New Year’s Resolution - Weight Loss
Written by Amanda on January 13, 2009 – 5:39 am -Of course, probably the most common New Years Resolution is to lose weight. Well, I decided not to make that one this year, because I can make some better resolutions that will help me lose weight in the long-run. These are some tips that I have collected from different places on how to actually accomplish those New Years Resolutions.
- Make attainable goals (don’t make a resolution you cannot accomplish).
- Don’t give things up, try replacing them. Instead of “I am not going to eat unhealthy food” - try “I will eat more fruits and vegetables.”
- Make your resolution something you want to do. (If you hate going to they gym, make a resolution to play tennis, or take the dog for a walk).
- Make your goal measurable (Take the dog for a walk 3 times per week).
- Focus on replacing or changing habits that contribute to weight gain, instead of the weight itself
- Stay Positive - if you make it something fun, you are more likely to accomplish your goals. The last thing you want is more weight on your shoulders (literally and figuratively).
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BMI - Body Mass Index
Written by Amanda on November 20, 2008 – 2:26 am -The Body Mass Index is a way to compare a person’s weight to their height and determining healthy body weight. There is a formula to figure it out, but it is just as easy to find a website with the information you need. My current BMI is 35 which is in the obese range. I think a reasonable BMI for myself is a 22 which is under 150lbs.
BMI Calculator
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Z-Coil Shoes Help Relieve Pain
Written by Amanda on November 8, 2008 – 9:55 pm -
When you are overweight, your feet, joints, back, and basically everything hurts. I am on my feet all day and when I got home my feet hurt so much that I didn’t want to do anything except put my feet up and watch TV. My legs ached at night, which made it hard to sleep. I had read about Z-coils and knew people who had them, but I was afraid of looking like inspector gadget, so I didn’t want to get them. Finally, my husband got tired of my crankiness and took me to buy some.
Well, now I don’t care what I look like. My feet don’t hurt, I can go on long walks with little pain afterwards. I love them. I don’t wear them all the time, just when I know that I need them. I like the way they take the impact off of your feet. Another added bonus is that they have helped my posture. When I first started wearing them, I was sore, especially my core muscles. Now I notice improved posture all the time. The shoes were expensive, but most of the parts are replaceable.
On the down side, they feel a little big for me and they made me realize that one foot is bigger than the other. I have to tie them really tight because they are very wide. I know some people who complain that they are too heavy, but that doesn’t really bother me. All in all, I would say that if you are having the same problems that I was, you may want to think of a pair of these.
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My favorite BPA free water bottle
Written by Amanda on November 8, 2008 – 7:15 pm -I drink water every day all day. I heard about the BPA drama and I thought that I should probably upgrade to a better bottle. I was looking for a water bottle with a straw because I love straws, and I was tired of spilling water all over my shirt, multiple time a day. I also needed one that didn’t leak. Since I do not have access to water during the day, I needed a larger bottle. This is what I found.
The Camelbak Better Bottle is 32oz. It doesn’t leak, has a straw and was about $15. I have had it for a few months and I love it.
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