rats.  We need women to change the face of breast cancer research." Dr. Susan Love hopes her research will lead to a vaccine that will prevent cancer.  She has created the Love/Avon Army of Women research project.  Her goal is to recruit 1 million women to participate in breast cancer research to learn how to prevent the disease.  380,000 women have joined thus far.  They are recruiting women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, who are healthy or have a breast cancer history, to join.  As a member of her army, you agree to be emailed about breast cancer studies in need of volunteers.  Some of the studies involve filling out questionnaires, others require samples of blood, urine or saliva.  You choose which study you want to participate in. We need each other to help fight breast cancer.  Join the Army of Women at www.armyofwomen.org.   [image] 70% OF ALL WOMEN WHO GET BREAST CANCER HAVE NO KNOWN RISK FACTORS.  Shocking, isn't it?  Women who do everything right, have no family history of it, and still get this cancer.  We have no idea what causes breast cancer.  We know that certain factors increase our risk, but we really don't know what's causing it or for that matter how to prevent it. So what do we know about breast cancer?  These are the known factors that seem to increase your risk of breast cancer: 1. Your risk increases as you get older.  The majority of breast cancer occurs in women older than 50. 2. About 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary.  The most common cause is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. 3. White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African-American women.  African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer. 4. Women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk. 5. Women who started menstruating before age 12 and/or went through menopause after age 55, have a slightly higher risk. 6. Women who, as children or young adults, had radiation therapy to the chest area as treatment for another cancer are at an increased risk. 7. From the 1940's through the 1960's some pregnant women were given the drug DES because it was thought to lower their chances of miscarriage.  These women have an increased risk. These lifestyle-related factors also seem to increase your risk: 1. Women who have had no children or had their first child after 30 have a slightly higher risk. 2. Use of post menopausal hormone therapy increases risk. 3. Use of alcohol is clearly linked to an increased risk.  The risk increases with the amount of alcohol you consume.  Women who have 1 alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk.  Those who have 2 to 5 drinks daily have about 1 1/2 times the risk of women who drink no alcohol. 4. Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause, increases risk.  Experts say 1/3 of breast cancer cases in the U.S. could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more. 5. Lack of physical activity increases risk.  The Women's Health Initiative Study says 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours per week of brisk walking reduces your risk by 18%. 6. There may be a link between high dairy intake and breast cancer according to Harvard's School of Public Health.  Their studies show the hormones in milk may increase breast cancer risk. There are also some "controversial factors" that may or may not have an effect on breast cancer. 1. Studies of fat in the diet have not been clearly shown to increase your risk.  Although most studies have found that breast cancer is less common in countries where the typical diet is low in fat, many studies in the U.S. have not found a direct correlation to high fat diets and increased risk. 2. There is little evidence that wearing bras causes breast cancer by obstructing lymph flow. 3. No clear links have been established to chemicals in the environment as causing an increased risk thus far, although studies are ongoing.  It is noted that there has been some concern by scientists that the chemical BPA may increase breast cancer risk. 4. Most studies have found no link between cigarette smoking and breast cancer.  Research is ongoing as to whether secondhand smoke increases your risk. 5. There is no conclusive evidence that artificial sweeteners are associated with breast cancer. That's the sum total of what we know so far about breast cancer.  Dr. Susan Love, the leading authority on breast cancer says, "We can't learn what causes cancer just by studying diseased tissue.  We need to study healthy women and compare them to women with cancer to figure out what causes cancer....Scientist need women for their research, not rats.  We need women to change the face of breast cancer research." Dr. Susan Love hopes her research will lead to a vaccine that will prevent cancer.  She has created the Love/Avon Army of Women research project.  Her goal is to recruit 1 million women to participate in breast cancer research to learn how to prevent the disease.  380,000 women have joined thus far.  They are recruiting women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, who are healthy or have a breast cancer history, to join.  As a member of her army, you agree to be emailed about breast cancer studies in need of volunteers.  Some of the studies involve filling out questionnaires, others require samples of blood, urine or saliva.  You choose which study you want to participate in. We need each other to help fight breast cancer.  Join the Army of Women at www.armyofwomen.org.   Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:14:34 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Why-Are-Women-Getting-Breast-Cancer/BLOG/2412036/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-06-25T23:14:34Z BeWell Community [image] 70% OF ALL WOMEN WHO GET BREAST CANCER HAVE NO KNOWN RISK FACTORS.  Shocking, isn't it?  