Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 6

I’m now entering month 4 of getting fit (I was already fab to begin with!), and things are a changin’…
James, my personal trainer, has stepped up our workouts.  As if increasing the weight and reps wasn’t enough, now he has me jump on a bike and cycle in between sets.  That’s right, he pushes that bike around [...]

Early detection, diet, exercise can prevent Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes affects over 23 million Americans today. Approximately 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in adults 20 years and older.
Diabetes is a disease of high blood sugar due to the body’s resistance to insulin. Normally food is broken into glucose (sugar) and taken up by cells with the help of insulin. Malfunction of [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 5

Now that I’ve got my exercise routine down, I’m starting to concentrate more on my eating habits which aren’t the best.  I picked up a great little book at the library called, Doctor’s Orders: 101 Medically Proven Tips for Losing Weight by Kent Sasse, MD (360 Publishing, 2009).
Some of my favorite tips from Dr. Sasse [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 4

I did it. I finally made it through an entire hour of spin class.
Spin, or indoor cycling, uses specialized stationary bikes designed to mimic outdoor riding.  Each bike is equipped with a knob that the rider uses to adjust the tension during the workout.  Typically you start out with light tension and work your way higher.  Some [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 3

This week marks week seven of the new healthier me.  It seemed like a good time to reflect and think about how I got here in the first place.  After all, I didn’t gain weight overnight.
When I first started dating my husband in 1998, I was at a healthy weight and BMI.  Then, over a two [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 2

Week 3 and I’m still at it. Don’t get me wrong, I have my moments. For instance, yesterday I was at work from 8:25 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. So today I cut out a little early, at 3 p.m., to go home and catch a quick nap before meeting my personal trainer, James, at the [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 1

After turning 39 on March 15, I made a commitment to start taking better care of myself so that I will be “fit and fabulous” when I turn 40 next year. Well, I’m on my way.
Last week I began my workouts with my personal trainer. James Robison has worked at Partner’s II Pizza in Peachtree [...]

Cooking for the heart, preventing diabetes

Being heart-smart in the kitchen is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world and people with diabetes are especially at risk – more than 65 percent (2 out of 3) die from heart disease and stroke.
One simple way to [...]

Piedmont Fayette hosts cooking with herbs demo March 4

Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette Hospital (PFH) is promoting health and well-being for breast cancer survivors with a cooking demonstration titled “Cooking with Herbs” on Thursday, March 4, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Dining Conference Room. Registration is required by calling 404-425-7944.
Whether you will be planting them or buying them [...]

Return to the garden with self love

When discussing weight loss with my beautiful daughter, she says that I’ve been talking about the same 20 something pounds for the last twenty years. Actually, it’s just been fifteen years.
Being preoccupied with my weight and body image has penetrated my mind for as long as I can remember.
I’ve read bits and pieces of many [...]

Delicious ways to add Omega-3s to your meals

Foods for a healthy lifestyle can be full of great flavor. The traditional Mediterranean diet is a wonderful example of great food that can have a healthy impact on the body.
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by daily consumption of olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. It encourages eating fewer processed foods [...]

New Year’s resolution: slim down those fat pets

Studies show that pet obesity is an epidemic in this country, with 35 percent of American dogs and cats being overweight. Pet owners who comply with weight-loss plans can prevent health issues like heart problems and diabetes.

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