May 31st, 2008 — , frontpage from pro Health blog @ pro Health blog
Balancing omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in your diet is crucial. Too much omega 6 can lead to irregular heart beats, blood clots, and it can even promote certain types of cancer.
Ain’t a pretty picture, is it? Just when you tought you had the whole healthy and bad fatty acid mumbo jumbo down,…
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May 31st, 2008 — , frontpage from pro Health blog @ pro Health blog
Balancing omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in your diet is crucial. Too much omega 6 can lead to irregular heart beats, blood clots, and it can even promote certain types of cancer.
Ain’t a pretty picture, is it? Just when you tought you had the whole healthy and bad fatty acid mumbo jumbo down,…
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May 31st, 2008 — from Weight Master @ Weight Master
For those of you looking for a different type of workout, try riding a horse about 15 to 20 miles. Endurance riding is a great workout. I don’t actually ride in endurance rides, but a friend of mine does. When he is working his horses, I’ll sometimes r…
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It was a hot morning. It was in the 80’s at 7:45AM. They really need to start these races in the summer earlier. It really isn’t summer yet but it feels like it. After, I got my chip I was doing a warm up jog. I jogged past this chick, who I am guessin…
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May 31st, 2008 — , Fitness Health Network from NCN @ No. Calories Needed
I’m proud to announce that No. Calories Needed is now a member of the Fitness Health Network - a diverse network of bloggers who write about a wide-ranging selection of health-related topics.
Here’s a complete list of my fellow members:
Fat Man Unleashed
Get Fit Slowly
Lazy Man And Health
Journal Of Healthy Living
Weight Loss Journal
I cannot tell you how [...]
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May 31st, 2008 — , Real-Life, Setbacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
It’s eight o’clock on Saturday morning. I’m at my desk writing this entry.
Some of you will recognize right away what this means: Saturday mornings are my time for marathon training runs. If I’m sitting at my desk writing, I’m not outside running. My sore quad is still enough of a concern that I opted not [...]
May 31st, 2008 — from Brenda @ Throwing out the Fat Clothes
Guys, I am really at a total loss of what I am doing wrong. I gained yet again this week. I was up 1.2 pounds today. So according to WW my total boot camp loss was 3.8 pounds.Here are the basics of what I am doing. I am eating about 1200-1300 calories …
Related StoresMay 31st, 2008 — , Beware from Laura Moncur @ Starling Fitness
This article from the New York Times got me thinking. A mother in search of a placebo to give to her child instead of medicine was stymied by the fact that you can’t actually buy a placebo pill. She has created a company called Efficacy Brands and released a “drug” called Obecalp, which is placebo [...]
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May 30th, 2008 — , Asafa Powell, Last Year, Oscar Pistorius, prosthetics, tempo from Blaine Moore @ Run to Win
This week last year I wrote the counterpoint to my intervals FAQ by describing answering questions about tempo runs. The tempo run is not a very well defined term and can mean different things to different people, so sometimes it helps to have a definition of what somebody means when they are talking about [...]
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May 30th, 2008 — , BBQ, Barbeque, Grilled, Health, Herbs, Marinade, Mushrooms, Peppers, Recipes, Roasted Vegetables, Whole Food, Whole Food Recipe, barbecue, recipe from Darlene @ Former Fat Guy Blog
Well I figured it is almost summer here - knock on wood - so best time to have some BBQ or grilling type recipes, with a healthy twist. So here is the first of a couple, let’s start with marinated vegetables. You can eat them as a salad, or p…
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , Friday Fun, Video, dogs, fun from Rob @ Former Fat Guy Blog
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno had this balloon popping dog on his show. They had a contest to see if the dog could break all the balloons in under 30 seconds. Have a look at this video and see if he can do it.
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After 6 weeks on the medically assisted weightless program JumpStart medicine with Dr. Sean Bourke, I have lost 46 pounds in 45 days (just over a pound a day… Wow!) This week I lost 7.1 pounds and I am ecstatic to have achieved 109.2% of my goal. I have been feeling great, but the larger dose of Phentermine was caused [...]
