tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74264510498808383012024-03-10T03:35:15.691-07:00Athletes4Life Fitness ServicesAthletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-68992059480683739912013-06-15T09:30:00.000-07:002013-06-15T09:30:03.867-07:00Enjoy the Ride<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Health and Wellness is a life long journey. It's OK to set goals but don't stress yourself out. Improving upon yourself is an enjoyable experience. Getting on the scale everyday and depriving yourself food defeats the purpose of creating a healthy lifestyle. Take exercise slow, and enjoy food in moderation. You will enjoy yourself more and health and wellness will evolve into your lifestyle instead of something you dread on a regular basis. </span>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-31607631276200960762013-03-04T12:00:00.002-08:002013-03-04T12:00:16.562-08:00Boost Metabolism Naturally <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Green Tea, Iodine, and Chromium has been shown to boost metabolism, increase energy and aid in weight-loss.</span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px;"> Green Tea </b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">contains health-promoting polyphenols, including EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate. A number of studies suggest it helps support healthy metabolic rate and weight-loss.</span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px;"> Iodine </b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">is a trace mineral involved in the production of thyroid hormones that regulate the basal metabolic rate which affects the body's rate of calorie burn. </span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px;">Chromium </b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">plays an important role in glucose utilization and is required for the release of energy from glucose. it is now generally recognized as helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels for those already in the normal range. </span>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-86113265417010861832013-02-21T18:47:00.001-08:002013-02-21T18:47:42.479-08:00Diabetes and Lycopene<br />
<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; overflow: visible;">Diabetes is powerfully driven by oxidation and inflammation. Diabetes may be able to protect themselves by increasing their lycopene intake; studies show that high consumption of tomato products can improve resistance to oxidation in people with </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; overflow: visible;">type II diabetes. Diabetics with the highest blood lycopene levels also have a greater glucose tolerance than do those with lower lycopene levels. </div>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-85298464793384993442013-02-18T15:38:00.001-08:002013-02-18T15:38:09.711-08:00Protect Yourself Against Food<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Heavily cooked foods inflict massive damage to the genes. According to the University of Minnesota women who ate overcooked hamburgers had a </span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px;">50%</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"> greater risk of breast cancer than women who ate rare or medium hamburger. An Iowa Women's Health Study found that women who consistently eat well-done steak, hamburgers, and bacon have a </span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px;">4.62 fold</b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"> increased risk of breast cancer.</span>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-15211032200867483472013-02-16T15:30:00.003-08:002013-02-16T15:30:23.002-08:00Cooking for Health<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">How food is cooked has a lot to do with whether it prevents or causes disease. An example is fish. People who eat fish have fewer heart attacks. People who eat more fried fish have higher increases of heart disease. Depending on the cooking method, the same food can either accelerate obesity or aid in weight loss. </span>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-38646514220354177752013-02-09T19:16:00.002-08:002013-02-09T19:16:15.022-08:00Lose More Weight<span style="background-color: white;">Women taking multivitamins were less hungry while losing weight on a diet and exercise program, and men on the program lost more weight with multivitamins, according to a Canadian study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Researchers noted that nutrient deficiencies may interfere with hormones that normally turn off hunger during and after meals, and multivitamins can correct the problem. </span>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-14381232143329153272013-01-14T19:11:00.001-08:002013-01-14T19:11:18.812-08:00Use Support Groups To Lose Weight<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Support groups are a great way to lose weight. On your journey there will be obstacles to you obtaining your goals. Sometimes you will be the obstacle. When you have a good support group they remind you of you goals and keep you on track. When you feel like quitting they are there. Even when you are giving it your all, sometimes you still need an extra push to take to the next level. Your group will be there for you. surround yourself with positive people to meet your goals. </span>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-35412332576110058302013-01-02T09:48:00.001-08:002013-01-02T09:48:40.033-08:00The New Year Health Plan!<br />
<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; overflow: visible;">I know everyone is excited about their New Year's resolutions. But before you get overly excited there are a few things to keep in mind. </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; overflow: visible;"><br style="box-sizing: content-box;" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; overflow: visible;"></div><ul style="box-sizing: content-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow: visible;"><li style="box-sizing: content-box;">Start slow- over doing exercise or dieting to strictly can be more detrimental than helpful. Remember slow and steady wins the race.</li>
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Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-4581021038194120302012-12-12T21:10:00.003-08:002012-12-12T21:10:41.445-08:00Small Health Steps To Take For A Better New Year<br />
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Don't wait until the New Year to start being healthy. Start now, but start slow. Make small healthy habits now to make the New Year transition much easier. For example:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">Take the stairs instead of the escalator</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">Park away from the store instead of right in front</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">Walk to distances that's under a mile instead of driving</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">Eat fruit or nuts for stacks instead of cookies </li>
