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December 31st, 2007 — Announcements, Health and Wellness
The following is a list of prime health issues from 2007 that are expected to persist into the New Year. Green Energy This trend isn’t about to go out of style any time soon. More and more people are buying products that are supposed to be healthier for the environment and our bodies, including organic [...]
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Are You in a Sleep Debt? Are you in debt? Sleep debt, that is? The average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep - a night. Most of us get 6 hours or less. Yes, some of you need fewer hours to function at optimal level, and I wish I were in this group! Generally speaking, though, most of...... -
Why Wait for That "Ideal" Weight? One of my goals has been to eat for health and not solely for looks. I must have forgotten this important goal because the other day I was being too critical of the way my body looked - a little bit of tummy pooch; thighs not exactly rock solid. I'm...... -
Best Products for Healthy Fingernails In tough economic times, one of the first things that have to go is the sweet indulgences like our spa appointments. Luckily, you can keep on pampering your hands with a manicure that is wallet friendly and absolutely wonderful. Here are some tools that you absolutely need to have to...... -
Yoga for Over 50 One of the newest fads to sweep the nation is yoga routines that are especially designed to suit different types of people. One such type of yoga practice that is gaining in popularity is yoga for over 50 years old. Growing old is a stage in our lives where we...... - Workout Activities for Your Fitness Level Exercising is the best way to get in shape. You can pretty much do whatever activity you enjoy; the key is to exercise at your own pace. For example, if you like to run, a beginner should run slower and shorter distances. A more advanced runner will want to run......
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December 31st, 2007 — Blog Parties/Carnivals
Welcome to the New Year’s edition of the Carnival of Nutrition and Fitness! This carnival is for you – to learn, get motivated, and become healthier, fitter, and leaner in 2008! Wow! Many articles were submitted making it extremely difficult narrowing them down to what the editors felt were the best – very tough decisions [...]
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Calcium and Weight Loss “Milk: It does a body good.” This advertisement slogan might have been promoting more than they bargained for, but in a good way! Calcium, the main mineral in milk, touted for its bone strengthening powers, is also a superhero when it comes to fat loss. Calcium can help you...... -
Starving for an Image - The Issue of Super Skinny Models The fashion industry is more than just selling clothes; it’s about selling an image. A large part of that image for many in this industry is looking tall and thin, really thin. The argument for desiring the stick-thin appearance is that the clothes look better on skinny models. Sad when...... - My Current Health Goals I've been thinking about setting personal health goals for the past few weeks, two of them in specific. Well, after some consideration, I've come up with two personal health goals I'd like to really focus on this year. They're important to me, they would improve my health, they are a bit of a challenge (I like a......
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Carrie Underwood's Pressure to Stay Thin I like Carrie Underwood. I think she has clear and powerful voice. She also seems to conduct herself in a decent manner. Yet, this seemingly sweet, country girl from Oklahoma is not immune to the pressures that Hollywood, and society in general, place on the importance of looking thin and...... - Top Health Issues of 2007...and into 2008 The following is a list of prime health issues from 2007 that are expected to persist into the New Year. Green Energy This trend isn’t about to go out of style any time soon. More and more people are buying products that are supposed to be healthier for the environment......
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December 24th, 2007 — Announcements
I want to wish you a very merry Christmas! You can read the Christmas story here. May you have a joyful holiday! Photo credit: harm 333 Related Posts Healthy Junk Food When I was a young child I wished chocolate chip cookie dough was “good for you.” Actually, I still wish that, but I’m just [...]
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Healthy Junk Food When I was a young child I wished chocolate chip cookie dough was “good for you." Actually, I still wish that, but I'm just a little more realistic now. However, perhaps that fantasy is closer to becoming true that I would have thought. An Israeli study observed that consuming specific...... -
When Desserts Lost Their Mojo Friends, fun, fireworks, and lots of food! My husband and I have been invited to a friend's house out in the country for the Independence Day weekend, and I'm hoping all the above mentioned will be involved. I was asked to bring a dessert, and I accepted with some mild...... -
Most Important Healthy Baby Tips There are some risks that you may face during your pregnancy as an expectant mother, and therefore it is important for you to be aware of these avoidable risks and the healthy baby tips that you can employ in order to keep yourself and your baby out of harm's way....... -
Exercise Videos for Free Not quite sure what exercise video to get but don't want to go out and buy one at random? No sweat! Just visit your local library! Most libraries have exercise videos - VHS and DVDs. You can sample what interests you for free. And if you discover one you really...... -
Holiday Meal Battle Plan The holiday eating season is upon us, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing on through the new year. To someone trying to lose weight, this season can be a huge struggle! However, I say you can win the fight against weight gain, even while enjoying the festive foods of the season.......
