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Fitness Learn by Logging Each day, for 45 days, simply: 1. Record the date, your weight, and the hours of sleep you get per night. 2. Write down what you eat and drink for meals and snacks and times you have them. List calories for each. Studies have shown that people who write down what […]
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Fitness No pill or magic formula can instantly turn you into a super-athlete. But eating right can help you perform at your best. Carbohydrates-from bread, pasta, potatoes, and fruit-provide energy for vigorous activity. So active people need to replenish this fuel frequently. Don’t expect to get a quick energy boost from a snack you eat
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Nutrition * If you know the restaurant you are going to, check to see if it has a menu online. Choose healthy options before you go. * Ask for nutrition information at fast food restaurants. Or, get this from their online sites, such aswendys.com. * Read menus that are posted outside of a restaurant before
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 4 by 4 inches each Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup water, boiling 1 cup chicken, cooked, diced 1 cup canned pinto beans, drained 1/2 cup non-salt-added tomato puree 8 corn tortillas Sauce: 1-1/2 cups non-salt-added tomato puree 3/4 cup water
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Fitness Lean times are no excuse to ignore your health. Don’t let gym memberships, personal training fees, or the cost of the latest exercise gadget weigh you down. Exercise is about moving, stretching, lifting, bending, breathing – things you can easily do at home. Or simply walk – around the block, at a mall, or
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Fitness Weekend athletes are more prone to injuries than persons who exercise on a regular basis. To help lower the risk of injury, warm up your muscles with light activity or walking. Cool down at the end of exercising and stretch afterward. Each week, adults need 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, plus 2 days
Stress Management Breathing techniques can help you relax. Breathing exercises promote relaxation in four ways: 1. They tense and relax muscles. Taking a deep breath tenses muscles used for breathing. A deep exhale relaxes the muscles. 2. They allow more oxygen to be absorbed. This helps the body respond to stress, as well as recover
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Weight Control Research has shown that dieting alone will not produce permanent weight loss. Any successful weight-loss program should emphasize both what you eat and how you exercise. Don’t just sit around wondering when those extra pounds will come off. Check with your physician first to see if you’re ready for exercise, then get moving
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Substance Use & Abuse Are you a social drinker or a problem drinker? If you have any doubts, you probably have a problem or are developing one. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed the following quiz to help you determine if you have a drinking problem. 1. Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week
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Nutrition Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate. It helps people stay healthy by preventing constipation, and in certain forms seems to lower cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, fiber is processed out of many grain foods like bread and cereal. Choose foods with whole grains over ones with refined grains. A general recommendation is to get 20 to 35
