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10 minute workouts for a 10 minute world by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss I always have good intentions. And I actually do make it to the gym pretty frequently. But even on days that I do a good workout I'm often at my desk for hours during the day.Like more and more people these days I work from home and found that a great way to counteract the sore muscles and fatigue that come with writing for hours on end. I do... Read on »

The Biggest Loser for Work at Home Moms and Dads by Mary Ann P. Forum: Blog Posts in Weight loss I read an article about office workers joining together to do their own version of The Biggest Loser. I know lots of people work in offices but what about those of us who are flying solo at home?I've got a few tips on how to set up your own version of the Biggest Loser even if you you work alone. Read more . . . . Read on »

Water, water and more water by Mary Ann P.

2 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss I'm making an effort to drink more water this week. I measured eight ounces into a glass so I'd know that I was getting the correct amount. My new rule is that I drink a full eight ounces of water before I eat anything. I've been doing it for three days now and I can tell that it's really helping me not to snack when I walk through the kitche... Read on »

Jogging tour of St. Augustine Florida by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss Getting exercise while you're on vacation isn't always easy. I always recommend taking a walking tour or going hiking but on this vacation I came across something different. Jogging tours of St. Augustine. For just $10 apiece a licensed tour guide will take you jogging on a three mile loop. The guide sets a slower pace so you can do this even ... Read on »

5 Great Ideas for Summer Eating by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss Click on the title and it'll take you to a Wellsphere post with recipes and more info.1. Cooking with Grill Planks2. Apple Coleslaw3. Homemade BBQ Sauce4. Grilled Eggplant5. Get out of your Kabob RutYou can use the search feature to find information on all kinds of good stuff.Enjoy!! Read on »

What's a portion size? by Mary Ann P. Forum: Questions & Answers in Weight loss We hear about controlling portions all the time so I thought I'd post a little refresher.Fruits: 1/2 cup chopped fruit or 1 medium piece of fruit or 3/4 cup of fruit juice or 3/4 ounce of dried fruit (about a handful)Veggies: 1 cup raw green leaves or 1/2 cup cooked/raw veggies or 3/4 cup of juiceGrains: 1 cup cereal or 1 slice whole wheat brea... Read on »

Hiking in Usery Park by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Hiking I know we're always questioning what we can do to fit in some exercise when we travel on business. I had to fly to Phoenix a couple of weeks ago on business. For starters I had a layover in Dallas and spent my time walking from one gate to the next instead of taking the transit system.Later that day a Phoenix native picked me up at the airport... Read on »

The long lean look? by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Strength Training I like to lift weights and I like to feel strong. I was talking to a trainer today about helping me with my routine and she instantly said, "Oh, well you don't want to lift too much because of course you'll want the long lean look." For one I'm short and curvy and have never been long and lean in my life.Second, my goal for this year is to be ... Read on »

Building a Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing your sodium intake by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss By now we should all be aware that sodium causes increases blood pressure but you may not be aware of other health issues directly related to consuming too much sodium. It induces insulin resistance, can contribute to kidney stones, osteoporosis & cataracts, aggravates asthma and increases the risk of developing stomach and esophgeal cancer. S... Read on »

6 ways to improve your results by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss Prevention published a list of six ways to slim down and tighten muscles faster. Here they are in a nutshell.1-Warm up before stretching.2-Do bursts of activity instead of keeping a steady rhythm.3-Lift heavier weights for fewer reps4-Work your abs standing up instead of lying down.5-Just thinking about working a muscle causes increased strengt... Read on »

The effects of Bad Carbs by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss In his book the Spectrum, Dr. Ornish has outlined four major effects of bad carbs "white flour, white rice, processed sugars etc.1-Because bad carbs have no fiber you can eat lots of them and not feel full.2-Bad carbs are absorbed quickly and cause your blood sugar to spike. This causes the pancreas to secrete insulin to return your levels to n... Read on »

What triggers you to eat? by Mary Ann P.

2 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Weight loss Most of us have something that triggers us to eat. I eat when I'm anxious but when I'm really stressed I can't eat. I always want a bowl of popcorn with a movie even at home. Sometimes I eat when I'm trying to put off doing something. What triggers you to hit the fridge. Read on »

Building a Healthy Lifestyle: Adding volume not calories by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss In Dr. Ornish's book The Spectrum, he says that in a Penn State study researcher found that women ate three pounds of food per day regardless of the calories. If you are trying to maintain or lose weight this is important information.We all know that in order to lose weight you must reduce calories. But if we keep eating the same foods we will... Read on »

Just another diet or lifestyle change? by Mary Ann P.

2 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Weight loss We've all been on diets and lost weight. We know we can lose weight on a diet. And we know we can gain it back. This time perhaps we should consider a lifestyle change. You know, make a small change every week. One that we can live with forever instead of going on a radical diet that we are only tolerating until the weight comes off.So what... Read on »

As you lose weight clean out your closet by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss There are lots of ways to celebrate weight loss. The best is by cleaning out your closet. As you shed those pounds get rid of your oversized clothing. It's okay to keep one outfit for comparison purposes but ditch the rest of it. You can always have favorite pieces altered if you don't have an excessive amount of weight to lose.You'll be les... Read on »

Do you water in the winter? by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Gardening During warmer months its easy to know when to water. In the winter when everything is dormant we tend to forget about the needs of our garden. If you live in a dry area or just have a dry winter then you should. Experts agree that you should water a minimum of once a month if your precipitation is lacking. This goes for areas where the ground... Read on »

Building a healthy lifestyle:Better pasta dishes by Mary Ann P.

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss We’ve already determined that most of our simple carbs should come from milk, yogurt and fresh fruit. We also know that the remainder of our carb intake should be from complex carb because they have more fiber, vitamins and minerals.So what if you’re a past lover? It’s not a problem. My healthy switch for the week is changing to the healthier... Read on »

When to avoid Omega-3's by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements Dr. Leaf former Chief of Medicine at Harvard Medical School wrote in the scientific journal Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology “Any patient with an advanced state of impaired cardiac function should not be prescribed fish oil fatty acids or be urged to eat fish.” He told Dr. Dean Ornish "For these people, it may kill them."So why is it that so... Read on »

What's the craziest thing you've ever done to lose weight? by Mary Ann P. Forum: Questions & Answers in Weight loss When I was young and brainless I went on the 800 calorie work out three times a day diet. It worked but I got really sick because my immune system was down.Once my mother went on a hotdog, egg and banana diet. She ate 9 hot dogs one day(no bread, no mustard, just hot dogs), nine hard boiled eggs the next day and nine bananas the following day.... Read on »

Low Carb vs. Ketogenic (Very Low Carb) diets by Mary Ann P. Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss Ketogenic diets are diets that are very low in carbs. With this type of diet you ingest no more than 20 grams or 5% of daily calories in carbs. Atkins is a classic example of a ketogenic diet. Low carb diets allow 30-40% of daily caloric intake to be from carbohydrates. The Zone is one such example of a low carb diet. A study done by Arizo... Read on »

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