Women who do everything right, have no family history of it, and still get this cancer.  We have no idea what causes breast cancer.  We know that certain factors increase our risk, but we really don't know what's causing it or for that matter how to prevent it. So what do we know about breast cancer?  These are the known factors that seem to increase your risk of breast cancer: 1. Your risk increases as you get older.  The majority of breast cancer occurs in women older than 50. 2. About 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary.  The most common cause is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. 3. White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African-American women.  African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer. 4. Women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk. 5. Women who started menstruating before age 12 and/or went through menopause after age 55, have a slightly higher risk. 6. Women who, as children or young adults, had radiation therapy to the chest area as treatment for another cancer are at an increased risk. 7. From the 1940's through the 1960's some pregnant women were given the drug DES because it was thought to lower their chances of miscarriage.  These women have an increased risk. These lifestyle-related factors also seem to increase your risk: 1. Women who have had no children or had their first child after 30 have a slightly higher risk. 2. Use of post menopausal hormone therapy increases risk. 3. Use of alcohol is clearly linked to an increased risk.  The risk increases with the amount of alcohol you consume.  Women who have 1 alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk.  Those who have 2 to 5 drinks daily have about 1 1/2 times the risk of women who drink no alcohol. 4. Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause, increases risk.  Experts say 1/3 of breast cancer cases in the U.S. could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more. 5. Lack of physical activity increases risk.  The Women's Health Initiative Study says 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours per week of brisk walking reduces your risk by 18%. 6. There may be a link between high dairy intake and breast cancer according to Harvard's School of Public Health.  Their studies show the hormones in milk may increase breast cancer risk. There are also some "controversial factors" that may or may not have an effect on breast cancer. 1. Studies of fat in the diet have not been clearly shown to increase your risk.  Although most studies have found that breast cancer is less common in countries where the typical diet is low in fat, many studies in the U.S. have not found a direct correlation to high fat diets and increased risk. 2. There is little evidence that wearing bras causes breast cancer by obstructing lymph flow. 3. No clear links have been established to chemicals in the environment as causing an increased risk thus far, although studies are ongoing.  It is noted that there has been some concern by scientists that the chemical BPA may increase breast cancer risk. 4. Most studies have found no link between cigarette smoking and breast cancer.  Research is ongoing as to whether secondhand smoke increases your risk. 5. There is no conclusive evidence that artificial sweeteners are associated with breast cancer. That's the sum total of what we know so far about breast cancer.  Dr. Susan Love, the leading authority on breast cancer says, "We can't learn what causes cancer just by studying diseased tissue.  We need to study healthy women and compare them to women with cancer to figure out what causes cancer....Scientist need women for their research, not rats.  We need women to change the face of breast cancer research." Dr. Susan Love hopes her research will lead to a vaccine that will prevent cancer.  She has created the Love/Avon Army of Women research project.  Her goal is to recruit 1 million women to participate in breast cancer research to learn how to prevent the disease.  380,000 women have joined thus far.  They are recruiting women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, who are healthy or have a breast cancer history, to join.  As a member of her army, you agree to be emailed about breast cancer studies in need of volunteers.  Some of the studies involve filling out questionnaires, others require samples of blood, urine or saliva.  You choose which study you want to participate in. We need each other to help fight breast cancer.  Join the Army of Women at www.armyofwomen.org.   a, anderson, breast, cancer, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat nonadult false Why Are Women Getting Breast Cancer? text blog a,anderson,breast,cancer,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat 181 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2412036 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Exercise-Helps-Women-To-Quit-Smoking/BLOG/2405836/142833.html [image]                 According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who exercised while trying to quit smoking were twice as likely to remain smoke-free and gained about half the weight of those who did not exercise.  280 women participated in this study.  Half of them participated in a counseling program on quitting smoking.  The other half participated in the same program AND exercised 3 days a week.  The exercise sessions included 30 to 40 minutes of brisk cardio.  The group that exercised said they felt better mentally and physically which helped to make it easier not to smoke.  They also gained less weight after they quit smoking. [image]                 According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who exercised while trying to quit smoking were twice as likely to remain smoke-free and gained about half the weight of those who did not exercise.  280 women participated in this study.  