After about 30-days of intermittent workouts due to the holidays and holiday travel, I have am finally starting to get on schedule. I am starting off a the lower end (60% of 1-Rep Maximum or 1-RM) of the periodization weight training model popularized by the Russians.
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Entries from January 2009
Periodization workout helps avoid plateaus…
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments
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Top ten anti-inflammatory foods…
January 24th, 2009 · No Comments
Excess weight associated with diabetes and other contraindications causes chronic low-grade inflammation you can’t see but you can feel. These contraindications significantly increase the risk of health related illnesses such as heart disease, alheimer’s, and cancer.
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Anti-inflammatory diet tips
January 24th, 2009 · No Comments
Choose fresh foods instead of processed and try the following food synergies help reduce inflammation and pain:
1. Oatmeal served with fresh berries and walnuts and soy milk.
2. Whole fruits, nuts, sees, and fresh vegetables throughout the day instead of cookies and candy.
3. Fresh fish and less fatty red meat.
4. Stay away from deep fried foods, [...]
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Get active lose weight
January 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
To rev the metabolism and lose weight without exercising yourself to death: get active after dinner. Set a goal to walk after dinner. When possible extend family dinnertime into a family walk. Or if going to the store, park farther away or maybe even bike there. Taking the time to ad a few extra steps [...]
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Walk to lose weight
January 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
If you are trying to lose weight and don’t have time to exercise after work set a goal to walk during the mid-afternoon for 10min, 15min, 20min, or 30min. Doing so will help fight off afternoon muchies and drowsiness. If you are unable to leave your work area, stand up, and stretch while breathing deeply.
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Lose weight drink water…
January 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
Your brain is composed of 75% water so drink it through out the day to stay hydrated and alert. Make it a goal to drink a glass of water before eating as this will fill you up a bit and may help you eat less leading to weight loss. Buy a BPA free Nalgene bottle [...]
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Talk face-to-face to increase metabolism
January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
Instead of calling or emailing a coworker, go see them in person. Talking face-to-face can be a refreshing change in today’s digitally driven world, plus it gets you moving. Go for a healthy mid-morning snack can also help keep your metabolism moving and revved up try the following mid-morning snacks:
1. Breakstone Cottage Cheese
2. Attune Granola [...]
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Increase metabolism with breakfast
January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
To increase your metabolism just set a goal to make time for a healthful breakfast. Eating breakfast revs up your metabolism and helps you eat less throughout the day. Try giving yourself more time in the morning by laying out your clothes the night before work or school.
Choose a breakfast you can enjoy during your [...]
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A healthier you
January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
The first step is to get going! Making small adjustment to your everyday routine can add up to the big benefits in your health down the road. Try walking in small increments 10min, 15min, 20min, 30min two to three times per day for 21-days and it just may become a daily part of your routine. [...]
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Sundance Film Festival Day-5 (Wednesday)…
January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
Wow time flies. It seems like it was just Saturday, January 17, 2009, where the streets were teeming with people, paparazzi, and celebrities. We got to sleep in today as our first movie wasn’t until 12:15 PM MTN but remember to get to the venue you have to leave at least 1.5hrs prior to the [...]