Core Exercises

It turns out that situps are not good for you! Shucks, just when I thought I'd start doing them. Instead, this Canadian doctor recommends four key exercises to develop core strength. Watch the video (http://youtu.be/kukmaW9CmSU), and then just Do It!

Meditative Breathing

Sometimes just getting a good deep breath helps a lot! Here's a video that gives a lesson in how to breathe deeply in just 4 minutes. How calming this is! This "video" is actually just an audio file, so don't get stressed if you can't see an image! Find it on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/hC2_POtuVwA

Getting Back on Track

It's been awhile since I've written anything here. But, I'm back on track now with my weight loss regime. That's really what it is - to successfully lose weight, and maintain fitness, one needs to attack "the enemy" like conducting a military campaign! Well, that's what it feels like today...

SO - I'm following the WeightTalk program paid for by my health plan (CIGNA), and came across this video, on the interplay between weight and stress. It's a good reminder - eliminate or control the stressors, and the impulse to overeat will be reduced.

Bread Baker's Story

Here's a video about the head bread baker at Panera Breads:

I've been following the LoseIt! app on my iPhone, and discovered the 7 week Panera Bread Challenge. I know I need all the help I can get to jump start my plateaued weight loss. So - why not? We've loved the Panera Bread restaurants we've come across as we travel (MN, Marin County, KS), and I like their emphasis on healthy food. Plus, they have good information about ingredients. So, I'll see if I can win a 4-day vacation for 2 at a Sandals resort - or at least lose a few more pounds!

23 1/2 Hours A Day

My, it's only been 3 weeks, and I'm BACK! I came across this great video while trying to do my final exam for an online class in Web Marketing. Needless to say, it is TOTALLY unrelated to my task-at-hand. Nevertheless, it is most appropos. SO, see what you think about the issues raised, or - just enjoy the fancy doodling...

Calorie Camp

Well, I'm back! 13 months since the last post, and I am here to admit my mistakes: I have fallen off the wagon. I am no longer on the path from Fit to FABulous. BUT - I am about to get back on the treadmill, and try, try again!!

Here's something that may help: Calorie Camp. I've been doing some research on About.com, and discovered that it is owned by the NYTimes, and it has a sister site called Calorie Count.  This video tells about what tools are available. It makes it sound fun! I'm still on the fence about deciding just how I want to approach this next phase of weight-loss/exercise-gain. Anyway, check it out!

Cooking for the Good Life

Here's an interesting approach to obesity - take cooking classes!

It appears that the original link for this video no longer works! After much searching (1/7/14) I think I've found it again:

LINK: http://bcove.me/228io64d
Well, it still doesn't appear to work here on blogger. DRATS! Read more about Public Health Student and chef Jenny Breen, and check out her book, "Cooking up the Good Life".