tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76582596707825723542011-12-30T17:34:51.893-08:00Diet, health, weight, exercise and a good mental outlook on life.Julienoreply@blogger.comBlogger2371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-21776202569577256782011-12-30T17:34:00.000-08:002011-12-30T17:34:51.926-08:00

Boy did this year go fast. I had no idea that I had not published a blog post since October. I guess I got too busy with life to actually write about life....LOL. Winter life has been interesting so far. We almost had a full blown chimney fire due to creosote build up in the top of the chimney. Thank goodness the fire was discovered during a heavy rain storm otherwise the roof would have caught

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-768123600102677802011-10-20T19:43:00.000-07:002011-10-20T19:43:59.148-07:00

It is a fact that we are geared genetically to gain weight during the winter months. This is to help our bodies tolerate cold winters. Of course our genes don't know about central heating so it keeps telling us to eat for the winter. That is one of the main reasons that most feast days for humans have been historically in the winter months. We must consciously make the decision to eat wisely

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-57062906335421522802011-10-20T19:29:00.000-07:002011-10-20T19:29:25.187-07:00

When people ask you what you want for Christmas are you often at a loss what to say? You are trying to stay healthy so unhealthy gifts are not what you want. So what are your many kinds of gift options when it comes to your health? Here is a list what you can tell them you want for Christmas a workout DVD gift card to a sporting goods store a basket of fresh fruit a comfortable pair of walking

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-49965764899376636712011-10-15T21:09:00.000-07:002011-10-15T21:09:01.964-07:00

When you think of hobbies keeping you healthy, I bet you are thinking about ones that are physically active. It is true that keeping fit will help you stay healthy but often mental health is not taken into consideration at all. Studies have shown us that happy people live longer than depressed people. Depression kills, depression is unhealthy. In order to keep yourself happy and depression free

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-50714625315760988412011-10-15T20:56:00.000-07:002011-10-15T20:56:40.702-07:00

Eczema can cause dry patches of skin that can drive you nuts. There are skin care products that can take care of the problem almost immediately. I should know, I had an unsightly dark raised patch on my face. I was scared to death that it might be cancer. At the time I was experiencing very dry skin behind my ears and had bought a skin product for eczema. Out of a whim I dabbed a bit of the

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-26903618882155863912011-08-18T18:36:00.000-07:002011-08-18T18:36:54.820-07:00

When I was in high school there were exercises that most workout videos don't even cover anymore. One of them was jumping jacks. It makes you wonder if those old time exercises were doing us some harm. How many of you saw those old vibrating belt exercisers? I was 6 years old when I saw a neighbor using one. She also had one of those machines that you sat on and it had wooden rollers. Here is a

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-33808082339677929182011-08-11T17:51:00.000-07:002011-08-11T17:51:05.604-07:00

Where I live, there is a lack of sporting goods stores. Walmart is the closest thing to finding decent workout equipment. I was recently pleasantly surprised at how much their workout equipment section has in variety. My local Walmart has a large selection of yoga equipment and DVDs. I picked up a yoga mat for $8. I sure did wish I could find some walmart coupons for my next shopping trip there.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-68885057755121891582011-08-11T17:41:00.000-07:002011-08-11T17:41:05.434-07:00

If you are just getting started in keeping track of your health - that is wonderful. You will want to keep track of the following health signs and note the progress you are making on the road to better health: Your blood pressure. Take it only 3 times a week and don't obsess over it. Your weight or better yet your BMI (body mass index) It is better to find out your percentage of fat to lean body

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-84646030126177086302011-06-22T21:06:00.000-07:002011-06-22T21:06:24.299-07:00

With all the video game consoles that offer games that get you up off of your chair, why are you still sitting down? There are plenty of new wii games to choose something that will keep you up and moving. If you don't like the wii then how about the Kinect for XBox? There is no reason not to get active in your own home anymore. Get up off of that chair and get moving. What? Why are you still

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-37325063284183575082011-06-22T20:55:00.000-07:002011-06-22T20:55:37.988-07:00

Birthday parties are fun and often fattening. Here are some tips to have a healthier birthday celebration. Eat small portions. You don't have to do without gourmet birthday cakes, just have a "taster" instead of filling up your plate with it.  If you are the host then put out more fruit and serve fruit juices.  Enjoy more active party games like swimming or playing a team sport. Forget those

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-33343869559452394412011-06-07T19:02:00.000-07:002011-06-07T19:02:49.527-07:00

Have you ever gotten chewed out by your doctor? The threat of "if you don't lose some weight and exercise more, I'll be putting you on high blood pressure meds." I have gotten that lecture. Right after I left the doctor's office I fell into a depressed state of mind. I was sort of going through the motions of the rest of the day but in a daze. I didn't know what hit me. I had always had low blood

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-30324773496033101912011-06-07T18:49:00.000-07:002011-06-07T18:49:13.912-07:00

If you exercise, you know the value of a good pair of workout shoes. Nike is the brand that first comes to mind for specialized footwear. So would it surprise you that Nike made a goof designing shoes several years ago? The goof they made was getting involved in designing a boot for a sport they had no track record for. They tried to design English  equestrian boots and made some hideous boots.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-24441525296176765772011-05-16T20:14:00.000-07:002011-05-16T20:14:23.599-07:00

