If you have high blood pressure, the best piece of advice anyone can give you is to listen to your body. How you feel can and should dictate the frequency and intensity of your workouts. While it is possible—and preferable—to lose weight... Read more
"Exercise improves your health." You hear it all the time, but what does that really mean? How much of a difference can exercise make in your life, and how much do you really need to do? You’ll be happy to know that you don’t ne... Read more
When I flip my calendar to February, two things usually come to my mind. One, I’m getting tired of the cold and snowy winter, and two, Valentine’s Day is coming. Now, I don’t know how you feel about this “holiday," but I... Read more
It's common sense that a hug at a stressful time, a handshake after an important meeting or just cuddling at the end of the day helps us relax, leaving behind negativity and worry. Now, researchers are investigating whether this "feel go... Read more
When I was newly home from graduate school and working my first full-time job, finding a husband and starting a family seemed to be the next expected step in the progression toward adulthood. I was looking forward to having someone to share my life w... Read more
Can you imagine a CEO saying that not everyone should be wearing your clothing and that they won't carry sizes more then a 10 or size large? In this day and age I can't believe there is such a stigma against plus sizes.
They wonder why girls and b... Read more
I normally stay withing my calorie range but always seem to go above my carb intake. SP suggests 150-273 per day and I believe this is the cause I have plateaued. Please I really need to know whether my carb requirements are too high and some low car... Read more
I'm by no means what you would call fat but my parents want me to be like Kate Moss! They keep scolding me for snacking.
I know what I'm doing. I know how to take care of myself. I don't have any eating disorders and I don't even binge. I just... Read more
Hey everyone, I am looking for some suggestions. I have been doing my mealplanning and overall, i'm doing okay, but having some trouble balancing my carbs/fat/proteins to the recommended percentages, i.e. 50%/30%/20% respectively. I always seem to... Read more
I have limited food in the house right now. I have already gone over on my fat quota but still have about 350 calories left to eat. I'm looking at recipes.. but I don't know what to eat.... Read more
I began meditating several months ago and decided it was time to loose my weight. When you meditate everything is effortless, but you need to be consistent in your meditation. I meditate twice daily for 30 minutes each time.414... Read more
For anyone who follows or wants to learn the SB way of eating. Lets be healthy together. SB is recommended by many doctors and dieticians; its good for blood sugar and reducing dietary fat.... Read more
Nothing makes me happier then to come home after a hectic day only to be met at the door by my beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Brooklyn (see photo left). No matter what is going on in my life she is a constant joy. In the past seven years, there hasn’t... Read more
Going to the doctor when you're sick is a no-brainer. But going when you're perfectly fine can be a lifesaver. "People who schedule routine visits get the best preventive services, and that sets the stage for success," says Jonathan... Read more
I was reading this article at American Heart Association, so I thought I'd share! I wish I had know beets may help to lower blood pressure, I had to have my CABG -Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/top ics/cabg... Read more
..has started. Half an hour at the gym today, first time this year 2 weird that I seemingly had not lost any strength, used the same weights as last year – it is hard but doable.
Healthy food.
Yesterday evening was songwritercourse at the un... Read more