Half of them participated in a counseling program on quitting smoking.  The other half participated in the same program AND exercised 3 days a week.  The exercise sessions included 30 to 40 minutes of brisk cardio.  The group that exercised said they felt better mentally and physically which helped to make it easier not to smoke.  They also gained less weight after they quit smoking. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:56:22 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Exercise-Helps-Women-To-Quit-Smoking/BLOG/2405836/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-06-21T21:56:22Z BeWell Community [image]                 According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who exercised while trying to quit smoking were twice as likely to remain smoke-free and gained about half the weight of those who did not exercise.  280 women participated in this study.  Half of them participated in a counseling program on quitting smoking.  The other half participated in the same program AND exercised 3 days a week.  The exercise sessions included 30 to 40 minutes of brisk cardio.  The group that exercised said they felt better mentally and physically which helped to make it easier not to smoke.  They also gained less weight after they quit smoking. a, anderson, archives, exercise, fitness, healthy, internal, living, management, medicine, minute, of, pat, smoking, weight nonadult false Exercise Helps Women To Quit Smoking text blog a,anderson,archives,exercise,fitness,healthy,internal,living,management,medicine,minute,of,pat,smoking,weight 157 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2405836 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Pesticide-Residue-On-Produce/BLOG/2393708/142833.html   [image] The Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C., says this list of produce contains the most pesticides:   Peaches                    Cherries Apples                       Kale Sweet Peppers          Lettuce Celery                       Grapes Nectarines                 Carrots        Strawberries              Pears             [image] The Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C., says this list of produce contains the most pesticides:   Peaches                    Cherries Apples                       Kale Sweet Peppers          Lettuce Celery                       Grapes Nectarines                 Carrots        Strawberries              Pears           Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:35:38 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Pesticide-Residue-On-Produce/BLOG/2393708/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-06-13T14:35:38Z BeWell Community   [image] The Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C., says this list of produce contains the most pesticides:   Peaches                    Cherries Apples                       Kale Sweet Peppers          Lettuce Celery                       Grapes Nectarines                 Carrots        Strawberries              Pears           a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, pesticides nonadult false Pesticide Residue On Produce text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,pesticides 166 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2393708 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_What-Exercise-Can-Do-For-You/BLOG/2371348/142833.html Need motivation to exercise? Here's what exercise can do for you. Exercise improves your [image]mood. Exercise helps to prevent chronic diseases. Exercise helps you to manage your weight. Exercise promotes better sleep. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs. Exercise can put the spark back into your sex life. And Exercise keeps your brain healthy! Need motivation to exercise? Here's what exercise can do for you. Exercise improves your [image]mood. Exercise helps to prevent chronic diseases. Exercise helps you to manage your weight. Exercise promotes better sleep. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs. Exercise can put the spark back into your sex life. And Exercise keeps your brain healthy! Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:54:12 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_What-Exercise-Can-Do-For-You/BLOG/2371348/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-06-02T21:54:12Z BeWell Community Need motivation to exercise? Here's what exercise can do for you. Exercise improves your [image]mood. Exercise helps to prevent chronic diseases. Exercise helps you to manage your weight. Exercise promotes better sleep. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs. Exercise can put the spark back into your sex life. And Exercise keeps your brain healthy! a, anderson, exercise, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat nonadult false What Exercise Can Do For You! text blog a,anderson,exercise,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat 216 1 4.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2371348 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Get-That-Sunscreen-Ready/BLOG/2371320/142833.html [image]   Summer is finally here. You need to remember to be careful about exposing yourself to the sun. The depletion of the ozone has led to an increase in harmful ultraviolet rays. There are 2 types of rays--UVA and UVB. UVB is what burns you. UVA is what causes damage a couple of layers down, causing premature aging. [image]There are more products on the market with higher SPF (sun protection factor) but that doesn't mean it works twice as good. An SPF of 30 blocks out 96% of the UV rays. An SPF of 60 blocks out 98%. Find a sunscreen that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. [image]   Summer is finally here. You need to remember to be careful about exposing yourself to the sun. The depletion of the ozone has led to an increase in harmful ultraviolet