Sunday, June 16, 2013
Get Some Sleep...For Your Health
Chronic Sleep Deprivation can be linked to...
* type 2 diabetes
* obesity
* heart disease
* kidney disease
* stroke
* cancer
* depression
While You Sleep...
* you produce hormones
* heal damaged blood vessels
* form new brain pathways that help you learn and remember
Reasons to Get To Sleep...
* blood-sugar effects of poor sleep disappear after nine nights of good rest
* makes it easier to eat healthier
* drive without falling asleep or having an accident
* increase productivity at work
* increased ability to learn and remember in work and school
How?...
* Keep the same sleep schedule during the week and on weekends.
*Use the hour before bedtime to unwind.
* Keep your bedroom quiet, dark and on the cool side.
* Avoid high protein foods 2-3 hours before bedtime.
* Turn the alarm clock face so that you cannot see the time if you wake in the middle of the night.
* Keep a journal & pen near your bed to write down racing thoughts that might keep you from sleep.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Mass in Motion Kids Art Contest Winners and Article
Mass in Motion Kids Media and Art Contest Winner
Micaiah Williamson, age 9
Read the full article at...
http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/news/ci_23392022/fitchburg-youngsters-embrace-mass-motion-kids-art-contest
Walking Works
Read this amazing story about how this woman lost half her body size by walking. And, whether you are looking to lose weight, to tone, or to just stay healthy join us for Walking Club or start your own!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
5 Minute Blast Workout
No excuses!!
Get up and get at this 5 minute workout.
30 seconds of work followed by 30 seconds of rest. Push straight through and really push yourself to get out as many repetitions as possible (with good form) in the 30 seconds.
*Jumping Jacks
*Push-Ups (modified, off of a stable desk or table, or off of the wall)
*Jumping Jacks
*Centered Squats (Sit back in it and try to not let your knees pass your toes)
*Jumping Jacks
DONE!!! Now, go reward yourself with a delicious and healthy smoothie. (see recipe below)
DELICIOUS Smoothie Recipe
Peach, Berry, Spinach Smoothie
by Martha Stewart
Tried this smoothie this morning for breakfast, all frozen fruit, and added some flavorless protein powder and it was DELICIOUS!!! Even my young child liked it! TRY IT!!
1 cup peach slices (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup spinach leaves (packed fresh)
1 1/2 cups grape juice (white)
1/2 cup fruit (ice if using fresh)
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