While I missed the first hour of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss, I did watch most of the second half when I hopped into bed last night. Unfortunately, the second half is rather uneventful, showing the skin surgery removal Dr. visit, and then the final weigh in. It is always amazing watching someone lose half their weight and gain an entire new life. Today I will watch the … [Read more...] about Transform Yourself
Fitness
Make that Change
Word of the day. CHANGE. In fitness there are really only a few things we can change to effect the outcome of our workouts---how long, how hard, how fast. Changing just ONE aspect of your fitness routine can change your entire workout. If you always do the treadmill at a certain level, make it faster and do it for less time, or make it slower and do it longer, or set in on a … [Read more...] about Make that Change
Everyone in the Pool
Yesterday I watched this week's episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition, and I have to say Chris Powell has really grown on me, though the show is quite predictable. This week we watched the 365 day transformation of Mike, from Tarpon Springs, Florida, who started his year at 493 pounds, and a burning desire for a girlfriend, an experience he had never before had. … [Read more...] about Everyone in the Pool
Surf and Turf
Before I can comment on last night's episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition, I have to watch the parts I missed --the beginning and the end! I saw a lot of the "middle," but chose sleep over the end, knowing I could watch what I missed today. I did see Mike's 90 day weigh in and he lost exactly 100 pounds, which meant he would be participating in a triathlon with … [Read more...] about Surf and Turf
Sarco What?
SARCOPENIA: a disease causing the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength and function. CAUSE: aging, decreased hormones and inactivity SYMPTOMS: muscles that move more slowly, impaired balance SOLUTION/REMEDY: Resistance training. Plain and simple. Resistance training is the most effective intervention, prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. It positively influences … [Read more...] about Sarco What?