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Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-18371814759883372902012-11-19T09:37:00.001-08:002012-11-19T09:37:04.802-08:00Quick Holiday Eating Tips For You<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Start your holiday off with a fun run. Lots of communities and recreation centers have Turkey runs. Get a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise before eating your holiday feast later on. Eat during the day. Do not go the entire day without eating, so you can pig out later. Your digestive system and your waist-line will thank you later. Eat more meats and greens. Limit the amount of simple carbohydrates you take in. Remember its one day of eating and drinking but the damage can last for weeks. </span></div>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-89791833568916299362012-11-06T12:05:00.003-08:002012-11-06T12:05:35.168-08:00Good Books for Your Health<br />
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Reading a variety of good food and nutrition books are a good way to kick star your wellness program. Here are a few: </div>
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<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">21-Day Weight Loss Kick Start by Neal D. Barnard, MD</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">The Blood Sugar Solution by mark Hyman, MD</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, MD</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;">The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain, PhD</li>
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Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-9018722829741718502012-10-18T07:48:00.001-07:002012-10-18T07:48:06.932-07:00Balance Your Hormones for Optimal Health<br />
<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; overflow: visible;">Hormone imbalances are becoming more common among women in their 30's and after 40, the odds of unpleasant menopause-related symptoms are greater today than ever before. Here is what can help you restore your hormonal balance and health. </div><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: content-box; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow: visible;"><li style="box-sizing: content-box;"><b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Diet</b>: limit carbohydrates, and eat plenty of fresh vegetables with lean protein</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;"><b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Exercise</b>: exercise that has a relaxing effect, such as yoga or gentle aerobics, helps to restore balance.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;"><b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Toxins</b>: avoid them in food, skin care, and household products. Look for BPA-free plastics and cans.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;"><b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Stress Management</b>: get enough sleep, manage schedules to avoid unnecessary stress, and allow time for activities you find relaxing. </li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;"><b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Chaste Berry</b>: also called vitex, the herb, is used to relieve PMS, irregular periods, and menopausal discomfort</li>
<li style="box-sizing: content-box;"><b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Isoflavones</b>: these are plant sources of estrogen that increases levels of the hormone throughout the body. </li>
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People are moving away from commercial gyms to Recreations Center's, home gym's, and <span style="background-color: white;">Condo facilities. Most of these locations are fitted with preset circuit machines. You can still get a great workout with free weights. Here are some tips: move quickly from exercise to exercise, get creative, perform reps to failure at 25 to 30 on each move, and have fun.</span></div>
Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-75518161281827940602012-09-23T18:35:00.002-07:002012-09-23T18:35:46.412-07:00Take Care of Your Brain<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Although the brain is only 2 percent of the body's weight, it uses a whopping 20 percent of its oxygen supply, as well as 20 percent of blood flow. Feed your brain daily with oxygen from exercise, healthy essential fatty acids, and at least 64oz of water daily. </span>
Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-66540577122664284722012-09-19T18:24:00.002-07:002012-09-19T18:24:31.898-07:00Encouraging Healthy Children<br />
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Not getting enough physical activity has been shown to cause weight gain in children. Encourage children to play at least 30 to 60 minutes a day. Go for family walks or bike rides. Play sports or join a boy's and girl's club. Walk instead of riding in a car.</div>
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Limit TV and video games to no more than one hour a day. Remove the TV from the child's bedroom. Jump rope, dance skate, or play Frisbee with your child. Take your family to the park or pool. </div>
Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-49642448754074121552012-09-05T14:44:00.003-07:002012-09-05T14:44:37.331-07:00Exercise to Boost Your Immunity<br />
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Adding 30 minutes per day of brisk walking (walking at a pace that makes it hard to carry on a conversation) will have a profound impact on boosting your immune function. Science has repeatedly shown us that getting regular exercise will improve our overall immune function. </div>
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The impact on our immune system is two-fold: increased immune cell production and stress reduction. Stress is one of the leading causes of a weakened immune system. </div>
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According to the David Foreman, RPh., N.D. diet plays a large role in immune system support. One way to boost your immune system is to avoid sugar and other white foods like pasta, bread, cake, and honey. These type foods make your immune cells ineffective at fighting off disease for extended periods of time. Dairy should also be avoided because it thickens mucous, which can lead to infection. </div>
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Instead, a diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fish and lean cuts of meats can help your immune system function properly. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">I have to give Jordin Sparks a round of applause. She went about her weight loss the right way. She made it a lifestyle change. She lost 50 lbs in 18 months, which is the right amount of time to loose 50 lbs if done safe. She broke it down into three phases. No starvation nothing extreme. She focused on mixing exercise and cardio for workouts. She controlled her food portions and did not snack mindlessly. When she did snack it was something healthy like apple chips, berries, and Greek yogurt. One of the biggest things i noticed is that she maintained a positive attitude and look for quick results. Another hand clap for Jordin Sparks. Great Job!</span>
