Kelly’s Blog So, this week started out great – shoulder workout, plus a 10 mile bike ride, then Tuesday a leg workout, plus Pilates & Kickboxing, Wednesday I worked out with my girlfriend and then painted a room….then Thursday!! WHAM!!!! I went for a walk on Thursday and my right knee gave out and I haven’t been able to walk very well since. It is a very defeated feeling, but I didn’t head straight for the refrigerator or pantry…sooooo…that is good. The pain level is about where it was two months ago (back to not sleeping well). But, I am not going to let it get me down. I am just going … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Week 3
July 18, 2012 by
Kelly’s continued progress is going at a ‘normal’, expected rate that makes me smile and nod with a feeling of “YES….we have a winner folks!!” And I have to chuckle when she writes…”being on Angela’s food plan”…MY food plan consists of nothing most of us don’t already know—especially Kelly. It’s just like Kelly, not a lot of us have 1) a journal by which we’ve written in to keep track of what it is we’re putting in our mouth which is then followed by 2) someone with a little more nutrition education to piece a “plan” together and say…here—eat this! I have Kelly eating REAL, portioned … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Week 2
July 11, 2012 by
As I mentioned in our initial “welcome” blog for Kelly, she, like Cheryl, started with a diet plan first before I gave her her first resistance training schedule over a week ago. This blog below focuses on her new eating patterns based on my instructions. Given the holiday last week, I asked that she ‘take off’ –not from her newer lifestyle habits – from blogging. She continues to this point dealing with summer social events and balancing kids’ schedules with her own need to eat more frequently and continue working out. Her blog below is from the last week of June. As you can see already … [Read more...]
Welcome Kelly!
July 9, 2012 by
Although it was with excitement, mixed with sorrow, that I had to let Cheryl move on, it is with joy that I now introduce another “Take Control” campaign role model—welcome aboard Kelly! The special thing about being able to work with Kelly, even though we’re in a virtual relationship today, is that we attended high school together and, thanks to Facebook, I’m extremely grateful to have many of those fellow Wolverines in my world now. I was absolutely delighted when Kelly, who had been following my life shenanigans, reached out to me about our efitfamily “Take Control” campaign! Another … [Read more...]
Final Blog of Cheryl’s Journey
July 6, 2012 by
This final blog finds me very sore but happy as can be; got my final plan from my fairy godmother in May. And, even only being 2 days into it, I could tell those last four weeks were going to be a challenge. It was quite a mix of different weight training exercises, coupled with interval cardio training. Also, I was given the task of coming up with another fitness challenge to do. I chose to attempt a triathlon 2 days after my 40th birthday the first week of June, which would also be the conclusion of this wonderful journey. Silly me! Although I couldn’t imagine a better way to go out than … [Read more...]
Dietary Protection Against Sun Exposure
July 3, 2012 by
Excessive sun exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has detrimental effects on the immune system causing inflammation; therefore over exposure resulting from sunburn can cause major causes of skin cancer such as basal carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant carcinoma. Americans get less than 25% of their lifetime of UV dose by the age of 18 (1). And three forths of lifetime exposure is delivered during adulthood and older age (1). If you want to decrease your chances of over exposure to the sun, a lifelong photoprotection (protection of self from sun exposure & UVR exposure) … [Read more...]
Summer Snack ideas for kids
July 1, 2012 by
Summer typically means kids will be spending more time around the house. Idle time sometimes means kids will be poking around the kitchen in hopes of finding a quick and easy snack-often an unhealthy one. To help keep kids healthy, be sure to keep the refrigerator and pantry stocked with nutritious snacks that kids will enjoy. Start with a wide range of choices from the milk, fruit, vegetable and grains food groups. "Smart snacking is a great way to meet nutrient requirements that may be missed at mealtime," said Andrea Garen, a registered dietitian at Dairy Council … [Read more...]
July 2012 Letter from the Editor
July 1, 2012 by
We LOVE summer activities! We’re also aware how time flies when we’re having fun, especially outdoors. We encourage you to be mindful that your skin is always protected, even if you only plan to be outdoors for limited periods of time. Vitamin D is so beneficial for your skin and overall health, including boosting your mood, but it’s critical to reduce any risk of skin cancer or other harmful effects of the sun. Children will enjoy selecting a stylish and fun pair of sunglasses that can also protect their eyes from sunrays. You can easily make sunscreen application a standard step in your … [Read more...]
To Use or Not To Use
July 1, 2012 by
Being in the Holistic Healing Arts I am aware of the controversies of many products for the skin. One is titanium Dioxide which is a known sunscreen component and covers the skin in white. Well, I have heard that it can be involved with lung cancer. Of course, everyone has different propensities. If your body isn’t likely to have an issue with something then it wont bother you but we don’t always have the luxury of knowing to which ingredients we’ll be reactive. That’s where knowing our family history is useful. If your family has a history for skin cancer then you will have a heads up to get … [Read more...]
Balance benefits and risks of being outdoors
July 1, 2012 by
In times where prolonged exposure to the sun, especially in areas close to the equator, such as Florida, has become a significant concern in the eyes of dermatologists, benefits of outdoor activities appear to outweigh the potential costs, leading to something that could be termed “sun phobia”. As discussed in one of my former articles, Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to not only physical health issues, for example bonehealth, Diabetes II, cancer, thyroid and cardiovascular disease. But Vitamin D deficiency appears to be correlated with mood disorders, such as depression. Unfortunately … [Read more...]
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