rays. There are 2 types of rays--UVA and UVB. UVB is what burns you. UVA is what causes damage a couple of layers down, causing premature aging. [image]There are more products on the market with higher SPF (sun protection factor) but that doesn't mean it works twice as good. An SPF of 30 blocks out 96% of the UV rays. An SPF of 60 blocks out 98%. Find a sunscreen that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:41:12 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Get-That-Sunscreen-Ready/BLOG/2371320/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-06-02T21:41:12Z BeWell Community [image]   Summer is finally here. You need to remember to be careful about exposing yourself to the sun. The depletion of the ozone has led to an increase in harmful ultraviolet rays. There are 2 types of rays--UVA and UVB. UVB is what burns you. UVA is what causes damage a couple of layers down, causing premature aging. [image]There are more products on the market with higher SPF (sun protection factor) but that doesn't mean it works twice as good. An SPF of 30 blocks out 96% of the UV rays. An SPF of 60 blocks out 98%. Find a sunscreen that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, sunscreen nonadult false Get That Sunscreen Ready! text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,sunscreen 154 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2371320 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_How-To-Choose-The-Best-Pedometer/BLOG/2354488/142833.html   Studies show that just wearing a pedometer can encourage you to walk an extra 2,000 steps a day.  Just this simple change can result in losing 8 pounds in a year.  Strive to get 10,000 steps in a day.  Here's what to look for if you are going to buy a pedometer. [image]   Look for a display monitor you can easily read. Choose a light weight model that has a safety clip. (so you won't lose it!) Choose a pedometer that has a high accuracy rating. Make sure it has a 7 day memory feature to track your weekly progress. Choose one that resets automatically every day. Make sure it is silent.  Some of them make a clicking noise.   A good pedometer will cost about $20.00.  The brand I like the best is the Omron  HJ-112.  It has all the above features and is easy to operate.     Studies show that just wearing a pedometer can encourage you to walk an extra 2,000 steps a day.  Just this simple change can result in losing 8 pounds in a year.  Strive to get 10,000 steps in a day.  Here's what to look for if you are going to buy a pedometer. [image]   Look for a display monitor you can easily read. Choose a light weight model that has a safety clip. (so you won't lose it!) Choose a pedometer that has a high accuracy rating. Make sure it has a 7 day memory feature to track your weekly progress. Choose one that resets automatically every day. Make sure it is silent.  Some of them make a clicking noise.   A good pedometer will cost about $20.00.  The brand I like the best is the Omron  HJ-112.  It has all the above features and is easy to operate.   Wed, 26 May 2010 21:00:02 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_How-To-Choose-The-Best-Pedometer/BLOG/2354488/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-26T21:00:02Z BeWell Community   Studies show that just wearing a pedometer can encourage you to walk an extra 2,000 steps a day.  Just this simple change can result in losing 8 pounds in a year.  Strive to get 10,000 steps in a day.  Here's what to look for if you are going to buy a pedometer. [image]   Look for a display monitor you can easily read. Choose a light weight model that has a safety clip. (so you won't lose it!) Choose a pedometer that has a high accuracy rating. Make sure it has a 7 day memory feature to track your weekly progress. Choose one that resets automatically every day. Make sure it is silent.  Some of them make a clicking noise.   A good pedometer will cost about $20.00.  The brand I like the best is the Omron  HJ-112.  It has all the above features and is easy to operate.   a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, management, minute, pat, pedometers, weight nonadult false How To Choose The Best Pedometer text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,management,minute,pat,pedometers,weight 171 1 5.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2354488 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Are-You-Losing-Strength/BLOG/2350418/142833.html [image]Are you having trouble carrying those grocery bags? Many people are finding as they get older, they are getting weaker. That's just part of the aging process-right? NO, it doesn't have to be that way. You can prevent that loss of strength by weight resistance exercise. Ah, you say you're too old to start lifting weights. NOT TRUE. Older people who have never lifted weights, who start a strength training program, actually gain the most benefit. Just a few weeks of weight training will build muscle and increase your strength. Just because you're getting older does not mean you have to be weak! Take care of yourself, start that exercise program today.   The Healthy Gift Set If you're looking for a gift that will help a loved one or a friend to take better care of herself, this is it.  If you want to improve your own health, then the Healthy Gift Set is for you.  Get my exercise dvd, Fitness After Fifty, AND my Guilt-Free Gourmet Cookbook, together for just $24.95!     Makes a great gift!     SHIPPING IS FREE.  