Archive for August, 2007

Parents - Are You Taking Advantage of This Simple Time to Exercise?

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

It’s back to school time. This is a really hectic time of year for many families, and it can mess up your exercise routine. But if you can spare the time, there’s a great opportunity for just a little bit of exercise.
How?
Walk your kids to school!
This may be a very simple thing to do. It’s [...]

Which Fat?

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

A big part of getting fit is eating right. Your fitness routine just isn’t going to work all that well if you have a lousy diet. But it’s hard to figure out what’s really good for you sometimes.
A big thing for foods right now is to advertise that they have no trans fats. That’s nice, [...]

Just Try Good Eating Habits

Monday, August 13th, 2007

I’m not a big dieting fan. Really, I’m just not. You look at the research, and not dieting makes more sense than dieting.
So how do I expect people to lose weight? Exercise alone won’t always cut it, after all.
As I see it, there’s dieting and there’s adopting a healthier lifestyle. If you want to lose [...]

Losing Weight for a Special Event

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

One of the big times people think about losing weight is when a special event looms. It could be as common as the desire to lose weight for the summer, or something as special as a wedding or a high school reunion.
But these events certainly can drive the desire to lose weight. And many people [...]