Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Thursday, September 13, 2012
It's Lunchbox Time
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: Today's lunchbox contains alfalfa sprouts, red quiona with spicy olives, grilled eggplant, peppers, onions and tomatoes from the garden. All followed by luscious clementines...yummy! Pack your own delicious and nutritious lunch. You'll make your coworkers drool, you'll lose weight, save money and stay healthy. What are you having for lunch today? Or are you having a slice off the street roach coach???
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Rest is the Best
All of us want to believe we still have the energy and stamina of a 16 year old. Just recently, I woke up to the realization that unfortunately, I've slowed down a bit over the last 30 years.
Well now...what's a doggie to do?? Let's work with what we've got! If you're about 50 years of age and you're working out like Demon Damien and you can't figure out why you're not gaining more muscles mass, why your libido is going down the drain or losing those last 10lbs is near to impossible....it could very well be because you are overtraining and not allowing your body to get enough rest.
Rest and good sleep is just as important to good homeostasis and bodily functions as the good food and exercise you're putting into the 'engine'. Rest and sleep allow the body's hormones to work better and more efficiently. Rest allows the microtears in striated muscle to repair...this leads to greater lean muscle mass and less fat. So, how much rest do you need? Every person's needs are different and this is a conversation that needs to take place on an individual basis.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: Get yourself into a complete wellness program that includes a knowledgable fitness professional who will give you several workout routines based on your health and fitness level. Part of the wellness program includes diet, stress management and acupuncture and/or herbal formulas. And, if you're tired...Rest is the Best!
Well now...what's a doggie to do?? Let's work with what we've got! If you're about 50 years of age and you're working out like Demon Damien and you can't figure out why you're not gaining more muscles mass, why your libido is going down the drain or losing those last 10lbs is near to impossible....it could very well be because you are overtraining and not allowing your body to get enough rest.
Rest and good sleep is just as important to good homeostasis and bodily functions as the good food and exercise you're putting into the 'engine'. Rest and sleep allow the body's hormones to work better and more efficiently. Rest allows the microtears in striated muscle to repair...this leads to greater lean muscle mass and less fat. So, how much rest do you need? Every person's needs are different and this is a conversation that needs to take place on an individual basis.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: Get yourself into a complete wellness program that includes a knowledgable fitness professional who will give you several workout routines based on your health and fitness level. Part of the wellness program includes diet, stress management and acupuncture and/or herbal formulas. And, if you're tired...Rest is the Best!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Building Strength the Better Way
Have you ever watched some people at a gym trying to balance on one foot atop an unstable surface? It's one of the reasons why I always carry business cards with me. So many of these individuals believe that they will become stronger if they can manage to balance on an unstable surface. More often than not, these persons become nothing but injured in the long run. Did you know that there is no proven study to determine that exercise performed on an unstable surface yields more strength than if done on a firm surface?
Even in Muay Thai kickboxing, where we are always on our tip toes, ready to strike with knees, legs, arms, and elbows, we always train on a firm surface.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: If you believe you need to strengthen your ankles or lower legs, try leg lifts, calf raises and doing the old-fashioned alphabet with your ankles. You'll be very surprised with the increase of strength, balance and stamina you'll attain after doing these simple exercises every day for a month.
Even in Muay Thai kickboxing, where we are always on our tip toes, ready to strike with knees, legs, arms, and elbows, we always train on a firm surface.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: If you believe you need to strengthen your ankles or lower legs, try leg lifts, calf raises and doing the old-fashioned alphabet with your ankles. You'll be very surprised with the increase of strength, balance and stamina you'll attain after doing these simple exercises every day for a month.
Friday, September 3, 2010
I Can, I Will, AND I DO!!!
No.....I'm not getting married for you wise guys out there!!!! I'm talking about RUNNING!!!!!!
For a few months, every time I looked at the treadmill, I'd psyche myself out and that little voice in my head would say 'you can't, you'll look stupid doing 3 minutes on that thing, and you'll never run again'.
