Saturday, April 5th, 2008

The Fit and Fabolous SOB

Prevention is the key to anything. So start taking care of yourselfwhatever that means to you.

There are guidelines to everything. Information for mammograms, colonoscopies, standard blood tests, calorie amounts, and types of exercise are so numerous, I don’t need to go over them here. What I do need to do is highlight the fact that you must practice utilizing what’s out there so you can lead a FIT AND FABULOUS life.

Unfortunately, no one can motivate you but yourself. It’s up to you to surround yourself with the items and people who will help you pursue the kinds of things that produce fitness and wellness.

Let’s talk about image first. Fortunately or unfortunately, people form an impression of you the first 30 seconds they meet you. You can spend the rest of your life trying to change it or just make the right one immediately. When you are fit, your clothes look good on you, you carry yourself with style and panache, and people are attracted to you. It doesn’t matter if you’re a size 4 or 16it matters what you think of yourself.

It’s awful than 3500 calories equals one pound. It’s not fair that although it takes forever to lose the one pound, just by looking at that piece of chocolate, you gain it right back. We know that isn’t really true even though it seems like it. Basically this means that if you want to lose weight you have to eliminate 3500 calories a week from your diet to lose one pound and if you want to gain weight, eat an additional 3500 calories in that same week.

Although certain foods are burned up faster than others, you need to find out what works for you. You may even need to get a personal trainer or nutritionist to help you.

With exercise, you lose inches, not pounds. Your metabolism will increase and circulation improve. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you do something. Choose what you enjoy, not what you hate. You know your body the best.

The three key points to being fit and fabulous are:

Mentalthis has to do with assertiveness and attitude
Physicalthis has to do with diet and exercise
Spiritualthis has to do with image, appearance and conduct.

You may not list them in that order and think they have all those components, but believe me, they are all part of it. No matter what you do, unpleasant experiences come into your life. How and what you do daily allows you to cope with the disasters and enjoy the highs.

Gayle Carson is a 67 year old, three time cancer survivor who’s an internet entrepreneur and a kickboxing S.O.B.
http://WWW.SPUNKYOLDBROADS.COM

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Friday, April 4th, 2008

A New Weapon Against Cold and Flu

Although not yet one of the most common herbs or supplements, elderberry is gaining popularity among American herbalists as an excellent supplement to ward off colds and flus. Elderberry, which is a common, shrubby tree, produces creamy flowers in early summer, followed by deep wine-colored berries in the fall. Native Americans used the flowerwater for eye and skin lotions and the berries were common additives for jams, pies, teas, and later wines. Elderberry wine was quite common in Colonial America and the elderberry was nick-named the “country medicine chest” because of its varied uses. Today, elderberry is primarily recognized as providing support for the immune system.

Elderberry contains concentrated amounts of vitamin C, flavinoids, fruit acids, and anthocyanic pigments. It also is a good source for vitamins A and B. Recent studies have also indicated that elderberry may have antiviral activity, increasing its value as a preventative measure.

In addition, the Herbal Information Center reports that new evidence has found that elderberry has remarkable value in fighting flu and similar viruses. One benefit of elderberry is its ability to help break fevers as it promotes profuse sweating. These properties help make elderberry valuable as an “after the fact” supplement to speed the healing process.

Marian Brown has been active in holistic health care for over 15 years. She is editor of Holistic Health News. Visit the website and join our free email newsletter at http://www.hhnews.com.

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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Inactivity Not Aging Causes Most of Our Health Problems

Just like the young, older people can gain many benefits from exercising. Life can be made a lot easier through improvements in strength, balance, coordination, and mobility. If the person has not exercised for a while, they must start slow. Even walking 10 minutes per day will give them great benefits.

Weight training is also a great option. Start them on a 20 minute program (3-4 exercises), and increase them from there as they adapt. Keep sets at 2-3, reps at 10-15, and the rest interval between sets at 90 seconds.

The facts:

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