Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 9

It’s getting down to the wire. Only five more months until my 40th birthday. Crunch time. As you know, I’ve had my ups and downs through this process. Something I constantly have to do is keep finding new things (or people) to motivate me. Here’s a few I’d like to share…     – A good friend [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 8

Research shows that the average person needs three weeks to form a good habit.  I’ve been working out with a personal trainer since April, so I’ve got the exercise part down.  I even look forward to it.  But the part about eating less is still a struggle.  Notice I said eating LESS.  I already eat [...]

Jill’s Fitness Faves

With Fayette Woman heading up a team at World Gym for their “I Lost it at the Gym” promotion (Yay, ladies!), I thought it might be a good time to share some of my favorite, tried and true, fitness products. Smart Water – I got turned on to Smart Water last year after a bout [...]

Fit, Fab and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 7

I fell off the wagon. When did the downward spiral start?  I went on vacation and never fully recovered.  I exercised while I was out of town, but I ate fried food and pie too – and lots of it.  When I got back I recovered slightly, but then we had a table at the Slippery [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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