Articles in ‘Health & Fitness’
« Older EntriesBust Through The Plateau
Monday, May 14th, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
There is nothing more frustrating than an exercise plateau. One week your going along loosing weight, gaining muscle, seeing results and the next…nothing. Like you hit a brick wall. Now it may not happen quite that fast, but plateau’s are one of the most annoying things when you are consistently working out.
Tags: Hastings Family YMCA
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Working out for a purpose
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
If you’re looking to spice up your workout and train for an event or two this summer, head on over to your computer and start searching. I typed in “road races in Nebraska” and tons of great websites popped up and the same with cycling.
Tags: Goals, Races, Training
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Using Technology to achieve your weight loss goals
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
There are so many apps and websites dedicated to help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals, to name all of them would take hours and hours. It’s all about finding on that works for you and your lifestyle. You may have to try several before you find one that you like, but there is one out there.
Tags: healthy living, Weight Loss
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Listen to Your Body & Reap the Benefits
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
I got to thinking about all of the diet books, workout dvd’s and programs, new fads to try, etc. that we get bombarded with each and every day. It’s no wonder so many people are on a mission to lose weight! Don’t get me wrong, that’s not a bad thing…but I think we get overwhelmed with all of the options and advice that some of the time contradicts each other.
Tags: fitness, heatlhy eating
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Don’t Forget the Sunscreen
Monday, April 9th, 2012 by Denise Howie
The weather is teasing us right now, but things have been feeling more like summer than early spring for quite some time! That means more time outside for kids and yard work for parents. It also means we are putting on short sleeve shirts and shorts and exposing our lily white winter skin to the sun.
Tags: Sun Protection
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Tracksters
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
Anyone can be a runner, if you do it the right way. Most people who want to start running try to go gung-ho the first time out and then quit not too long after that because they are sore. If you are interested in running start slow and increase a little every week.
Tags: exercise
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The Power of Proper Nutrition
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
Eight days ago I decided it was time to change my diet once and for all. In the past I would eat healthy for a few days and then be so hungry that I’d reach for the quickest most satisfying snack. Then I’d be back to my old habits of eating more snack food then a real meal.
Tags: healthy eating
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Sports and Shenanigans
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 by Amanda McKenzie
Two weekends in a row I’ve competed in two very different fun and unique athletic events. Competing in different athletic competitions are still some of my favorite things to do for fun…but the shenanigans that happen before, during and after might be even more fun!
Tags: Trek up the Tower, volleyball
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