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Self-Portrait, by Naolito
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Between work and the kids, when do I go to the gym? Maybe you don’t, and that’s OK, too. For one thing, your kids need models for making activity a daily part of life. Here are some options for active family time: – Walks in local parks – Hikes further afield, maybe on camping trips…
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One of the simplest ways to eat more nutritiously is simply to use less packaged food. Packaged foods contain ingredients that keep them “shelf stable,” manipulate their color and texture, and other goals that are interesting from a chemistry perspective but don’t contribute anything to our nutrition. Many packaged foods have their basic ingredients manipulated,…
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Disaster! You’ve had a serious injury, and may even need surgery. This can be devastating, especially if you have a good exercise routine in place. It can be tempting to rush back to the gym, or your regular workouts. Don’t. These sample patients, described by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, illustrate the difference between…
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Healthy living is about making choices. Sometimes those choices will be from the Burger King value menu – and that’s OK. You can still make most of your choices in a way that keeps you on track for good nutrition (and regular exercise). Many diet programs offer “cheat” options – suggesting you eat carefully 6…
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I hate rest days! You’ve wanted to get into the gym habit for a while, and now you’ve got it to stick. The problem is, the non-gym days feel like a downer. Rest days are important, especially if your gym days are tough or the regular activity is a new part of your life. But…
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“The five-second rule probably should become the zero-second rule,” said Dr. Roy M. Gulick, chief of the division of infectious diseases at Weill Cornell Medical College. “Eating dropped food poses a risk for ingestion of bacteria and subsequent gastrointestinal disease, and the time the food sits on the floor does not change the risk.” Quote…
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Do I have to run to lose weight? Running is an efficient form of exercise that many find convenient. It requires very little beyond breathable clothes and appropriate shoes, and is very “portable” – you don’t need a gym or bulky equipment (like a bicycle). But if you hate it, who cares how effective it…
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Should you change your food pattern? Here are some considerations: – Are you having trouble with portion control? – Are you eating a lot of packaged food or fast food? – Do you have trouble staying alert during the day? Whole foods, especially high-protein foods and vegetables, can make it easier to control how much…