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By Ray KellySep 13, 20051 topic

The 7 Things To Look For When Joining A Gym

Youâve finally committed to getting fit and you want to join a gym, but which one? Unless youâve been a regular at gyms in the past you really donât know a good one from a bad one. nA good fitness center has their members as their number one priority. They are customer service oriented. A bad fitness center is only looking at your dollar value. Once you join they will not want to know you.nTelling the difference can be as simple as following this simple checklist:n nEqu

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Ray KellyDec 16, 20071 topic

Change: The Only Thing That Never Changes

It was the ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, who said, âYou cannot step into the same river twice.â By this, Heraclitus meant that permanence is an illusion. There is a constant in the universe and that is change. Nothing is permanent and the entire universe is in a constant state of flux or motion rolling ceaselessly into eternity.nnThe Buddha also taught a doctrine of impermanence (annica) which is a central tenet of Buddhism to this day. The Buddhist view, as with

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Ray KellySep 2, 20051 topic

Weight Loss: Goal-Setting for Success

If you were going to travel to the other side of the world, youâd need to plan it. I mean, youâre not going to just book a seat on a plane, take off and just take it all as it comes. You need to plan your finances, organize time off from work, get a visa, book accommodation, the list goes on. nnWell, the same detail needs to be applied when youâre trying to change your life. nnThe best way to do this is to set goals.nnGoal-setting is used by all successful people. It gi

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Ray KellyMar 14, 20061 topic

Heart Disease Facts

It is estimated that approximately 7% of the population has some form of heart disease or damage to their heart. Most people associate heart disease with arteriosclerosis, which leads to heart attacks. However, there are other forms of heart disease, which are just as deadly. Knowing the facts about arteriosclerosis as well as the other primary forms of heart disease can enable you to recognize the symptoms both in yourself and loved ones. And early recognition is one of the

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyFeb 3, 20061 topic

Inexpensive Ways To Exercise For Weight Loss!

Perhaps youâre a student, trying to make it on a student budget. Or, youâre a stay-at-home mother with little cash to spare. Or youâre just getting started in your career and you donât have much in the way of disposable income. No matter what your situation, know that there are inexpensive ways to exercise for weight loss. nnnTo begin with, one of the most cost-effective ways to exercise is simply by walking. It requires no special equipmentâother than a good pair o

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyOct 29, 20051 topic

Walking For Weight Loss: How many calories does it burn?

People who walk daily have a lesser incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves respiratory function and helps concentration and memory. nnnThis should give you plenty of reasons to try and walk a little each and every day. Besides that, simple physical inactivity i

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyOct 14, 20051 topic

50 Motivational Tips for Exercise and Weight Loss

No matter who we are, we all have days when we just do not feel like exercising. The weather might be grey, youâve had a busy day, or you might just be bored with your program. Whatever the reason, you just donât feel like it!nnItâs on these days that we need that extra motivation. nnIâve been exercising regularly for most of my life so Iâve had plenty of those days. To get me through, Iâve compiled a list of tactics to help motivate me.nnnnnRead something inspiri

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellySep 30, 20061 topic

The Glycemic Index: Things You Need to Know

A Doctor at the University of Toronto developed the glycemic index (note: this is sometimes spelled glycaemic) in the early 80âs. At first the index was utilized as a means for diabetics to gauge the insulin demand of the foods they ate. It wasnât until later that dieticians realized the value of the index for non-diabetics in both losing weight and optimizing calorie intake. Understanding what this index is and why it is important is a necessary step in being able to use

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyNov 18, 20071 topic

Foods That Act As Anti-Aging Supplements

Certain nutritional supplements can play an important role in how your body ages. There are many different anti-aging supplements in the marketplace today. Some have shown that they can help slow the aging process but most fall short of their promise to make you look and feel young again. nnBefore you consider buying the magic pill that will make you young again, consider your current lifestyle choices. One of the most important choices is what you eat. Remember the saying, â

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Ray KellyMar 2, 20061 topic

Simple Steps To Good Nutrition

Though the importance of good nutrition has been elevated in recent years, a vast number of people continue to neglect the basic principles of a sound and healthy diet. What we eat and how much plays a great role in determining our longetivity and likelihood of developing life threatening illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. More importantly, this is one facet of the health equation that we are in control of and have the power to change for the better. Just being consc

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyFeb 20, 20061 topic

Fitness Tips For The Working Mother

Working mothers face tremendous challenges when it comes to exercise. They can find themselves short on time, energy, and stamina. New mothers, in particular, may find it difficult to attend to their own fitness needs. However, it is entirely possible for working moms to achieve their fitness goals. All it takes is a little bit of creativity and a great deal of commitment.nnFirst of all, working mothers must give themselves permission to exercise. They may be so busy trying t

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellySep 27, 20051 topic

How Fat Is Burned: turning fat into energy, carbon-dioxide and water!

