Healthy Hint Number 1 Smoking & Cholesterol Smokers over the age of 40 are 12 times more likely to have high levels of harmful blood cholesterol than non-smokers the same age. However after quitting for 10 years the risk of heart disease and stroke drops to that of a non-smoker. Healthy Hint Number 2 Garlic [...]
by Lisa on February 11, 2011
The Number 1 Exercise Excuse… IT’S BORING! You may think that exercise is boring, but when you actually do it you may discover that isn’t the case. Repetitive activities such as walking, swimming, cycling and jogging don’t require much concentration and may help you into a more relaxed, calmer mental state. This is a state of [...]
by Lisa on February 8, 2011
1. Lift Heavy Weights; Yes, I said it. A woman has about one tenth the testosterone (the hormone needed to build lean tissue) of a man, so becoming “too big” is impossible. 2. Eat Breakfast; If you skip breakfast you send your body a signal you won’t be feeding it (especially if it’s been eight [...]
by Lisa on January 18, 2011
1. At Least Eight Glasses A Day Water is a natural appetite suppressant and helps the body metabolize stored fat, actually reducing fat deposits. Make sure you drink at least eight glasses a day if you want to stay slim. Drinking the right amount of water will help with cellulite issues too! 2. Want To Tone Up [...]