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To Mental,Physical,Health,
Exercise, Proper Nutrition for
Men & Women.
And living a Long and Healthy Life StyleGlen Edward Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188679121206707854noreply@blogger.comBlogger713125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152981003394338093.post-40055090593954749042014-08-09T09:06:00.001-04:002014-08-09T09:06:47.067-04:00OneRepublic - Counting Stars<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hT_nvWreIhg" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard<br /><br />
Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be counting stars<br /><br />
Yeah, we'll be counting stars<br /><br />
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I see this life<br /><br />
Like a swinging vine<br /><br />
Swing my heart across the line<br /><br />
In my face is flashing signs<br /><br />
Seek it out and ye shall find<br /><br />
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Old, but I'm not that old<br /><br />
Young, but I'm not that bold<br /><br />
And I don't think the world is sold<br /><br />
I'm just doing what we're told<br /><br />
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I feel something so right<br /><br />
By doing the wrong thing<br /><br />
And I feel something so wrong<br /><br />
By doing the right thing<br /><br />
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie<br /><br />
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive<br /><br />
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Lately I been, I been losing sleep <br /><br />
Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard <br /><br />
Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be counting stars<br /><br />
Lately I been, I been losing sleep <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5pt;">Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5pt;">Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be, we'll be counting stars<br /><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5pt;">I feel the love<br /><br />
And I feel it burn<br /><br />
Down this river every turn<br /><br />
Hope is our four letter word<br /><br />
Make that money<br /><br />
Watch it burn<br /><br />
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Old, but I'm not that old<br /><br />
Young, but I'm not that bold<br /><br />
And I don't think the world is sold<br /><br />
I'm just doing what we're told<br /><br />
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And I feel something so wrong<br /><br />
By doing the right thing<br /><br />
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie<br /><br />
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly<br /><br />
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Lately I been, I been losing sleep <br /><br />
Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard<br /><br />
Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be counting stars<br /><br />
Lately I been, I been losing sleep <br /><br />
Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard <br /><br />
Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be, we'll be counting stars<br /><br />
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Take that money<br /><br />
Watch it burn<br /><br />
Sink in the river<br /><br />
The lessons I learned<br /><br />
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Everything that kills me makes me feel alive<br /><br />
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Lately I been, I been losing sleep <br /><br />
Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard <br /><br />
Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be counting stars<br /><br />
Lately I been, I been losing sleep<br /><br />
Dreaming about the things that we could be<br /><br />
But baby, I been, I been prayin' hard<br /><br />
Said no more counting dollars<br /><br />
We'll be, we'll be counting stars<br /><br />
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Take that money<br /><br />
Watch it burn<br /><br />
Sink in the river<br /><br />
The lessons I learned<o:p></o:p></span></div>Glen Edward Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188679121206707854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152981003394338093.post-70222811865167450802014-05-13T10:57:00.001-04:002014-05-13T10:57:14.785-04:00John Legend - All of Me<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/450p7goxZqg" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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What would I do without your smart mouth<br /><br />
Drawing me in, you kicking me out<br /><br />
Got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down<br /><br />
What's going on in that beautiful mind<br /><br />
I'm on your magical mystery ride<br /><br />
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">My head's underwater<br /><br />
But I'm breathing fine<br /><br />
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br />
'Cause all of me<br /><br />
Loves all of you<br /><br />
Love your curves and all your edges<br /><br />
All your perfect imperfections<br /><br />
Give your all to me<br /><br />
I'll give my all to you<br /><br />
You're my end and my beginning<br /><br />
Even when I lose I'm winning<br /><br />
Cause I give you all of me<br /><br />
And you give me all of you, oh<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br />
How many times do I have to tell you<br /><br />
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too<br /><br />
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood<br /><br />
You're my downfall, you're my muse<br /><br />
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues<br /><br />
I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br />
My head's underwater<br /><br />
But I'm breathing fine<br /><br />
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br />
'Cause all of me<br /><br />