Give the gift of health! Buy it at www.whybefit.com                                                                                                        [image][image] [image]Are you having trouble carrying those grocery bags? Many people are finding as they get older, they are getting weaker. That's just part of the aging process-right? NO, it doesn't have to be that way. You can prevent that loss of strength by weight resistance exercise. Ah, you say you're too old to start lifting weights. NOT TRUE. Older people who have never lifted weights, who start a strength training program, actually gain the most benefit. Just a few weeks of weight training will build muscle and increase your strength. Just because you're getting older does not mean you have to be weak! Take care of yourself, start that exercise program today.   The Healthy Gift Set If you're looking for a gift that will help a loved one or a friend to take better care of herself, this is it.  If you want to improve your own health, then the Healthy Gift Set is for you.  Get my exercise dvd, Fitness After Fifty, AND my Guilt-Free Gourmet Cookbook, together for just $24.95!     Makes a great gift!     SHIPPING IS FREE.  Give the gift of health! Buy it at www.whybefit.com                                                                                                        [image][image] Sun, 23 May 2010 23:02:12 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Are-You-Losing-Strength/BLOG/2350418/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-23T23:02:12Z BeWell Community [image]Are you having trouble carrying those grocery bags? Many people are finding as they get older, they are getting weaker. That's just part of the aging process-right? NO, it doesn't have to be that way. You can prevent that loss of strength by weight resistance exercise. Ah, you say you're too old to start lifting weights. NOT TRUE. Older people who have never lifted weights, who start a strength training program, actually gain the most benefit. Just a few weeks of weight training will build muscle and increase your strength. Just because you're getting older does not mean you have to be weak! Take care of yourself, start that exercise program today.   The Healthy Gift Set If you're looking for a gift that will help a loved one or a friend to take better care of herself, this is it.  If you want to improve your own health, then the Healthy Gift Set is for you.  Get my exercise dvd, Fitness After Fifty, AND my Guilt-Free Gourmet Cookbook, together for just $24.95!     Makes a great gift!     SHIPPING IS FREE.  Give the gift of health! Buy it at www.whybefit.com                                                                                                        [image][image] a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, strength, training nonadult false Are You Losing Strength? text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,strength,training 167 1 4.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2350418 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Can-Household-Clutter-Make-You-Fat/BLOG/2348662/142833.html [image] Keeping your home free of clutter can help you to lose weight according to organizational guru Peter Walsh. In his new book, Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?, Walsh says that when people declutter their home, they start losing weight. His theory is that if you have a messy disorganized kitchen, you will always opt fo[image]r the easy, which is take out instead of cooking. If your dining room table is piled high with bills and junk, you won't want to sit and have a healthy family meal there. Walsh says an overstuffed life leads to an overstuffed body. He says that if you want to seriously deal with your weight, you must clean up that clutter. [image] Keeping your home free of clutter can help you to lose weight according to organizational guru Peter Walsh. In his new book, Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?, Walsh says that when people declutter their home, they start losing weight. His theory is that if you have a messy disorganized kitchen, you will always opt fo[image]r the easy, which is take out instead of cooking. If your dining room table is piled high with bills and junk, you won't want to sit and have a healthy family meal there. Walsh says an overstuffed life leads to an overstuffed body. He says that if you want to seriously deal with your weight, you must clean up that clutter. Fri, 21 May 2010 17:01:40 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Can-Household-Clutter-Make-You-Fat/BLOG/2348662/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-21T17:01:40Z BeWell Community [image] Keeping your home free of clutter can help you to lose weight according to organizational guru Peter Walsh. In his new book, Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?, Walsh says that when people declutter their home, they start losing weight. His theory is that if you have a messy disorganized kitchen, you will always opt fo[image]r the easy, which is take out instead of cooking. If your dining room table is piled high with bills and junk, you won't want to sit and have a healthy family meal there. Walsh says an overstuffed life leads to an overstuffed body. He says that if you want to seriously deal with your weight, you must clean up that clutter. a, anderson, clutter, fitness, healthy, living, management, minute, pat, peter, walsh, weight nonadult false Can Household Clutter Make You Fat? text blog a,anderson,clutter,fitness,healthy,living,management,minute,pat,peter,walsh,weight 175 1 5.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2348662 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_20-Minutes-After-You-Quit-Smoking/BLOG/2345748/142833.html Millions of people continue to struggle with their smoking habit. Are you? Or someone you love? You may want to consider this information... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:   20 minutes after you quit smoking, your heart rate drops.[image] 12 hours after you quit, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2-3 weeks after you quit, your heart attack risk drops and your lung function begins to improve. 1 month after you quit, your coughing and shortness of breath decreases. 