Sunday, February 23, 2014
Motivation!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Fun-Fact Fridays! 6
This week's facts will relate to body image. I believe it is important to be aware of these facts in order to aid and further prevent them!
1. 80% of women say that the images of women portrayed in media such as films, television shows, and magazines, make them feel insecure.
2. 42% of girls in the first through the third grades have expressed the desire to be thinner.
3. 81% of ten year olds, both boys and girls, are afraid of being "fat".
4. More than half of teenage girls are, or believe they should be, on diets.
5. About 3% of the teens who believe they should be on diets, go too far and become bulimic or anorexic.
These facts were incredibly astonishing to me, and motivate me further to push the HBC message to everyone affected by low self-confidence and body image concerns. The fact that girls as young as six or seven years old are feeling a need to be thinner is unacceptable. Facts number two and three are very much a testament to why the HBC program is something for everyone. This is not a gender or age issue, but a people issue. We all should have the ability to feel healthy, happy, and comfortable. Lets work to lower these numbers for a healthier, more confident life!
From: findyourtruebeauty.com
1. 80% of women say that the images of women portrayed in media such as films, television shows, and magazines, make them feel insecure.
2. 42% of girls in the first through the third grades have expressed the desire to be thinner.
3. 81% of ten year olds, both boys and girls, are afraid of being "fat".
4. More than half of teenage girls are, or believe they should be, on diets.
5. About 3% of the teens who believe they should be on diets, go too far and become bulimic or anorexic.
These facts were incredibly astonishing to me, and motivate me further to push the HBC message to everyone affected by low self-confidence and body image concerns. The fact that girls as young as six or seven years old are feeling a need to be thinner is unacceptable. Facts number two and three are very much a testament to why the HBC program is something for everyone. This is not a gender or age issue, but a people issue. We all should have the ability to feel healthy, happy, and comfortable. Lets work to lower these numbers for a healthier, more confident life!
From: findyourtruebeauty.com
Work-Out Wednesdays! 6
Now here is a workout I am sure will entice many of you! This week's workout is one pertaining to the abdomen. The following are some abdomen strengthening exercises you can do!
10 Sit ups
10 V ups
10 crunches
10 bicycle crunches
20 reverse crunches
1 minute plank hold
Feel free to tailor the workout to your own specifications, and comment if you have any questions. Always remember to stretch and drink plenty of water before, during, and after any physical activity.
10 Sit ups
10 V ups
10 crunches
10 bicycle crunches
20 reverse crunches
1 minute plank hold
Feel free to tailor the workout to your own specifications, and comment if you have any questions. Always remember to stretch and drink plenty of water before, during, and after any physical activity.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Fun-Fact Fridays! 5
In honor of Valentine's Day, your facts for today:
1. It is possible to suffer from a "broken heart". Symptoms resemble those of a heart attack!
2. Dark chocolate is the healthiest type of chocolate because it contains the highest amount of cocoa, which is loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants (known for inflammation reduction).
3. Chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa is best for health.
4. If you do consume chocolate, you should limit yourself to 3 oz.
5. Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does not raise cholesterol, cause headaches, or cause acne!
These facts are super relevant to me, because anyone who knows me well knows that I am a huge lover of chocolate! In the "dark days" of unhealthy living, as I like to call those times, I probably consumed chocolate every day, or every other day, at least! I have given up my favorite treat in the name of health (except when I enjoy a small amount on a Reward Day). As an alternative to my all time favorite, milk chocolate, I have learned to become fond of dark chocolate! In order to still enjoy some chocolate, I had to adapt to the taste of this chocolate that I once could not even stand the smell of. Learning to like dark chocolate was by no means an excuse to begin eating it every day, like before. I still stray away from choosing to consume this new found delight, despite my sweet tooth! Speaking of which, I will soon be posting another "My Personal Fixes" segment, having to do with how I satisfy said sweet tooth while reaming on a healthy path! I will be introducing some sweet alternatives to sugary treats. I am sure everyone has one sweet that they think they cannot live without! Stay tuned for this upcoming post!
From: gourmandia.ca and healthcentral.com
1. It is possible to suffer from a "broken heart". Symptoms resemble those of a heart attack!
2. Dark chocolate is the healthiest type of chocolate because it contains the highest amount of cocoa, which is loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants (known for inflammation reduction).
3. Chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa is best for health.
4. If you do consume chocolate, you should limit yourself to 3 oz.
5. Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does not raise cholesterol, cause headaches, or cause acne!
