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18 Sep 2010 by Angela Butler
Are you already dreading the fact that the festive season is approaching rapidly? Walking into shops the other day and reeling in horror at the sight of Christmas cards, chocolates, food, even mince pies, and turkey (oh yes, it's true, in September!),I found myself suddenly becoming rather excited at the prospect of two things: Stocking up on boxes of chocolate, telling myself that I am....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Osteoporosis is a common health problem in this country. As many as 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will have osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of weight-bearing exercise is a risk factor. Osteoporosis results in bones becoming less dense and more “honeycombed”. The bones are therefore more easily broken, especially if you have an injury such as a fall. Oestrogen is a....
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9 Mar 2009 by Jennifer Louden
A friend takes me to an opera. I don't like opera. I go because I like her. Sitting in the darkness, voices entwine my heart, something breaks free in my belly and careens out, showering my body in goose bumps. A new me opens because of what is happening up on that stage. But Sam I am, I don't like opera. Not in the dark, not in a train, not in the rain. Here is what I believe: Life is an....
13 Feb 2009 by Chantelle Znideric
Find a wedding dress that suits your body shape The most exciting and of course the most important item on your shopping list before your special day is finding your perfect wedding dress. With so much choice out there the task is indeed a daunting affair so don’t be fazed by all the different styles and never become dazed by what the shop assistants tell you. The secret to feeling....
11 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
You are in a mood right now. What mood is it? Check in with yourself. Moods prime us for certain actions and not others. Resignation and resentment are moods that point us toward giving up, blaming, slumped shoulders and limited options. Gratitude is a mood that points us toward softening, opening our eyes wide, and beginning to wonder with curiosity and love what we can create to give back,....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Ladies – no matter how hard you try, it just might not be possible to look like your favourite celeb. The reason for this is that we all have different body shapes. The key is to make the most of your shape and choosing the right exercise programme depending on your shape. Women’s body shapes tend to fall into the following categories: To help you decide which body type you are closest to,....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is something that all of us do everyday which turned into a bit of an exercise session can help you get fit and lose weight. It is walking… when I was training to be a Personal Trainer, a walking module was actually part of my course and I’ll be honest - I used to think that unless you ran for at least an hour you would not really be getting a good workout but boy was I wrong!! ....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
On your rest days from working out keep active i.e. go for a walk or mow the lawn, this is known as active rest and will keep you burning those calories and fat, as well as making sure that you're recovered for your next workout.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
If you want to get into running and dont know where to start, here's an easy way to do it. Start off by going out for about 30 mins, after warming up with a brisk walk for about 10 minutes, walk for 2 mins then jog for 30 seconds. Repeat this till your time is up. Next time try jogging for 45 seconds then back to your walk. You’ll be running for the whole time you're out before you know....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
One in 12 men and one in 3 women in the west will suffer from osteoporosis. How we can help prevent osteoporosis:- Get your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol Exercise Exercise is important to good bone health. If you exercise regularly in childhood and adolescence, you are more likely to reach your....
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29 Jan 2009 by Ali Campbell
Ok - Serious question. How do you see yourself? Now, just go ahead and do it now, just close your eyes and make a picture of yourself, just exactly as you are. In fact, do you know what I’d like you to do, go and stand in front of a mirror, then close your eyes and make a picture of yourself, make a picture of yourself when you're sitting watching TV, make a picture of yourself when....
29 Jan 2009 by Peta Heskell
Look around at people. They have different ways of moving around don’t they. Some of them can’t sit still they’re so wired and some of them are really chilled and laid back and some are inbetweenies. Their ways of moving range from slow and solid, to jumpy and light or fast and fiery and some of them have got that sexy hip sway of moving. This stuff is the language of our....
28 Jan 2009 by Jennifer Louden
It’s mid-afternoon and I’m feeling the itch to move my body, but instead I return phone calls, wipe the kitchen counter, sort my daughter Lilly’s school papers. I haven’t really moved in almost two weeks, at least in any meaningful way, and I’m in “the box,” a place of parched fear, scratchy overanalyzing, and tart self-judgment. I find myself here about five or six times a year,....
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