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December 21st, 2007 — Announcements, Fun Facts
December 22 is the first day of winter for all the folks in the Northern Hemisphere! The sun is the furthest away from the equator, shining directly over the Tropic of Capricorn (Alice Springs, Australia and Sao Paulo, Brazil are just a couple of cities along the Tropic of Capricorn.) The first day of winter [...]
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- Who's Ready for Spring? I'm at that point where I am so ready for Spring and warmer weather! How about you? I'm ready to shed the winter coat and scarf and go for a hike in a nearby nature preserve! I'm ready for sunny days and clear roads! I'm ready for longer days and......
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Fun Facts about Chocolate "Chocolate" comes from the Aztec word, "xocolatl," which means "bitter water." Europe was introduced to chocolate when Christopher Columbus brought back cocoa beans from the Caribbean islands from his 1502 voyage. Switzerland is one of the top countries when it comes to chocolate consumption. The Swiss eat roughly 22 lbs...... -
Fun Facts about Green Tea Green tea was originally from China. It is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a type of shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. White tea, oolong, and black tea are also made from the Camellia sinensis leaves, but for green tea, the leaves are steamed immediately after picking,...... - The Most Popular Candy Bar Do you know what the most popular candy bar in the US is? It's Snickers! Here are some Fun Facts about the Snickers candy bar: Snickers was born in 1930 It was named after the Mars family's favorite horse Snickers was first sold for a nickel Today, Snickers has approximately......
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December 20th, 2007 — Announcements, Health and Wellness
The day after Christmas can be such a let down. I felt this especially as a kid. I would wait in anticipation for what seemed like an eternity for Christmas Day. I could hardly sleep the night before in my excitement. Yet, once Christmas Day had come and gone, the fun suddenly came to a [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - Beating the Sugar Addiction - My Journey Funny how things suddenly become clear to you, as though a fog has lifted. I've been in a fog of sorts for quite some time, a sugar fog. Only recently has this dense, gray world begun to disappear. I've finally come to a place where I feel confident I can......
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors for Women There are a number of ailments that women are actually at risk for developing without actually realizing it. For example, breast cancer risk factors for women are much more significant than they come to realize in many situations. Of all the types of cancer that you can get, breast cancer...... - Are You in a Sleep Debt? Are you in debt? Sleep debt, that is? The average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep - a night. Most of us get 6 hours or less. Yes, some of you need fewer hours to function at optimal level, and I wish I were in this group! Generally speaking, though, most of......
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Autoimmune Syndrome Risk Factors for Women There are a number of different ailments that women are actually at risk for developing without actually realizing it. For example, autoimmune syndrome risk factors for women are much more significant than for men in many situations. Autoimmune diseases and disorders make up a group of disorders that involve the...... -
BPA in your water bottle and other noteworthy posts Time I share some link love! And what an exceptional week to do so. I read some great posts that may have you rethinking a few of your daily habits. Workout mommy wrote two informative posts about the controversial chemical found in many water bottles and canned foods. Bisphenol-A (BPA)......
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December 13th, 2007 — Just Plain Fun
Not a big fan of vegetables? Think they’re dull and boring? Well, then it’s time to get reacquainted with these really-good-for-you foods! Check out the video below and discover that vegetables can be quite interesting and fun! Related Posts Fun Facts about Winter December 22 is the first day of winter for all the folks [...]
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Fun Facts about Winter December 22 is the first day of winter for all the folks in the Northern Hemisphere! The sun is the furthest away from the equator, shining directly over the Tropic of Capricorn (Alice Springs, Australia and Sao Paulo, Brazil are just a couple of cities along the Tropic of...... - Fun Facts about Green Tea Green tea was originally from China. It is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a type of shrub native to South and Southeast Asia. White tea, oolong, and black tea are also made from the Camellia sinensis leaves, but for green tea, the leaves are steamed immediately after picking,......
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Thanksgiving Fun Facts With Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday in the U.S., I thought it would be fun to share some interesting facts about this historical holiday. Note: You can always turn these into a trivia game - much to the delight or chagrin of your company- while waiting for the turkey to...... - Reducing Allergies in Your Home Many folks I know are suffering from allergies right now. You know the culprits: itchy, stuffy, scratchy, teary, wheezy, sneezes, and phlegm - a parade of annoying allergy symptoms that similiar to the names given to certain crotchety, little, old men who befriend innocent damsels in distress. Thankfully, my body doesn't......
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Shopping Fun Facts - The Day After Thanksgiving Black Friday - is the name given to the busy shopping day the Friday after Thanksgiving. This term, which began in the mid 1970s, most likely refers to retailers’ sales moving from the red into the black (making a profit). Not the busiest shopping day?! The day after Thanksgiving is......
