April 15, 2008

Bally Slimmer Belt With Zippers

Bally Slimmer Belt With ZippersSports:  Maximize the benefits of your persoanl fitness program with the ’slimmer belt with zippers’, Specially designed zipper closuer adjusts to any size waist, Snug zipper fits helps slim and trim your appearance instantly, 1 year
Company: Bally  (2006-03-21)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $12.99

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April 14, 2008

Pounds and Popularity: How Friendships Influence Your Daughter’s Weight

Is your daughter’s weight the result of her social network?
A recent study authored by Adina Lemeshow claims that feeling unpopular can actually lead to weight gain in girls 12 to 18 years old. The study showed that girls who perceived themselves as “unpopular” were 69 percent more likely to gain two points on the body mass index scale in the subsequent years following the original survey.
The fact is, maintaining a healthy weight is not just about food choices; it’s about self-esteem, self-worth, and a healthy emotional life. Diet is not just about what we eat but how we feel. Healthy eating practices and nutrition are well known by many people, but what affects whether or not they make healthy choices is almost always related to how they feel about themselves and their life.

Feeling good about one’s self is what allows a person to make healthy choices. If a person feels unpopular or inadequate, they are more likely to compensate with food. Unfortunately, the weight gain will then increase their feelings of being socially unpopular and unacceptable.
Conversely, when a child feels good about herself and her friends, she is more likely to make healthy food choices, which will help her maintain […]

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April 4, 2008

Necessity And ‘60%’ Yoga

Donna and I began attending yoga class about eight years ago, largely due to health concerns. Doctors wanted her to have surgery on her spine to correct a troubling stress injury. The prospect of surgery scared us enough that we were soon looking for every alternative we could find.We became regulars at a chiropractor’s office, one who specialized in the treatment of athletic injuries, though Donna’s injury was more work related. He recommended regular massage, so we found a gifted massage therapist. We often drove to an acupuncture school where we learned the basics of Chinese medicine, and she found a little relief there. All these treatments served to strengthen her muscles and joints, and relieve stress.We heard about a weekly restorative yoga class at a nearby church. My doctor encouraged me also to take better care of myself, to get regular exercise, and because I was driving anyway, I joined Donna for the class, discovering quickly that my body liked this restorative pampering and relaxation. The yoga style we first learned was called Svaroopa, and I remember using lots of props: cushions, blocks and straps (bondage?) to hold certain poses, allowing us to surrender more deeply into them.A […]

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