Loves all of you<br /><br />
Love your curves and all your edges<br /><br />
All your perfect imperfections<br /><br />
Give your all to me<br /><br />
I'll give my all to you<br /><br />
You're my end and my beginning<br /><br />
Even when I lose I'm winning<br /><br />
Cause I give you all of me<br /><br />
And you give me all of you, oh<br /><br />
Give me all of you, oh oh<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br />
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts<br /><br />
Risking it all though it's hard<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /><br />
Cause all of me<br /><br />
Loves all of you<br /><br />
Love your curves and all your edges<br /><br />
All your perfect imperfections<br /><br />
Give your all to me<br /><br />
I'll give my all to you<br /><br />
You're my end and my beginning<br /><br />
Even when I lose I'm winning<br /><br />
Cause I give you all of me<br /><br />
And you give me all of you<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><br />
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And you give me all, of you, oh oh<o:p></o:p></span></div>Glen Edward Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188679121206707854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152981003394338093.post-57877050173082064532014-05-11T21:18:00.001-04:002014-05-11T21:18:30.561-04:00Jaheim - 12. Everywhere I Am - Still Ghetto<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IQ_8KiSf4Qk" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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Ooooo yeah clear as day inside my head everywhere<br /><br />
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It's killing me softly <u>with every</u> heartbeat<br /><br />
thinking you can't see how your sons living<br /><br />
(Hey mama) Is there an address up in heaven<br /><br />
I feel dropping you this letter but it will be return to sender<br /><br />
How I wish I could bring you home flowers on tombstones<br /><br />
Lets me know it's been too long since I've been in whose arms<br /><br />
(Yours mama) It's getting colder every winter<br /><br />
I can't take the heat in summer, can't hardly deal with all this drama but<br /><br />
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(Just when) I'm inches away from losing my mind<br /><br />
(That's when) I swear sometime<br /><br />
(I hear your voice inside my head) and it feels like you're<br /><br />
(Everywhere, everywhere I am)<br /><br />
(Just when) the walls are closing in on my world<br /><br />
(That's when) I see my favorite girl<br /><br />
(Clear as day inside my head) and it's obvious you're<br /><br />
(Everywhere, everywhere I am)<br /><br />
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Was that you saying just keep on praying<br /><br />
You'll see the day when it will be worth the waiting<br /><br />
(Hey mama) I think I've received your message<br /><br />
Think how I'm receiving blessings Finally got the platinum record<br /><br />
Did you see me on soul train dedicated the whole thing<br /><br />
To your memory just hoping you're out there and knowing<br /><br />
(You're mama) You were floating onstage with me<br /><br />
Someone said they saw me glistening<br /><br />
Gotta let you know I'm listening to you<br /><br />
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<br /><br />
(Just when) It's the most important time of my life<br /><br />
(That's when) That's when I swear sometimes<br /><br />
(I hear your voice inside my head) and it feels like you're<br /><br />
(Everywhere, everywhere I am)<br /><br />
(Just when) Just when the heavens open up on the world<br /><br />
(That's when) I see my favorite girl Florenda<br /><br />
(Clear as day inside my head) It's so obvious you're<br /><br />
(Everywhere, everywhere I am)<br /><br />
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If God is in the spirit world talking to my heart<br /><br />
Then for an angel I know it can be hard<br /><br />
You are my guardian and I know you're still playing your part<br /><br />
(I know you are) Just on the other side but always in my life<br /><br />
No need to just believe I know you're here with me<br /><br />
I'm reaching out my hand and to the promise land<br /><br />
to feel your presence when I need strength<br /><br />
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Everywhere I am, Everywhere I am<br /><br />
Everywhere I am Everywhere I am<br /><br />
Everywhere I am Everywhere I am<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5pt;">I know that you’re with me<br /><br />
Everywhere I am <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5pt;">Glen Edward Mitchell<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5pt;">Your son<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />
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Q. Glen, How do I make sure to get enough protein?<br />
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A. Is a common question for vegetarians. What vegetarians need to know is that protein is important because it helps your body grow and recover from injury or illness.<br />
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Protein comes from animal and plant sources and is made up of amino acids. There are 20 different amino acids. The body itself can produce 11 of them, while the other nine are considered “essential” amino acids and must be absorbed from food. Even though meat is a great and easy way to obtain protein, you can incorporate all nine “essential” amino acids into your diet without eating any meat.<br />
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To do this, it’s important to eat a variety of whole grains, veggies, beans, soy, legumes, seeds and nuts to make sure you absorb all the essential amino acids. Some foods are lower in one amino acid, while others might be higher. Consuming all the essential amino acids in a single meal isn’t necessary. As long as you eat a variety of foods on a regular basis, they will combine to make complete proteins.<br />