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December 12th, 2007 — Health and Wellness, News, Weight Loss
Forbes – And the 2007 Top 5 Fattest Cities In America Award goes to: Memphis, Tennessee Birmingham, Alabama San Antonio, Texas Riverside, California Detroit, Michigan Actually, I’m a bit surprised at a couple of states on this list, but that just goes to show that no state is immune to obesity. About 67% of the [...]
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High Energy Foods for Better Immunity If you want to boost your immunity and prepare your body for physical activities, then you need to find high energy food options that will benefit you in this way. Essentially, our bodies are constantly in need of high energy food options every single day in order for us to...... -
Caution: Food Items in Photograph May Appear Healthier Than They Are I saw this among the weekly mailed advertisements/coupons, and I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself… or maybe it was more like a brief smile and a snort. (OK, so the picture isn't the greatest; I know. It's something I need to work on! Let me just tell you that the food...... -
Best Safe Baby Pregnancy Tips If you have recently discovered that you're pregnant, or if you are thinking about beginning a family of your own, then you are probably beginning to wonder what you can do in order to make sure that you have the healthiest possible pregnancy, and the following safe baby pregnancy tips...... -
4 Weight Loss Tips and Tricks The following weight loss tips and tricks are designed to help you lose weight more effectively and more efficiently than ever before. Following these weight loss tips and tricks is going to have a profound impact on your ability to lose weight quickly and healthfully. 1 - Find a weight...... -
Fun Facts about New Year's "Auld Lang Syne" was written by Robert Burns in 1741 and literally means "old long since," or "days gone by." This song is traditionally sung in many countries at midnight, January 1st, signaling the beginning of the New Year. "Syne" is pronounced like the word "sign," not "zyne." Some cultures......
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December 11th, 2007 — General Health, Health and Wellness, News
Here’s another piece of information to store in your head: It appears scientists have realized why influenza outbreaks occur primarily in the winter. Influenza viruses survive in the cold, dry air better than in a warmer, more humid environment. That’s why the flu is uncommon during the summer or in tropical locations. (Source: New York [...]
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- Modern Medical Marvel Misuse Antibiotics: They're one of the great modern, medical marvels for curing many different ailments, in my opinion. Yet, I am concerned by their often overuse and incorrect use. Improper usage can actually help the “bad bugs” become stronger and more resistant to certain antibiotics, and to me that’s a bit......
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Breakfast - The First Step to Breaking a Sugar Addiction If you're a sugar sensitive individual, you're more prone to becoming addicted to the white stuff (sugar and refined foods). If you know you're physically dependent on sugar and you truly want to end the addiction, there is hope. I'm reading Potatoes, Not Prozac, and in it, seven steps to breaking...... - Home Births May No Longer Be an Option Back in November, I viewed a screening of Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's documentary, The Business of Being Born. Applauded by the American College of Nurse Midwives, I too agreed it was an excellent perspective of the more natural side to childbirth, without all the excess medical interventions that sometimes......
- Why Wait for That "Ideal" Weight? One of my goals has been to eat for health and not solely for looks. I must have forgotten this important goal because the other day I was being too critical of the way my body looked - a little bit of tummy pooch; thighs not exactly rock solid. I'm......
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December 10th, 2007 — Announcements, Blog Parties/Carnivals
Hello everyone! A new Carnival is coming to town – The Carnival of Nutrition and Fitness! Photo credit: clix Why: I believe this would be a great way to combine various, solid articles about nutrition and fitness in one area. Submission Criteria: To be included in the Carnival of Health and Fitness Goals, please [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - Top Health Issues of 2007...and into 2008 The following is a list of prime health issues from 2007 that are expected to persist into the New Year. Green Energy This trend isn’t about to go out of style any time soon. More and more people are buying products that are supposed to be healthier for the environment......
- Beating the Sugar Addiction - My Journey Funny how things suddenly become clear to you, as though a fog has lifted. I've been in a fog of sorts for quite some time, a sugar fog. Only recently has this dense, gray world begun to disappear. I've finally come to a place where I feel confident I can......
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It's Working Much of what I write about here on Nutrition Fitness Life deals with changing my focus from simply looking thin to improving my overall health. Part of this goal includes the desire to conquer my sugar addiction and clean up my diet. To help me squash my insatiable sweet tooth,...... -
High Fructose Corn Syrup - This Stuff is Everywhere! As of late, I've been trying to avoid foods with high fructose corn syrup. But, my goodness, this stuff is everywhere! It's the main ingredient in the lite syrup I drizzle on my occasional weekend, wheat-protein-powder-added pancakes. It's in the fruit spread I use on homemade whole wheat toast. It's...... - Workout Activities for Your Fitness Level Exercising is the best way to get in shape. You can pretty much do whatever activity you enjoy; the key is to exercise at your own pace. For example, if you like to run, a beginner should run slower and shorter distances. A more advanced runner will want to run......
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