5 Tips For Staying Fit & Healthy from Denise Austin

Monday, March 07, 2011

I read this in dailySpark blog from Nicole Nichols, "Exclusive: Denise Austin Dishes Her Stay-Fit Tips and Tricks " and I think the tips can work at any age (I actually surprised that Denise is actually in her 50s, the most I can think of she might be in her 30s!).

Denise's top 5 tips for staying fit & healthy in her 50s:
1. Body toning. Nothing will droop or sag if muscles are firm and taut.

2. Do cardio to burn fat from the entire body.

3. Stretching to stay flexible and lean.

4. Eat healthy and organic meals (lean protein, fruits and vegetables) and drink 8 glasses of water every day.

5. Be optimistic. Always think and stay positive. Don't beat yourself up. Think and act young with a positive attitude and always keep laughter and humor in your life. It's the best medicine.

For more, go to this link: www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=exc
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EVER-HOPEFUL 3/10/2011 9:26AM

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PIGSOFGREEN 3/9/2011 1:42PM

I love these tips. Thanks for sharing them! Report Inappropriate Comment

FATHINSN 3/8/2011 10:41PM

Usually when I wake up, first thing I think of is to not succumb to sleeping again and next, do jumping rope as my muscle wake-up call! I like tips #1 - #3, I currently trying to do these weekly, expecially train my body to be more flexible like a snake, hehe Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 3/8/2011 6:31PM

You get up in the morning because you are important, once we realize that we can accomplish anything! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUMMERSMILES1 3/8/2011 6:08PM

I missed this in the daily blog, thanks for posting it in your blog. I saved it to look back on when I am not motivated. Report Inappropriate Comment

MRE1956 3/7/2011 4:42PM

Re: note #5 - it always helps if one has a purpose and reason to get up mornings ...... just sayin' (sorry, Denise-love ya to death and all that, but still.......) Report Inappropriate Comment

Today's Whine: Bloated, Burping, Gassy!

Monday, March 07, 2011

I can't stand this feeling - bloated stomach that can expand my waist from 28.5" to 30.5", burping till my throat feel overused and annoying gas release!

I've tried ginger tea but it didn't reduce too much of my problem and sometimes I think it made me feel more gassy and diarrhea.

Crunches seems to help but it's embrassing to keep on releasing the gas.

Ointments do help with the heavy bloaty feeling, usually I rub this on my stomach before I sleep.

Haven't tried peppermint tea as suggested by my SP friends, it's quite hard to find compare to green tea but I'll renew my search!

Articles suggested eat less onions but unfortunately, almost all of our home-cooking contain onions and garlic as base of the cooking.

I love potatoes and I don't eat as frequent as I want but I wonder if there're other food that cause the bloaty feeling. Rice? Veggie? Fruits? Drinks? Normal tea (drink almost every day after work)?

The journey to remove the irritating bloated, burping and gassy still continues ...

  

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SKATER787 3/8/2011 1:39AM

23. Calm an Upset Stomach Sipping on a highly carbonated beer can settle a stomach just like 7Up or Sprite can. Plus, the alcohol helps buffer pain. "I've never seen a true medical study supporting this," Dr. Alexander says, "but I have patients tell me it works. The only time you have to be careful is if you have an ulcer or gastritis. Alcohol can inflame that." But if you can't drink alcohol due to religious reason, then just try plain club soda. Good luck. Report Inappropriate Comment

FATHINSN 3/7/2011 4:30PM

Thanks, all, I'll try your tips, hopefully can help with my bloated. Sometimes I just want to drill a very big hole in my tummy and maybe that will help, haha Report Inappropriate Comment

EVER-HOPEFUL 3/7/2011 1:46PM

sorry that you are still suffering.knew the crunches would help.when i suggest it to people they look at me as if i am bonkers till they try it.peppermint tea is easy to make yourself.judt take some dried peppermint and seep it in water.foods that course wind,onions and any thing from that family and cabbage and all from the cabbage family.some people if they have an hiaitus hernia also have problems with coffee,tomatoe,and lemons and fried food.have you been chavcked for a hiaitus or for crohns desiese etc?have you been to the dr?another thing that can help is peppermint oil rubbed on the belly.anyway inshallah it will get better and i will make dua for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIEANNCAN 3/7/2011 11:21AM

I hope you feel better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

MADDIE10281 3/7/2011 10:42AM

Try Metamucil its a fiber based supplement that you add to water I drink it behind greasy foods or beans and stuff that I know will give me gas. Works very well and reasonable quick Report Inappropriate Comment

RUNBAREFOOTMAMA 3/7/2011 10:15AM

I find that some veggie's can be really bad for me......and if I over do-it on the daily fiber. Good luck. Report Inappropriate Comment

My Measurement Target - A Challenge To My Genetic!