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May 30th, 2008 — , Health, Motivation, NAMI, SAD, bipolar, blogging, depression, empowerment, mental health, mental health america, mental illness from BamaGal @ Back Across The Line
Mental Health America - Take Action
With your help the Senate passed legislation last week to delay the seven controversial Medicaid regulations as part of the supplemental war funding bill (H.R. 2642). The amendment adding this delay on the harmful new rules to the bill passed by a vote of 75 to 22, exceeding the two-thirds vote needed to override a threatened Presidential veto. Don’t
May 30th, 2008 — , Diets, cheat days, diet from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
This post was submitted by an anonymous guest author. I thought the strong viewpoint might draw up some interesting discussion. Perhaps cheat days should be incorporated so that cheating is part of the plan?
Pretty much every diet fails at some point or other. Yes, it’s true - diets are doomed. No [...]
May 30th, 2008 — , Great Resources, Recommended Reading from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
Trusera is an online network where people can find and share common health experiences with others. In a nutshell, Trusera connects people with others who have been through similar health experiences, sharing what worked for them. Trusera gives people relevant, useful and actionable information so…
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May 30th, 2008 — from Jenn @ Living Healthy in the Real World
Ashley recently wrote a post about the swimsuit models used at Women’s Health, and how they are “supposed” to reflect a real woman’s body, but they only do that if you happen to be a size zero with a very delicate shape and little to no flaws. To me, …
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , BFDCon, BlogHer08, Feel Good Friday, Meta from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
Just to give you an update on the BFD BlogHer situation, it looks like we will have some meeting space on Saturday afternoon. Hopefully there will be some frivolity, some gossip, some squeeing, and some swag. Let me know if you’re planning to attend and if you have anything specifically you’d like to see, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “BFD At BlogHer”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/30/bfd-at-blogher/” });
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — from Brenda @ Throwing out the Fat Clothes
I am having such a great time with kettlebell class. Wednesday we lugged and threw around sand bags as well as worked out with the bells. She told us that we are actually called giriveks (the Russian word for a kettle bell practitioner). It is such a …
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — from Brenda @ Throwing out the Fat Clothes
Today I finished sealing the deal on changing over the cleaner we use in the factory to clean the floors.About two months ago a salesman from Biosolutions approached me about this “green cleaner” that they developed along with the EPA. This new cle…
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — from Brenda @ Throwing out the Fat Clothes
Yesterday was the testing to see how much stronger and how much we lost doing boot camp. Then we met a local bar/pizza joint for the results. About 30 people showed up to hear their results. Not to make light of my results, but I will be honest and te…
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With summer coming, many of us are focusing on how we’re going to look at the beach or the pool. There is a lot of money to be made off of spring diet books and every year, we are besieged with the latest plans that will help us get that bikini body we’ve always wanted. [...]
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , Beware from Laura Moncur @ Starling Fitness
The headline on the National Enquirer was pretty dramatic. It claimed that the Biggest Loser diet had turned deadly. What was going on here?
Paul Marks weighed 303 pounds when he started with The Biggest Loser. He was eliminated back in February and has since had some medical problems.
According to the National Enquirer:
“Paul is [...]
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , running, workout from admin @ Journal of Healthy Living
One minor concern that I experience when running or walking outside in the cold (it’s not cold now, but I didn’t research it until now) is a mild itchiness on my legs around the thighs. It’s not serious enough to stop me from running or walking outside, but if I can prevent it then I [...]
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , Last Year, Matt Hartman, breakfast, heat, transportation from Blaine Moore @ Run to Win
As I was at an out of state wedding last weekend I never rounded up last year’s topics for the week, and it was a busy week.
I discussed why breakfast is important, and anybody trying to attain or maintain a healthy weight would be well served to eat a good breakfast every day.
I [...]
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May 29th, 2008 — , Nosh bits from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans
Over at Noshtopia for your eating wellness delight: Here’s a recipe for one of my favorite light dinner dishes: Mango, Arugula, and Onions with Chicken or Tempeh for vegans/vegs. Looking for some ideas to jazz up your yogurt besides fruit?…
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans
Do you all remember watching Ally McBeal when her therapist Dr.Tracey (Ullman) told her she needed an uplifting theme song with some lift, bounce, pep, to help her feel more confident? If not, above is the scene. Skip to moment…
May 29th, 2008 — , IAAF, News, Trevor Graham, USATF, carnival, doping, fantasy sports, marathons, track from Blaine Moore @ Run to Win
There is a lot happening this week in the world of running, so today I have a quick round up for you rather than providing a series of short articles on each one.
