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Fit Bits
Stay smooth AND healthy! Some of the latest FIT BITS* from our show!
STRESS is bad for the mind and body! The American Heart Association suggests several stress relieving measures including “positive self talk”…like saying to yourself “I can handle this if I take it one step at a time. “Dr. G”, however, reminds us to be realistic and accept we may be going through a tough situation but remember that things will get better.
LOSE THE EXCUSE! Think you don’t have time to exercise? Men’s Health Mag suggests this trick. Schedule a time and stick to it–even if it’s only 10 minutes. At the end of the day ask yourself if you were any less productive? Chances are the answer is no..and if fact you would have been able to get in more time too.
MAKE IT FUN! Boring crunches and weight reps. Well, maybe sometimes…but to stay motivated get out and do something you love. Bike, dance, walk with friends and it won’t seem like such a chore!
*Fit Bits are collected from studies and stories around the net and can be great guidelines, but always talk to your doctor about your health
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Fit Bits
Stay smooth AND healthy! Some of the latest FIT BITS* from our show!
CHANGE IT UP! Can’t get that scale to budge or having trouble with your fitness routine? Don’t be afraid to tweak–or even completely change your strategy to meet your goals. There are many different ways to incorporate a healthy diet and workout time into your schedule. Your program should be compatible with your priorities and lifestyle.
REMOVE THE TEMPTATIONS! Get the stuff that tempts you away from your immediate surroundings…frig, pantry, desk…wherever you can see them. It’s harder if you keep ‘em around for kids or others in your house–but if you’re easily tempted, do your best!
Schedule workouts! Just like a meeting or appointment, put it on your calendar (and set up reminders too!). You’ll be less likely to skip it.
Break it up! Having trouble finding 45 minutes to an hour to exercise? Try exercising in spurts. Continuous exercise may be preferable, but breaking it up into smaller segments can still bring great benefits!
Healthy to go! Make sure you take some healthy food with you to work, on the road or whereever you may be otherwise dependent on not-so-nutritious fast food or vending machine options.
*Fit Bits are collected from studies and stories around the net and can be great guidelines, but always talk to your doctor about your health.
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FIT BITS
Stay smooth AND healthy! Some of the latest FIT BITS* from our show!
Having a holiday party or get-together? Why not offer some healthy dessert options? Maybe along with that cake or pie, serve a fresh fruit tray or some luscious chocolate covered strawberries!
Want to avoid majorly overdoing it on Thanksgiving? Spread your eating out. Some families take a couple hours between dinner and dessert. Organize a touch football game or go on walk before your pumpkin pie for extra health benefits….and fun!
Should you eat organic? Nutritionists disagree on its value. However, The USDA’s tests do show that most non-organic produce contain residual pesticides even after washing. Buying everything organic can be pricey. The top recommended foods to buy organic are: celery, pears, peaches, apples and cherries.
You’ve heard the term attitude is everything? A group of researchers at the Stanford Longevity Center say having a good attitude may be the key to living longer. Staying positive can mean less stress and lower cortisol levels–and may well add to your life!
Go straight to the gym, do not pass go…or stop at home! If you work out at the end of the day (somewhere other than your home..a gym, fitness class, etc.), don’t go home first. That lure of being home and settling in may entice you to skip your workout!
*Fit Bits are collected from studies and stories around the net and can be great guidelines, but always talk to your doctor about your health.
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Fit Bits
Let’s stay smooth AND healthy! Here are some recent Fit Bits* from the show.
We all know that not getting enough sleep has many not-so-pleasant effects. As it turns out, not all all of them are as obvious as falling asleep when you shouldn’t. According to Lifescript.com, sleep deprivation has been linked to weight gain, depression, anxiety, heart disease and insulin resistance. Yikes! We better get our Z’s!
Need even more incentive to eat better? According to Web MD, a healthy diet is as good for your mind as it is for your body. If your diet lacks essential nutrients, it can decrease your ability to concentrate. In addition, eating too much or too little can also mess with your ability to focus. Too much can make you lethargic and too little leads to those distracting hunger pangs.
Trying to lose weight? Many studies say don’t skip meals. If you do your body may think it’s in “starvation mode” and your metabolism may slow down. Plus, you when you pass on, say, lunch…you are more likely to overeat at dinner. In the end, of course, calories in and calories burned are probably the key.
Got a few minutes? Let’s get physical! A new study posted in the Lancet shows that if inactive people put in just 15 minutes of exercise a day, they would increase their life expectancy by 3 years.
*Fit Bits are collected from various studies and news stories as noted. Always talk to your doctor about your health.
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