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Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-15209899220891128752012-08-16T13:29:00.003-07:002012-08-16T13:29:51.870-07:00Battling Back Pain<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Unfortunately back pain is very common in the U.S. Most people go about treating it the wrong way. It is very common for people with back pain to be less active. We tend to lay around not wanting to worsen the pain. But the less active we become the more we increase stiffness, weaken the muscle and become prone to injury and pain. The solution is to opt for low impact exercises, increase stretching, and increase your water intake. </span>
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In order to decrease crave snacking, you have to avoid simple sugars and refined foods. Refined foods lack the proper nutrients your body needs. To compensate your body wants to eat more to get the what it really needs: vitamins, minerals, protein, good fats, and complex carbohydrates. When you eat refined foods, you have to eat more calories to get the right amount of nutrients which leads to weight gain. </div>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-85487399435639635292012-07-17T18:34:00.000-07:002012-07-17T18:34:19.919-07:00Fighting Cancer with Exercise and Diet (Guest Post)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The evidence for this is more than anecdotal. Since it is known that inactivity itself leads to many illnesses, especially after the development of obesity, it should be obvious that activity does more for a person than simply expend physical resources.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><br />
<span id="internal-source-marker_0.06770249929706895" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In fact, exercise of any sort forces the body’s organs and muscles to maintain their proper functioning levels. Movement plays a critical role in blood flow, helping the body to draw deoxygenated blood through veins back towards the heart where it can be enriched with oxygen again. Dietary choices also play an important role in supplying these organs and muscles with necessary nutrients.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You can support your own physical fitness through exercise and eating right. Good habits in both of these areas can provide you with the energy that your body needs to withstand cancer and treatment while they also help you to deal with the situation psychologically. Since certain types of exercise and foods may or may not be right for you during or after treatment for cancer, you should always consult with a physician before engaging in any workout routine or change in menu.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><br />
<span id="internal-source-marker_0.06770249929706895" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">•Exercise</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Exercise contributes to physical fitness by keeping muscles, which make up most of your body’s tissues, in good working order. Human bodies were meant to function physically on a daily basis. Falling away from that pattern is what has led to many illnesses in modern society. Though it may not be directly linked to cancer, you still do not want other illnesses creeping in and complicating your recovery because you failed to exercise.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">•Nutrition</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Physicians and other medical professionals are paying more and more attention to the importance of nutrition in personal health. Doctors have always stressed, in one way or another, the importance of eating right. However, modern physicians now understand how critical it is to target specific illnesses with specific types of foods or nutritional supplements. Most important is the balancing of food groups, and including nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fibers and fats. In particular, during cancer treatment, most patients will need a higher level of protein intake to provide the body with materials to rebuild tissues damaged by chemotherapy or radiation treatment.</span></div>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-34368139305281461072012-07-13T05:55:00.002-07:002012-07-13T05:55:55.651-07:00The Simplicity of Weight-lossWhen it comes to weight-loss and exercise, remember this simple fact: if you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. If its that simple, why does it sometimes seem as if we aren't losing weight when we think we should be? We tend underestimate the calories we take in and overestimate the amount of calories we burn.Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-5345580768525354772012-07-06T05:45:00.001-07:002012-07-06T05:45:00.414-07:00Do You Know Your Vitamin E?According to the National Academy of Sciences, alpha tocopherol (regular vitamin E) displaces important gamma tocopherol in the cells. While alpha E is ok, gamma E is required to trap and neutralize existing free radicals. What ever vitamin E you use remember to add plenty of sesame lignans to enhance its benefits, like boosting antioxidant levels and helping maintain already normal blood pressure.Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-76661153738057944072012-06-19T17:57:00.002-07:002012-06-19T17:57:32.054-07:00Eat Healthy for Life<br />
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Nutrient-dense meals rich in fiber (35gm a day) with no empty calories.</div>
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Lots of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (plant nutrients) from dark leafy greens, </div>
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Stay away from sugar, white flour, and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (trans fats)</div>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7426451049880838301.post-21932808619160134082012-06-05T17:40:00.003-07:002012-06-05T17:40:35.811-07:00Naturally Treat Your Varicose VeinsVaricose and spider veins are indications of deeper circulatory problem known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Heredity and sex factor into developing CVI as well as extensive time spent sitting or standing.<br />
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<strong><u>Diosmin </u></strong>has been used therapeutically for 30 years and considered by some experts to be the most effective therapy of CVI and hemorrhoids. Diosmin may also bring relief to people suffering from secondary Restless leg Syndrome caused by CVI. <strong><em>Remember to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. </em></strong>Athletes4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09522157503843054366noreply@blogger.com0