Trevor Graham found guilty of lying to investigators
Things are not looking good for Trevor Graham, a track coach who has had multiple athletes [...]
May 29th, 2008 — , Womens Health, adrenal fatigue, fast weight loss, lose weight fast, nutrition, weight gain, women to women, women's health news from OhYeahBabe @ Kimorexia
I previously posted about adrenal fatigue here:
Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a common disorder characterized by
Fatigue Feeling tired despite sufficient hours of sleep Insomnia Weight gain Depression Hair loss Acne Reliance on stimulants like caffeine Cravings for carbohydrates…
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Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — from Weight Master @ Weight Master
I have been looking for a new mailbox for my home. I have looked around at local retailers but just haven’t found exactly what I was looking for. However, I have discovered the perfect website for purchasing a mailbox. It is called mailboxixchange. …
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — from Jenn @ Excuse #1 I'm Not Fit To Run
I got through the 3 miler test run. It was a blazing hot 91 degrees. It was the hottest time of the day, but it was the only time I could run today. I am trying to acclimate. Everywhere, I read they speak of this acclimate. I went to Luke’s Locker afte…
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May 29th, 2008 — , General public, Health and fitness professionals, chronic pain, pain avoidance, sports injuries from Anthony Carey @ Function First
It is the time of year many people ramp up their activity levels. The warm weather is upon us and longer days have will have people outside taking on all kinds of physical challenges they have no business doing.
As their body exits from its winter hibernation, I sometimes think they left the mind sleeping. [...]
May 29th, 2008 — , Muscle Building Workouts, build muscle, gain mass, muscle explosion from The Fit Bastard @ Ask The Fit Bastard Blog
The Muscle Explosion Challenge is set to begin in just over one week. I will be following Nick Nilsson’s program along side you and documenting my journey to packing on some incredible muscle gains. I just read through the Muscle Explosion “28 days to maximum mass” for my second time and I guarantee [...]
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May 29th, 2008 — , Exercise, competition from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
Sunday night, I didn’t sleep well at all. I had pre-race nervous dreams and I was asking myself if I knew what I was getting in to. I woke earlier than my alarm clock, around 4:30, but was able to fall soundly back to sleep by the time the alarm went of at [...]
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May 29th, 2008 — , Diabetes, about, american diet, bad cholesterol, cholesterol, cholesterol hdl, cholesterol ldl, chromium deficiency, chromium picolinate, diet research, good cholesterol, inositol, medicine, medicine handbook, rare mineral from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
From the Jumpstart Medicine Handbook…
Chromium Picolinate is the most absorbable form of chromium, a rare mineral often deficient in the American diet. Research suggest that chromium deficiency may play a role in the onset of diabetes. Chromium works well with inositol to decrease bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL).
May 29th, 2008 — , In the News, Mind from Dominic Gaziano MD @ Feel Good Health Now
FDA Approves VYVANSE™ (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), the First and Only Once-Daily Prodrug Stimulant to Treat ADHD in Adults. Within the first eight months since its introduction in the United States, VYVANSE has achieved over one million prescriptions. In a clinical study with adults,…
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May 29th, 2008 — , Shirt Sightings from Israel Lagares @ Fat Man Unleashed
A while back I mentioned that I had some Fat Man Unleashed shirts printed up. I was able to give away a few of them under the condition that they would need to take a picture with the shirt on while flexing their “guns.” I’m hoping th…
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May 29th, 2008 — , healthy snacks, nutrition, picky eater, picky eater husband from Susan @ Nutrition Fitness Life
A friend of mine shared her frustration of having a picky eater in the house and asked for suggestions on how to introduce healthier foods. “He doesn’t like vegetables, rarely touches fruits, and would eat peanut butter all day if up to him.” The “he” she was referring to is not her son; it’s her [...]