Two weeks ago, I told the voice in my head to SHUT UP! I looked at the treadmill and said to myself, 'there's nothing wrong with you, get on that thing and just do your best'. I CAN DO IT!!!! Yesterday, I ran 45 minutes at an easy pce (approximately 4 miles), the last 5 minutes with 2.5lbs dumbells in my hands. I feel great!!!! Today, I'm going to do the same and make sure I get in my weight and strength training. I've stopped saying 'I can't'.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: Kill the little voice in your head that tells you you're no good, and tells you what you can and cannot do....YOU CAN, YOU WILL AND WILL DO!!....now, get out there and just do it!!! No matter what you do, just try to do your best; speed, endurance and perfection can be attained; all you have to do is practice!
For a few months, every time I looked at the treadmill, I'd psyche myself out and that little voice in my head would say 'you can't, you'll look stupid doing 3 minutes on that thing, and you'll never run again'.
Two weeks ago, I told the voice in my head to SHUT UP! I looked at the treadmill and said to myself, 'there's nothing wrong with you, get on that thing and just do your best'. I CAN DO IT!!!! Yesterday, I ran 45 minutes at an easy pce (approximately 4 miles), the last 5 minutes with 2.5lbs dumbells in my hands. I feel great!!!! Today, I'm going to do the same and make sure I get in my weight and strength training. I've stopped saying 'I can't'.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: Kill the little voice in your head that tells you you're no good, and tells you what you can and cannot do....YOU CAN, YOU WILL AND WILL DO!!....now, get out there and just do it!!! No matter what you do, just try to do your best; speed, endurance and perfection can be attained; all you have to do is practice!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Hey, Hey....It's Tuesday!
It's another day, and I still don't have much to say. But, I will tell you all this: recently, I've seen a few patients who have come in for a routine maintenance treatment. I haven't seen these folks for a few months...they've been quite the busy beavers. But EVERY SINGLE PATIENT looks fabulous!!!!! I asked them what they were doing (many of them lost 18, 20, 25 and 30 lbs and are fit, healthy and feeling really good!). They all told me, "I've been doing exactly what YOU told me to do, and it's really working for me".
.....go figure!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: I've decided to practice what I've been preaching and guess what? My dresses are zipping up a lot easier, I'm sleeping better and feeling really good! Your Tip is to do what I tell you to do and you'll get results!!! If you haven't come in for a consultation, now's the time to get with the program. Have a great Tuesday!
.....go figure!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: I've decided to practice what I've been preaching and guess what? My dresses are zipping up a lot easier, I'm sleeping better and feeling really good! Your Tip is to do what I tell you to do and you'll get results!!! If you haven't come in for a consultation, now's the time to get with the program. Have a great Tuesday!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The Best Diet For Long-Term Weight Control
Here's the skinny on long-term weight control. Dieting alone isn't going to do it for you. What will work is constant negative energy balance. This means you need to consume fewer calories than you expend. This is the most important key to keeping off excess pounds for the long haul.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: regular exercise helps to maintain lean muscle mass and helps maintain negative energy balance. The release of endorphins (the body's natural opiates) during exercise will de-stress you, and help with your sleep. The increased circulation caused by aerobic activity will help produce more oxygenated red blood cells, improve lymphatic circulation and aide in the natural detoxification process. If you are a 'couch potato', why not try going for a brisk half hour walk before your favorite shows come on the boob tube? You'll feel better, sleep better and most likely stop reaching for so many chips and dip!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: regular exercise helps to maintain lean muscle mass and helps maintain negative energy balance. The release of endorphins (the body's natural opiates) during exercise will de-stress you, and help with your sleep. The increased circulation caused by aerobic activity will help produce more oxygenated red blood cells, improve lymphatic circulation and aide in the natural detoxification process. If you are a 'couch potato', why not try going for a brisk half hour walk before your favorite shows come on the boob tube? You'll feel better, sleep better and most likely stop reaching for so many chips and dip!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Take 'Boring' Out of Water
Water intake is just so important to our daily homeostasis and general wellness. Proper hydration (and I don't mean the booze) contributes to fewer muscle cramps, tighter turgor to the skin, better digestion, respiration and disposal of toxins from the body.
The complaint I hear most in my clinic is 'water is boring'. Water can be quite exciting! I don't start my day without a litre of water. I mix up my intake by adding fresh lemon or limes or orange slices. I might brew up another pitcher of natural green tea and drink this with my lunch...it's really wonderful with a few ice cubes. Fresh mint sprigs added to boiling water and set cold in the frig makes for a great thirst quencher after a hard workout. And lastly, a bit of sugar won't kill you. If you can't stand the thought of drinking H2O, then mix it up. 1:4 (fresh juice to water) makes a nice mix.