Sunday, March 06, 2011

Just for fun, here's my body measurement target and I think it can inspires me to get more toned, healthier body - even though maybe not as sexy as Jessica Biel, Salma Hayek nor Scarlett Johansson, haha. After a quick pondering about this, these what I decided to aim for:
- Chest = 34"
- Under bust = 26"
- Waist = 26"
- Hips = 34"
- Thigh = 20"

And my current measurements (drum rolls, please!):
- Chest = 35.5"
- Under bust = 28"
- Waist = 30.5 (I'm period now and now it's nearly 19:30, so maybe a bit bloated, I'm usually 28.5", hehe)
- Hips = 36"
- Thigh = 22.5"

So, total losses that I aim for is 12.5" and the biggest challenge will be my waist and the area under my navel (I think also called the uterus area, haha). Funny thing is I don't have too much fat at my sides, can even see my rib bones when I twist my body. And as I also inherited thick under-navel area and big butt and thighs (smaller calves, though) from both sides of my parents, this will be so much fun to challenge this heredity!

  

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JULIEANNCAN 3/6/2011 4:22PM

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ALLEY2300 3/6/2011 1:04PM

Those are not unreasonable goals! Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURIE-RN 3/6/2011 8:43AM

Great goals! You can do it! Laurie Report Inappropriate Comment

If I've Jumping Rope Graph, It Surely Looks Good!

Saturday, March 05, 2011

Because I'm steadily increasing my jumping every other day instead of yoyoing up-down-up the number of jumps. I plan to increase at least 50 on the "Major Jumping Rope" days - should be every other day, not daily, so that I'll not too hard on myself and have at least a day to recover - sort of similar with strength training, hehe. And the day I don't do lots of jumping, I just do light jumps, half to remind me I still can jump and another half, to make sure I'm still on track on keep on jumping jumping jumping!

Today, I did 40 minutes workout, including stretches:
1. Jumping rope #1 5 minutes
- 10 sets of 20 jumps, short rest between sets - total 200 jumps

2. Jumping rope #2 7 minutes
- 10 sets of 20 jumps
- 2 sets of slow jump, 2 sets of fast jump, repeat then 2 sets of slow jump
- rest between sets was longer than jumping rope #1 coz I walked farther

3. Strength training 6 Head-to-toe Toning Moves 18 minutes
slides: www.self.com/fitness/workouts
/2010/12/six-head-to-toe-toning-moves-
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video: www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2010/1
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These exercises challenged my balance and I need to have full focus instead of normally stray my attention to things around me!
- Lean-leg lift 1 set of 10 reps
- Thigh-resizing squat 1 set of 10 reps
- Butt-boosting bridge 1 set of 10 reps
- Better-booty balance 1 set of 10 reps
- Rear-view raise 1 set of 10 reps
- Rump-sculpting reach 1 set of 10 reps
(I dunno why these names sounds to me like coming out from pirate dictionary, haha)

4. Jumping rope #3 5 minutes
- 5 sets of 20 jumps
- takes longer, I think probably because I felt my energy almost drained because of the strength training, hehe

5. Stretches

All in all, I think I'm happy that I can achieve 500 jumps today, compare to last Thursday, 410 jumps. Next week, plan to get 600 jumps on Saturday/Sunday!

  

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SUMMERSMILES1 3/6/2011 6:53PM

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SKATER787 3/6/2011 3:31PM

The heck with the boxers. Watch Beci Dale kicks butts: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=zD3VPrv2RYA Report Inappropriate Comment

EVER-HOPEFUL 3/6/2011 7:02AM

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FATHINSN 3/5/2011 6:19PM

Thanks, all! One day I'll be jumping like those boxers, I'm so jealous and inspired by their skills! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKATER787 3/5/2011 4:17PM

You're doing great. Glad to see you're going for the big jumping numbers. Like they said, Go Big or Go Home. Congrats! Comment edited on: 3/5/2011 4:17:41 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

TIME2BLOOM4ME 3/5/2011 8:56AM

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AMALIA8 3/5/2011 8:08AM

You are doing awesome! Keep up the amazing work and you'll be jumping more than a rabbit does! Report Inappropriate Comment

3 Situations When I Binge!

Saturday, March 05, 2011

There are times when I'm absolutely can control or at least not giving too much to food temptation. But there are 3 "special" times when the body is auto-control by other person than me, hehe.

#1 First days of period (usually 3 days)
I guess it's probably looking at too much blood makes me so hungry all the time and the need to replenish the disposed blood is so strong that it's much easier to give in. Besides, ever since my home economic teacher told the class that we need to eat double-up during period time, that info just stick forever inside my brain.

#2 Recovery days after a very terrible sickness (usually about a week)
The appetite just suddenly return back with vengeance, especially when I've almost zero appetite during my sickness. And man, it usually, double, triple the usual appetite and to return back to normal is quite a struggle.

#3 After looking at scale and feel ridiculously happy that I lose 1kg
I dunno why tend to eat more whenever I see I lose some weight. As if I'm celebrating with food!

Why am I blogging about this? Just to let out from my system and hopefully, when I read this over and over again, I'll find the best solutions!

  

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FATHINSN 3/5/2011 6:17PM

sounds normal eh? hehe Report Inappropriate Comment

SKATER787 3/5/2011 4:15PM

Sounds pretty normal to me. Report Inappropriate Comment

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