Have you ever considered a career in the sports field (excuse the pun)? I think that most of us has had that dream when we were in high school or even college. You don't have to be an athlete to earn money in a sports career. Just look at doctors, physical therapists, dieticians, health spa owners and those in supporting industries. Most major cities have a huge demand for support personnel in

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-31966896553673973322011-05-01T21:23:00.000-07:002011-05-01T21:23:39.557-07:00

There are many reasons for hair loss. Genetic factors such as male pattern baldness to nutritional deficiencies can all play apart of hair loss. When I was in my teens, there was a short period of time that I woke up each morning with huge clumps of hair, my hair, on my pillow. It started suddenly and just as suddenly stopped. It could have been caused by stress or hormones or even being sick.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-27118815278216964412011-03-29T20:53:00.000-07:002011-03-29T20:53:15.562-07:00

If you look at any over the counter diet pill, they contain caffeine. This leads to a racing heart as well as mild hyperactivity and bladder problems. In fact a review about OxyElite Pro mentions all of the cons about the product including the claims of metabolism enhancing. I guess that people still are unaware that metabolism is based on ratio of lean muscle mass compared to fat.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-38744662870539088562011-03-29T20:38:00.000-07:002011-03-29T20:38:34.102-07:00

After my last laptop gave out, I seem to go through one laptop every 5 years, I decided to ignore those best netbooks ads and go with something completely different. I like my small iPod but I wanted something bigger but not as big as an iPad. I looked into tablet PC's and found many of them are under $150. I am currently looking into getting one that costs only $138 and has wifi and a camera so

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-47697196700845533042011-03-06T10:14:00.000-08:002011-03-06T10:14:11.208-08:00

It is now official, hubby has to take up yoga. It is doctors orders!!! His spine is bothering him and after a full MRI, a trip to several doctors the diagnosis is surgery unless he can strengthen his core and completely muscle up. The doctor and the specialist both said yoga was the first step and to work up to pilates. I mentioned this to a co-worker who was document scanning at the time and

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-14175933383944646942011-02-26T21:31:00.000-08:002011-02-26T21:31:21.458-08:00

When I was a teen, acne was the dreaded illness to be treated at all costs. That was long before teen pregnancy and drug abuse became much more of a problem. Nowadays acne has creeped from the teen years to affecting adults too. Men and women well into their 40's are now battling acne as if they were teens again. One thing I had always thought was a major contributor to acne was air pollution.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-22450379268918595872011-02-26T21:17:00.000-08:002011-02-26T21:17:23.682-08:00

Technology is on the go now and since you can take it with you, not only can you exercise to your favorite tunes but you can also have you own personal trainer with you in the form of an ebook or podcast. There are Lecteurs MP3 format for you to get motivated. The Apple Apps store even has free apps for dieting and tracking your progress. So if you need a little help in your quest to get back on

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-69242649578536571902011-02-26T21:01:00.000-08:002011-02-26T21:01:43.904-08:00

While most men are outwardly sexually demanding and boast to their male friends their sexual adventures, it is not hard to imagine that it is embarrassing to men to not have engaged in sex in over several months or more. The openly advertising of ED medications and therapies has not helped the situation either. In reality, what is happening is that men are looking for the best testosterone

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-78330797524808050762011-02-22T20:11:00.000-08:002011-02-23T21:45:08.345-08:00

We are a society of the "quick fix." We want everything to be easy. Don't like the way you look? Have a little nip and tuck. Do you weigh too much? Take a pill and eat all you want. Yes, we want it all and want it NOW. Sorry folks, but it doesn't happen that way. It took months or even years for your body to gain weight so even the best weight loss pills in the world are not going to work in a

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-39790974471160957242011-02-22T20:02:00.000-08:002011-02-22T20:02:08.082-08:00

A family member was having a very hard time losing weight. He weighed 325 pounds and for 2 years was trying desperately to get down to 240 pounds but couldn't get past 270 pounds. He was exercising 3 times a week at a gym and was on a 2000 calories a day diet. Finally he convinced his doctor he needed something else to help him so he put him on these diet pills that were not meant to be actually

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-26559578827254057772011-02-22T19:16:00.000-08:002011-02-22T19:16:02.341-08:00

The best way to increase your metabolism is to increase your muscle mass in comparison to your fat percent of your body weight. Muscle cells use more calories than fat cells do just to maintain themselves. So what is the best muscle building supplement in terms of food? Think protein. Great foods for muscle cells are lean meats, cottage cheese, yogurt and eggs. All are loaded with high protein,

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-10847717172236874992011-02-17T21:23:00.000-08:002011-02-17T21:23:00.667-08:00

I have been writing this little blog for a few years now and I rarely get a comment on it or much traffic at all. I wonder if it is because there are thousands of other blogs that cover the same subject? Just yesterday I was thrilled to get an email notifying me of a comment that I needed to modify on this blog. That was until I read the comment and it was a spam comment just to get a link to the

Julienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-60500026444091209792011-02-17T21:09:00.000-08:002011-02-17T21:09:18.781-08:00

