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A little movement yields great results

Written by Harriet Diamond

Simple 'Activity' for Fitness and Health

For some people thinking about exercise seems to stop you in your tracks and be an overwhelming task. For years the only “formal activity” I did was the treadmill for 30 minutes a day everyday. I did it to dance music which made me feel happy. But what if, we are not able to set a designated time to do exercise. Then I say, Change your Mindset and think Movement.

Make this your new question: How can I MOVE more during your day?

Do you work in your office? I do. So for example how many times do I get up from my chair? How far do I walk to get something to drink? How many times? Maybe adding more routines and a longer path to what you need to get will add some significant steps to your day.

Ask yourself? What movement can I do from my chair?

When you go food shopping? It’s old advice but to do you park close to the store or far so you will be able to walk more?

That delicious feeling when you get into your bed after a long day. Can you do two leg raises while lying down and also in the morning when you wake up?

Please add to this list. We all need to move more and little activities will add up.

Dr. Andrew Weil talks about this and it makes sense to me. Make regular, moderate exercise part of your healthy lifestyle routine. Physical activity is good for the body, mind and spirit, helps maintain and improve the health of your heart, reduces the risk of diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s, promotes energy, quality rest and a healthy weight, helps manage unhealthy stress, and can address symptoms of mild to moderate depression. I say WOW to all of this.

Let’s get started having the healthy habits we want and get rid of others that “weigh” us down!

Written by Harriet Diamond

A weight loss lifestyle!

People need to stop thinking of weight loss and start something for a new lifestyle with new habits. Games are fun and working with others does help for a commitment but what about making a list of all the foods you love and see how you can put them into a plan of healthy eating. If your meals were smaller, your snacks just one a day and your energy was higher for doing more movement, you would definitely lose. I really think that sometimes we eat too much because we’re hungry for other things, like better relationships or more sex, or better business. Then, we are just really eating our feelings.

So I would sit down and try to figure out what could really work for all of you for your future, not just for the year. We’ve all lost weight with some diet and then gained it back again. Discovering yourself is a good step too.

Weight Loss and Getting the Facts Right

Written by Harriet Diamond

This is the start of my series to challenge your perspective about eating.

I’ve been studying for years, the way, what, and why people eat. I’ve realized the most important fact-people love to eat. I just received an email with this quote when I asked about her vitamin intake. “My motto, Life is good and so is food."

It is time to connect with this fact. The only reliable way to lose weight permanently is either to eat less or exercise more. Doing both is right on! Think about this. Do you set yourself up with a very big full plate of food or do you place a moderate amount on your plate and see if you are still hungry for seconds? It’s all about our mindset and the habits we develop.

Thanks Alison in Australia for your supporting research - Medical News Today

Our choices for good health and vitality.

What do we really know? Health challenges encourage us to find the right answers. Knowledge helps us make better decisions.

Mom who was 97 went in for knee surgery after a fall two months ago. She did well after the first few days but then complications took over. Of course age and healing are correlated and make a difference but also; maybe we need to make different choices about choosing surgery.

I found this article interesting this morning so I thought I’d give you some research here.

Results of new research reported - brain fitness and exercise

More brain power and exercise connections

I keep reading more about how simple exercise and activity helps our brains. It seems we are getting the 'specifics' but the underlying concepts are solid - keeping active helps achieve increased brain performance. How much and what are the concern of the specific research. In all studies positive results are reported. So it’s simple – get up and get moving!

Read more about another study (including identical twins) here.

New Year's Day 2010

Written by Harriet Diamond

“Everything that can be measured can be managed”

A new year has started and I know that the health clubs are filling up with new members, and the old members are saying to themselves they need to be consistent, and make the resolution to get there a few times a week. At Nutrisystem, after the holidays was our busiest time.

Not an easy goal for any of us. We have lots going on in our lives and though we want to succeed with fitness, somehow, it is time consuming and takes awhile to show results.

I’ve joined clubs over the years but found that for me, I need to have equipment at home and then be disciplined and motivated to use it. My treadmill, Fit 10 product, and nutrient, ReNew, helps me manage my weight and feel energized. Also, I feel like I am taking care of Harriet’s needs. I don’t want to live to be in my 90’s like my Mom, if I’m not fit.

What’s Age Got to Do With It?, a book we sell, has inspired me to be dedicated to fitness for the last 14 years.

But take a read at this article by Azita Arvani, in our latest Fitness News or read the article here - Women’s Entrepreneur, and maybe with a couple of apps, you will have more fun and find your exercise program more enjoyable.

I sure hope so. The bottom line, without exercise your health will suffer. It’s a fact.