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There are several advantages to eating a vegetarian diet:<br />
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<ul><li>You eat less cholesterol – there is no cholesterol in plant foods. </li>
<li>You will eat more fiber, which helps reduce the risks of bowel diseases. </li>
<li>You usually don’t exceed your calorie limit. </li>
</ul>Your body only requires that 12 - 15 % of your calories come from protein. Storing protein is not possible and your body gets rid of any excess. Too much protein can actually be unhealthy. There is nothing to be concerned about when it comes to vegetarians getting adequate protein. Variety is key!<br />
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Any personal health questions or problems mental or physical or before starting any diet or exercise program. Please consult your physician !<br />
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My mission is to provide you with "Trusted Advice for a Healthier Life."<br />
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Yours in good health<br />
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Q. Glen, I am eating very very healthy and still getting bigger any suggestion's?<br />
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A. It is possible to have too much of a good thing. While pretzels, nuts, granola bars, rice cakes and other snacks may be smart snacks, you have to be careful not to overdo it. Limit yourself to one serving. Even healthy foods can take a toll on your waistline. After all, those calories add up. For example, a nutri-grain bar contains 150 calories. Eat a couple of them in one sitting and you've consumed 300 calories. Remember, just because a food is healthy isn't a license to overindulge.<br />
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Glen's Bottom Line: Again I kept saying MODERATION! Nuff Said (Again)<br />
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Any Questions?Ask Glen!Glen Edward Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188679121206707854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152981003394338093.post-56764495687268252872011-10-01T18:40:00.000-04:002011-10-01T18:40:01.812-04:00Best Treats for People with Diabetes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHVHLGuoa2Q/ToeVbLxt6VI/AAAAAAAACQM/v4jxWIlhHnI/s1600/DSCI0182newsmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHVHLGuoa2Q/ToeVbLxt6VI/AAAAAAAACQM/v4jxWIlhHnI/s200/DSCI0182newsmall.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br />
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Q. Glen, What can I eat as a TREAT this summer since I have Diabetes?<br />
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A.Diabetes is not caused by eating sugar, and if you have diabetes it doesn't mean that you can never eat sugar again. I'm always a bit saddened when I hear a person with diabetes say, "Oh, I can't eat that. I have diabetes," or "I can't eat that, it has sugar." <br />
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The American Diabetes Association's recommendation for sugar is short and sweet: People with diabetes can eat sugar as long as it's integrated into a healthy eating program.<br />
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Sugar is carbohydrate. And like all carbohydrate, sugar has four calories per gram. Added sugar in packaged foods comes in many different forms: white sugar (sucrose), brown sugar; fructose (fruit sugar), lactose (milk sugar), dextrose, maltose, honey and even fruit-juice concentrate are all used to sweeten foods. <br />
All forms of sugar are metabolized, or broken down, to their most essential component, glucose, and used for energy by the cells. If you eat too much sugar, or any form of carbohydrate for that matter, you'll store the excess calories as fat.<br />
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All people with diabetes need to<a href="http://www.ediets.com/news/NewsArticle.jsp?id=400006" target="_blank"> watch their carbohydrate grams</a>, especially when they need to take insulin to manage their blood sugars. People with diabetes can indulge in a sugary treat just like the rest of us -- not every day, but occasionally. Since artificially sweetened treats have fewer grams of carbohydrate, they can be enjoyed more frequently. <br />
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Fruit, the ultimate natural sweet treat, should be part of a healthy meal plan. If you have diabetes, review your meal plan with your diabetes educator, physician or registered dietitian and plan for a sweet snack. Combine snacking with good nutrition and exercise and stay healthy.<br />
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<div style="font-weight: bold;">Here are 10 of some of the Best Treats for People with Diabetes.</div><b>1. Fruit:</b> One of the best sweet treats invented! Fruit is fine for people with diabetes. In fact, the ADA recommends two to three servings daily, depending upon your calorie needs. Some "superfruit" (extra high in antioxidants and vitamins) include all berries (especially blueberries), cantaloupe, kiwi, mango and citrus. Whole fruit is a fine source of fiber, which is important to decrease risk for stroke and<a href="http://www.ediets.com/news/NewsArticle.jsp?id=999999927" target="_blank"> heart disease</a><br />
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<b>2. Yogurt:</b> Nonfat, sugar-free yogurt makes a tasty snack or dessert. Enjoy it right out of the container for a snack or as a dip with vegetables. For dessert, serve peach-flavored sugar-free yogurt drizzled on grapefruit and orange sections.<br />
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<b>3. Frozen Fruit Slush:</b> Try this recipe from the National Cancer Institute's Eat 5 to 9 a Day program. Makes four servings.<br />