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — , Art, Kids, Media from mo pie @ Big Fat Deal
It must be childhood obesity week. On the heels of the news about the possible plateu in child obesity comes a comic from The Joy of Tech called “Fat Kids, The New Norm.” The comic depicts five kids, four of whom are fat, taunting a fifth child, who is thin. The fat kids [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Fat Kids Picking On Thin Kids”, url: “http://www.bfdblog.com/2008/05/29/fat-kids-comic/” });
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — , Meals, benefits of soy protein, black pepper, cardboard, celery, cereal, cottage cheese, flavors, free chips, free salsa, free variety, healthy eating, low fat food, low fat foods, paprika, rabbit food, real food, seasonings, splenda, sweetener, tastebuds, trigger food, vanilla flavor from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
One of the main things that keeps people from trying low fat foods is the fact that a lot of them taste, well, pretty bad. It’s all too easy to brush it off as “rabbit food,” and convince yourself that you need real food. However, there are many low fat foods that are actually [...]
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — from Jenn @ Thinking Thin Too
I am not in it this week. I haven’t journaled this week, I haven’t counted points and I haven’t exercised and I know why. Two reasons: I didn’t plan so I haven’t gone to the grocery store and I am just plain exhausted. I have absolutely no energy. …
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — from Weight Master @ Weight Master
Probably everyone knew that sleeping plays an important role in one’s health life. Studies show that if you get 7-9 hours per night, you can expect to enjoy a healthier, usually happier life. It also helps tremendously with exercising. Adequate sleep g…
Related StoresMay 29th, 2008 — , Exercise, Gadgets from Laura Moncur @ Starling Fitness
It’s rare when I laugh out loud at anything. I love to read comics. Most of the time, I chuckle happily to myself at them, but this comic from Joy of Tech made me literally laugh out loud.
The Joy of Tech - Wii Fit Makes a Killing
When the Wii Balance Board turned my Mii into [...]
Related StoresMay 28th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans
Many of us who are body conscious are working hard to achieve our aspirations of health and slimness, but beyond your body, are you working on other aspirations that set your soul on fire? For me, I have two aspirations…
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May 28th, 2008 — , Celebrities & the media, Skinny commentary & news from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans
Tyra Banks graces the cover of the NY Times Magazine this Sunday, and the article talks about whether Tyra is the next big branded self like Oprah and Martha. So, what do you all think? I give Tyra complete props…
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May 28th, 2008 — , Skinny tips for everyday living from stephanie.quilao @ Back in skinny jeans
May 28th, 2008 — , 24614, Health and fitness professionals, doctor referrals exercise, medical referrals, post rehab clients from Anthony Carey @ Function First
As a health and fitness professional, you work closely with people on a daily basis.
Knowing and understanding your clients is key to establishing long-term relationships with them, as well as enabling you to get more referrals down the road.
People coming out of rehabilitation make up a large part of many health [...]
May 28th, 2008 — from Jenn @ Excuse #1 I'm Not Fit To Run
You may have noticed not much running talk going on here. I have a confession to make, my right achillies has been giving me a difficult time since the 1/2. I was able to brick a mile on Saturday after spin class, but that was all running that was had …
Related StoresMay 28th, 2008 — , Kimkins diet, eating disorders and kimkins, fast weight loss, kimkins class action lawsuit, kimkins lawsuit, loose weight fast, lose weight, lose weight fast from OhYeahBabe @ Kimorexia
This post by Mayberryfan fits with the post I made earlier today about the starvation study. In her post, she talks about a Kimkins member who is really struggling. Mayberry says this woman’s words “give important insight into the mental issues that can arise from trying to conform to a starvation…
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May 28th, 2008 — , 5k, Back Cove, Chris Harmon, Don Penta, Race Results from Blaine Moore @ Run to Win
The 3rd Weekly Back Cove race was this evening, and for the first time this year I picked up the pace a little. And by a little, I mean by about 10 minutes.
I donated my $40 to Portland Trails for a pair of the t-shirts. It is the first t-shirt I’ve [...]
May 28th, 2008 — , Progress, Real-Life, Setbacks from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Two quick anecdotes of physical fitness and pain:
When I started lifting weights three months ago, my shoulders were weak. They were so weak that it hurt to do even three-pound seated dumbbell raises. Well, my shoulders are still weak, but they’re getting stronger, and the pain has diminished. But I haven’t really been testing them. [...]
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