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Fit for Our Lives Blog
If you’re like me, you reach the end of your day and still have things you want to do before going to bed. I used to stay up until 12 or 1 a.m. every night and then had to drag myself out of bed the next morning at the last possible minute. I probably averaged 6 hours of sleep a night back then.
Then I read an article that explained that adequate sleep — which is 7-9 hours per night — is not only vital for optimal productivity, it also plays a critical role in preventing disease. In fact, research shows that insufficient sleep (less than 7 hours per night) contributes to a greater risk of depression and anxiety, increased risk of heart disease and cancer, impaired memory, reduced immune system functioning, weight gain and a greater likelihood of accidents. Who knew?
Most surprising of all was the fact that ...
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About the Author - Leanne Bateman
 Leanne Bateman is the Founder and Director of Running For Our Lives, an organization of men and women who participate in athletic events that raise awareness for life-threatening illnesses. After many years of experiencing firsthand the link between what you do, what you eat, and how you feel as a result, Leanne maintains an active and healthy lifestyle while encouraging others to do the same. She completes various events each year, including 5ks, 10ks, half-marathons, century bike rides and triathlons. Visit Running For Our Lives to learn more. Leanne can be contacted at LBateman@RunningForOurLives.org.
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Mike Boyle's Blog
I tried to make a little joke on an Internet forum the other day. The question was posed as follows: “What is the best exercise for weight loss?” I posted what I thought was a humorous answer. I answered that the best exercise for weight loss in my mind is called a table pushaway. Surprisingly enough, the next post on the forum was “Does anyone know how to do a table pushaway?”
I guess most people don’t get my sense of humor. What I was trying to get people to understand is that the simplest way to lose weight is to simply push away from the table. This act alone will do more for weight loss than both running and weight training put together - bottom line. Most people eat too much. On top of that, they eat at the wrong times and they eat the wrong foods. It is ...
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Healthy Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Is it really more expensive to eat healthy?
An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
That counters a common perception among some consumers that it's cheaper to eat junk ...
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