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<b>Using a blender, process the following:</b><br />
3 cups frozen fruit (such as frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or melon)<br />
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1 cup fat-free milk or nonfat plain yogurt<br />
Sweeten to taste. One packet of sweetener equals about 2 teaspoons of sugar.<br />
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<b>4. Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate:</b> Choose calcium-fortified, sugar-free hot chocolate and satisfy your sweet tooth with the added bonus of the bone-strengthening mineral. Read the label: calories range from 25 per serving to 60; some contain zero trans-fat and others contain one to two grams. Some hot-chocolate mixes are sweetened with NutraSweet and others with Splenda. As for carbs, some have three grams or less; others contain more.<br />
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<b>5. Angel Food Cake:</b> This fat-free cake is nutritious served topped with a one-half cup of sliced, fresh strawberries and a dollop of sugar-free nondairy topping. A small piece counts as one serving of bread plus a half serving of fruit.<br />
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<b>6. Jell-O:</b> Prepare sugar-free Jell-O in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator. Eat all you want without worry. Jell-O doesn't have calories or carbohydrates. Mix with fruit cocktail for a special treat. A half cup of fruit cocktail packed in water (not syrup) counts as one serving of fruit.<br />
<b>7. Hard Candies:</b> Sugar-free hard candies are a personal favorite of mine. I often hanker for a sweet after meals, and sugar-free candies (usually sweetened with sorbital) have about 35 to 50 calories per three to four pieces.<br />
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<b>8. Ice Cream:</b> Your local grocery store stocks a wide variety of sugar-free, fat-free ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt. Read the labels and choose your favorite sugar-free and fat-free version for the fewest number of calories per serving. I usually opt for portion-controlled fudge pops or frozen fruit bars, also available in sugar-free and fat-free versions.<br />
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<b>9. Frozen Fresh Fruit:</b> Wrap small, ripe bananas in plastic. Freeze, then peel and eat like a frozen fruit bar (one per serving). Seedless grapes are wonderful frozen treats (12 to 15 grapes count as one serving of fruit).<br />
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<b>10. Chocolate:</b> Sometimes you just want a taste of the "real thing." Dark chocolate, with more antioxidants and less saturated fat, is the best. Hershey's, among other manufacturers, offers dark chocolate in both sugar-free and regular varieties with only a 40-calorie difference per serving. Both have the same amount of fat and cholesterol; sugar-free has 170 calories and zero grams of sugar per serving vs. 210 and 20 grams of sugar for the regular. The fine print on the label tells consumers that sugar-free chocolate is not calorie-free, and that the sweetener in sugar-free chocolate, lactitol, can have a laxative effect when eaten in excess.<br />
Bottom Line. Watch your sugar intake and eat sensibly.<br />
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Q. Glen, I work on my goal most of the time, when will I see results?<br />
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A.Consistency, is so important to the Clean, Lean & Mean System,( A WorkOut GEM Program) is something our society often overlooks. People are so focused on wanting things now that they aren't willing to spend the time consistently doing small things over time. This attitude results in loads of stress and lost opportunities.<br />
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Here's how you can reap the benefits of consistently doing small things:<br />
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<b>First, pick small goals that can be somewhat easily integrated into your normal daily schedule.<br />
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<li>Taking fruits and vegetables to work (packs of raisins, an apple, or a bag of carrots) </li>
<li>Giving yourself small breaks throughout the day to relax or meditate </li>
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</ul><strong>Next, set specific goals based on these, then write down the goals and track them. </strong><br />
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Once you do these steps, consistently setting and achieving goals becomes an upward cycle. As you gain momentum, you will want to continue achieving new goals. One thing to watch out for is losing focus on the goals that built your springboard, which can cause the whole thing to fall apart. Those goals should become good habits.<br />
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Consistently building new habits can lead to personal breakthroughs that wouldn't have otherwise happened.<br />
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Here's a personal example: I've been really working on my fitness consistency over the past 3 years. I've also set a goal to improve my bench press. Last night I lift weights with a friend at the local gym, I tried to lift 300 pounds ! I failed (it wasn't even that close). Afterwards, we continued to lift for another 20 minutes or so. Instead of being down mentally and exhausted physically from the exercise, I still had energy and still wanted to improve my fitness. Also, I concentrated on improving my technique and wanted to get better. After about 10 minutes, I had a breakthrough in the development of my lifts and my friend immediately noticed I was lifting much better.( 260 ) I started at 135... Now, I'm even more excited about getting out and exercising more. If it hadn't been for consistently achieving smaller goals.<br />
( 135,145,155 etc), I probably wouldn't have had this breakthrough.<br />