If it was not for modern technology many of us would have died prematurely. While some people try to blame computer monitors and cell phones for common health problems like eye strain and hearing problems, it is apparent that the great majority of technology has made strides in helping us more aware of our health. That simple little gadget, the pedometer, has made us more aware of daily activites

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-77104884655199017262011-02-04T20:09:00.000-08:002011-02-04T20:09:20.684-08:00

Yes there is a growing demand for people to enter the health care field but should you be one of them? Before you decide on a glowing career as a doctor, nurse or even a CNA, think about these valid points: Can you handle death? You will experience death up close and personal as you will watch people die on a daily of weekly basis. Can you handle puke and poop? I am not talking about baby or

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-67311116902524893602011-01-18T22:23:00.000-08:002011-01-18T22:23:33.676-08:00

When a diet pill claims to help you lose weight in under 5 days - watch out. I have seen many a questionable diet pill that have online ads that claim "Diet pills that work fast." Those pills often do work very fast but they either give you instant diarrhea or a caffeine high.There are only 2 ways that those types of pills work. They either remove excess water from your body and  help your body

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-19150709599483106592011-01-18T22:09:00.000-08:002011-01-18T22:09:12.194-08:00

I often wonder how many new mothers actually have enough milk minutes after giving birth to actually breast feed their baby. I know that my milk did not come in until 3 days after my daughter was born. I was panic stricken at the time. I thought my daughter would starve without my milk but I found out from my doctor later that a new born baby can live 3 days before needing its first true feeding.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-53150888058849313102011-01-18T21:56:00.000-08:002011-01-18T21:56:05.081-08:00

Acne is not restricted to adolescents going through their teen years. Nope, acne shows up during times of  major hormonal changes. There is "baby acne" when a baby is just adjusting to its new world and growth hormones are just kicking in. Of course puberty is the next stage of life when acne shows its ugly blackhead. Then as if we have not had enough of acne already, adult acne shows up in our

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-35152768575517329182011-01-14T17:53:00.000-08:002011-01-14T17:53:59.894-08:00

Besides all of the health warnings that pregnant women have to face, there is also something that only other formerly pregnant women will tell you........to remove that wedding ring. You see, that fashionable Wedding Jewelry on your fingers can also be a health hazard. As your pregnancy progresses, you gain weight all over your body, not just in the areas around the growing baby. Your hands and

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-86321004550901470552011-01-14T17:39:00.000-08:002011-01-14T17:39:34.375-08:00

How many times you have said to yourself that you lacked the time and or space to have a decent workout? You know that you can change that.........that is if you really want to. You can always make time for a quick 20 minute workout and space can be something as simple as moving the coffee table out of the way in the living room. To make more space for a daily workout all you need is your TV and

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-51158796371178504582011-01-03T19:44:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:44:56.874-08:00

Forget about money being the "root of all evil," instead think of it as the root of all stress. More couples fight over money than sex. As you can guess it is the lack of money that is the cause of the fights. I have never heard of people fighting over having too much money but then again I am not living in that social circle. Stress is the result of worrying about the lack of money. It forces

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-26085329923453914572011-01-03T19:25:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:25:12.945-08:00

Do you remember those old time belt exercise machines? I remember seeing my first one back in 1965 when I was a toddler. Seeing a neighbor doing her daily "exercising" that way was what I thought that exercise was all about. Would it surprise you that those gawd awful machines are making a comeback? It makes as much sense as buying address labels when all you do is send text messages or email.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-14428481206311253782010-12-25T10:23:00.000-08:002010-12-25T10:23:38.928-08:00

I just received an expensive set of spyderco delica knives as a gift. I am not known for being the cook in the family, I think it might be a hint. While on the subject of food: Those yummy treats and foods that are laid out before you this day should not ruin your body or make you feel guilty. Just use common sense and moderation during the holidays for eating and you will not have to do any

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-65550985107240394272010-12-11T14:57:00.000-08:002010-12-11T14:57:43.814-08:00

What prompts me to write this blog post is a recent accident that involved a school bus and a car. The car crossed over the center of the road and hit the school bus head on. A passenger in the car, an 84 year old woman was killed at the scene. Her 94 year old husband was the driver and he is in serious condition. The bus driver was unhurt. I live in an area with a very high percentage of

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-49967654611030297682010-12-02T22:34:00.000-08:002010-12-02T22:34:28.837-08:00

It is true that beauty is only skin deep but people sure do pay big bucks to keep that beauty. So do anti-wrinkle creams and beauty moisturizers really work? Some actually do. If they contain sunblock and help seal in moisture then yes they will slow done the aging process of the skin and might even reverse some skin damage but don't count on miracles. Most creams that claim to remove wrinkles

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-39561432955903273342010-11-27T23:01:00.000-08:002010-11-27T23:01:13.865-08:00

Feeling tired after a big meal is a normal part of being human. Your body wants to slow down to properly digest the meal....and that means sleep. Some foods have been known to induce sleep and are a better choice than pill types of sleep aids. Warm milk has a sleep inducing effect. I have not personally tried it since I am allergic to milk. Other foods are peanuts, sunflower seeds and oatmeal

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-91198098574102058852010-11-27T22:37:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:37:35.018-08:00