Humans are made of over 70% water. We constantly lose water everyday, so constant hydration is important to our survival. Notice how folks who don't drink water usually have halotosis, dry flakey skin, suffer from constipation and have a general 'oudour'? YUK! Not very attractive, if you ask me!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: If you want to lose weight, look good and feel good too, start drinking lots of water. You'll recover faster from exercise, you won't smell when you perspire and you'll look younger.
The complaint I hear most in my clinic is 'water is boring'. Water can be quite exciting! I don't start my day without a litre of water. I mix up my intake by adding fresh lemon or limes or orange slices. I might brew up another pitcher of natural green tea and drink this with my lunch...it's really wonderful with a few ice cubes. Fresh mint sprigs added to boiling water and set cold in the frig makes for a great thirst quencher after a hard workout. And lastly, a bit of sugar won't kill you. If you can't stand the thought of drinking H2O, then mix it up. 1:4 (fresh juice to water) makes a nice mix.
Humans are made of over 70% water. We constantly lose water everyday, so constant hydration is important to our survival. Notice how folks who don't drink water usually have halotosis, dry flakey skin, suffer from constipation and have a general 'oudour'? YUK! Not very attractive, if you ask me!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: If you want to lose weight, look good and feel good too, start drinking lots of water. You'll recover faster from exercise, you won't smell when you perspire and you'll look younger.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Fitness Buddies
Sometimes, it's a bit difficult to stay with your fitness program. Many people join gyms, Weight Watchers, hire personal trainers, nutritionists...just so that the road to wellville isn't a lonesome journey. The patients that enroll in my wellness program are given an individualized program that encompasses the psychology of wellness to what exercises and food choices over the longrun will create better health and overall wellness in their lives.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: There's a SECRET WEAPON that's FREE and readily available for you to use on your fitness journey. It's called A BUDDY! What's a buddy? It's your dog that needs his/her exercise that's the cheapest and most fun exercise machine. A buddy is a friend who also wants to get healthy and joins you for a pot luck healthy dinner on your rooftop garden, while you both plot your wellness plan for the upcoming week. Your buddy is someone you see in the park or gym everyday, also alone, who you might engage into a fitness session together. Your buddy is your personal computer which is a plethora of worldwide information on exercise, nutrition and other healthy information. Ever go onto Twitter and explore organic food groups? There are people all over the world willing to share their experiences and knowledge.
Get a buddy and get fit!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: There's a SECRET WEAPON that's FREE and readily available for you to use on your fitness journey. It's called A BUDDY! What's a buddy? It's your dog that needs his/her exercise that's the cheapest and most fun exercise machine. A buddy is a friend who also wants to get healthy and joins you for a pot luck healthy dinner on your rooftop garden, while you both plot your wellness plan for the upcoming week. Your buddy is someone you see in the park or gym everyday, also alone, who you might engage into a fitness session together. Your buddy is your personal computer which is a plethora of worldwide information on exercise, nutrition and other healthy information. Ever go onto Twitter and explore organic food groups? There are people all over the world willing to share their experiences and knowledge.
Get a buddy and get fit!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Eastern Diet...Eat Like A Shaolin Warrior & Look Like One Too!
What is the Eastern Diet?
The Eastern diet includes five tastes – spicy, sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Each taste has a specific property and is associated with a particular organ of the body. For example, hot spicy foods can be ingested to assist a patient with what can be considered a ’cold’ condition. This is an intentional oversimplification because tastes and combinations of properties can be quite complex given a patient’s particular condition.
The Chinese diet is quite varied and encompasses six food groups: meats, fruit, dairy, vegetables, grains, and spices and herbs. Meats are considered to be Yang in energy; vegetables are Yin. Loosely interpreted, Yang foods (warm foods) are considered appropriate for consumption in the wintertime (lamb, beef, organ meats), whereas the Yin foods are much more suited for the heat of the summer (melons, vegetables, legumes). Of course, the underlying constitution of the individual must be considered for any nutritional program. Free-flowing Qi throughout the body is harmonious and essential to good health. A diet rich in grains and legumes and fruits is best for this free-flow of Qi, while fats, refined sugars, alcohol and caffeine are encouraged only in moderation and not for frequent consumption. Here’s a bit of trivia…did you know that the famous Shaolin warrior monks have subsisted for centuries on a vegetarian diet?
