The Journey for Life & Health Coaches Mary and Dennis Duke bring you personal experiences and articles on changing your fitness, lifestyle and attitude with instruction and products. This Life, Health and Fitness website is for all ages and for those who want to change their lives, maintain their health and become physically fit.
Are you overweight or obese? Are you faced with illnesses that have stemmed from being overweight or obese? Do you have diabetes? Losing weight or facing health issues that can arise from being overweight or obese can be challenging. It sometimes looks difficult to overcome and we can be overwhelmed by what we see, feel, or hear. When things look desperate we tend to take desperate measures to counter act the situation. However, in our … [Read more...]
Is it safe for me to exercise? It is safe for most adults older than 65 years to exercise. Even patients who have chronic illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis, can exercise safely. Many of these conditions are improved with exercise. If you are not sure if exercise is safe for you or if you are currently inactive, ask your doctor. How do I get started? It is important to wear loose, comfortable … [Read more...]
Keep a bottle of water with you during the day. Consider carrying a reusable water bottle and filling it from the tap rather than purchasing bottled water, which is expensive and creates plastic bottle waste. If plain water doesn’t interest you, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to your drink. If you’re going to be exercising, make sure you drink water before, during and after your workout. Start and end your day with a glass of water. When … [Read more...]
When it comes to exercise, there are two primary types of workout that can be done. First, there are anaerobic exercises that build muscle mass and increase the speed, strength and power of muscles. The second type is aerobic exercise, also known as cardiovascular exercise, which improves muscle functionality by training the body to use oxygen more efficiently. Cardiovascular workouts tend to be longer in duration than anaerobic exercise because … [Read more...]
Unless you've been living in a cave over the past few years, you have likely heard some of the "fuss" about Omega-3s and fish oil. The fact is that study after study has reported fish oil supplements to be essential in fat loss. Data from a University of Western Ontario study, shows that supplementing with fish oil increases lean body mass, burns fat, increases BMR by up to 400 calories a day and decreases inflammation...and that's just … [Read more...]
I once read that you should never ask your doctor if you should take vitamins, but rather, whether or not they take vitamins...and that should give you your answer. I found this video recently regarding Shakeology that you've got to see. While I already was aware of the 70 high-quality ingredients and the tremendous amount of positive testimonials (as well as my own 21 lb drop in three weeks), learning that the medical community is on-board with … [Read more...]
Whether you have years of experience or are just starting out, beginning your own business can be a rewarding and profitable endeavor. But it can always be pretty darn intimidating. However there are ways to get around the hassle and struggle of launching an independent business. Many people have chosen to create a business through an affiliate program, and have enjoyed success from that decision. Joining an affiliate program takes care of … [Read more...]
From an article published by CookingLight.com Some nutrition myths bounce around on crazy e-mail chain letters and pop up on goofy evening news reports. Others fuel the sale of rip-off diet books. Some are so accepted they seem hardwired into our brains. Take deep-fried foods, for example. They're universally bad for you, right? Well, no. When we challenged ourselves to explore whether fried foods could be made healthy, we discovered that, … [Read more...]
Most ladies want to look gorgeous in sexy slim-cut sleeveless dresses but they fear that they may not be good to look at because their arms are bulgy. As they age, most ladies loose the firmness of their upper arms and loose pockets of skin will form around the back of their upper arms. Dieting and weight loss may not help to improve this situation. Exercise will help build beautiful lean muscle mass giving their upper arms a leaner and better … [Read more...]
We live in the land of gigantic food portions. From the enormous bowls of pasta and the big slabs of beef served in restaurants to plate-sized pizza slices and jumbo bags of chips and candy, it appears that the distortion of portion size is alive and well. It’s all too common to consume three or four or even five “servings” at a time. Think not? Consider these commonly accepted* serving sizes and what they look like. 1 Pasta Serving = 1/3 … [Read more...]
