So you’ve decided to lose some weight, or maybe you’re just trying to eat healthier. Maybe you’ve decided to exercise a bit more, or you’re even working toward a goal to be able to lift a certain amount of weight or to run a race. We’re all told that these are good things. They are […]
Many people think that exercise routines are all about groaning and sweating, that powering their way to exhaustion is a sign of a successful workout. That’s not the case at all. Except for extreme workouts designed for extreme results, exercising should be pushing gently against your personal envelope. Do what you can handle, and maybe […]
Is there a diet-friendly holiday? A time each year when we are all encouraged to eat lean meats, fresh vegetables, and vitamin drinks? A festival that avoids sugars, salts, and fats? Not on this planet. It might be hard to lose weight successfully during the holidays. While it’s tempting to eat every treat in sight, […]
While counting calories is at the core of every diet designed to lose weight (or to gain weight, for that matter), exercise is another key component. However, exercise often seems so much more daunting that merely controlling what we eat. Exercise takes effort and planning. It can be difficult and painful. Why subject yourself to […]
Here are a few different ideas and tips for your exercise regimen. Gardening Plant a garden of your own. Creating a garden can be quite an effective workout. You need to loosen your soil, dig rows, plant seeds and/or tiny plants, weed, pick your crops, and use all the various tools involved. An additional benefit […]
Being fit and being healthy as a lifestyle choice can add years of enjoyment to your life. There may be times you feel like giving up, but try to fight that urge. The health advice that follows can give you some insight on a path toward a fit lifestyle and improved health. While many of […]
Charles and I have lost 45 pounds in the past 5 months. We have another 10 to go. That’s between the two of us. Was it easy? Well… Yes and no. Hunger and habit are the obvious hurdles, but peers and holidays and restaurants and rewards are also stumbling blocks. We’ll examine this in future […]