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Hamster Wheels and Cavemen
Often people who have made the critical decision to change their lifestyle go from being sedentary to becoming extremely active. That's great! What's not so great is sometimes they'll get started and develop the fear of taking a break. I equate it to getting on a hamster wheel - they are afraid that if they stop they will…
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Exercise - How hard?
People will say to me, "I'm getting older, so I know I need to be more careful and exercise more gently". I say to them NO NO NO! It's true, as we get older we find that staying fit can be more challenging. It is more difficult to maintain lean muscle mass, the aging heart does not work at the same capacity as the younger…
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Start Fresh This Minute!
It seems we are determined to compartmentalize when it comes to starting fresh. We start things on New Years Day. The first of the month. The first of the week. On a significant birthday. On an even number year. On an odd number year. Tomorrow. We can't just stop in our tracks, regroup, and adjust NOW. Did you eat a lousy…
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Mediterranean way of eating
The Mediterranean way of eating continues to look better every day! Fruits, vegetables, cold water fish, lean chicken, olive oil, nuts...can't go wrong!
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All or nothing? Get over it already!
Did you have a plan that you intended to follow in re: to your meals or your exercise yesterday, or today? Did you not hit the mark? And now you feel like kicking yourself? Or worst yet, you are feeling down, depressed, upset, angry? GET OVER IT ALREADY! Pick yourself up by your boot straps and forge ahead. Life is not…
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Muscle -vs- fat
A pound of muscle weighs one pound. A pound of fat weighs one pound. A pound of muscle is more compact than a pound of fat. If you lose a pound of fat, you reduce your SIZE. If you gain a pound of muscle, you will be gaining a bigger engine. Your body will burn MORE FAT running on a bigger engine! Lesson learned? LIFT…
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Logging food
Sunday Jan 5~1st official day of logging. Let me know if you have questions! See you all on Sat Jan 8 at 8:30! Pam
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Paris-Bourbon County YMCA Members Unite!!
This a great place for support groups! Our Y group is off and running for the New Year! Good Luck All!!!
