BeFit Go By Lionsgate

May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Lionsgate entertainment is premiering an all-now BeFit Go video today. It is called BeFit Go | 20 Minute Cardio Power. The promotional information sent with the early link to the video describes the workout as "an intense, calorie blasting cardio circuit workout that boosts metabolism through a unique combination of exercises that include ski jumps, air squats, and jumping lunges." I confess, I have not yet done the workout, but I did watch it with my husband who is a boot camp junkie. … [Read more...]

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Got Stress? So What Are You Going to Do About It? Part 3

May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

So - what exactly is "stress"? Glad you asked. Stress is the natural reaction of the body to any demand placed upon it. These demands can be either physical (like running from a dangerous situation) or psychological (deadlines, worry, embarrassment, etc). At some point in the history of man the pendulum shifted from major stressors being those that were physical (running from a saber tooth tiger) to psychological (dealing with the demands of a promotion at work). Stress can be caused by … [Read more...]

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The Wide World of Podcasts

May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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I like to make the best possible use of time  because, I never seem to have enough time to do everything I want to do. Naturally finding as much time to do things I enjoy is a challenge I happily accept. I recently lost my carpool buddy when she moved out of the area. I now spend at least five hours a week alone in my car. That is WAY more time than I should be left alone with my thoughts. You cannot imagine the trouble I can dream up in an hour if left to my own devices. I love music (music … [Read more...]

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Got Stress? So What Are You Going to Do About It? Part 2

May 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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If you are like me, stress manifests itself in physical ways. Even if I don't cognitively realize I am stressed out, my body knows.  My shoulders draw up and the muscles in my upper back and neck contract.  Next comes the headache.  I am prone to migraines.  Stress may not trigger a migraine, but it certainly can add fuel to the fire. Pain certainly doesn't help anyone's stress level. I find therapeutic massage to be very helpful in managing and reducing the physical manifestations of … [Read more...]

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Got Stress? So What Are You Going to Do About It?

April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Everyone has stress and if we don't manage our stress it can get the better of us. Stress can cause headaches, sleep problems, stomach issues, fatigue, changes in sex drive, anxiety, lack of motivation, irritability, sadness, anger, physical illness, loss of focus...the list goes on and on. We all have a choice of how to deal with our stress. We can choose to deal with it in unhealthy ways such as overeating, substance abuse, and/or social isolation/withdrawal; however, these things will not … [Read more...]

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Back in The Day – When the World Seemed Simpler and Safer

April 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Today two bombs went off near the finish line at the Boston Marathon killing and injuring people who had gone out to see the race - perhaps the crown jewel of American marathons.  What should have been a joyous celebration of a great accomplishment for the athletes who participated, became a nightmare for those affected - and aren't we all affected? I was there in 2004 watching my husband run and finish the Boston marathon.  It was a great day, in a great city at arguably the greatest … [Read more...]

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Brownie Cookie Combo – Cupbrookies

April 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
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For my Dad's birthday i wanted to make a treat for after dinner out.  I had a brownie mix and some cookie dough.  I decided to put them together in a muffin tin and they turned out to be delicious. Here is how you do it.  Make a batch of brownies, either from scratch or a mix.  I used a mix, but substituted coconut oil for butter (just use 3/4 or the amount called for).  I added some chopped macadamia nuts so the brownies had slight coconut macadamia nut flavor.  Next, make a batch of … [Read more...]

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Happy 83rd Birthday Dad!

April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Tomorrow is my Dad's birthday.  He was born in 1930.  The President of the United States was Herbert Hoover;   the Chrysler Building was completed in New York City; sliced bread went on sale for the first time in England; the average cost of a new house was $7,145.00; the average wages per year  was $1,970.00; the cost of a gallon of gas was 10 cents; the average cost for house rent  was $15.00 per month; a loaf of bread cost 9 cents , a pound of hamburger meat cost 13 cents; and a … [Read more...]

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Be Extraordinary – I Dare You

March 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Today, Passion or Palm Sunday, is the start of holy week for the Christian world.  During this week, Christians remember the final days of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the most holy time of the year for Christians around the world and culminates with Easer Sunday when Christian's celebrate Jesus' rising from the dead. Whether you are Christian or not, I am sure you know who Jesus is. He has been called many things throughout the ages-Savior: Redeemer; Prince of Peace; Son … [Read more...]

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A Book Worth Reading – A Novel About Alzheimer’s

March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  I just finished Still Alice, by Lisa Genova.   The book tells the story of a 50 year old Harvard Psychology professor who has early onset Alzheimer's disease.  It is a novel, but it is evident that the author did her homework.  This opinion is purely my own, but I feel it is an educated opinion. A little over 20 years ago, as a student in the Music Therapy program at CSULB, I worked as an activity coordinator at the John Douglas French Center for Alzheimer's Disease.  At that … [Read more...]

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