Tag Archives: BMI

12 Reasons You May Not Be Losing Weight

Everyday Health is a great resource for health, diet, exercise and wellness article, like this one on 12 reasons you may not be losing weight. People I’ve known for years don’t think I need to worry about this. I worry … Continue reading

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How Much Fat?

Do you have passion? I mean, passion for your health.  Do you have it? Most don’t.  How do I know?  Because I’m a wellness expert. As Malcolm Gladwell points out in his best-selling book, The Tipping Point, anyone who invests … Continue reading

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Lane 8 USA Obesity

Once again tonight, the TV was on while I was in the vicinity, doing the evening things American families do. I don’t sit and watch TV, unless it’s American Idol, and even then it’s iffy. But Diane Sawyer was talking … Continue reading

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How Big Should Your Goal Be?

If your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough. Hang in there if you are struggling.  Odds are, you are. I know I sure am. Ran once last week. Once! How is that possible? So here we are, another … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

Did you know that if you don’t know these numbers (below), there are people like me who question your intelligence? Do you know your: Body weight HDL & LDL cholesterol Blood pressure Resting heart rate Triglycerides BMI (body mass index) … Continue reading

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Exercise Fitness Wellness

Exercise.  Fitness.  Wellness.  Flexibility.  Strength.  Cardiovascular. Blood pressure. Resting heart rate. Good cholesterol.  Bad cholesterol. Body Mass Index.  Triglycerides. Those words should mean something.  So should these. Determination.  Perseverance. Tenacity. Hope. Dreams. Persistence. Motivation.  Inspiration.  Courage. Focus.  Discipline.  Results.  Good … Continue reading

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Gold’s Gym Was Packed Yesterday

My son and I went to Gold’s Gym yesterday.  It was packed.  That’s great to see.  Yet even though Gold’s Gym was crowded, the people exercising represent such a small portion of the population. When I drive to and from … Continue reading

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Gaining Weight or Losing Weight

Gaining weight or losing weight.  These two topics seem to occupy our human obsessions more than just about anything. Why?  Because it’s so challenging, with all the media, to feel comfortable with our bodies. Maybe the media is right.  Maybe … Continue reading

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