1 year after you quit, your risk of heart disease is 1/2 that of when you were smoking. 5 years after you quit, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker. 15 years after you quit, your risk of heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker. [image] Millions of people continue to struggle with their smoking habit. Are you? Or someone you love? You may want to consider this information... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:   20 minutes after you quit smoking, your heart rate drops.[image] 12 hours after you quit, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2-3 weeks after you quit, your heart attack risk drops and your lung function begins to improve. 1 month after you quit, your coughing and shortness of breath decreases. 1 year after you quit, your risk of heart disease is 1/2 that of when you were smoking. 5 years after you quit, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker. 15 years after you quit, your risk of heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker. [image] Wed, 19 May 2010 23:40:23 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_20-Minutes-After-You-Quit-Smoking/BLOG/2345748/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-19T23:40:23Z BeWell Community Millions of people continue to struggle with their smoking habit. Are you? Or someone you love? You may want to consider this information... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:   20 minutes after you quit smoking, your heart rate drops.[image] 12 hours after you quit, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2-3 weeks after you quit, your heart attack risk drops and your lung function begins to improve. 1 month after you quit, your coughing and shortness of breath decreases. 1 year after you quit, your risk of heart disease is 1/2 that of when you were smoking. 5 years after you quit, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker. 15 years after you quit, your risk of heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker. [image] a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, minute, pat, smoking nonadult false 20 Minutes After You Quit Smoking text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,minute,pat,smoking 180 0 0.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2345748 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Money-Helps-You-To-Lose-Weight/BLOG/2345739/142833.html [image] Want to triple the amount of weight you lose? Add a financial reward. Research shows that people who get financial incentives lose 3 times as much weight as those who don't. Get friends together and put $20.00[image] in a kitty. Whoever loses the most weight in a month, wins the prize. How's that for incentive! [image] Want to triple the amount of weight you lose? Add a financial reward. Research shows that people who get financial incentives lose 3 times as much weight as those who don't. Get friends together and put $20.00[image] in a kitty. Whoever loses the most weight in a month, wins the prize. How's that for incentive! Wed, 19 May 2010 23:35:56 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Money-Helps-You-To-Lose-Weight/BLOG/2345739/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-19T23:35:56Z BeWell Community [image] Want to triple the amount of weight you lose? Add a financial reward. Research shows that people who get financial incentives lose 3 times as much weight as those who don't. Get friends together and put $20.00[image] in a kitty. Whoever loses the most weight in a month, wins the prize. How's that for incentive! a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, management, minute, pat, weight nonadult false Money Helps You To Lose Weight! text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,management,minute,pat,weight 160 1 4.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2345739 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_What-Are-The-6-Germiest-Places/BLOG/2345737/142833.html The 6 germiest places are: your phone cell phone TV remote your desk and keyboard light switches your bathroom and kitchen faucets.  When was the last time you disinfected those places? The 6 germiest places are: your phone cell phone TV remote your desk and keyboard light switches your bathroom and kitchen faucets.  When was the last time you disinfected those places? Wed, 19 May 2010 23:31:02 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_What-Are-The-6-Germiest-Places/BLOG/2345737/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-19T23:31:02Z BeWell Community The 6 germiest places are: your phone cell phone TV remote your desk and keyboard light switches your bathroom and kitchen faucets.  When was the last time you disinfected those places? a, anderson, fitness, germs, healthy, living, minute, pat nonadult false What Are The 6 Germiest Places? text blog a,anderson,fitness,germs,healthy,living,minute,pat 143 1 5.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2345737 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_My-Top-Ten-Exercises-For-Toning-Your-Body/BLOG/2343968/142833.html During my 20 years of personal training, I have tried every combination of exercises and every exercise routine out there. These are my top 10 exercises for toning up your body.[image] Incline dumbbell press for chest. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Front pulldowns for back. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.     [image] Seated rows for back. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets. [image] Side raises for shoulders. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Dumbbell curls for biceps (front of arms). Can also do these alternating arms, seated or standing. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Pushdowns for triceps (back of arms). Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Squats for legs and butt. