Posted in fitness, physical health on Apr. 18, 2008 by Lisa Currie
From He’s Fit…
Despite your best efforts to remain in good health, you are bound to get sick at some point. You are human, after all. When that dark day does come, some people stay in bed. Others, however, attempt to train anyway, which begs the question – is it okay to train while you are [...]
From Her Active Life…
Losing weight really can be as simple as one, two, three! Just follow these three simple steps:
1.) Chose a diet that is nutritionally balanced and includes the appropriate amount of servings from each food group. Your diet should not eliminate any food groups. To stay healthy you need essential nutrients from [...]
Posted in fitness, physical health on Mar. 28, 2008 by Lisa Currie
From Her Active Life…
When you want to get fit, stay healthy, or train for an athletic event, consistency and determination are both important. Being sure to eat well and work out is a must for everyone – but too much of a good thing can be harmful. Working out too much, too often, can lead [...]
Posted in fitness, nutrition on Mar. 14, 2008 by Lisa Currie
From Go Ask Alice!, Columbia University’s Health Q&A Internet Service…
Q: Alice,
Is it possible to lose all body fat? Should you eliminate all fat from your diet?
—Anonymous
A: Dear Anonymous,
In a word, NO! Fat — both on our bodies and in our diet — gets an undeserved bad rap and is actually essential for our survival. Body [...]
Posted in fitness, nutrition on Mar. 5, 2008 by Lisa Currie
From WebMD’s Healthy Recipe Doctor…
I was shocked last month when I was reading labels on sports/energy drinks (for an article I was writing) that most didn’t have the milligrams of caffeine anywhere on the package. I searched for it, trust me. At first I thought it was my 40-something eyes failing to see the small [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb. 19, 2008 by Lisa Currie
From WebMD…Experts offer their favorite moves for making the most of your workout time.
By Barbara Russi Sarnataro
Experts say there is no magic to exercise: You get out of it what you put in. That doesn’t mean you have to work out for hours each day. It just means you need to work smart. That said, [...]