Warmer weather and more daylight hours are the perfect combination for exercising and getting work done outside. In fact, many people don’t realize that outdoor chores like yard work, pulling weeds and mowing the lawn are actually great forms of exercise. Activities such as weeding, planting flowers…
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Two months ago, I spoke about the necessity of “unflinching honesty” when beginning any kind of meaningful behavioral change. Today, I’d like to talk about intent and its inseparability from daily habits. The bottom line is this: if you truly want to change yourself, you can’t…
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If you find yourself slacking off on your new year’s resolution to exercise, there are some great ways to stay fit indoors that don’t require an expensive gym membership. In fact, even during the winter months when it’s harder to stay active, it’s important to keep moving. To…
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The answer might surprise you. While most of us say we want to change ourselves (by losing weight, for instance), deep down, we really don’t want to let go of our unhealthy habits. In my practice, I find that nine out of ten patients simply aren’t ready to change. But don’t despair;…
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If your new year’s resolutions include improving your health, there are important habits you can adopt to help keep you on track. The top three health habits for everyone are: Exercise regularly – The American Heart Association recommends that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate…
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So, it’s New Year’s Day. We find ourselves cleaning up from last night’s festivities, and looking toward a New Year and a fresh start; a time to resolve to do things differently this time around. Are you one of the many Americans who have made a News Year’s resolution? …
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Many of us try to make changes to improve our diet or exercise in the New Year. We want a fresh start, but these changes can sometimes be too drastic, and we may be setting ourselves up for failure. Here are few tips to get your New Year started off right: Make realistic goals. Never eating…
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Research shows that it takes 21 days of conscious effort to change a behavior, but it’s not always easy. Even though we may be trying to make a physical change, such as quitting smoking or increasing the number of fruits and vegetables we eat, the real challenge is mostly in our heads. So how do…
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Join our new Fitness Specialist Bre Sprague for the November 6th Support Group at 6 pm! Come dressed and ready to get moving! Due to the location of this group, it will not be able to be viewed online at home.
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Each year, the last saturday in September is set aside to promote family health and fitness. This year, on September 29th, families across the nation will celebrate the 16th annual Family Health and Fitness Day in an effort to move toward healthier, happier families. As all families know, one of the…
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