Proper breathing is an underestimated, but critical building block of good health. Slow, deep breathing gets rid of carbon dioxide waste and takes plenty of clean, fresh oxygen to your brain and muscles. More blood cells get the new, oxygen-rich air... Read more
You’ve tried mints, gum and mouthwash but nothing works. Bad breath is affecting your social life, causing you to shy away from your loved ones and preventing you from speaking up at work. You’ve already spent a small fortune to cover it... Read more
When people begin a fitness program, they understandably have lots of questions, from how to perform certain moves to which exercises are most effective. One question that everyone seems to ask is how to breathe properly when working out.
I know... Read more
It’s "summertime, and the livin' is easy." But for kids, life during summer can be downright sweltering. Many activities—ball games, tennis clinics, band camp, and football training—take place during this hot season, a... Read more
I don’t know about you, but I’d rather laugh than cry when life sneaks up on me and cracks me right between the eyes. Case in point: my weight.
It wasn’t that long ago that I was arguably in the best shape of my adult life. But... Read more
We are getting married August 1st and I found my wedding dress yesterday, the first dress I tried on! David's Bridal and the best part was it was only $50. It is just a little tight in the bust but wearable. I am 5' 5" and weigh about 155 pounds. I w... Read more
Hi, all,
I joined Wednesday night which was the night before I had oral surgery. Probably not the smartest thing to do, but it was on my mind, and I wanted to do it before I talked myself out of it. Hopefully, I'll be all healed this week and re... Read more
Today is day one for me. I have 190 pounds to lose.
I'm 54 lady. Looking for a new active life to live.
I was worse than a couch potato. But no more.
I have a husband that loves me.
Amazing but true. I out weigh him by 100 pounds.
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Not only do I fit in my wedding dress a month before my wedding! I am actually happy and with tons of energy! Love every minute I see myself in the mirror! Whoo Hooooo!
Here are the photos to prove it!
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I do Leslie's 3 Mile Advanced Walk 2 times a week, and I do an hour of strength training 3 times a week ,and yoga 3 times a week.Is that enough?... Read more
Persistence is key. No matter how bad things look, or how bad you feel, keep trying and putting forth the effort. You'll never regret trying to get things done, or actually getting them done. You would, however, regret not doing the best that you... Read more
Welcome to the Shimmy Zone! Dancing newbies, seasoned performers, cabaret, tribal, video, live instruction - dancing for our lives and getting healthy with a brilliant sparkle!... Read more
For my students, breathing is the topic in yoga that prompts the most questions: How do you breathe in yoga? Should it be loud? How do I make that "noise" when I breathe? When the poses get too hard, I become out of breath. How can I keep breathing?... Read more
I've been teaching yoga for a little more than three years now, and I've been practicing almost twice as long. The most difficult part of the practice for me has been not the physical poses--though there still are many that challenge me, part... Read more
I sweat a lot. I am always soaked at the end of spin class and crusted with salt after a long run. I used to be embarrassed by my copious perspiration and comments at the gym "Did you just go swimming? Need a second towel?", but it's just the way my... Read more
We all brush our teeth all day of the week to keep our teeth healthy and ensure with the purpose of our breath stays fresh. Unfortunately, this often isn't sufficient meant for many introduce somebody to an area in the function of our bad breath snea... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.