Why Should You Participate in an Eastern Diet?
It has been proven that changes in dietary habits can truly help patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, digestive problems, obesity, joint pain, Meniere’s, vertigo, and fatigue. Eastern nutritional counseling with the additional modalities of Acupuncture and herbs can be an effective method in the treatment of these ailments.
I can work with you to create a nutritional outline to gradually and progressively bring you to the road of well-being and good health. Contact my office today and learn how you can look and feel like a warrior.
In the meantime…Bon Apetit! Happy Eating!
The Eastern diet includes five tastes – spicy, sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Each taste has a specific property and is associated with a particular organ of the body. For example, hot spicy foods can be ingested to assist a patient with what can be considered a ’cold’ condition. This is an intentional oversimplification because tastes and combinations of properties can be quite complex given a patient’s particular condition.
The Chinese diet is quite varied and encompasses six food groups: meats, fruit, dairy, vegetables, grains, and spices and herbs. Meats are considered to be Yang in energy; vegetables are Yin. Loosely interpreted, Yang foods (warm foods) are considered appropriate for consumption in the wintertime (lamb, beef, organ meats), whereas the Yin foods are much more suited for the heat of the summer (melons, vegetables, legumes). Of course, the underlying constitution of the individual must be considered for any nutritional program. Free-flowing Qi throughout the body is harmonious and essential to good health. A diet rich in grains and legumes and fruits is best for this free-flow of Qi, while fats, refined sugars, alcohol and caffeine are encouraged only in moderation and not for frequent consumption. Here’s a bit of trivia…did you know that the famous Shaolin warrior monks have subsisted for centuries on a vegetarian diet?
Why Should You Participate in an Eastern Diet?
It has been proven that changes in dietary habits can truly help patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, digestive problems, obesity, joint pain, Meniere’s, vertigo, and fatigue. Eastern nutritional counseling with the additional modalities of Acupuncture and herbs can be an effective method in the treatment of these ailments.
I can work with you to create a nutritional outline to gradually and progressively bring you to the road of well-being and good health. Contact my office today and learn how you can look and feel like a warrior.
In the meantime…Bon Apetit! Happy Eating!
Monday, April 12, 2010
If At First You Don't Succeed.....
There is an old expression that goes like this: "Winners don't quit; Quitters don't win". All of us have setbacks from time to time. We don't get to the gym when we know it would be best for our health. We don't get the proper nutrition or rest that is necessary for a health life, but somehow it slips past us as a priority. It happens to the best of us.
You're a Winner when you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and try. As long as we keep trying to be our best, we win. This transcends from our health to our professions to our relationships. So, if you've neglected your health lately, don't quit! Get back with the program. It's only when we quit that we lose, and at the end of the day, no one wants to be a Loser.
Here's Your Tip of the Day: get outside and take a walk, a run, skip rope, go to the gym. Even if it's only for a half hour, you'll feel better mentally and physically. You'll be a winner!
You're a Winner when you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and try. As long as we keep trying to be our best, we win. This transcends from our health to our professions to our relationships. So, if you've neglected your health lately, don't quit! Get back with the program. It's only when we quit that we lose, and at the end of the day, no one wants to be a Loser.
Here's Your Tip of the Day: get outside and take a walk, a run, skip rope, go to the gym. Even if it's only for a half hour, you'll feel better mentally and physically. You'll be a winner!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Running and Jumping
Wow! It was about 90 degrees and sunny yesterday in Manhattan. Taking full advantage of the warm weather and an afternoon break between client appointments, I went for my first outdoor run in well over a year. I took it slow and in the end, I ran a bit over a mile. Not much, you might be thinking....but 2 months after knee surgery and almost 2 years of not being able to run at all, I didn't think it was so bad at all. I had to make a few stops - not because my knee was bothering me, but because I just wasn't used to the exercise and needed to stretch and walk out my peroneal muscles a bit.
After the run, I thought I'd have some fun! So I fetched the trusty dog and my jumpropes and jumped rope for about 20 minutes. It felt great!