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Stiff legged deadlifts for hamstrings (back of legs). Can do these using dumbbells. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Crunches for abs. Recommend 40 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Crunches on the ball. Recommend 40 reps, 4 sets.     During my 20 years of personal training, I have tried every combination of exercises and every exercise routine out there. These are my top 10 exercises for toning up your body.[image] Incline dumbbell press for chest. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Front pulldowns for back. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.     [image] Seated rows for back. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets. [image] Side raises for shoulders. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Dumbbell curls for biceps (front of arms). Can also do these alternating arms, seated or standing. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Pushdowns for triceps (back of arms). Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Squats for legs and butt. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Stiff legged deadlifts for hamstrings (back of legs). Can do these using dumbbells. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Crunches for abs. Recommend 40 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Crunches on the ball. Recommend 40 reps, 4 sets.     Tue, 18 May 2010 22:31:08 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_My-Top-Ten-Exercises-For-Toning-Your-Body/BLOG/2343968/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-18T22:31:08Z BeWell Community During my 20 years of personal training, I have tried every combination of exercises and every exercise routine out there. These are my top 10 exercises for toning up your body.[image] Incline dumbbell press for chest. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Front pulldowns for back. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.     [image] Seated rows for back. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets. [image] Side raises for shoulders. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Dumbbell curls for biceps (front of arms). Can also do these alternating arms, seated or standing. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Pushdowns for triceps (back of arms). Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Squats for legs and butt. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Stiff legged deadlifts for hamstrings (back of legs). Can do these using dumbbells. Recommend 10 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Crunches for abs. Recommend 40 reps, 4 sets.   [image] Crunches on the ball. Recommend 40 reps, 4 sets.     anderson, exercise, healthy, living, pat, routine nonadult false My Top Ten Exercises For Toning Your Body text blog anderson,exercise,healthy,living,pat,routine 159 1 5.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 2343968 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Want-To-Improve-Your-Luck/BLOG/2334452/142833.html     Ever wondered why some people are just so lucky?  In the book, The Luck Factor, psychologist Richard Wiseman says that lucky people generate their luck through four principles.    They pay attention to their intuition. They have a resilient attitude when things go wrong.   They immediately imagine how much worse the situation could have been and how they can turn that bad luck into good luck.   Lucky people aren't afraid to disrupt their daily routines to create more chance encounters.   Lucky people expect positive outcomes and this attitude makes good things happen.   So, to improve your luck, trust your instincts, find hidden benefit in a setback, maybe shop at a different grocery store or accept that next invitation,  and expect good things will happen.      Ever wondered why some people are just so lucky?  In the book, The Luck Factor, psychologist Richard Wiseman says that lucky people generate their luck through four principles.    They pay attention to their intuition. They have a resilient attitude when things go wrong.   They immediately imagine how much worse the situation could have been and how they can turn that bad luck into good luck.   Lucky people aren't afraid to disrupt their daily routines to create more chance encounters.   Lucky people expect positive outcomes and this attitude makes good things happen.   So, to improve your luck, trust your instincts, find hidden benefit in a setback, maybe shop at a different grocery store or accept that next invitation,  and expect good things will happen.  Wed, 12 May 2010 00:32:21 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Want-To-Improve-Your-Luck/BLOG/2334452/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-12T00:32:21Z BeWell Community     Ever wondered why some people are just so lucky?  In the book, The Luck Factor, psychologist Richard Wiseman says that lucky people generate their luck through four principles.    They pay attention to their intuition. They have a resilient attitude when things go wrong.   They immediately imagine how much worse the situation could have been and how they can turn that bad luck into good luck.   Lucky people aren't afraid to disrupt their daily routines to create more chance encounters.   Lucky people expect positive outcomes and this attitude makes good things happen.   So, to improve your luck, trust your instincts, find hidden benefit in a setback, maybe shop at a different grocery store or accept that next invitation,  and expect good things will happen.  a, anderson, fitness, healthy, living, luck, minute, pat nonadult false Want To Improve Your Luck? text blog a,anderson,fitness,healthy,living,luck,minute,pat 162 1 4.