Archives » June 2007

  • A Super Fitness Idea: Hiking

      If you can’t bear the thought of working out at the gym, then think about taking a hike, one of the easiest outdoor activities for beginners and good exercise for the entire family.
    All you really need to get started is a good pair of boots, conservation trails in your own hometown, or a mountain […]

    Monday 25th June 2007 - 5:49:58 PM | Comment

  • Healthy Monday Tip: Find an Exercise Buddy!

     Find an exercise buddy and schedule Monday as the day to start an exercise program before or after work. This buddy also can help you negotiate a “plateau.”
    Having a buddy who exercises with you on the same schedule and fitness level is a great way to stay motivated when  you get lazy.
    And a buddy also […]

    Monday 18th June 2007 - 2:42:15 PM | Comment

  • Healthy Monday Tip: Minimize!

      Trying to lose weight? Watch your portion sizes at home and when dining out. Avoid food portions larger than your fist. Isn’t Monday a good day to start?
    From the family dinner table to the local Ruby Tuesdays, we’re learning a cardinal rule of healthy eating: size does matter. And the message is clear: Minimize, […]

    Monday 11th June 2007 - 3:57:43 PM | Comment

  • Vacation in Japan

    I just got back from vacation in Japan. It was my first time there and I loved it. People were so polite, nice and the service was so far the best. Crime level is so low that you don’t have to worry about anything.
    I don’t eat sushi but there were plenty of other meals - […]

    Saturday 9th June 2007 - 12:38:59 PM | Comment

  • French Lessons in Portion, Weight Control

       Obesity is far less common in France than in the United States, and some researchers contend that the relatively small portions the French eat are a key reason.
    Some Americans might assume they will feel deprived with smaller portions, but studies suggest that we might find portion control surprisingly easy if we adopted some of […]

    Saturday 9th June 2007 - 12:23:45 PM | Comment