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These same principles can work for you in all areas of your personal and professional life. Consistency is the key!<br />
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Yours in good health<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ask Glen!</span>Glen Edward Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188679121206707854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152981003394338093.post-6656958038320599252011-07-12T09:02:00.000-04:002011-07-12T09:02:58.798-04:00Stress<p$1></p$1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ilsSVn_3RXw/TOZnvgnY0oI/AAAAAAAACMo/-kFYZcBSu0I/s1600/pix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ilsSVn_3RXw/TOZnvgnY0oI/AAAAAAAACMo/-kFYZcBSu0I/s200/pix.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><br />
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<p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>Q. Glen, I am Stressed Out What Can I Do?</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>A. Being stressed out is no fun. </p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>Everyone knows that. But what a lot of people don't know is that in addition to making you feel anxious and irritable, stress can also cause physical issues such as headaches, muscle aches, back pain and sleeping problems—things you might not immediately think of as being caused by stress.<br />
<p$1><p$1>The good news is, there are plenty of easy, healthy ways to help you reduce stress and feel better.</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b><br />
</b></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b><br />
</b></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b>Exercise.</b> Go for a run. Take a hike. Swim some laps. Pretty much any type of physical exercise can help bring down your stress levels and improve your overall sense of well-being. And, of course, exercise is just plain good for you. Remember to talk to your doctor before beginning or changing an exercise routine.</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b><br />
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</b></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b>Massage.</b> Shiatsu. Deep tissue. Swedish. Or a good old-fashioned back rub. Whatever kind of massage you prefer, it's one of the more enjoyable ways to reduce anxiety.<br />
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</b></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b><br />
</b></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b>Yoga.</b> Hitting the yoga mat is another great way to help manage stress. It can also help you tone your muscles, lose weight, increase flexibility and improve balance.</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b><br />
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</b></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><b>What it means to feel better.</b><br />
<p$1>Feeling better is not just about the pills we take. It's about the choices we make every day—whether it's exercising to reduce stress, getting an extra hour of sleep or making healthier food choices.</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>Any personal health questions or problems mental or physical or before starting any diet or exercise program.</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><br />
</div><div>Please consult your physician !</div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>My mission is to provide you with "Trusted Advice for a Healthier Life."</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1>Yours in good health</p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></p$1></div><div><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><p$1><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
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A. When I was a Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach for a YMCA in New Jersey I overheard a member ask my fellow director to help him adjust his workout regimen. He just “wasn’t getting anywhere” despite being very committed and diligent to his workouts. This was a very normal request from a member so my friend thought nothing about it and scheduled an appointment.<br />
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When they finally met, the member brought along with him a thick stack of stapled workout charts, which he had used for the past three years. (As I said, he was diligent, but also highly organized!) The director was shocked, not because of the years of detail, but because this member had never increased the weight or number of repetitions he lifted since his first introduction to the fitness center equipment. For over three years, he had done the same exercises, lifted the same weight, and performed the same number of repetitions day after day.<br />
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The fact that he wasn’t seeing results wasn’t entirely his fault, although the reasons were obvious to the director. The member simply did as he was instructed on day one, and no one had taught him the importance of progression in his strength training program. Are you stuck in a strength training rut too? Find out!<br />
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<b>4 Signs You Need to Increase Your Resistance</b><br />
Strength training is about building and maintaining a certain level of strength. You might not be lifting enough weight during one or many of your exercises if:<br />
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<ol><li><b>The current weight you are lifting isn’t a challenge. </b>Strength training is meant to be challenging, because the whole point is to “overload” your muscles so they get stronger. If the weight you are lifting isn’t as challenging as it used to be (or isn’t challenging at all!), then it is time to increase the resistance.<br />
