Burn the Calories before Eating Anything!

B'SD

20 Kislev, 5779

Hanuka happens in a week, and it's so exciting! A holiday for everyone to respect, it's about stopping bullies in their tracks. There's more to the Hanuka happening, but too much to explain here.

Psych yourself up to improve your muscles with increased strength. I shared some ideas about affordable holiday gifts the other day, and all of them can be used to improve your overall health, let alone your muscular health.

Here's some more information that might benefit you:

Finding the Right Number of 'Reps' When Strength Training When you first start strength training, almost any weight you lift will bring some results. But also use this time to learn proper form, the American College of Sports Medicine... Read more ...

Do those repetitions before you dine on anything, and you'll be burning calories before you begin to eat!

Do the exercises daily (until you feel tired!) and you can reset your metabolism to burn calories more than you do now.

Okay, now you  know how to burn off the extra calories that you're likely to swallow during the hectic holiday season. Minimize the overindulgence temptation by eating proper meals before you go to parties. You'll be less hungry when you're feeling full. Sip water instead of sugary drinks overloaded with calories.

You'll be trimmer for the effort. Losing weight is good for lowering blood pressure and other health risks.





Want to help someone to cope with medical and/or mental health problems, including the expenses for their care? 

Here's a HOLIDAY Present Idea: Buy them E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your plate with good sense.

Buying Gifts for Hanuka and other Holidays?

B'SD

14 Kislev, 5779

Fitness workouts and presents for otherwise expensive holidays need not be costly. You can buy affordable exercise tools for yourself or for someone who'd appreciate them. Here's a list of can-do and practical stocking stuffers, etc:

A ball to be placed between the knees and lifted up/down repeatedly, then moved side-to-side, with your doctor's approval. Next, you can crouch while repeatedly tossing the ball into a wall without pictures on it. Toss, toss, toss, to strengthen arm and chest muscles.

A simple dowel/stick that's removable from washing mops, dust mops, and brooms. Use the item to "row" as you sit in a chair far from anything other than open space. Be sure to move from your waist, then to sit up straight before you bend again, to strengthen your core.

Hand weights aka full cans of pantry foods. Make sure that the cans weigh the same amount and are the same size. Use them, one per hand, to stretch, to do repeated lifts and forward "punches."

A stretchy strap available in sporting goods shops and physical therapy offices. Use it to repeatedly stretch your arms away from your chest. Next, sit down on a sturdy chair. Wind the strap securely around your thighs, just above your knees. Hold tightly to the ends, one in each hand. Pull the ends away from your body as you repeatedly separate your knees with all your might. You'll feel the tug in your gut and upper legs, a sign that you're strengthening muscle.

Ready to address some emotional exercises for feeling mentally stronger each day? Read doctor-recommended

Want to cope with medical and/or mental health problems, including the expenses for your care? Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your gift list with sensible choices.