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 2334452 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_You-Can-Double-Your-Weight-Loss-By-Doing-This/BLOG/2326731/142833.html A study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that keeping a daily food diary can double your  weight loss. In this study, researchers tracked 1600 overweight men and women for 20 weeks.  The participants were asked to keep a record of their daily food intake and exercise minutes.  They found that the more the participants recorded what they ate, the more weight they loss.  Those who did not keep a food diary lost about 9lbs. over the 20 week study.  Those who kept the food diary lost 18lbs.-twice as much as those who didn't track their food.  They found by tracking your food, you become more accountable.  If you know you have to record what you eat, you think twice about eating it. A food diary can b[image]e written in a notebook, on a post it, on your computer, or even in a text message to yourself! Write down the time you eat and what you eat. Commit to keeping a food diary for one week. You will be amazed at how much food you really do eat. A study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that keeping a daily food diary can double your  weight loss. In this study, researchers tracked 1600 overweight men and women for 20 weeks.  The participants were asked to keep a record of their daily food intake and exercise minutes.  They found that the more the participants recorded what they ate, the more weight they loss.  Those who did not keep a food diary lost about 9lbs. over the 20 week study.  Those who kept the food diary lost 18lbs.-twice as much as those who didn't track their food.  They found by tracking your food, you become more accountable.  If you know you have to record what you eat, you think twice about eating it. A food diary can b[image]e written in a notebook, on a post it, on your computer, or even in a text message to yourself! Write down the time you eat and what you eat. Commit to keeping a food diary for one week. You will be amazed at how much food you really do eat. Wed, 05 May 2010 22:29:09 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_You-Can-Double-Your-Weight-Loss-By-Doing-This/BLOG/2326731/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-05T22:29:09Z BeWell Community A study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that keeping a daily food diary can double your  weight loss. In this study, researchers tracked 1600 overweight men and women for 20 weeks.  The participants were asked to keep a record of their daily food intake and exercise minutes.  They found that the more the participants recorded what they ate, the more weight they loss.  Those who did not keep a food diary lost about 9lbs. over the 20 week study.  Those who kept the food diary lost 18lbs.-twice as much as those who didn't track their food.  They found by tracking your food, you become more accountable.  If you know you have to record what you eat, you think twice about eating it. A food diary can b[image]e written in a notebook, on a post it, on your computer, or even in a text message to yourself! Write down the time you eat and what you eat. Commit to keeping a food diary for one week. You will be amazed at how much food you really do eat. a, anderson, fitness, food, healthy, journal, living, management, minute, pat, weight nonadult false You Can Double Your Weight Loss By Doing This! text blog a,anderson,fitness,food,healthy,journal,living,management,minute,pat,weight 193 1 5.0 http://community.bewell.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19063064&as=142833 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/142833/photos/PHOTO_7280123_142833_19063064_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 2326731 19063064 Silver 1646 http://community.bewell.com/_Two-Reasons-Why-We-Eat-Too-Much/BLOG/2326708/142833.html We all know we're supposed to eat healthy portions, but often times we don't. A lack of willpower isn't always to blame. Here are a couple of reasons experts say as to why we eat too much. Not getting enough sleep affects two important hormones. It decreases the hormone that signals your brain that your body has had enough to eat and it increases the hormone that triggers hunger. Studies show that people who are sleep deprived have a 25% increase in appetite. Constant stress is another trigger for overeating. Your body pumps out high doses of hormones that can increase your appetite and lead you to overeat. [image] We all know we're supposed to eat healthy portions, but often times we don't. A lack of willpower isn't always to blame. Here are a couple of reasons experts say as to why we eat too much. Not getting enough sleep affects two important hormones. It decreases the hormone that signals your brain that your body has had enough to eat and it increases the hormone that triggers hunger. Studies show that people who are sleep deprived have a 25% increase in appetite. Constant stress is another trigger for overeating. Your body pumps out high doses of hormones that can increase your appetite and lead you to overeat. [image] Wed, 05 May 2010 22:08:58 GMT http://community.bewell.com/_Two-Reasons-Why-We-Eat-Too-Much/BLOG/2326708/142833.html AFitnessMinute 2010-05-05T22:08:58Z BeWell Community We all know we're supposed to eat healthy portions, but often times we don't. A lack of willpower isn't always to blame. Here are a couple of reasons experts say as to why we eat too much. Not getting enough sleep affects two important hormones. It decreases the hormone that signals your brain that your body has had enough to eat and it increases the hormone that triggers hunger. Studies show that people who are sleep deprived have a 25% increase in appetite. Constant stress is another trigger for overeating. Your body pumps out high doses of hormones that can increase your appetite and lead you to overeat. 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