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Amanda0984 You keep me motivated. Nice weight loss this week :)

Thanks :)

*** Today's Tip: TRICK YOURSELF INTO WALKING FASTER Walking briskly, instead of leisurely, is a great way to achieve and maintain your fitness level. Trick yourself into doing this simply by swinging your arms faster. What your arms do, your feet will soon follow. Remember to keep your elbows close to your body and at 90…

*** Today's Tip: EASY ON THE SALT Many people eat too much salt (sodium chloride). More than three-quarters of our sodium intake comes from processed foods such as frozen dinners, canned foods and processed meats. If you have hypertension, cutting your sodium intake can help lower your blood pressure and improve your…

*** Today's Tip: GET YOUR PLATE IN SHAPE March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone about the importance of making educated food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or…

*** Today's Tip: A MORE COMFORTABLE BIKING OPTION If the seat on an upright bike is uncomfortable, try a recumbent bike. The seat on a recumbent bike is more like a regular chair that is shaped to fit your back. Even if you are new to biking, recumbent cycling can be a desirable option for riding indoors or outdoors.…

*** Today's Tip: GETTING BACK UP IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS We are now two months into the new year – how are you doing with your health and fitness goals? A Japanese proverb states, "Fall down seven times, get up eight!" Setbacks are a normal part of changing habits and behaviors. The people that are the most successful are…

Feel free to add me, I love the accountability and motivational pool in here. Congrats on your success. Feel free to add me.

*** Today's Tip: SMART SHOPPING In 2006, government regulations were changed to require food companies to list the amount of trans fat on food labels. Many food companies reformulated their products removing most or all of the trans fat. However, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), trans fats are still a…

It has been two weeks since I started working on my abs using 8 Min Abs exercise. See link: http://youtu.be/x59f9A1l0ao I have noticed my stomach and muffin top slowing shrinking. They say if you do this every other day you will notice a difference in a month.

Woohoo Great job everyone for your successes this week. Shess72, I do 8 mins abs you should check out this video it is also available as an app. http://youtu.be/W-9L0J_9qag

*** Today's Tip: ANTIOXIDANTS (part 2) Researchers recently looked at the effect of processing– peeling, cooking via steaming, boiling– on certain foods. They found that the way a food is processed definitely affects its antioxidant content. Surprisingly, the antioxidant content increased in the following foods when they…

*** Today's Tip: ANTIOXIDANTS IN FOODS (part 1) Antioxidants are substances with disease-fighting properties that can protect cells from damage caused by diseases such as cancer and heart disease. According to a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, berries ranked as one of the top foods based on…

*** Today's Tip: MUSHROOMS! Did you know that one cup of fresh mushrooms contains roughly 20 calories? Mushrooms contribute little sodium, no fat and few calories. They are also a good source of folic acid, iron, niacin, and riboflavin. According to the American Cancer Society, certain varieties may even have…

My hubbly and I just celebrated our 33rd Wedding Anniversary March 14th of this month and I think keeping it sexy has been one of the main ingredients to our successful marriage.

*** Today's Tip: FAD DIETS Did you know that as many as 48 million Americans are on a diet on any given day? Unfortunately, many people fall prey to fad diets and weight-loss products promising quick results. Quick weight loss often results in quick regain because you grow tired of the diet and go back to old habits. It's…

*** Today's Tip: PROTECT YOUR FEET WITH THE RIGHT SHOES The impact your feet experience from exercise and walking can take a toll on them. Protect your delicate foot bones. Make sure your shoes are appropriate for the type of activity/sport in which you participate. If you participate in a sport more than three hours per…

*** Today's Tip: EVEN ONE CIGARETTE A DAY It has been estimated that one out of every five smokers in the U.S. is a light or occasional smoker (one to four cigarettes per day). Studies that have looked at the health effects of light smoking found that light smokers were up to three times more likely to die from ischemic…

*** Today's Tip: A CHALLENGING PUSH-UP Tired of regular push-ups and ready for more of a challenge? Try the plyometric version. Start with nothing on the ground but hands and feet. Push yourself up hard so that your hands come off the ground. Be cautious! The plyometric push-up is not for everyone. If you are unfamiliar…

*** Today's Tip: RED MEAT Red meat is an excellent source of protein, zinc and iron. When shopping, look for lean beef in the form of "round" or "loin" cuts, such as eye of round, top round steak, sirloin, and tenderloin. These cuts tend to be lower in both saturated and total fat. Moderation is the key. Consider eating…

*** Today's Tip: CHEESE LOVERS Looking for a cheese with less saturated fat and cholesterol? Try low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella. One ounce contains about 85 calories, 5 grams of total fat, 3 grams of saturated fat and only 15 milligrams of cholesterol. It is often a more healthful alternative to higher fat cheeses for…

*** Today's Tip: STRENGTH TRAINING AND HEALTH BENEFITS The health benefits of strength (resistance) training are numerous. These include increased bone mass, increased muscle strength and improved quality of life. Strength training makes daily tasks such as carrying groceries and lifting children or grandchildren easier,…

*** Today's Tip: STAND TALL WHEN STAIR CLIMBING Walking stairs is a great way to burn calories, increase heart rate and build strength. When climbing stairs, either on a stair-climbing machine, at the office, or even the mall, try not to lean forward. Staying upright will force your legs to lift the weight of your entire…

Welcome You can track yourself in our weekly weigh-ins. Here to seeing less of you in 2014

*** Today's Tip: MIGRAINE HEADACHES Did you know that certain foods and beverages can trigger migraine headaches for some people? These include: alcohol (especially red wine), caffeine, aged cheeses, sauerkraut, peas, aspartame, cultured dairy products, salted, cured and dried meats, and chocolate. If you suffer from…

*** Today's Tip: VEGGIE SIDE EFFECTS Adding vegetables to your eating pattern is a powerful way to promote health. For some people, vegetables such as artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and onions can cause bloating and gas. This is normal and doesn't need to discourage you from getting…

Welcome to the Tip of the Day! *** Today's Tip: MUSIC IMPROVES EXERCISE Does music motivate you to move your body? Those who listen to enjoyable music while working out often find that deciding to exercise is easier, and they usually feel that the exercise takes less effort. Consider adding some kind of music to your…

Welcome to the Tip of the Day! *** Today's Tip: REALISTIC FITNESS GOALS Do you expect too much when you try to increase your physical activity? Success often leads to more success, but very high goals often lead to frustration. Start slow and set realistic goals for yourself. For example, unless you are already very…

Age: 54 SW 189 CW 178.2 lbs goal: 140-145 Goal for this week: 2 pounds! Its been a difficult ride, but I am slowly dropping off the weight.

*** Today's Tip: EXERGAMES Exergames are active video games that have an exercise component to them. Active video games may increase adults' energy expenditure as much as moderately intense exercise. Activities such as boxing, tennis and baseball exergames rank the highest in energy expenditure, while activities such as…