These facts are super relevant to me, because anyone who knows me well knows that I am a huge lover of chocolate! In the "dark days" of unhealthy living, as I like to call those times, I probably consumed chocolate every day, or every other day, at least! I have given up my favorite treat in the name of health (except when I enjoy a small amount on a Reward Day). As an alternative to my all time favorite, milk chocolate, I have learned to become fond of dark chocolate! In order to still enjoy some chocolate, I had to adapt to the taste of this chocolate that I once could not even stand the smell of. Learning to like dark chocolate was by no means an excuse to begin eating it every day, like before. I still stray away from choosing to consume this new found delight, despite my sweet tooth! Speaking of which, I will soon be posting another "My Personal Fixes" segment, having to do with how I satisfy said sweet tooth while reaming on a healthy path! I will be introducing some sweet alternatives to sugary treats. I am sure everyone has one sweet that they think they cannot live without! Stay tuned for this upcoming post!
From: gourmandia.ca and healthcentral.com
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Work-Out Wednesdays! 5
Today's workout is called the "Starting Ten" workout. I have heard about this one among peers, but didn't know what it was about until I did some research. So, here it is!
10 jumping jacks
10 crunches
9 jumping jacks
9 crunches
8 jumping jacks
8 crunches
7 jumping jacks
7 crunches
6 jumping jacks
6 crunches
5 jumping jacks
5 crunches
4 jumping jacks
4 crunches
3 jumping jacks
3 crunches
2 jumping jacks
2 crunches
1 jumping jack
1 crunch
I really like the idea of counting down from 10 because it is more motivating to know that your have less and less to do each time. This can fully be adjusted to your personal abilities. If you can start at 20, go for it! If you prefer from five, go for that, too! No matter how little, any physical activity is always better than none! Also, always remember to stretch and drink plenty of water, before, during, and after any physical activity! Try this out and let me know how it goes in the comments! :)
10 jumping jacks
10 crunches
9 jumping jacks
9 crunches
8 jumping jacks
8 crunches
7 jumping jacks
7 crunches
6 jumping jacks
6 crunches
5 jumping jacks
5 crunches
4 jumping jacks
4 crunches
3 jumping jacks
3 crunches
2 jumping jacks
2 crunches
1 jumping jack
1 crunch
I really like the idea of counting down from 10 because it is more motivating to know that your have less and less to do each time. This can fully be adjusted to your personal abilities. If you can start at 20, go for it! If you prefer from five, go for that, too! No matter how little, any physical activity is always better than none! Also, always remember to stretch and drink plenty of water, before, during, and after any physical activity! Try this out and let me know how it goes in the comments! :)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Fun-Fact Fridays! 4
Today is National Wear Red Day in honor of the fight against heart disease! So, today's facts are all about the heart!
1. Every day, the heart creates enough energy to drive a truck 20 miles. In a lifetime, that is equivalent to driving to the moon and back.
2. The average adult heart beats 72 times a minute; 100,000 times a day; 3,600,000 times a year; and 2.5 billion times during a lifetime.
3. Plato theorized that reasoning originated with the brain, but that passions originated in the “fiery” heart. (so that's where it comes from!)
4. A healthy heart weighs only 11 ounces on average.
5. Because the heart has its own electrical impulse, it can continue to beat even when separated from the body, as long as it has an adequate supply of oxygen.
From: facts.History.com
1. Every day, the heart creates enough energy to drive a truck 20 miles. In a lifetime, that is equivalent to driving to the moon and back.
2. The average adult heart beats 72 times a minute; 100,000 times a day; 3,600,000 times a year; and 2.5 billion times during a lifetime.
3. Plato theorized that reasoning originated with the brain, but that passions originated in the “fiery” heart. (so that's where it comes from!)
4. A healthy heart weighs only 11 ounces on average.
5. Because the heart has its own electrical impulse, it can continue to beat even when separated from the body, as long as it has an adequate supply of oxygen.
From: facts.History.com
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Work-Out Wednesdays! 4
Today's workout... arms! There are so many exercises that can be done to improve muscle strength, and muscle endurance, in your arms. Thankfully, a lot can be done using nothing but your own body weight.
15 Pushups (an example of using your own body weight)
10 chair dips
10 inchworm style pushups
15 wall pushups
30 second plank
There are also some you can do with heavier gym machines or the more usually available dumb bells.
Reverse fly
Bicep curls
Cross jabs
Laying triceps extensions
As always, you can comment or contact me if you have questions. These workouts can be fully tailored to you! If you are able to do more, go for it. If you want to start slow, you can absolutely do that, too! Always remember to drink plenty of water and stretch before, during, and after any physical activity. Also, listen to your body! Only do as much as you can handle!
15 Pushups (an example of using your own body weight)
10 chair dips
10 inchworm style pushups
15 wall pushups
30 second plank
There are also some you can do with heavier gym machines or the more usually available dumb bells.
Reverse fly
Bicep curls
Cross jabs
Laying triceps extensions
As always, you can comment or contact me if you have questions. These workouts can be fully tailored to you! If you are able to do more, go for it. If you want to start slow, you can absolutely do that, too! Always remember to drink plenty of water and stretch before, during, and after any physical activity. Also, listen to your body! Only do as much as you can handle!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)