Here's Your Tip of the Day: when you're commencing an exercise or sport you have participated in for a while, take your time and listen to your body. Stop and rest, stretch, or know when you've had enough. We all want to play again tomorrow, so a little bit of 'smarts' today can go a very long way!
After the run, I thought I'd have some fun! So I fetched the trusty dog and my jumpropes and jumped rope for about 20 minutes. It felt great!
Here's Your Tip of the Day: when you're commencing an exercise or sport you have participated in for a while, take your time and listen to your body. Stop and rest, stretch, or know when you've had enough. We all want to play again tomorrow, so a little bit of 'smarts' today can go a very long way!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Hit Some Golf Balls, Then Hit THe Road!
Yesterday, I had the luxury of an extra day off from the office...so, what's to do on a gorgeous Spring day???
It was off to the driving range to hit about a hundred golf balls. Eureka! They're finally going straight and long! I'm stepping up on my form and thank goodness for all the arm, back and chest work at the gym, 'cause it doesn't take much muscular effort to drive the balls!
Then, it was a day trip to New Hope, PA on the Harley with my life companion. Sitting on the back of a motorcycle for a few hours can be tough on the tuschie and hamstrings, but 7 hours later, after a lovely adventure, we arrived back into Manhattan and not too worse for wear. All those squats, lunges and corework aren't just good for the knee rehab...it makes being on the back of that Harley a much more Easy Rider!!
Have fun this weekend in the sun and fresh air and remember....all that hard work in the gym makes for better and more fun play outside!
It was off to the driving range to hit about a hundred golf balls. Eureka! They're finally going straight and long! I'm stepping up on my form and thank goodness for all the arm, back and chest work at the gym, 'cause it doesn't take much muscular effort to drive the balls!
Then, it was a day trip to New Hope, PA on the Harley with my life companion. Sitting on the back of a motorcycle for a few hours can be tough on the tuschie and hamstrings, but 7 hours later, after a lovely adventure, we arrived back into Manhattan and not too worse for wear. All those squats, lunges and corework aren't just good for the knee rehab...it makes being on the back of that Harley a much more Easy Rider!!
Have fun this weekend in the sun and fresh air and remember....all that hard work in the gym makes for better and more fun play outside!
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Half Marathon
As you read in this blog, my friend (who had his stomach surgically removed to prevent cancer) ran the More Half Marathon yesterday. He started to jog in January....3.5 months later, he finished strong. HIS TIME WAS 01:48:00!! What a triumph of spirit and strength. His family and friends came out to cheer him on and profess our gratitiude to modern medicine and research. He's gone to Wellville!
Have you started your road to Wellville yet?
I began this blog just after having knee surgery. It's 2 weeks to Easter, 2 weeks to my goal of losing 10lbs and running again...well, so far, I'm just about at that 10lbs (my fat clothes fit pretty well now), I've run 2 miles on the treadmill, jumped rope for 20 minutes straight and I'm going to up the stakes and see what I can achieve this week. My goal is to fit into my 'normal' sized clothing again and jump rope for an hour (that would be normal). Now, I seriously doubt any of that is going to happen within the next two weeks, but I'm with the program today and will continue to try to get back into the best healthy condition that I can...and stay there!
What goals have you set? Have you managed to stay on your path? Share your story, share your joy, share your frustrations with me today!
Have you started your road to Wellville yet?
I began this blog just after having knee surgery. It's 2 weeks to Easter, 2 weeks to my goal of losing 10lbs and running again...well, so far, I'm just about at that 10lbs (my fat clothes fit pretty well now), I've run 2 miles on the treadmill, jumped rope for 20 minutes straight and I'm going to up the stakes and see what I can achieve this week. My goal is to fit into my 'normal' sized clothing again and jump rope for an hour (that would be normal). Now, I seriously doubt any of that is going to happen within the next two weeks, but I'm with the program today and will continue to try to get back into the best healthy condition that I can...and stay there!
What goals have you set? Have you managed to stay on your path? Share your story, share your joy, share your frustrations with me today!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Today is the First Day of Spring!
Today is the first day of Spring and it's Saturday.
Dust off your running shoes and clean off your bike.
Today's the first day of Spring...make it worth your while!
Dust off your running shoes and clean off your bike.
