Is it Worth the Price?

November 29, 2010 by
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The price for the years of poor nutrition is brutally high.  And it’s not just the person who ignores their health that suffers.  The ones who love them suffer deeply, as they hurt when they see their loved one suffer.   We have all heard of people with emphysema and lung cancer who will take off their oxygen mask to smoke a cigarette, because the ‘addiction is too strong’.    How selfish.  They are hurting the ones closest to them more than themselves.  It’s the same with food.   People know they are sick and yet refuse to give up the very things that caused the sickness to begin with. Is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Mental Health, Adult Nutrition, Depression, Family Nutrition, Mental Wellness, Mindful Parents, Motivation, Nutrition

Making Time For Fitness During The Holidays

November 29, 2010 by
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Well here we are in the midst of another holiday season filled with family, shopping and the dreaded food. This time of the year is quite stressful for many families and we all have a lot on our plates. It is important not to forget to take some time for ourselves and focus on getting in our daily exercise; doing this will help relieve stress and help you avoid the dreadful winter weight gain. Regular exercise during these times will reduce your cortisol levels which in turn; will minimize abdominal fat gain.Make it a point to set at the very least 30 minutes per day to get some exercise in. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Exercise, Exercise, Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Motivation

Ethics-Free Generation?

November 29, 2010 by

Only 3% of adolescents do not fall into the bully victim or perpetrator role?  USA Today recently reported on a study conducted by the Josephson Institute of Ethics this year regarding bullying and other ethical concerns.   According to the Ethics of American Youth Survey, 50% of students disclosed they have “bullied, teased, or taunted someone at least once” in the past year, and 47% indicated they had been "bullied, teased or taunted in a way that seriously upset me at least once."  Given that 43,321 adolescents ages 15 to 18, from 78 public and 22 private schools were surveyed, the results … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child/Teen Health, Child/Teen Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindful Parents

The Family that Workout Together Stays Together

November 29, 2010 by
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You get up, help your family prepare to leave, take the kids to school, go to work, come back, pick up the kids, do homework, cook and then prepare to sleep. Then you say that you cannot workout because of the kids... the reality? You are responsible for your body and you are the example for your family. They deserve you in the best physical condition. The truth is that you can work your fitness program along with your family! Make them be part of a healthy life. Seeing your determination, commitment and dedication to achieve and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle will also make them want … [Read more...]

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My Passion For Fitness

November 29, 2010 by
Loretta Mostofi

I am a personal trainer from Sydney, Australia. My passion since an early age has always been to be active and healthy. With the numerous years of experience and knowledge I have gained in the fitness industry, I now thrive on helping others achieve superior results in becoming leaner, fitter and healthier. My parents are Italian and food played a large part of our lives. In a Mediterranean background love is expressed through food and how much you eat. I was never thin nor fat growing up but was always on the larger side. I did play alot of sports, Little Athletics, Netball and Soccer (which … [Read more...]

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The Holiday Wand

November 29, 2010 by
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It's not enough that moms have to juggle kids, husbands, multiple schedules, school demands and meals along with their personal time to stay sane and healthy 11 months out of the year. Now moms have to add the holiday season and the grand calendar finale of December to the mix. Looking back, I remember my own dutiful mother 'running around like a chicken with her head cut off’, yet remaining gracious and pleasant about Christmas. (Did she keep a bottle of mulled wine in the closet to escape from time to time?) I doubt she even had the time... My sister and I had all the traditional joys of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindful Parents, Stress/Anxiety, Women's Health

Why Am I Passionate About Health & Fitness?

November 28, 2010 by
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Why am I passionate about health and fitness? Honestly---because I am ANGRY!!!  I'm mad as heck and I'm not going to take it anymore!  And anger fuels intense passion!  My passion and hope is to open the eyes of everyone I can possibly touch to the travesties being foisted upon our health every day by people, organizations, corporations, and governments that we blindly trust to have our best interests at heart--but they DON'T!  They have the best interests of their bottom line, stockholders, & profits at heart! The best way to improve those profit numbers is by keeping as many people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Nutrition, Healthy Mommy & Baby, Integrative Wellness, Nutrition

La Familia que Entrena Unida, Permanece Unida

November 28, 2010 by
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Te levantas, ayudas a tu familia a prepararse a salir, dejas a los niños en la escuela, te vas a trabajar, regresas, buscas a los niños, haces las tareas, a cocinar y, luego, a preparase a dormir. Entonces, dices y que no puedes entrenar porque los niños no te lo permiten… ¿La realidad? Tú eres responsable de tu cuerpo y eres el ejemplo a seguir para tu familia. Ellos se merecen que tú estés en la mejor condición física. Cierto es que, tú puedes trabajar tu programa de acondicionamiento físico, ¡junto a tu familia! Hazlos que sean parte de una vida saludable. El ver tu determinación, … [Read more...]

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8 Consejos para mantener una buena figura durante las navidades

November 25, 2010 by
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Llega nuestra temporada favorita de todo el año, tiempo de compartir con nuestros seres queridos, tiempo de celebración y descanso. La temporada navideña siempre viene acompañada de fiestas, reuniones familiares y mucha comida.  La mayoría de las personas tienden a ganar peso durante las festividades para luego proponerse como parte de las resoluciones del nuevo año ponerse en forma. Aunque muchos se resignan a ganar peso y dejar el ejercicio durante las navidades la buena noticia es que puedes disfrutar de esas sabrosas comidas navideñas y aun así no subir de peso. Incluso puedes llevarle la … [Read more...]

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Where do you store your fat?

November 23, 2010 by
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A recent study by the Mayo Clinic shows that whether you store "belly fat" or "booty fat" can have an impact on overall health.  We have heard for years that "belly fat" leads to a higher risk of heart disease, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and other factors leading to metabolic syndrome.  The study conducted on 28 volunteers proves that while "booty fat" increases the number of fat cells, "belly fat" actually increases the size of existing fat cells.  An interesting point that they make, however, is that an increase in lower body fat may actually decrease developing risk factors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exercise, Nutrition, Physical Health