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30 Minutes A Day

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:59:26 +0000

It is probably not news to you that in order to be a healthy person you need to exercise regularly along with eating a fairly balanced diet. While many people are aware of the fact that exercise is important, they still do not make the effort to do it as often as should be done. What is it going to take for people to start treating their bodies with respect? Even just 30 minutes of exercise each day will make a huge impact on the health and happiness of people all over. If you need proof, take a look at what just 30 minutes a day can do for you, your body, and your overall health.

Weight Loss/Maintenance – If you are in need of losing a few pounds, you will find that regular exercise is the key to helping it come off. On top of helping you lose weight, daily exercising will also help you to maintain your healthy weight.
Reduce Blood Pressure – High blood pressure is a sign of potential harms to come. Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, and exercise can aid in keeping it at bay by helping to lower blood pressure. Just 30 minutes a day will make a significant impact.
Reduce Cholesterol – In some people high cholesterol is also a sign of potential heart problems. There is good news though, exercise can help lower high cholesterol.
Aid in Cancer Prevention – Cancers, especially colon, prostate, and breast, are shown to be less prominent in those who regularly exercise. This is because your 30 minute workout will help boost your immune system, improve your body’s circulation, lower body fat, and aid in digestion.
Perk Up Energy – As if you needed any other reasons to take on a simple 30 minute workout each day, you will also find that you will have more energy and stamina thanks to your new workout.

It’s really simple. All you need is 30 minutes each day to notice a difference, and once you’ve conquered that you will probably be wanting more and more.

Time to Kick the Habit

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:52:30 +0000

I know that right now a lot of people are thinking about the new year coming up for whatever reason. Some will be ready to take on all that the year has to offer and others might be silently contemplating the resolutions that they are unsure about making. Isn’t it strange that most resolutions that we make for the new year all have to do with our health and fitness? We strive and struggle to keep them and become healthier, yet we end up giving in a couple months into it only to go back to how we lived before. This year you can accomplish your goals. There is no reason why you cannot kick your bad habits for good once and for all. No matter your vice: soda, cigarettes, unhealthy eating, laziness, or whatever you can be done with them. Here are tips for anyone trying to stop any bad habit in this new year.

Find a buddy or support group. If you are trying to stop doing something that you have done for years, it can be incredibly stressful and tough. When you have someone going through the same thing, you can both be encouraging to one another and promote healthy habits over bad ones. Buddies are also great to go to the gym with, share healthy recipes and more.
Tell as many people as possible what your goal is. I know I am the type of person that if I tell all kinds of people I’m going to do something, then I will be more likely to do it. This is especially true of people that I do not know so well. My family knows me and I know that they will forgive me if I give up, but I want to prove to others that I can do it.
Keep a journal. Food journals, exercise journals, quitting journals, whatever it is write it down. If you have a slip up, then write about it and the next time you feel like you are slipping read about how it made you feel. You’ll likely step away from the vice.

Happy New Year and good luck on finally kicking those bad habits!

Green Smoothies for Great Health

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:58:58 +0000

Sometimes getting all the nutrients and greens you need in one day can be a challenge. This is especially true if the idea of munching on raw spinach leaves you feeling like some kind of grass eating livestock. For a long time I would try to eat all the things that I could that would give be the best options as far as nutrition but let’s face it, salads are not very friendly for those people who are always on the go. I would find myself not being able to eat my meal because I was off driving to a meeting or about to meet someone to train at the gym. I was getting frustrated and not getting the proper nutrition.

Then it dawned on me, duh green smoothies. I know people have been drinking and swearing by green smoothies for a long time, but it never occurred to me that they would be a great option for me. I can blend it up and put it in an insulated tumbler and go out the door. I have been telling everyone about green smoothies, but some people are not convinced that it is as easy as I think. Well, I am about to make it even easier. Check out the infographic I just found for the way to create the perfect green smoothie. Easy, right? So give it a shot.

No Shave November

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:27:32 +0000

In November men all across the United States participate in a facial hair growing activity that is known as “Movember” or “No Shave November.” Many will join in the fun without completely understanding the purpose of the moustache growning, but there is a great cause behind the efforts. Just like October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Movember is an effort to inform and make people aware of men’s risks for prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer starts in the tissues of the prostate. A prostate is a gland that is found in the male reproductive system. Typically the cancer occurs in older men, but no man is excluded from risks. Some risk factors include: age, a family history, rave, prostate changes, and genetic changes. Other factors are currently being researched and studied. There is also a lot of study for prevention going on at this time.

One of the main reasons that Movember was created to inform men is because men tend to be less involved and aware when it comes to matters of health. That also means that certain health risks that are associated only with men are often not as discussed, like prostate cancer. Men having fun and growing out their facial hair is just one way to help out and get people to ask, “why do you have that silly moustache?” It is then you can help spread awareness and potentially help save lives.

If you want to get involved, visit the Movember site to see how you can donate to the cause, purchase some fun things like TOMS shoes and knit hats, and get some moustache themed gear.

If you are already on board and growing out a sweet ‘stache or beard and looking for some inspiration, check out the infographic below.

Be Aware

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:05:09 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

It is unfortunate to think about but breast cancer has probably affected you or someone close to you in some way at some point in the past few years. The good news is that many people are taking the time to become aware of all of the ways to not only help lessen the risk of breast cancer but other things like home self tests and when to schedule a mammogram. It can benefit us all to become more aware, no matter our age or gender because when you think about it, being familiar with cancer risks is like home security for your house. In your house it is impossible to completely prevent a robbery like it is impossible to prevent breast cancer, but when you are armed the risk is lessened.

