Strength Training?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Monday, February 09, 2009
With each passing decade, the average woman loses 5 pounds of muscle, and gains 15 pounds of fat.
Don’t like those numbers? You shouldn’t. They add up to a very bad health report—with weakened bones and an increased risk of heart disease at the top of the list.
The good news is that you can take steps toward countering this trend right now—no matter what size you are, no matter how old you are, and... READ MORE
Weighing In
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Health on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
I sat down to write something about Danielle’s previous post, and found she had already clarified a few points. But I’ve been thinking a lot about what she wrote, so I’d like to mention a few thoughts.
The thing I’ve been thinking about, as I read that post and further discussions at other blogs, is that I think we are talking about two different things here. There are those people (mostly women)... READ MORE
Weighty Matters
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
It would appear that I struck a nerve with some of my fellow mom bloggers with my recent post about what I hate about diets.
I must admit, I am feeling a bit misunderstood here. It makes me very sad to think that anyone who struggles with weight loss felt judged by what I wrote.
I did not mean at all to say that diets are always a bad idea and never necessary. I thought I made that clear when I said... READ MORE
Lessons from the Amish
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, September 12, 2008
Have you ever eaten an Amish meal? Have you ever wondered why people who regularly indulge in butter, cream, sugar, and carbs of all kinds are not obese?
Turns out it’s because they work so darn hard.
Four years ago we discovered that the Amish maintained super-low obesity levels despite eating a diet high in fat, calories and refined sugar. They key was their level of physical activity — men averaged... READ MORE
The Way Things Don’t Have To Be
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Marriage on Monday, August 25, 2008
I like this observation from Zoom Times, the blog of the alternate universe which is a friend of mine’s family life. The post is about how she fits both prayer and fitness into her life using a method she calls “stacking the deck.” Follow the link to read what that means, but I was edified by her description of how she talked herself out of resenting an annoying task—in this case, mowing the lawn.... READ MORE
Finding Time for Fitness
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, August 21, 2008
I recently came across this helpful article about how busy parents can find time for exercise and fitness.
One of my favorite bits of advice was this one:
Make date night start with fitness together. Hit the treadmill, go for a long walk or jog, play tennis, go on a bike ride: Do something you can do with your partner that builds in time together with exercise for you both.
Why shouldn’t playing a... READ MORE
Wake Up!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
I really enjoyed this article recently: 50 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
Some of the entries were things I’ve read dozens of times before, but some were actually surprising. Did you know, for example, that being a pessimist might be sapping you of your energy?
Don’t focus on the negative. Being a pessimist may actually be making you more tired. Try looking on the positive side of things... READ MORE