Did you know that calcium supplements do not work? I bet that is a news item to you. I studied in the "Better Bone and Balance" program that is part of the Oregon State University bone lab. They found that eating calcium has very little to do with building bones. Bone density is increased by impact exercises and not what you eat. Look up the bone lab studies on the OSU website and you will find

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-14969420239086529952010-11-27T22:29:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:29:14.702-08:00

Have you ever met someone you knew from years ago only to ask yourself how come they look so old? I remember one guy that I knew from a former job, who was only in his late twenties, looked decades older. He smoked, drank heavily and used illegal drugs. All of those factors contributed to his aged facial looks. So the  best anti aging products are to simply not use tobacco, alcohol, and

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-29014920480329101852010-11-21T14:20:00.000-08:002010-11-21T14:20:05.156-08:00

How many times have you told yourself you should buy that great looking dress, pants or top as an incentive to lose weight just to fit into it? I know I have, only to never fit into the article of clothing in time for it not to go out of style. I made the mistake of buying a dress that was 3 sizes too small for me and I only lost 2 sizes. So if you do decide to go out on a clothes shopping spree

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-21712468392933773962010-11-17T22:03:00.000-08:002010-11-17T22:03:03.406-08:00

Don't believe all you read online or see on TV ads about weight loss supplements. Please find out the facts from your doctor. Certain drugs, herbs or mixtures of the two can do a number on you if you have underlying health problems like cholesterol, thyroid problems, asthma, circulation or heart problems. Don't give in to your whims of quick weight loss. Please talk to your doctor. Your health

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-40843599654663130542010-11-17T21:22:00.000-08:002010-11-17T21:22:09.941-08:00

With today's Apple apps, data base software and smart cell phones, there is no excuse for you not to track your weight loss, fitness workout or your blood sugar levels. Gone are the days of self inking stamps and hand written notes to yourself. You can now actively track your health progress. Those new technology tools - use them.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-47757355584306881952010-11-14T14:44:00.000-08:002010-11-14T14:44:42.894-08:00

Forget about waiting for the new year to make resolutions about your health, start right now in making your life healthier.....a new you! Take the time to get healthy again. If it takes an extra 15 minutes in the morning just to eat healthier or do those morning stretches, then just vow to make time for it. If you need motivation to get you going, then find someone who can be your mentor. It

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-38201232147981546072010-11-14T14:34:00.000-08:002010-11-14T14:34:40.543-08:00

Almost everyone I know has heard that you should eat your meals slowly so that you give your stomach time to feel full. Unfortunately we cannot always do that for lunch while at work or at school. I have found another way to help your stomach feel full without the aid of new diet pills or eating "filling foods." The secret is psyllium, the ingredient found in Metamucil®. What psyllium does is

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-27196605052970815592010-11-13T20:17:00.000-08:002010-11-13T20:17:58.326-08:00

After changing the title and layout of this blog I have noticed a bit of an increase in visitors. People are more interested in their overall health rather than just one aspect of it. While TV pushes the perfect look for everyone via commercials and TV shows, just being healthy for most of us is a blessing. While I have seen some increase in visitors I have also noticed some strange Google ads

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-60107828194661167492010-10-24T14:52:00.000-07:002010-10-24T14:52:06.666-07:00

I normally don't write about male health simply because I am female. What prompted me to cover one health concern is the fact that most men seem to be obsessed with it. I am talking about ED or what used to be called impudence. The lack of libido seems to be the number one concern for most men that are not stressed out about other problems in their lives. The inability to perform well in bed is

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-77262428167211673362010-10-19T16:51:00.000-07:002010-10-19T16:51:30.220-07:00

Your skin changes dramatically as it ages. It goes from being highly elastic and thick when we are young to thin and loose when were are elderly. Because our skin slowly gets thinner as we age, it makes it harder and harder for wrinkle removal, treating lacerations, and treating skin cancer. Learn to be good to your skin when you are young will help keep your skin keep its elasticity longer as

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-11513465526128639282010-10-19T16:28:00.000-07:002010-10-19T16:28:43.560-07:00

While the majority of over the counter products for weight loss and general health improvement are mostly harmless there are a few that you should avoid. Supplements are often considered food products and are not regulated by the Drug Administration so you need to read the labels on those products. You need to understand what each chemical does to your body before you buy it. Some of the best

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-67505798438320549352010-10-14T20:59:00.000-07:002010-10-14T20:59:49.011-07:00

You have probably heard that old saying that cigars are safer than cigarettes. I know my dad used to tell me that one when he took up cigar smoking. I don't think he ever smoked fancy cubans or makers mark cigars, all I remember is that they stunk. He gave up on the cigars, switched to a pipe for a few years then went back to cigarettes. He died of the results of a triple by-pass, in fact only 6

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-80926249045577782652010-09-27T15:03:00.000-07:002010-09-27T15:03:07.293-07:00

A person can only write so many blog posts about weight loss, at least that was the way my mind works. So I decided to change the title of the blog to Your health, your body, to cover a much wider range of health topics. While fitness and staying in shape will still remain the main focus of the blog, I think that it is time to have a much more realistic goals of just staying healthy rather than