So this month do something to be better aware about breast cancer. Women, talk to your doctor about scheduling screenings, or proper things to do to reduce your risk. Men, talk to the women in your life about breast cancer. Take some time to listen, share, and be more aware this October. You will be glad that you did.

The video below is Nancy G. Brinker the Co-founder and CEO of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure sharing a special message for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Hazards In The Home

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:59:50 +0000

When it comes to your health, there is not just one thing that makes you healthy or unhealthy. You see, you health depends on a lot of determining factors. Some of those factors are definitely uncontrollable. Then there are other factors that you can control in your life that have an affect on your overall health and well being. Often times though we do not fully understand what some of the controllable factors are in our lives that could be putting us at great risk wehn it comes to health. In fact, some of those scary factors that add in risks might be found in our very house.

We live with toxic poisons in our home and we even use some of them on a day to day basis. This could be causing us to already have some issues that happen to involve our health without us having any clue as to that fact. Every room inside of your beautiful home just might be at risk, and this is not something fun to deal with. Take a look at the infographic below that helps to reveal some of the things that could be potential threats inside of your house, and find out how to avoid them.

Yoga and Health Benefits

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:59:36 +0000

Yoga is something that has been practiced for an incredibly long while in all types of cultures and settings. When something is practiced and used for so long, then there must be something wonderful about it, right? Exactly. There are many, many benefits to practice yoga. These benefits are not just for your physical health, but also for your mental and spiritual health. Your body, soul, and mind are all probably in need of some healthier habits, so why not give the practice of yoga a try. You will be so surprised at how much it can change your body on the outside and the inside. For example, yoga can even help your digestion.

You’ve really got nothing to lose if you have not yet tried yoga. I can bet that once you start doing it often, you will actually be so surprised at how much you truly change from it, in good ways, of course. So hop on board and receive these amazing health benefits. If you do not know all of the benefits that you are missing out on, then take a look at the below infographic to find out! If you need, click the graphic to enlarge it.

Eat Smart and Healthy

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:41:09 +0000

I have a sweet friend who recently got married, and like with a lot of women, there has been some after marriage weight gain. It happens to the best of us. It is so easy for a woman to want to prepare meals like his mom cooked for him and then to consume as much as he does for dinner. Unfortunately that has some consequences for most women, and the weight starts adding up. On top of everything else, you have to get used to schedules and living together too. All of that and more combined leads to what I like to call “happy fat,” but is probably more like, “thank goodness the wedding is over but now what fat.” Despite the size of the family or if you have been married for five minutes or fifty years, healthy eating should take a priority. Here are some tips and tricks that I use to make sure that everyone is getting good food that is healthy.

Make small swtiches. Sometimes you still want to be able to enjoy those classic favorites that may not be the best for your waistline. The thing is that you can find ways to switch out or substitute not so great ingredients for those that are not so bad. For example you can trade out sour cream for plain greek yogurt. In fact, I like it better and the consistency is nicer too. For things like lasagna, you can certainly trade the ricotta for cottage cheese. Doing things like this will help to lower the calories per serving.

Watch your plate size. Typically people tend to fill up their plates to the max especially when eating dinner, so trick your brain. Use only salad plates for your meal and you will probably end up eating the actual recommended portion.

Meal plan, always. Going to the grocery store will be easier and your stomach smaller when you take some time to plan out your weekly meals. Find recipes that are within the calorie range that you would like per serving and that also include healthy fresh fruits and veggies. You will love being prepared and you will surely be cutting back a lot of calories too.

Scary Eating Habits

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:05:10 +0000

I know of many people who are trying to become healthier and either lose or gain some wieght so that their BMIs will be at a healthy level and so that they can be sure to have a healthy life. With such a large focus on being thin in this world many young people do not get a valid sense of what weights are actually healthy. On top of that there are numerous people in the world who are obsessed with what they consume. This could be for all ends of the spectrum, for the anorexic and the obese, it does not matter there is just an obsession. Anorexia, bulimia, and overeating are all actual addictions, and they are taking over people. These unhealthy eating habits are scary to see, but it needs to be addressed. Thankfully there are media outlets who have been working to expose these addictions to be of more help. Here are some videos I found that are really incredible to watch. If there is anyone in your life struggling with an illness like these videos, then be sure to stay strong for them and be there as they journey.

A television show on OWN, which can be found on all cable providers, focuses on the treatment for people who are addicted to eating food for various reasons. The below video focuses on one woman’s detox, and it is actually similar to any other detox like from a drug or alcohol.

Tyra Banks has had several shows focused on unhealthy eating. This one reveals a girl who limits herself to a mere 150 calories each day and goes to extremes in regard to her eating possibly due to her past.

Dr. Phil has reached out to many with bad eating habits of all kinds. This video focuses on two dangerously anorexic women who cannot seem to win the battle with their disease.

Heart Disease

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:12:26 +0000

It is a fact that heart diseases causes more deaths in the United States than any other one thing. It is so unfortunate, but more and more Americans seem to be at risk for heart disease each and every single year. In fact, the population of people who are obese in the United States is over twenty-seven percent. Obesity is a large contributor to heart disease. Along with obesity often comes kidney disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes all things that also prove to be promoters of heart disease. The risks of obesity and other factors that can cause heart disease need to be made well-known to all people. For some reason it is like people do not understand the risk of death that they could be facing.

When doing some research on heart disease earlier in the week, I came across the below infographic that depicts the risks and more information about heart disease in a clear and concise way. It is time for people to be in charge of their bodies and hopefully that can help to reduce the deaths by heart disease each year. While sometimes heart disease is not controllable, there are ways to decrease risks, and we all should be ready and willing to do just that.