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<li><b>You could go forever. </b>Each strength training exercise you do should cause you to feel muscle “fatigue” within 15 repetitions (or fewer). Muscle fatigue feels like you couldn’t possibly do another repetition in good form. If you can do more than 15 reps in good form, or if you literally feel like you could go on forever because the resistance you’re using is so easy, then it’s time to take it up a notch.<br />
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<li><b>You have never increased the weight you lift. </b>When you first started strength training, then the weight you lifted was a starting weight. Continuing to progress in strength training is essential to getting the most out of your workouts—that means lifting more weight as you get stronger over time.<br />
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<li><b>The progress has come to a stop. </b>Without making your muscles work harder than they’re accustomed to, they won’t get stronger. As you train, your muscles will grow stronger in order to meet the demands you are placing on them. So if you keep offering them the same workload, they will keep working the same amount, and progression comes to a grinding halt. </li>
</ol>Recognize if you are experiencing any of the 4 signs above, taking time to pay attention to the level of difficulty and challenge of each of your exercises during your workouts. If you experience any of these signs (or if it sounds like I have been watching you workout based on what you read), then it is time to increase the resistance! Use the 3-step process below to do it safely and effectively.<br />
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<b>Step 1: Increase the resistance by no more than 10%.</b> For example, if you’re currently lifting 50 pounds, you’d increase that by 5 pounds (10% of 50 pounds = 5 pounds) to lift 55 pounds. This should automatically feel more challenging to you, but even if it’s not noticeably more difficult, 10% is a pretty safe place to start. Increasing the weight more than 10% at a time increases the likelihood of injury, so progress slowly. <b>Tip: </b>When using free weights and machines, an exact 10% increase isn’t always possible (sometimes 10% results in weird fractions or levels of weight that don’t exist at the gym). In those cases, round down to the closest weight available instead of rounding up to the closest weight.<br />
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<b>A Note on Reps and Sets</b><br />
Remember that the goal in strength training is first and foremost to fatigue the muscles. Completing the exact number of reps is secondary, but all too often people become too focused on reaching a certain number of reps without paying attention to the weight itself or how it feels. Instead of absolutes (i.e. 10 reps), give yourself a range to work with (i.e. 8-15 reps). This way you can choose a weight that allows you to do “at least” a minimum number of reps (a sign that the weight isn’t too challenging) and “no more” than a maximum number of reps (a sign that the weight isn’t too easy). As long as you reach fatigue (but keep good form) within that range of repetitions, you’re doing great.<br />
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Lastly, accept the fact that you will have good days and bad days. Sometimes you will feel like the Incredible Hulk, where the weight you lift is light as a feather, and other days you will feel like Pee Wee Herman, when what was easy two days ago feels like a ton today! Take it as it comes and adjust accordingly. Commit yourself to work hard when it is time to workout and you won’t regret that time well spent.<br />
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<strong>Q. Glen, How Can I Stick To a Fitness Schedule?<br />
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A. Are you the type to set your alarm in the morning when you plan on working out, but never quite make it? Or are you the one who packs a gym bag, but are so exhausted by the end of the day that you drive right by the gym on your way home? </strong><br />
<div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>Do these routines sound familiar? For many of us, we go through this for a few days then we just give up altogether. If we're lucky, we were motivated enough to start a routine, but couldn't keep going with it. How do you make sure you stick with it? </strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>The WorkOut GEM's Chief Fitness Pro, Glen Edward Mitchell makes it simple. His first suggestion is not to start off going all out. Take small steps. Placing too much pressure on yourself can be overwhelming and become a reason for failure.</strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>There is no magical solution to making sure you get your exercise in every day. Everyone's schedule and lifestyle is different. But Glen offers five keys to assuring your success. </strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>1. Consistency is the key. As mentioned above, start out light. Commit to two workouts per week. It doesn't seem as demanding so you won't start making excuses not to go. Two days a week adds up in a year. Plus, if you start feeling stronger and healthier, you may want to go more often anyway. </strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>2. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to perform all your exercises at once. Break it up throughout the day if you can't find one lump sum of time to get everything in. Go for two 10 minute walks a day -- one before or after work and one at lunch. That's 20 minutes of exercise everyday that you didn't really have to think about. </strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>3. Set your alarm earlier than you usually would to get up and go workout. There's no need to rush. Set your workout clothes next to your bed. When your alarm goes off and you wake up, get motivated by looking at your running shoes. Commit to three power walks a week.</strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>4. Visualize what you want your body to look like. Don't take more than a minute or two, but imagine how your hard work of committing to a fitness routine will turn out. Positive thinking can be an excellent motivator.</strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>5. Hire a personal trainer. If you're committing to a fitness routine when someone else (and money) is involved, you may think twice about making excuses not to go. Not only will you learn from the experience, but it will give you that push you needed. After you feel comfortable without a trainer, you've already established that routine of exercising so many times a week. And by then, you'll be feeling too good to stop going.</strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>Keeping a balanced lifestyle is the main factor of a healthy life. Eating right and exercising are two main components. Committing to and following through with a regular exercise regimen will make it all the more easy to eat better and feel better. </strong></div><div size="16px" style="line-height: 25px;"><strong>There's no doubt motivation is hard to come by. Career, family and many other responsibilities add up and exercise is usually one of the first commitments to get the boot. But that's the worst to give up. All the stress build-up from a typical busy day needs some sort of outlet and exercise is best. </strong></div><strong>Challenge yourself. Choose a week you know you don't have too many prior obligations and workout a couple times. Really take in how much better you feel while you're exercising and when you're done. Use that as your motivation to continue pushing yourself to find the time and energy to get fit. You'll feel more energetic just after a few weeks or sooner. Trust me, you'll start looking forward to exercising. You won't feel complete in your day without it</strong><span class="gray12"><i><br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ask Glen!</strong></span>Glen Edward Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188679121206707854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152981003394338093.post-43512240297745539072011-05-24T12:20:00.000-04:002011-05-24T12:20:01.704-04:00Diet Mistakes<div style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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Q. G<span style="font-style: italic;">len, I am on a Diet , Eating Healthy and still not losing weight! Am I doing anything wrong?</span><br />
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A. If you are dieting and not losing weight? More than likely, some common diet mistakes are tripping you up.<br />
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The truth, experts say, is that even when you're "on a diet," you may be eating a lot more calories than you think. There's often a disconnect between what we know we should do to lose weight, and what we actually do while trying to diet. <br />
For starters, stop thinking about dieting. Instead, take a look at those everyday habits that could be causing weight gain. Going on a diet can create an obsession with food, heighten cravings, and lead to a "throw-in-the-towel-because-diets-don’t-work" mentality.<br />
You might not realize just how quickly calories can add up. An extra tablespoon of salad dressing can add 75-100 calories, an extra tablespoon of butter adds 102 calories, and that 1-ounce bag of chips with your sandwich at lunch adds 162 calories. Eating while cooking, starting each day with a high-calorie coffee drink, finishing off the kids' plates at dinner, or having one too many glasses of wine -- these are just a few of the sneaky habits that sabotage weight loss efforts.<br />
Yet as quickly as calories can add up, they can be subtracted. Becoming mindful of your diet mistakes -- the subtle ways that calories sneak into your diet throughout the day – can add up to real weight loss. <br />
Check out my list of common diet mistakes people make, and see if any sound familiar to you.<br />
Here are 6 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight<br />
<h3>Diet Mistake No. 1: Racing to the Finish</h3>There's no reward for finishing your meal in record time -- unless you're a contestant in a hot dog eating contest! Our hectic schedules have led many of us to adopt the unhealthy habit of rapid eating.<br />
"We need to adopt more of the leisurely, European-style eating so that we can savor our food, taste every bite, and get the signal of fullness before overeating," says the American Dietetic Association.<br />
<h3>Diet Mistake No. 2: Skipping Meals</h3>Research shows that breakfast skippers weigh more than breakfast eaters. There is a misconception that skipping breakfast -- or any meal -- saves calories. The truth is that most people who eat fewer than three meals usually end up eating <i>more</i> calories during the course of the day.<br />
Strive for three meals a day & three small snacks. Always start your day with a healthy breakfast, but be careful to choose wisely.<br />
"Even a low-fat muffin can have as many as 400 calories and 5 grams fat"<br />
A healthy breakfast should contain both protein and fiber. An egg, a piece of whole-wheat toast, and half a grapefruit has only 250 calories and will keep you feeling full until lunch.<br />
<h3>Diet Mistake No. 3: Too Many Liquid Calories</h3>Liquid calories from alcohol, smoothies, coffee with cream and sugar, sweetened juices, teas, and sodas can really contribute to weight gain. One recent study found that Americans get approximately 21% of their calories from beverages.<br />
"When you drink beverages, you don’t tend to compensate by eating less because most beverages satisfy thirst and don’t impact hunger,"<br />
Switch from calorie-laden beverages to water, club soda, skim milk, vegetable juices, and small portions of 100% fruit juice. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation, and choose lighter drink options.<br />
