I made my own standing desk in the kitchen. It’s good for me ergonomically (I’ve had two neck operations, so I added the box to the counter top to get things comfortable – trial and error!)). It provides a low-level workout. If starting out – pace yourself – you may well find …
I split my exercise roughly 50:50 between resistance (strength) training and aerobic (brisk walking; treadmill; elliptical). Usually 4 days/week, 2 sessions of each kind of exercise. Another study shows the importance of resistance training (RT) A High-Protein Diet With Resistance Exercise Training Improves Weight Loss and Body Composition in Overweight and Obese Patients With …
I travel a lot so I know all about the ups and downs, and ins and outs of travelling from two perspectives: that of an overweight passenger (337 lbs!) and that of a now 125 lbs lighter, and healthier 🙂 passenger. Overweight and obese people experience great difficulty when flying. …
Worried about going up a pant size or two this holiday season? Here are a few tips to make this season healthy and guilt-free: –Stay active, and enjoy this season’s activities with loved ones. Find a buddy you can stay active with/or check in with. –Weight yourself daily: tracking progress is …
Sitting is very unhealthy. A new study shows that first graders who have standing desks in school burn more calories, particularly the heavier kids, compared to standard sitting desks: Students in the treatment group burned 17% more calories than did those in the control group… Within the subset of participants …
Resistance training = strength training helps build muscles, which burn calories, and increase your metabolic rate. Particularly for older women, strength training may also help maintain bone mass. More bone + more muscle may mean fewer falls, and fewer bone fractures. You don’t need weights or even a gym membership. …
It certainly is no secret that exercise helps keep our minds and bodies healthy, and fully functioning. I have a very regular exercise schedule – key to my weight loss (down 125lbs)! I mostly do weight resistance training, which is also great for women. I have been biking and walking by …
One of my recommendations to those starting out is “1 up, 2 down.” What that means is to get off of the elevator 1 flight below or 2 flights above your final destination and walk up 1 flight or down 2. Rome wasn’t built in a day, so don’t think …
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published findings (reported in a recent reuters article) on the status of obesity among its 34 developed member countries. It reports that obesity has risen 4-5% in the U.S. over the last 10 years. Obesity signifies a decline in health, which foretells a …
Earlier this month, I did something I would never have done when heavier (see 1st photo). I took a trip with National Geographic Expeditions, to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. We biked in Hue Vietnam and Siem Reap Cambodia; kayaked in Halong Bay, Vietnam, and hiked in Luang Prabang in Laos. …