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-49835787484077904862010-09-27T14:14:00.000-07:002010-09-27T14:14:00.991-07:00

My local discount store was having a big sale this morning. So I got there early to see what might interest me. Since it was the end of the summer season, all of the swimsuits were now priced at 90% off what they use to be. I debated with myself and then gave in and got a one piece. When I got to the check out and the gal at the cash register was using the barcode scanner on my suit, I made the

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-80001389233721983462010-09-27T14:01:00.000-07:002010-09-27T14:01:27.240-07:00

In order to stay healthy we must keep ourselves safe from exposure to harmful chemicals, toxins and known carcinogens. There are 3 ways that the human body can be affected by those elements, they are absorption, ingestion and breathing them in. Ingestion is the simplest one to control, simply know what you are eating. Absorption can be limited to wearing protective clothing when around or working

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-70773581629252222922010-09-27T13:45:00.000-07:002010-09-27T13:47:49.080-07:00

It use to be all you needed was a stop watch when you worked out. The watch helped you track your running time, your pulse, and your respiration. The fancier ones tracked laps and other stuff. Now you can just stop by your local Best Buy and pick up a Wii or a Playstation Move and "play" your way to a newer, fitter you. But it doesn't stop there, you can get electronic calorie counters, diet

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-17026531675233109682010-09-25T15:14:00.000-07:002010-09-25T15:14:05.300-07:00

I am still uncertain as to what will happen to my own health care situation under the Obama plan. I can say for certain that I do like the idea of no pre-existing conditions coming into the factor for health insurance. At one point a family member could not get medical insurance because he had a bone operation within 2 years of applying for a new health plan. I wonder if the new health plan will

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-88043251330705280742010-09-25T14:57:00.000-07:002010-09-25T14:57:38.339-07:00

Do you know how to do a proper cool down after you workout? Did you know that not allowing for a proper cool down routine as part of your workout will result in sore, cramping muscles? A proper cool down involves exercises and not just a trip to the hot tub. You can use a treadmill to cool down or just walking. Your aim is to keep moving until your pulse is just slightly elevated and that you

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-84146272740224988062010-09-25T11:35:00.000-07:002010-09-25T11:35:13.001-07:00

The one thing I always encourage is to keep active. No matter what age you are there is a sport that will not only help you keep your body fit but also keep your mind active. When we are young, the sports tend to be more daring. The sports also tend to have a higher body impact such as football, atv racing, or skydiving. Even leisurely sports such as horseback riding is considered a high risk

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-68016710198784939192010-09-24T22:11:00.000-07:002010-09-24T22:11:39.563-07:00

You have no doubt heard about those new "saddle" seats that the cut rate airlines plan on installing on short flights. It is just another way for companies to literally put the squeeze on people. Pack them in like sardines and to hell with comfort or safety. It is almost the way I sometimes feel in some of those public toilets, where there they seem to have been built for people that are as thin

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-10603763111874993552010-09-23T14:56:00.000-07:002010-09-23T14:56:38.292-07:00

It used to be that I would love to dress up for Halloween for parties and work. That was until I started getting plump. Then all I could think of was how to hide being overweight in a Halloween costume. One year I went as a pumpkin and didn't need any stuffing for the costume! The next year I was a "dead bride" so the old wedding gown would hide most of my size. My problem was not with just being

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-48161205853907992862010-09-22T22:17:00.000-07:002010-09-22T22:17:33.338-07:00

The shear thrill of fitting into clothes that have hung in the closet for years while waiting for me to lose weight is a high for me. Just putting on a pair of running shorts that don't feel like a throng that is cutting me in two was a great feeling. My oversized t-shirt tops are now regulated to become pajama tops until they are worn out enough to throw out.  After a wardrobe thrill like that

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-39857127192657129532010-09-16T19:31:00.000-07:002010-09-16T19:39:59.529-07:00

As our bodies age, it becomes harder for us to lose extra pounds. Our metabolism slows down because our bodies want to hold on to those pounds in preparation of a famine. It is a throw back to harder times and is genetically programed into us. It is just like getting gray hair and age spots, it is something that cannot be avoided. What you can do is learn to eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-12985419694079181442010-09-16T19:11:00.000-07:002010-09-16T19:29:48.701-07:00

If you listen to most people that promote the latest fad diet system, you will hear which exercise that they say will burn fat. In reality the best fat burners are muscle tissue. If your body has more muscle then it will require more calories to support that muscle tissue. To get those calories, your body will draw on your fat reserves to supply the needed energy and nourishment your muscle

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-4199967293952020842010-09-14T14:51:00.000-07:002010-09-14T15:01:43.509-07:00

I am often asked "what types of food should I eat to burn calories?" I just hate to tell them that there is no such thing as fat burning foods. I remember when I was young, my mother would religiously eat one banana and drink a small can of grapefruit juice for lunch everyday, to try and lose weight. She claimed that those foods burned off the fat in her body. I was just a kid and didn't know any

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-63545481958660077872010-09-14T14:35:00.000-07:002010-09-14T14:42:15.352-07:00

