I went to the cafeteria today and while waiting for my plain eggs to be done…I saw the breakfast pizza…and wondered, how many calories in a slice? 720! I about had heart failure and did 20 squats just reading that! Beware of hidden calories…if you don’t know how many calories are in the food, either: Divide [...]
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Burn calories in bed!
Does that sound the best exercise ever? Just lying in bed and burning calories? Well, the truth is we do burn calories at rest, but we burn more calories when we are active. So, why does it matter if you know how many calories you burn at rest then, or your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? [...]
Zombie Before Dawn?
Are you one of those people that do not eat breakfast for whatever reason? Are you a Zombie walking to the gym or to work at dawn? It doesn’t matter your rationale; not eating in the morning is not a good choice for a first shift worker. For a third shift worker, this is a [...]
True or False? As long as I exercise, I will lose weight.
True or False? As long as I exercise to keep my metabolism up, the amount of calories or what type of calories they are is not important. If I exercise I will lose weight. Sorry, false! This is the mistake many people make. They eat too many calories. Then they exercise and eat even more [...]
Supersized Waistlines of Americans… and 10 tips to shrink yours
Are you like the 60 percent of Americans that eat a fast food lunch at least once a week, or the 25 percent who eat out five or more times because of a hectic life? Although a meal eaten of the run fits easily into a busy schedule, it is not an invitation to eat [...]
Protein bars, are they a good idea to eat?
Generally, about 30 grams of protein is enough for the average person for an entire day – athletes can be an exception, the general person reaching for the protein bar does not need to eat it. A protein bar would have about 6-10 grams of protein in it and is a good meal replacement if [...]
A Review of 26 Healthy Habits Part One: Food and Eating
I was recently asked to review an article by Laura Schwecherl about 26 healthy habits that really aren’t so healthy. I’d like to pass on some of the truth that health conscious people engage in. I’ll break up the 26 in a few articles, so that is easier to digest, and perhaps easier to inventory [...]
30 days…30 ways
You may be thinking – I would like to live a more healthy lifestyle; can you give some ways to get started? Here are some suggestions from Janelle Baldwin, lead trainer with Agnesian HealthCare’s associate fitness center. Give them a try! Let us know how they work for you! Jot down your goals, be realistic [...]
Bouncing back after baby
Having a baby is a life-changing and amazing experience. When you hold your little bundle for the first time, you are elated beyond measure. But shortly after returning home and getting into your daily routine, you realize that your body is not what it used to be. Your body is caught in a state of [...]
Do you eat the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables everyday?
Do you have a hard time eating the 5 to 7 fruits and vegetables per day recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)? Do you even know what is in a serving size? Men and Women 30 and over need 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day and 2.5 to 3 cups [...]
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