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June 28th, 2011 — Fitness, The Workplace
I have a desk job, which means I sit… a lot. Sitting for hours makes me sluggish, so every so often I make myself get up from the desk to move. My body likes that. I walk down the long hallway and back again, sometimes glancing into other offices along the way out of my [...]
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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...... -
My Daily Jaunts Earlier this week I created a goal of sorts, to be active throughout the day instead of focusing solely on the standard 30-minute exercise session. So, I've been making an effort to take the occasional walking break. I took a 10-minute break at work to walk outside the building. I...... - Runners - I Envy You I love to run. Always have, even as a little girl. And I was fast! Oh, I may have looked sweet and innocent, but I deceived the boys and beat them in races on the playground (much to their chagrin). No one could catch me in "boys chase girls," and......
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Cure for Sore Shoulders and Neck Who gets tight, sore muscles in the back of your neck and shoulders? Raise your hands! I do. I get tight knots embedded deep within my muscles that give masseuses a run for their money! (Well, I am paying them, so they better not run until after the massage!) I...... -
Can You Really Be Addicted to Sugar? I love sugar. You probably already know that! :) I'm also trying to overcome my sweet tooth. Why? Because I eat way too many sweets, it's not what I'd call a healthy diet, it messes with my emotions, and it sure makes keeping a fit and lean figure a big......
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June 12th, 2011 — The Workplace
I recently made reference to the Numb Bum Syndrome is a previous post. However, I overlooked the possibility that others may not be familiar with this serious condition for which they may be at risk! Therefore, I feel a pressing need to describe this all to common (yet preventable) ailment. What is Numb Bum Syndrome? [...]
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Depression Risk Factors for Women There are a number of ailments that women are actually at risk for developing without actually realizing it. For example, heart disease risk factors for women are much more significant than for men in many situations. Depression seems to affect more women than it does men. According to the National...... -
Exercise Options for Pregnant Women Although pregnancy exercise is a natural and healthy thing, when you are pregnant you should not be starting any strenuous or stressful routine for exercise. Still, remaining fit during your pregnancy is going to help you keep your healthy weight during your pregnancy while simultaneously offering additional benefits: The reduction...... -
Your First Month Pregnancy Symptoms Pregnancy is by far one of the most possible fulfilling experiences that a woman can ever go through. Pregnancy does not have to be an overwhelming or worrisome ordeal for you. When you understand the first month pregnancy symptoms, the ones that you will most likely experience to the point...... -
Causes of an Irregular Menstrual Period Most of the time, when a woman experiences a irregular menstrual period, the causes behind it are completely benign. There are a number of occasions where you may experience an irregular menstrual period, including missing a period, having periods too infrequently, experiencing spotting between periods or experiencing a bout of...... -
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......
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May 16th, 2011 — General Health, Nutrition Fitness Life, Stress, The Workplace
One of the most common problems shared amongst the world’s population is back pain. In fact, nearly 8 out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have stated that they have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain has become such a chronic problem amongst Americans that many don’t even [...]
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The Common Cold Fall and winter are prime season for the common cold. Colds are annoyances that interfere with work, play, and our workouts. Wouldn’t it be great if we never caught a cold again? Well, there are some things you can do to decrease your chances of getting a cold as well...... - Cure for Sore Shoulders and Neck Who gets tight, sore muscles in the back of your neck and shoulders? Raise your hands! I do. I get tight knots embedded deep within my muscles that give masseuses a run for their money! (Well, I am paying them, so they better not run until after the massage!) I......
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Improving Pilates Posture It is perfectly possible for you to correct problems with your posture if you have them, but what you need to understand is that it is going to take time and patience in order for an improved posture to become more natural and more comfortable for you. Some incorrect habits...... -
Awareness Breast Cancer Merchandise There are a lot of people that are aware of the pink cancer awareness ribbon, which is intended for breast cancer awareness and breast cancer survivors. These ribbons are designed to symbolize all things breast cancer related. These little pink beauties are virtually everywhere these days. Did you know, however,...... - Want to be Skinny I’ve been noticing an amount of search queries on my site that contain the phrases “get skinny,” “skinny models,” “what exercise can I do to get skinny.” I want to sincerely welcome all of you who typed such queries. So, why do you want to be "skinny*"? Will it make......
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March 11th, 2011 — Nutrition, The Workplace
I realized I had forgotten my usual water/cranberry juice concoction when I got to work today. (“Aw, nuts”, I thought.) I also feel like I’m fighting off a bug (Just lovely, especially when I have singing performances this weekend and the next!) I was really in the mood for fruit juice,so off I went to the snack [...]
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A Little Link Lovin' The kind of mood I've been in this week - tropical I'd like to do some shout-outs, high-5's, props, kudos, pats on the back... whatever you want to call it. But I tell ya, it's hard to narrow down the list cause there are super great and fun posts...... -
Top Organic Produce to Buy The subject of purchasing organic produce was brought to my attention by a friend. Sagan and Stephanie already posted excellent information on this subject, but I feel this is a subject worth repeating because it affects all of us! So! You want to buy organic, but you want to...... - When Only Sugar Will Do I had a sugar craving the other day that I just couldn't shake. None of the "textbook" remedies seemed to work. I waited, kept busy, read a good book, relaxed, drank water, and had a small piece of fruit. Despite all these great alternatives, I still wanted the real deal. Visions......
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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...... -
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......
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February 1st, 2008 — News, The Workplace
I’m currently putting together a PowerPoint presentation for a staff in-service at work. I’ve been sitting in front of my computer for hours gathering and organizing the information and playing with PowerPoint formating and animation. Sometimes when I have a task to accomplish, I will bury myself in the project until it’s done. I say [...]
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Are You Army Fit? You’re pretty fit if you can pass the Army’s physical fitness test with flying colors! No matter your age, if you're in the Army, you have to do this test at least twice a year. Talk about incentive to stay in shape! The test consists of: Push-ups for 2 minutes...... -
Avoiding the M&Ms A large basket of candy sits on a table right next to my boss’s door. This attractive looking basket (Longaberger, no doubt) is joined by a glass candy dish filled with shiny, colored plain M&Ms. The M&Ms taunt me. Every time I walk past my boss’s office (which I...... - Word Power Funny how powerful changing one word can impact your mindset. For example, when it comes to eating healthy and/or foregoing the junk, instead of saying, “I have to avoid junk food and eat more veggies,” replace that “have” with a “get,” and the sentence has an entirely new meaning and......
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Day After A Binge Holidays are prime times to eat way more than is necessary with meals that are extremely rich and loaded with calories! It's fun to visit with family and feast on foods we normally would not allow past our lips, but it's not fun afterwards when we're in a food coma...... -
Working on the Food Journal I started a food journal last week with the ultimate purpose of helping me get control of my sugar cravings and eat cleaner. I've been jotting down breakfast and lunch, but that's as far as I get. I take my journal (which is just an inexpensive notebook) with me to......
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