If you have ever gone shopping for your own health insurance you would know the fact that age and weight often figures into the premiums. With the new Obama health insurance plan in the works I am not really sure how the new insurance quotes will be based. I would love to see everyone get the same rate no matter what age, size or credit rating they had. I can't help it if I am getting older just

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-66612194500952993392010-09-14T14:16:00.000-07:002010-09-14T14:34:38.158-07:00

Our society (in the USA) is unfortunately one of being superficial. This fact is often more apparent when a woman (yep this post is aimed at the women readers for now) is looking for a job. While men are judged on their previous work history or education, women are judged first on their looks then their education and work history. It is not uncommon for men to be hired over the phone for a job

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-45099348121101349082010-08-31T22:24:00.000-07:002010-08-31T22:32:26.729-07:00

Our bed is finally wearing out. I wonder how long a bed is suppose to last. Two overweight people spending at least 7-9 hours a night on it for 11 years sure did wear it down fast. So we had a discussion on what type of bed do we really want to get. I was all for getting a water bed again, since that is what we first had before this bed, while hubby wants us to look into a memory foam bed. There

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-62602351707910086922010-08-31T22:19:00.000-07:002010-08-31T22:23:40.648-07:00

I know that this little blog is not very well known or visited, but it sure does attract more than its fair share of spammers. I would like to know why Patek Philippe is always leaving spammy comments. That was until I Googled the name and found out it was a watch maker. Come on people, would someone who was interested in watches really want to visit a diet blog? get real.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-45361491436444323942010-08-31T21:56:00.000-07:002010-08-31T22:18:06.049-07:00

Before you go jumping down my throat about making generalizations about fat people, let me say that I weighted as much as 190 pounds at my heaviest and I am a 5'2" woman who should be weighing around 120 pounds. Yes I was obese but I was never rude or inconsiderate of others as much as the fat pig I had the unfortunate pleasure to meet today.We were both at Walmart, near the vending machines in

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-49103575622639106872010-08-25T16:04:00.000-07:002010-08-25T16:20:01.216-07:00

How many times have you said that to yourself (see the title) only to say - later I'll do that. I am betting you never get around to it. Your comfortable modern couches or the overstuffed chair is just too nice to leave. I thought that for 6 months a few years ago. For 6 months I just sat most of the day in my overstuffed easy chair and watched TV or did a few hand held hobbies to pass the time

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-40982386153725711792010-08-16T14:46:00.000-07:002010-08-16T14:56:35.041-07:00

If you have not seen what Zumba fitness is, then here is a video off the latest fitness craze that is sweeping America:As you watch the video, take notice that even some of the people that were sitting at the beginning of the dance are now standing and dancing too. The reason why it is such a fantastic way to lose weight and get in shape is that it is fun. I can see Zumba dance clubs popping up

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-44485841000035578252010-08-10T13:45:00.000-07:002010-08-10T14:17:30.158-07:00

I just saw on TV a few news stories about obesity. The first one claimed to have found the major reason why people in the USA are becoming more and more obese. It was not due to eating habits but the fact that their bodies are not needing as much food as it use to. You see they claim that the human body uses "X" amount of calories a day to regulate its body temperature. More and more people are

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-28123660544752145842010-07-30T23:53:00.000-07:002010-07-31T00:06:36.819-07:00

I swear that almost every male that I saw today had their shirt off. It was not a hot day but warm. I can only be thankful that most of them were in very good muscular condition. I even saw one guy that was washing his car and until he turned around and I saw his full gray beard, I would have sworn he was in his twenties.Yes I was looking, I am allowed, aren't I? It was not as if I had binoculars

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-52690105437337172992010-07-12T11:11:00.000-07:002010-07-12T11:23:53.474-07:00

There are lots of foods that profess to help you lose weight. I can think of one main one off hand and that is grapefruit. I remember my mother eating a grapefruit for breakfast and drinking grapefruit juice for lunch as a method of weight loss. I asked her once if she liked grapefruits enough to eat them twice a day, everyday and she told me NO! She only ate them because she heard that they

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-48707373679362391452010-07-07T17:46:00.000-07:002010-07-07T17:56:38.805-07:00

Did you know that overweight people pay more for lots of things? Health care is one. I bet you didn't know that many medical insurance policies did not cover doctors visits if obesity is discussed. Life insurance is another one that overweight people will pay more for. Many life insurance quotes require a physical to be done prior to issuing the policy and often that policy costs more if you are

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-16917481822772555902010-07-07T17:39:00.000-07:002010-07-07T17:45:08.073-07:00

I can personally vouch for the fact that when it gets hot, you are more uncomfortable when you weigh more. I think it has to do with the fat in your body acting as an insulator and not allowing your body's natural cooling system to work properly. It is times during heat waves that most people end up drinking more water and eating less. It is one of the quick weight loss programs that will work

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-20152126317632288762010-07-02T20:59:00.000-07:002010-07-02T21:12:51.978-07:00

I was talking over the back fence to my good friend a few days ago. The weather was nice and not too hot and we had just finished doing some yard work. I had remarked at how good she looked and she told me she had lost 10 pounds. I asked her if it was some miracle diet pill and to my surprise she said yes. When I asked her what it was she answered vigrx, which I know is NOT a diet pill but one of

