Archive for July, 2007

Dieting Theme Song?

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

This is the trouble with being a parent. Sometimes you just can’t get the theme songs to children’s shows out of your head. Right now it’s the Thomas the Tank Engine theme, as it’s played now, which I gather is the newer version. But I just can’t help but change the words in my head:
There’s [...]

Dieting is a Bad Habit

Friday, July 13th, 2007

I’ve had a goal for a long time of never dieting. I’d sooner keep healthy by reminding myself to eat healthy whenever my habits slip. And the do slip. I’m not perfect.
It’s been shown that people who go on and off of diets tend to gain weight in the long run, as well as stressing [...]

Creating a Cheap Home Gym

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

One of the big reasons people don’t like to have a home gym is the expense. Treadmills and other large equipment cost a lot and take up tons of space. Then you feel guilty as you use it as a place to store clothes rather than exercise with it.
This is a mistake that results from [...]

4th of July Fitness

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

The 4th of July isn’t a holiday that’s all about fitness. It’s about getting out there and enjoying the weather and celebrating our country’s birth. Not necessarily in that order.
But you can work in some fitness activities.

Walk or bike to local fireworks displays instead of driving. You may even be able to get home faster [...]