Today's the first day of Spring...make it worth your while!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Jump for Joy and Jump for Your Heart
Well, this morning, I decided that it was time to get out into the street once again and jump rope. It's been 6 weeks since knee surgery and well....I DID IT!!! I jumped for about 20 minutes or so, stopping only for a few seconds here and there because my left quad is still a bit weak and it was a bit difficult to get my foot up at times, but the rythym was there and I was doing my thing once again!!!!
My trusty dog took up her usual post...laying down on the cobblestones of Broad St, watching the tourists go by and wondering how long we were going to be out here today. My neighbors, the security men of the NYSE, my doormen and concierge cheered me on, told me not to 'overdo it' and were with me every step of the way! They said they were happy to see me back out there and were all inspired to get back into their own fitness routine. I can jump rope 6 weeks after knee surgery; they could certainly get onto an exercise bike!!
Jumping rope is fun and one of the best ways you can get into great shape...FAST!!! You'll build up your heart muscle and make it strong, you'll improve your circulation and best of all...IT'S FUN!!!
So, make like Rocky Balboa....or just a Muay Thai Fighter like me...be a neighborhood hero and an inspiration to both kids and adults - jump for joy and jump for your heart!!
I told you all I'd be back....I'll see YOU out there!
My trusty dog took up her usual post...laying down on the cobblestones of Broad St, watching the tourists go by and wondering how long we were going to be out here today. My neighbors, the security men of the NYSE, my doormen and concierge cheered me on, told me not to 'overdo it' and were with me every step of the way! They said they were happy to see me back out there and were all inspired to get back into their own fitness routine. I can jump rope 6 weeks after knee surgery; they could certainly get onto an exercise bike!!
Jumping rope is fun and one of the best ways you can get into great shape...FAST!!! You'll build up your heart muscle and make it strong, you'll improve your circulation and best of all...IT'S FUN!!!
So, make like Rocky Balboa....or just a Muay Thai Fighter like me...be a neighborhood hero and an inspiration to both kids and adults - jump for joy and jump for your heart!!
I told you all I'd be back....I'll see YOU out there!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ice Cream, Oh Glorious Ice Cream and the Jeans
Well, even the best of us fall off the wagon every so often. After feeling like a hero once again training on Saturday, and doing my physical therapy yesterday, I had a setback.
My wonderful life's companion left a dirty spoon in the sink late Saturday night while I was asleep. He tried to convince me that the dog ate the small container of dulce con leche Haagen Daz ice cream that's been in the freezer for about a month (I totally forgot about it). The dog didn't eat it....she'd never bother to use a spoon!!!
So last night, after finishing another chapter of the book I've finally decided to write, I felt quite deserving of myself and what do you know??? There was one more little container of CHOCOLATE ice cream in the freezer. It just looked so lonely I had to eat it and put it out of its misery. I don't even want to know how many calories it was...IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!
My dog, , Sooki is an extremely healthy 14 years old. I decided to take her advice and have the junk food once in a while. I slept like a baby and this morning, I put on my tight fitting jeans that didn't really fit for a while. Today, they weren't so tight!!!
Falling off the wagon once in a while feels good. Today, I'm back with the program. I feel satisfied, the ice cream went with glory and the dog was right once again.
My wonderful life's companion left a dirty spoon in the sink late Saturday night while I was asleep. He tried to convince me that the dog ate the small container of dulce con leche Haagen Daz ice cream that's been in the freezer for about a month (I totally forgot about it). The dog didn't eat it....she'd never bother to use a spoon!!!
So last night, after finishing another chapter of the book I've finally decided to write, I felt quite deserving of myself and what do you know??? There was one more little container of CHOCOLATE ice cream in the freezer. It just looked so lonely I had to eat it and put it out of its misery. I don't even want to know how many calories it was...IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!
My dog, , Sooki is an extremely healthy 14 years old. I decided to take her advice and have the junk food once in a while. I slept like a baby and this morning, I put on my tight fitting jeans that didn't really fit for a while. Today, they weren't so tight!!!
Falling off the wagon once in a while feels good. Today, I'm back with the program. I feel satisfied, the ice cream went with glory and the dog was right once again.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Rainy Day Blues
Oh, we're in for a 4 day spell of rain, wind and raw, damp weather here in Manhattan. This can lead to sinus headaches, aches and pains in the joints and the feeling of being 'down in the dumps'.
