Discover the Secrets of Good health

Today is going to be all about circuit training. My stamina is not up for any long term 30 minute workouts that keep me doing the same thing over and over and over again. Instead, circuit training keeps you shaking it up and changing up what you’re doing.

A “conserve” is a jam made with a mixture of fruit, usually including some citrus, and often nuts and raisins. It can be served as a topping over pound cake, ice cream, or along side meat such as pork or chicken, or just on its own. This delicious recipe comes from a Simply [...]

If you know where to look, there are some helpful visual guides that can help you “eyeball” serving sizes of various foods.
Here are some examples.
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Simple Memory Art have a collection of Healthy Food magnets.
Each of the 50 magnets lists primary nutrients along with with Calories, fat, and fiber.
The magnets would certainly help someone learn a good selection of foods.
Perhaps carbohydrate and protein content could be listed as well.
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In the March 1922 issue of Physical Culture, a man called Wallace announced that a “scientific secret of weight regulation had been discovered”.
Wallace had “found a way to prevent the system from turning too much of what is eaten, into fat”.
His secret? Phonograph records (remember those?) that had music on them.
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“You are what you and your friends eat.”
This is according the lead author (emphasis added) of some absolutely fascinating research looking into the social networks of those who are obese — and how the interesting correlations that exist.
Essentially - if your friend becomes obese - there is a high chance that you will also become [...]

In How to Get Started … Running we discussed the facts about running:
It is an exercise you can take anywhere
You do not need a lot of special equipment to run
You can run outdoors
You can run indoors
Running is a cardiovascular sport that boosts your metabolism, strengthens your …

Good evening, sorry for the lateness of the hour, but I wanted to get this journal entry in before I went to bed. Today was another run to get things done both around the house and in the yard.

Lisa Gates, of Design Your Writing Life, has a unique and powerful way of helping her clients identify their commitments, and move forward in the direction of their goals.
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If you care enough about your health to be reading up on the latest research, you are unusual.
Most folks don’t bother. Either the studies seem “boring,” or they say things people don’t want to hear. (You need to exercise! Stop smoking and eating so much junk food! A six-pack before dinner [...]