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-50189371719120295802010-07-01T13:02:00.000-07:002010-09-08T23:18:37.596-07:00

I have a dear friend that always seems to be on a diet of some sort. I have known her long enough to see her go through the very obese times to the very slim days. She is currently back to her overweight time and until recently I was unaware that she was a closet midnight snacker. Her husband told me that he would be getting ready for work one day and found all kinds of food left out in the

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-36674022795994430402010-07-01T12:48:00.000-07:002010-07-01T13:00:54.193-07:00

While dieting, everyone should take a physical inventory or their current health. Before the diet how was their skin condition? What was the condition of their hair and nails? Nail and hair growth along with skin condition are great indicators of health problems. Lack of certain vitamins in the diet can cause red flaky skin rashes and excessive hair loss for women. While hair loss in men also

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-1911475724894230742010-06-30T18:55:00.000-07:002010-06-30T19:10:38.296-07:00

Did you know that in the USA, obesity is now at epidemic rates? That means that heart disease, diabetes, and other weight related health problems will rise right along with it. You will also see an increase in companies trying to cash in on that. More fad diets, exercise equipment and other gizmos will be bombarding us. Next you will see more franchises that encourage home based businesses with

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-40337860369741878792010-06-24T11:06:00.000-07:002010-06-24T11:20:33.973-07:00

One of my biggest gripes against society and corporations in particular is the fact they push sex and being thin down our throats at every turn then push fast food on every corner of town. Let's face it the photo below is not to draw attention to the new Jaguar car, nope it is the scantly dressed woman.You find that sex is used to sell everything from Ferrari parts to baby diapers. If you can not

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-52087374950374285712010-06-24T10:59:00.000-07:002010-06-24T11:04:38.587-07:00

So what do you think? I kept the header but I might change that. The blog was way overdue for a new look. I just got several new books on how to use Photoshop and Corel Paint. I want to eliminate that fuzzy look around the words that MS Paint gave me. I do like the new color combination of the blog.

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-26612716786497210832010-06-02T20:17:00.000-07:002010-06-02T20:23:29.119-07:00

If you are over 45 and you decide to lose a lot of weight over a short period of time you will experience one big drawback to rapid weight loss - loose skin. I am not taking just about that turkey neck or needing wrinkle eye cream, nope, I am talking about large flaps of skin that use to be your belly, boobs or thighs.To stop that from happening you MUST exercise to tighten the muscles under the

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-90984224987176569622010-06-02T20:10:00.000-07:002010-06-02T20:16:44.250-07:00

I signed up for a email newsletter recently that was supposed to be full of diet recipes and losing weight tips. What it turned out to be was nothing more than an affiliate marketing scam. I was really disappointed. The recipes were nothing more than links to cook books to buy. Why do people do that?

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-1743393044026010312010-05-30T15:50:00.000-07:002010-05-30T15:55:12.246-07:00

Often we have to get a doctors help when we have hit a roadblock in weight loss. The doctor will be the first to inform you that there is no way to quick weight loss other than surgery. The doctor will be able to determine if there is another reason why you are having a problem with losing weight or even tell you if you should not lose weight. There is a small group of people that obsess over

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-88794905427850646282010-05-30T15:40:00.000-07:002010-05-30T15:49:16.221-07:00

I came across this interesting idea while looking for an exercise ball. Apparently some schools in Australia are experimenting with using exercise balls or modified exercise balls for kids who fidget in class. I thought that maybe the kids here in the USA might benefit from them as well. Not only would kids get a daily workout just sitting on this type of school furniture but their balance would

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-313060464312611512010-05-30T15:31:00.000-07:002010-05-30T15:39:51.900-07:00

I really dislike those outrageous diet pill claims that you can lose up to 10 pounds in 10 days. Of course you can lose 10 pounds in 10 days......but it will be water. One gallon of water weighs 16 pounds so if you lost one gallon of water weight out of your body, you will lose 16 pounds. Heck just pee before you weigh yourself and you will see what I mean.Many diet pills like Lipofuze make

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-71112269788544579892010-05-18T20:51:00.000-07:002010-05-18T20:59:54.869-07:00

I have never smoked but my slightly tubby hubby has. He has told me on several occasions that after eating a very full dinner he just felt like having a cigarette or one of his Davidoff cigars (gawd, I hated the smell of those things). When he quit smoking, he was afraid that he would substitute more food for his habit. Did didn't but he did substitute by drinking more sodas. It took him some

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-19136350490559843112010-05-18T20:42:00.000-07:002010-05-18T20:50:11.766-07:00

Well, it is now one week of my liquid Slim Fast, every other day diet. I have lost a total of 5 pounds and I am keeping it off. Tonight I had 2 homemade meatball sandwiches for dinner and I am stuffed. My plan of using the Slim Fast to shrink my stomach seems to be working. Well so much for learning dieting from textbooks, seems I just have to go with my gut feeling (please excuse the pun on that

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-67635258311945021402010-05-15T22:09:00.000-07:002010-05-15T22:18:21.330-07:00

I have been having a battle with my body. I have been exercising like crazy 2 hours every other day and only managed to tone my body. That sounds great doesn't it? But unfortunately that tone is under a layer of fat that I just can't seem to lose - until now. I decided to do something drastic. I drink nothing but slim fast drinks (4 of them) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other days I eat

