Here\’s a list of great tips from various sources for staying fit during the holiday season! Good luck and comment with your favorite suggestion! ————- Starting on Thanksgiving, a lot of us find our exercise regimen falling by the wayside. “Another slice of pie won’t hurt” can quickly snowball—and by January 1, we’re cursing ourselves …
Yes, the holidays are definitely upon us and when you are trying to maintain a healthy diet, temptations certainly abound. Here are 10 tips for avoiding a weight-gain disaster and enjoying some treats too. Say No To Portion Distortion – With finger foods arranged appealingly everywhere, resist the urge to leave your hand in the snack …
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Because of the wealth of research on eating disorders in women, people often mistakenly think of these illnesses as exclusively female problems. However, binge eating—defined as eating excessive amounts of calories over short periods of time and often in private (but without purging, as in bulimia)—is a disorder that affects both men and women. A …
When binge eating disorder gained legitimacy as a full-fledged mental condition in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in May, many people in the eating disorders and obesity communities wondered: Will this inspire us to finally get along? It was a good question, since historically, the two groups have been …
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Even if your corporate culture isn’t quite ready for a workplace physical activity policy, you can get things moving in the right direction with these ideas: Conduct a workplace walkability assessment to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for walking. Offer secure bicycle storage and showers for employees who actively commute. Implement flexible scheduling where …
10 Easy Lunch Ideas American Dietetic Association spokesperson Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, says planning ahead is essential for quick lunch assembly. \”A planned menu with all the ingredients in the kitchen will make it easy to put together tomorrow\’s lunch after dinner,\” she says. She compiled this grocery list for a week\’s worth of lunches costing …
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Eating fruits is good for you, but new research suggests that some fruits may be better than others, and that fruit juice is not a good substitute. Recent studies have found that eating a greater variety, but not a greater quantity, of fruit significantly reduces the risk for Type 2 diabetes. This made researchers wonder …
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Sometimes we need a way to kick start ourselves down a different path. 30 day challenges are a great way to do this. It\’s only 30 days and who knows what discoveries you\’ll make in just four weeks!! A new month is almost here…a great time to begin a 30-day challenge! Here\’s a challenge that …
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Aren\’t we all thinking, \”I just need something quick to do to get some exercise in today\”? Here are three choices for you! Quick, easy, and effective! Comment and let us know which one(s) you try and what you think! Looking for a great arm workout? Take a look at these four easy …
Join the party every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday! We\’ve got Zumba classes that will make you jump! See the list below. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM Thornton Senior Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd in Thornton, CO $6 drop-in (R/NR), 10 punch: $45R/$50NR 20punch: $80R/$90NR ~ First class FREE! Saturdays 9:00-10:00AM The Savoy 2700 Arapahoe St Denver, CO 80205 $7 …