The primary reason we need to eat food is to provide fuel for the body. This fuel comes from the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. To explain it simply, food is broken down to produce energy, and it takes many chemical processes for that to occur. Molecules are removed, heat is produced, but basically all that is left in the end is water, carbon-dioxide, and energy. nnBut itâs far more complicated than that. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, each get converte

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Ray KellyFeb 27, 20061 topic

Hypertension: How The Body Controls Blood Pressure

Hypertension is the term doctors use for high blood pressure. Itâs often referred to as a Silent Killer since many people may have no noticeable symptoms. Over 50 million people suffer from high blood pressure, but nearly one third arenât even aware of it. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, the nationsâ number one killer.nnnThose who do experience the symptoms of high blood pressure feel dizzy, headaches and sometimes nosebleeds. Unfortunately, by th

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyMar 17, 20061 topic

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs

The common heel spur is an ailment striking people from a wide range of ages and activity levels. However, the cause of this injury is usually based upon the aggravation of Plantar Fasciitis. Though the two are often used synonymously there is a slight difference. While a heel spur is a condition in which a portion of bone irritates the fascia, the fascia can be inflamed in other manners. However, both conditions are often referred to as bone spurs and that is the term we wil

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyJan 12, 20061 topic

Healthy Relationships Create A Healthy Life!

Is your relationship with your significant other, mother, father, or friend making you sick? Believe it or not, thereâs scientific evidence to suggest that our relationships can actually contribute to illness. Therefore, in order to achieve a healthy life, it is important to make our relationships healthy.nnnThere have been studies to suggest that people who are married often tend to live longer. Experts reason that marriage provides a nurturing environment for individuals,

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Ray KellyNov 19, 20051 topic

Childhood Obesity: Your Kids And Heart Disease!

Shockingly, it is estimated that 22 million of the world's children under 5 are overweight or obese and approximately one in four American children are overweight. The problem this presents is that these children are more susceptible to pediatric hypertension, type II diabetes, greater risk of heart disease, the extra burden of weight on joints, not to mention, the social effects with peers. The medical community has already indicated a surge in childhood diabetes and of the

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyOct 4, 20051 topic

Exercising In The Heat: 5 tips to help you keep your cool!

On a hot day we may feel like weâre melting, but did you know that our internal temperature (or core temperature) only changes by a few degrees. Our normal body temperature at rest is maintained between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius. Our core temperature is extremely important as the processes that occur in our cells need it to be very constant in order to keep the body alive. In fact, you will require medical intervention if it drops below 34.4 degrees, or above 41 degrees. nn

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyNov 1, 20071 topic

8 Tips For Achieving Your Goals

We all have goals and aspirations. Sometimes we have difficulty knowing where to start. We want that new body, or want to be healthy and have more energy, but we just do not know what the first step is. In addition, the road to our goals is sometimes a rocky one. It is difficult to transgress and sometimes we just want to give up. We sometimes forget that our current situation did not occur overnight and so changing it will not happen overnight either. It will take time and h

Primary topic: Goal Setting

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By Ray KellyOct 5, 20061 topic

Blood Pressure and Medications

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, chances are you will be prescribed some kind of medication. However, you should be aware of the fact that drugs are not the only solution to the problem. For instance, changes in diet, exercise, and stress levels can also have an impact on blood pressure. Before we discuss specific types of medications, it is important to know what factors contribute to blood pressure levels:nnHeart RatenThe heart rate affects the rate of b

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyNov 2, 20051 topic

Water and Exercise: Stay Hydrated!

Our bodies are made up of over 75% water. We all know that without water, there is no life. In fact we can only live 3 days without it. However, water has been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. However, water is a healthier and more necessary drink that leads to better health and longetivity. nnnYour personal need for water can vary due to exercise, temperature and weight. Studies have shown that over 2/3âs of adults do not get en

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyNov 13, 20071 topic

What Is Motivation: Understanding Your Drive

What exactly is motivation? Is it will power? Are we motivated to achieve goals by others inspiring us to do so? What is it that keeps us going day after day without giving up?nnMotivation is in psychological terms that which is causes behavior. In other words, motivation is the reason or reasons behind a certain action. Motivation can be based upon basic needs. If we are hungry then we seek out something to eat. Hunger is the motivating factor. Motivation can also be based o

Primary topic: Motivation

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By Ray KellyNov 11, 20071 topic

Change Your Life: It All Starts Now!

There is one constant in the universe and that is change. Everyday we wake up, we are not the same person we were the day before. Our skins cells and organ cells have died and been replaced. Yet do we not resist change in different parts in our life. Change is just a circumstance of life. It is a bridge from the old into the new. The question is not whether things will change, it is the question of what do we WANT them to change into. nnMany peopleâs reality is that we do n

Primary topic: Motivation

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By Ray KellyAug 30, 20051 topic

High Blood Pressure: 10 Tips That Could Save Your Life!

When most people are told they have high blood pressure (or Hypertension) it comes as quite a shock. With many people being diagnosed between the ages of 25-45, it is fast becoming a great concern for both the individual and their young families. nnThe problem is, it has no early symptoms. You feel good, lifeâs great. Yes, you may be a little unfit and you could eat better, but generally you feel fine. nnIf youâre lucky, youâll get a warning. Some people will have dizzy

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Ray KellyOct 21, 20051 topic

Weight Loss: You Are What You Think!

Most of us know and have heard the phrase, âYou are what you eatâ. However, is it possible that another phrase also applies? âYou are what you THINKâ. nnYes, it is very possible that this phrase is also an accurate representation of how our perceptions and expectations affect our body and overall health.nnWe are just beginning to understand how the mind and our beliefs affect out body and how it responds to illness. However there is currently enough documented evidenc

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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