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Steve Wilson took his Sushi Robots out to dinner. Sushi Robots demands that we all “Eat More Sushi”! He also made a short video with them:
I have collected my share of fitness dvd’s over the years and some of them were good and some of them I just got bored with after a couple of weeks. Once I joined the gym, I didn’t think much about in-home fitness dvd’s. That is until I started hearing about P90X. I knew it was a fitness program on dvd and I once caught a glimpse of the infomercial and was impressed by it.
Then not too long ago, I learned more about Beachbody® products and realized they produce some of the most popular dvd’s around. I had heard of Hip Hop Abs plenty of times. Soon after, I signed up with the Team Beachbody Club, became a coach, and have started P90 (the program before P90X.)
I’m into day 9 of P90 and here is what I like about the whole system thus far:
Accountability – Unlike other fitness dvd’s you can buy, Beachbody has created a way for you to be accountable. If you join the Team Beachbody Community, you can log in your workouts, team up with buddies who are also doing the same program you are, join groups, utilize the message boards, and use personalized meal planners (paid version of club.) It is a good way of feeling part of a group and it keeps track of your overall progress too (calenders, before/after stats, etc.)
Progression – The workouts are set up for progression. For example, in P90, there are 4 phases. You start in phase 1-2 and progress into phase 3-4. Average progression from phase 1-2 to 3-4 happens at the 30 day mark but can vary depending on how you feel. I can tell you after day 9, I have noticed improvement in my overall strength already.
Meal Plans – Food is my biggest obstacle. Working out is fun for me but I just couldn’t get my eating habits down. I was so happy to read over the meal plans that come with the programs and the ones you can use in the club. Sure, I could get healthy recipes online, but that brings me back to the accountability issue. Participating in the club and knowing that I want results at the end of 90 days pushes me to eat properly.
Time Saver – I quit the gym recently and I have no regrets about doing so. One thing I’ve noticed is that I’m saving myself a lot of time by working out at home. I can do my workouts any time I want and they don’t take long at all. I’m done within 30 – 40 minutes and I feel great afterwards. It’s convenient, I get it done, and move on with my day.
If you are struggling to find a fun way to exercise without investing time and money in a gym, I recommend checking out Beachbody® products. I think their programs are a great resource for people who just want a simple way to get in shape while making it fun at the same time. It is working out great for me so far and I am documenting my progress over at my other fitness blog.
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It is estimated that inactivity contributes to the development of at least 17 different health problems and that more than 250,000 people die every year from inactivity-related conditions. It’s true. America is getting heavier every day as more and more people over-eat and under-exercise. This is even true amongst children who should be the most active group in the nation. One challenge parents have today is to find activities to get children up and moving. Buying a Parkside trampoline can be a great way to make it happen.
What Should You Know If You Have High Blood Pressure?
If you are battling high blood pressure there are some things you will want to know. First thing you want to understand is what the numbers mean. Your blood pressure will read with a top and bottom number. The top is your systolic pressure and the bottom number is your diastolic pressure.
Normal blood pressure is 120/80 so if your blood pressure reads 130/90 you are at risk for developing high blood pressure. This reading is called prehypertension which is basically a stage before developing high blood pressure.
By having your blood pressure checked and monitored often you can easily lower it where it needs to be. The best way to do this is by maintaining or adopting a healthier lifestyle. Have you always had normal blood pressure until recently?
If this is the case, consider what you have recently started doing different that may have caused it to rise. Did you change your diet? Have you been exercising less? Maybe you are on a medication; some medications can cause your blood pressure to rise.
If you do have high blood pressure you can easily monitor it at home if you choose. If you do this you still want to keep your regular doctor visits. You can share your own results and you can both see what is and isn’t working for you.
If you are on other medications consult your doctor. Chances are one of these could be raising your blood pressure and you want to take control as soon as possible. If your blood pressure gets too high without proper treatment you are at more risk of having a stroke or heart and kidney diseases.
If you have recently changed your diet you should talk to your doctor, especially if your blood pressure has risen since then. Lots of salt and sodium can cause high blood pressure and not enough fresh fruits and vegetables. If this is the case, try to limit your salt intake and get more vegetables in your diet.
Also physical inactivity can be a cause for high blood pressure. Have you recently stopped doing regular every day physical activity? If so, consider starting again. You might have stopped because of an inevitable reason; broken bone, etc. If this is the case talk with your physician. Together you can find a way to still get a little bit of physical activity in your daily routine.
You also want to cut off or limit your use of tobacco and alcohol consumption. Many people do not realize these cause high blood pressure. There are many over the counter medicines and even doctor prescribed medicines to help you quit smoking. There are also many different resources to help you quit drinking.
If your doctor prescribes blood pressure medicine for you, you want to be sure and remember to take it. Some people are bad at remembering to take medication. There are many different ways you can help yourself remember.
You take the risk of a stroke or heart disease by not taking your blood pressure medication. This should be reason enough to take your medicine, but sometimes people just forget. While it sounds like reason enough, if you are not used to taking daily medication it is rather easy to forget.
If you have certain questions or concerns talk with your doctor. They will gladly answer any questions you have and do their best to get your blood pressure at a normal rate again.
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It’s a fact of life that a lot of people are looking for the right wrinkle cure and anti-aging skin care products, but it is unfortunate that most of these individuals are using products that just don’t offer them the best results out there. This happens because despite the wide array of products available on the market nowadays, a lot of them are synthetic products that stop working after a while and some of them then result in side effects and in some cases other skin related problems.
Essential oils are quite popular these days for all types of ailments and usages. Essential oils are literally the ‘essential’ or ‘volatile’ oils found in many herbs. A large quantity of herbs are placed in a still and separate water form pure essential oils. The water is also used and Rose Water is a commonly [...]
June 18th are the International Sushi Day according to a Facebook group, so then we just have to believe that.
“Every day should be Sushi Day, but like anything that is this amazing, it deserves a day unto itself. Minimum requirement for the 1st Annual International Sushi Day: Eat Sushi. ”
I am embarrassed to say that I totally forgot it, so I have not had sushi today, but that only means that one of you US people need to have a bite for me.
So, roll with it!
Happy Sushi Day!
Links:
Sushi Cake from megansmunchies.com
Sushi or Death on Facebook
International Sushi Day Event on Facebook
SushiDay celebrating wigth a Red Dragon Roll
Best upper body workouts and exercises to gain muscles. With some tips on nutrition and bodybuilding basics!
Think of your brain as a muscle: It gets stronger with exercise. Your everyday mental tasks are like walking, but how about a real workout? Try these simple exercises to boost your brain power and clear away the fog of forgetfulness.
1. Use your non-dominant hand
Tackling new tasks improves brain capacity in younger people and has a restorative effect on mental faculties that are declining. …
