Resistance training is very beneficial for the human body. Whether we call it resistance training or strength training, we are referring to exercises that use resistance to strengthen muscles. There are so many great reasons why you should get up and get your body active, but today we will focus on some of the very best reasons to motivate you
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While out watering my gardens, I noticed this tiny little bird in my butterfly bush. It would cry out, but would not budge. I could see the mama mockingbird flying from the bird feeder to the corner of the roof eave where the nest was nestled. Perhaps the baby bird had fallen out or mama gave it an encouraging nudge.
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Toenail fungus is not the most pleasant of topics, but it is a common problem for so many people. While it’s estimated that almost 40 million Americans have this undesirable issue, the number is greatest in the elderly. This type of fungus, called Onychomycosis, may cause a discoloration in the toenails. Nails may become either white, brown, or yellow. In
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Let’s face it, time waits for no man (or woman). We go from taking care of a full house to just each other, or ourselves. There are so many things we can do as we age to optimize our health. I have created a list of foods to add daily that help us age a little more gracefully and lot
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My husband told me to put my phone down. Just put it away he said. Our phones have become a mind numbing distraction. When your spouse says he feels like you spend more time on the phone than talking to him, that is a huge wake up call. We see our kids do it as well and shake our heads
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Weight training can be very intimidating, from the weight rack to the feeling of being an outsider. Gym intimidation is a very real thing. One of the excuses people often make for not working out, is not knowing what to do or how to begin a fitness program. This workout routine is designed to take the uncertainty out of the
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This is the second part in the simple 3 day exercise program designed for home or the gym. All you need are some dumbbells and the motivation of knowing you are slowly creating a healthier and leaner body! Supersets are two exercises back to back with little or no rest in between. I love supersets and how they benefit the
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There are so many excuses we give ourselves NOT to hit the gym. Some people may reason they don’t know what to do at the gym, the expense is too high for a trainer and gym, the lack of energy, as well as the lack of motivation. The biggest excuse I often hear is, “I don’t have time.” The problem
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Back pain happens to the best of us. It can happen because of a sports injury, falling down, bending down the wrong way, or even bending down and picking up something that wasn’t even heavy at all! When the twins were little, I hurt my back bending down to pick up the laundry basket. My mom, may she rest in
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Overnight oats (“Proats” – Protein Oats) are one of my favorite easy morning eats. Oats are chock full of heart healthy fiber. The body needs fiber, even though we do not EVER fully digest fiber. There are two types of fiber. Soluble fiber turns into a gel in the tummy and slows down digestion which helps lower blood glucose and
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