This is because of the combination of the barometric pressure and humidity in the atmosphere. The devilish duo cause a feeling of heaviness or being 'weighed down'.
The Healthy Tip of the Day?? Acupuncture is proven to be quite effective for joint pain, headaches, depression and anxiety.
Laser Facial Treatments are great for headaches and gives your whole visage a 'lifted' appearance!!!
WOW! Try that one on and see what happens.
Lastly...mild exercise to move the joints and circulation burns off excess fluid and will help to alleviate the headache and joint pains. The natural endorphins released by the exercise will give you a 'good high' and you'll be smiling before you know it!!
Happy Friday, everyone and Nurse Sooki sends her thanks to all of you who sent her birthday wishes...she even got a carrot cake from one of her fans!!!
This is because of the combination of the barometric pressure and humidity in the atmosphere. The devilish duo cause a feeling of heaviness or being 'weighed down'.
The Healthy Tip of the Day?? Acupuncture is proven to be quite effective for joint pain, headaches, depression and anxiety.
Laser Facial Treatments are great for headaches and gives your whole visage a 'lifted' appearance!!!
WOW! Try that one on and see what happens.
Lastly...mild exercise to move the joints and circulation burns off excess fluid and will help to alleviate the headache and joint pains. The natural endorphins released by the exercise will give you a 'good high' and you'll be smiling before you know it!!
Happy Friday, everyone and Nurse Sooki sends her thanks to all of you who sent her birthday wishes...she even got a carrot cake from one of her fans!!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Laser Facelifts At My Office
During physical therapy this morning, I looked into the mirror to check my form as I did calf lifts and...what a surprise!! After a few weeks of being on my own Total Wellness Program, I've got cheekbones again!!! No more looking like I've gotten the mumps, nor am I looking like Alvin or one of his chipmunks!
IT'S TIME FOR A LASER FACELIFT!!!! I'm getting out my low level laser and going to start rejuvenation on my own face!! It takes about 25 minutes, twice weekly, it's painless and IT REALLY WORKS!!
Check out http://www.kmondesire.com/lowlevellasertherapy.html to learn more about low level laser therapy, and if you want to look like you've lost 5 years, make an appointment for a few treatments....you're gonna love the way you look!!
IT'S TIME FOR A LASER FACELIFT!!!! I'm getting out my low level laser and going to start rejuvenation on my own face!! It takes about 25 minutes, twice weekly, it's painless and IT REALLY WORKS!!
Check out http://www.kmondesire.com/lowlevellasertherapy.html to learn more about low level laser therapy, and if you want to look like you've lost 5 years, make an appointment for a few treatments....you're gonna love the way you look!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Swim, Sweat and Sun For Good Health
I just spent 5 wonderful days in South Florida swimming in a salt water pool, sweating it up in the gym, playing golf and eating remarkably well for being on holiday. Those 'fat' pants were fitting a bit better and after the end of the five days, my knee is feeling much, much more improved!
Here's your tip of the day: swimming is great exercise and quite therapeutic for those suffering from joint pain. When done with proper form, swimming can give you a great aerobic workout, without impact to the joints. All body parts are worked while you're in the water and if you mix up your strokes, you'll avoid becoming bored by doing repetitive laps. So, if you can get to a pool, mix up your workout and take a dip! Take along a friend and swim side by side...companionship in the water is fun and keeps the pace going.
If you are suffering from joint pain from injury or you have arthritis, come in for a treatment...acupuncture and low level laser therapy are highly effective for the treatment of these pathologies.
The warm weather is coming and so is Spring!!! So, start getting busy and get healthy!s
Here's your tip of the day: swimming is great exercise and quite therapeutic for those suffering from joint pain. When done with proper form, swimming can give you a great aerobic workout, without impact to the joints. All body parts are worked while you're in the water and if you mix up your strokes, you'll avoid becoming bored by doing repetitive laps. So, if you can get to a pool, mix up your workout and take a dip! Take along a friend and swim side by side...companionship in the water is fun and keeps the pace going.
If you are suffering from joint pain from injury or you have arthritis, come in for a treatment...acupuncture and low level laser therapy are highly effective for the treatment of these pathologies.
The warm weather is coming and so is Spring!!! So, start getting busy and get healthy!s
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