Archive for Getting Fit
Strength Training Isn’t Just For Bodybuilders
The old idea that strength training is for body builders and women shouldn’t do it if they don’t want to get bigger is a huge myth!
Strength training is extremely important as part of any workout. It pays off in great emotional as well as physical benefits.
If you want to maintain your bone and muscle strength, [...]
Hiking for R and R: Mt Baker, WA
I’m just back to Phoenix after an amazing 6 weeks in Bellingham, WA…..cool weather, busy life with little children, and constant beauty!
This hike with three of my grandsons was a fun day….. landscape looks fake, doesn’t it?
We didn’t get to do any sled riding in the snow as we have at times in the past, [...]
Brain Food Popeye Smoothie
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
Spinach, 2 or more cups
Water, about 1 cup water
Ginger, about a square inch of fresh, peeled
Ground flax seed, 2 Tablespoons (whole seeds do not allow absorption of nutrients)
L-Glutamine Amino Acid powder, 1 Tablespoon
Green Defense, super green foods powder, 1 scoop
Blueberres or 1/2 scoop of BerrySplash, mixed berry powdered drink mix with Acai Berry
Aria (powdered [...]
September Gathering Call - Finding Time For Fitness
Our September Gathering Call is this Monday, September 14.
This is an opportunity to meet with others who are facing similar challenges - what a wonderful support to know you are not alone!
Our focus this month is Finding Time For Fitness when there just doesn’t even seem to be time to breathe.
You’re invited to join others [...]
The Skinny On Elliptical Machines
Physical exercise is one element that has absolutely been proven to improve our brain functioning. This is due to the increased blood flow to the brain, giving it the nutrients needed for optimal performance.
Outdoor hiking is great when the weather is wonderful. And to make it easy to be consistent with exercise, we need to [...]
Interview: Staying Sane, Healthy, and Professional
Thursday I was interviewed by Viki Kind on her BlogTalk Radio Show.
Viki is a personal healthcare strategist and a medical ethicist.
She has lectured across America teaching healthcare professionals to have integrity, compassion and to improve end-of-life care. She created a nationally distributed program, “Improving the Geriatric Patient’s Medical Experience” video.
In our interview we talked about [...]
Preventing Memory Loss With Antioxidant Fruits and Vegetables
I receive a weekly newsletter, Brain In The News from Dr. Daniel G. Amen, AmenClinic.com.
This information was particularly interesting so I thought I would include some of it here for you.
Quoting from the newsletter:
Here are some tips to help you stay vital into your senior years. Preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of memory loss [...]
Make Cooking Easy With a Shopping Plan
Keeping the refrigerator stocked for healthy eating!
Here are some ways I make life easier and my meals healthier and even save some $:
1. Vegetables:
I buy large bags of frozen organic beans and mixed vegetables to have in the freezer ready for times that I am out of fresh veggies.
Check for specials in the grocery ad [...]
