Reduce the number of TVs in your home, and don't watch TV during
meals, directs Karen Lewis, program director of the Washington,
DC-based TV-Turnoff Network. "If a TV is the focal point of your room,
move it to a less prominent location," she says. Or hide it in an
entertainment center that has a door you can close, cover it with a
beautiful piece of fabric or a quilt, or put a painting on an easel or
a folding screen in front of it. And before you turn it on, check a
program guide to see if there's anything you really want to watch
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Weight Loss Hint--The Secret To Avoiding Overeating #1
One of the best ways to avoid overeating and under-exercising is to
turn off the TV, says William Dietz, MD, PhD, of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Studies have shown that the more TV
people watch, the less they move and the more they weigh. And if
Jeopardy or Entertainment Tonight are your nightly dinner companions,
you're probably eating more too. Where your kids watch makes a
difference in their weight too: Research also shows that children with
TVs in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight.
turn off the TV, says William Dietz, MD, PhD, of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Studies have shown that the more TV
people watch, the less they move and the more they weigh. And if
Jeopardy or Entertainment Tonight are your nightly dinner companions,
you're probably eating more too. Where your kids watch makes a
difference in their weight too: Research also shows that children with
TVs in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
How many food choices do you make every day?
via msnbc.msn.com
How many food choices do you make every day? MSNBC reports we make 200 food choices a day! You would think with making that many choices today we would have better odds at making healthier choices. With obesity rates on the rise, it's obvious most Americans are NOT making good choices when it comes to putting things in their mouths.
It's not that we need to stop enjoying what we're eating - it's that we need to enjoy making healthier choices so we enjoy life more! What we eat affects how we feel, how we deal with stress, and how much energy we have.
Changing how we view our food and what is good vs what is good for us is ultra important if we expect to make a lifestyle change that can sustain permanent results. Really our relationship with food is what we need to focus on - why do we crave doughnuts and pastrys instead of carrots or nuts? Is it really that we don't like carrots or nuts, or is it the memories or special occasions when we got doughnuts or pastrys that we REALLY like about them?
I was just on a call with The Clearing Cure, where we worked on changing the emotions so they don't trigger the cravings so frequently.
Just starting to work out?
Beginner's Schedule for Walking
Having a hard time getting started? Try following this beginner schedule. Warm up and cool down times are included in the scheduled minutes. Be sure to stretch after your walks.
Download and print a copy of this chart.
It is important that you are consistent with your workout. Consistency will help you develop a new habit.
The starting day for this schedule can be any day. Just keep the easy and hard days in the same order. If you are particularly tired during one week, don't increase your workout time. Use the previous week's schedule instead.
You may want to add another activity or two in order to keep things interesting and to cross train your muscles. If you do so, choose one of the easier days (Sunday or Wednesday) for this. One suggested schedule: take Sunday off and cross train on Wednesday. It is wise to wait until you've developed the habit of daily exercise before you change your routine.
You will feel tired and may experience some muscles soreness when you begin. This is normal. Don't let it keep you from walking. However, if you are in pain, stop your work out immediately and make an appointment to see your physician.
Note: If you have any chronic health problems you should get your physician's approval before beginning any fitness program.
Source: Adapted from The Walking Site
Find new places to walk with the Gold Medal Miles book.
If you're just starting to work out - take it easy. check out the resources on http://checkyourhealth.org. There is plenty of quality free information about how to eat and move healthy. It takes a little motivation and determination to put the information into action - and that's what it all comes down to - taking some action.
If you need some motivation or encouragement along the way - check out The Clearing Cure or Thin and Healthy Utah. We're here to help!
The Clearing Cure: Free Teleconference Today.
ANNOUNCING A NEW FREE TELECONFERENCE OPEN HOUSE
DURING YOUR LUNCH HOUR
Yes, that's right. It is FREE and it is all done over the PHONE on your lunch hour. The Clearing Cure will be doing these once a month. In these one hour sessions, she will go over what the energy system is and the logic behind psychological acupressure. Then she will teach you how to do a reversal and how to do Chakra positive affirmation tapping. At that point, she will open it up for a question and answer period. If you have questions ahead of time you can email me with them, or just ask in this forum. If you have relatives or friends you would like to introduce to this, this would be the forum to do it. All you need is a phone, a quiet place or a mute button, the code, and the paperwork she will send to you. Date: September 1st, 2009
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
RSVP to mycoach4u@theclearingcure.com and she will send you the phone number to call, the code that goes with it to enter the conference call, and the paperwork to go with what she will teach. **THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE NUMBER**
Illinois taxes candy & soft drinks
Illinois is increasing tax on many household items like candy, soda, tooth paste, liquor - even shampoo. I've seen articles on KSL where they're suggesting a sugar tax in Utah.
Have you seen reports on the sugar consumption in Utah? Will a tax on sugar help with the obesity rates?
No Thin And Healthy In Your Area?
Wouldn’t it be great to find a program (not a ‘diet’ to follow) that teaches you how to not only lose your weight but shows you how to keep it off so you never need to lose weight again? Wouldn’t it also be great if you could follow a program in the privacy of your own home?
Great News! If you don't have a Thin And Healthy in your area, we provide a comprehensive online program that uses the same effective proven, results-producing systems taught in our in-center programs. It's called Total Health Interactive (THI). Now you can lose weight with our system all from the comfort and convenience of your own home with the Thin&Healthy THI online program!
Click here to learn more about our THI online program for those with no center in their area.
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