Here are some calorie counts for common beverages:<br />
<ul type="disc"><li>12-ounce light beer: 110 calories</li>
<li>12-ounce regular beer: 160 calories</li>
<li>8-ounce coffee with cream and sugar: 30 calories</li>
<li>5 ounces of wine: 120-130 calories</li>
<li>6-ounce wine spritzer: 80 calories</li>
<li>16-ounce sweetened tea: 160 calories</li>
<li>12-ounce diet soda: 0 calories</li>
<li>12-ounce soda: 150 calories</li>
<li>20-ounce smoothie: 410 calories</li>
</ul><h3>Diet Mistake No. 4: Oversized Portions</h3>"We have gotten used to huge portions at restaurants so when we are at home, we serve up the same size and think it is normal,"<br />
Experts suggest a few tricks to help you trim your portions:<br />
<ul type="disc"><li>Leave a few bites on your plate.</li>
<li>Use smaller plates and bowls.</li>
<li>Periodically check your portions with measuring cups.</li>
</ul><h3>Diet Mistake No. 5: Choosing Unhealthy Add-Ons</h3>Not only have portions crept up in size, we also have a tendency to top off our "diet" salads and other favorite foods with high-fat toppings, like bacon, cheese, croutons, and creamy dressings.<br />
And, at fast-food restaurants, "grilled chicken and salads are not always better than a burger," all depends on the size and the toppings."<br />
For example, the Burger King Tendergrill sandwich with honey mustard dressing has 450 calories while their Whopper Jr., with mustard instead of mayo, has only 290 calories. At McDonald’s, the Caesar salad with crispy chicken and creamy dressing totals 490 calories, while a Quarter Pounder weighs in at 410 calories.<br />
<h3>Diet Mistake No. 6: Mindless Eating</h3>"Eating amnesia" is the act of unknowingly putting hand to mouth, usually from a bag or box in front of the television, while reading a book. It can also happen at happy hour, or when you finish the last few bites on your child's plate.<br />
"Resist the temptation to clean yours or anyone else’s plate," "Think about your waistline instead of the food waste."<br />
Consider the calories in small portions of some of our favorite snacks, and see how quickly they can add up when portions are multiplied:<br />
<ul type="disc"><li>1 Twinkie: 150 calories</li>
<li>12 peanut M&Ms: 125 calories</li>
<li>1 ounce of French fries: 88 calories</li>
<li>1.5 donut holes: 100 calories</li>
<li>3 Hershey kisses: 75 calories</li>
<li>3 Oreo cookies:160 calories</li>
<li>15 tortilla chips: 142 calories</li>
<li>20 potato chips: 162 calories</li>
</ul>And how can you kick the mindless eating habit?<br />
"First, try to get out of the habit of always eating something while you are sitting and relaxing," "Try a cup of tea, glass of water, or chew a piece of sugarless gum. If you want a snack, portion it out of the bag or container.<br />
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Q. Glen, I love the Elliptical, Do you have a routine the will Blast the Fat?<br />
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</div><h3 style="font-weight: normal;">Your mission</h3>Turn the elliptical into a total-body firmer. You know you burn more calories when you use your arms during cardio, but sometimes letting your arms rest makes <i>other</i> parts of your body work harder, which is exactly what happens in this routine. During every recovery period, you’ll jog without holding the arm levers, which forces your core muscles to engage to keep you balanced, says Glen Edward Mitchell, owner of The WorkOut GEM, a personal-training studio in Lawrenceville, Georgia, who created this routine. Then you’ll grab the levers, which makes you more stable and gives you extra leverage—key for the high-intensity intervals you’ll be doing. If you’re not crunched for time, repeat this plan and blast double the calories.<br />
<h3 style="font-weight: normal;">How it works</h3>During the first 5 minutes, pump your arms forward and back, as if you were running. Then grab the levers and increase the level and incline. Let go of the levers again whenever you decrease the level to 1 or 2. Adjust the incline and the level throughout the workout to meet the rate of perceived exertion (RPE*). Cool down, then try the must-do move.<br />
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<tr><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">Time (minutes)</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">level</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">incline</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">RPE* (1–10)</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">0:00–5:00</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">1</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">6</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">3</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">5:00–5:30</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">6</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">8</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">6</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">5:30–7:00</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">2</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">8</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">5</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">7:00–7:30</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">7</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">8</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">6-7</div></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">7:30–9:00</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">2</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">8</div></td><td valign="top" width="146"><div align="center">5</div></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>workout intensity moderate to high machine needed an elliptical with moving handles and an adjustable level and incline total time 20 minutes calories burned 234**<br />
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