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-29099555696392487562010-05-11T20:37:00.000-07:002010-05-11T20:48:52.754-07:00

The biggest flaw in fad diets is not getting a balanced diet. Everyone needs fiber in their diet to maintain a healthy colon. They also need to be getting at least the minimum recommended daily minerals and vitamins. I know that when I am stressed or have a sickness, my body uses up vitamin C like it was going out of style. My body will exhibit the beginnings of vitamin C shortage. There is a

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-6797656689066267152010-05-11T20:17:00.000-07:002010-05-11T20:35:32.149-07:00

Companies have made fortunes trying to convince people that their product, system or method will rid you of fat on just one part of your body. You remember that product that Suzanne Somers use to push.......The Thigh Master. People bought that product because they thought that their thighs would look like hers.Those poor gullible consumers......they did not know that she also dieted and had a

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-30643400053588882492010-05-11T20:00:00.000-07:002010-05-11T20:16:05.939-07:00

When the sun goes down and the TV goes on, so do the commercials for fast food places and baking cakes. Even if you manage to stay away from the food channel you are bombarded with images of food, food and even more ........food.So what are some good low calorie appetite suppressants for night time snacks? One good one is peanuts. Just a 1/2 cup of peanuts will satisfy your hunger cravings and

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-81022829962672751252010-04-27T20:35:00.000-07:002010-04-27T20:44:59.144-07:00

The one reason I tell people not to go on crash diets (losing more than 5 pounds a week) is the fact that your skin will look like loose flab after you lose the weight. Your skin needs time to adjust to not being stretched over your fat. Unless you want to pay for cosmetic surgery to remove all that extra skin, do yourself a favor and don't go on any crash diets. You will find that even a wrinkle

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-25628992115248068612010-04-20T14:11:00.000-07:002010-04-20T15:50:59.520-07:00

Since the early 1900's there have been so many myths perpetuated about exercise. Everything from if it doesn't hurt it is not doing any good, to stretching before, during or after a workout.During my exercise class, a member of the group announced that she was told never to stretch before a workout. What she failed to realize is that our class warms up before stretching, she just never realized

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-8592840719489349932010-04-16T21:36:00.000-07:002010-04-16T21:49:57.206-07:00

Corsets were what our mothers wore, now they call them body shapers. Pictured above is the kymaro body shaper a diet cheaters way to fit into their clothes. The only problem is the fact that these types of spandex underwear tend to cut off blood circulation. The wearer will have indigestion and intestinal discomfort. I don't know about you but even a tight bra on me is very uncomfortable much

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-69588757707107721712010-04-01T17:05:00.000-07:002010-04-01T17:15:51.915-07:00

I recently bought a PDA off of eBay. For $25 I got a great deal. I use it for making shopping lists, playing MP3 music files and now keeping track of my workouts. Of course you might have an iPhone to do that. I do have a laptop but the PDA is something I keep in my purse or carrying pouch. I have just enough memory in the PDA for what I need. I am not the type of person that has so many files

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-84531689197679980452010-04-01T16:51:00.000-07:002010-04-01T17:05:01.753-07:00

I cannot emphasize enough that you thoroughly investigate any over the counter diet supplements before you buy them. You don't have to have a pair of discount prescription glasses to get a real good look at those labels. If any of the label says something about a secret ingredient then put that product back on the shelf. Familiarize yourself with chemical names of common ingredients like the

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-28301430564735395302010-03-19T20:09:00.000-07:002010-03-19T20:25:24.632-07:00

I always have to laugh when people think tha they can take a pill to loose weight on just one part of their body. Take for example relacore, I even took that pill for about a week, it is nothing more than super caffeine and will make you hyper, hyper and more hyper. Phosphacore is much along those same lines. In fact it is just another pill with "core" as part of its name to claim that it targets

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-22849656626072307032010-03-19T19:47:00.000-07:002010-03-19T20:06:38.480-07:00

I have discovered one of the most enjoyable weight loss programs - and I invented just for me. I have a treadmill that I think is the most boring way to exercise but since I already have it in the house I might as well use it. How I made it enjoyable was to get a small MP3 player and put 40 minutes of music on it that got me almost dancing on the machine. All of the songs I picked for their tempo

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-47031212430549276792010-03-16T11:21:00.000-07:002010-03-16T11:34:56.604-07:00

Older women often wonder why they have loose skin in the neck area. It should be no surprise to the since it was often the remnants of being overweight when they were in their 40's and 50's. Cosmetic companies have made a killing selling skin tightening creams and often spend millions of dollars in advertising that they have the best wrinkle cream on the market.Of course women don't realize that

Julienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658259670782572354.post-31853073412002528072010-03-16T11:10:00.000-07:002010-03-16T11:19:49.534-07:00

We have a treadmill at home and even though I use it, it is not best fat burning exercise because I don't run on it. The elliptical on the other hand will burn off calories at a rate of up to 300 every 5 minutes. When I use the elliptical at the gym I can only stay on if for no more than 10 minutes at a time since it wipes me out. If you don't stand on it correctly then your back will hurt so you

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