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Type 2 Diabetes - keeping it under control by Spin Diva !. Posted Sep 01 08 7:05pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise I am the offspring of parents whom have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and are either medication free or keeping it under control through the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. This is also an issue affecting today's youth - think about it, Adult-onset Diabetes, aka Type 2, affecting kids, it just doesn't seem right to me.Dr. Zhong... Read on »

Staying focused when kids are sick by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 10:31pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise My daughter woke up today not feeling well. Many thoughts crossed my mind immediately after I looked into her sad eyes and heard the whining that usually accompanies a cold or other common childhood illness. My panic-stricken thoughts went something like this: Oh, oh, she's going to have to stay home, does she have a fever? I wonder if I'll c... Read on »

Quick fix diets do not work by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 10:31pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise As I stood in line at the grocery store, I found myself perusing through dozens of magazines, each with a headliner aimed at people looking for the ultimate weightloss plan. One craze that has been thrown in our face is Alli , the FDA approved wonder pill. One of my favorite lines on their website is "What makes alli different? FDA approval an... Read on »

Start your fitness journey one small change at a time by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 10:31pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise The journey to fitness is truly an easy task?in theory. We write a plan of action. What we eat, what we should not eat, our exercise routine, how we avoid temptation, record our progress and constantly learn about nutrition and fitness. Unfortunately, applying the theory to real life is not as easy. The high energy fitness gurus would like you t... Read on »

Water or sports drink? by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 10:31pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Is anyone else feeling a bit overwhelmed with the variety of drinks being offered? How about those sizes? There was a time when a small was actually only eight ounces, now you?re lucky if you can get away with a liter. One good example is at the theater. Their small is 16 oz, while the large, well they should just pour that baby into a bucket an... Read on »

Gardening: one with nature by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 10:31pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Today I was in my element; I was one with nature right in my backyard. I know that for many living in colder climates, gardening is probably the last thing they are thinking about. But for those whose weather patterns are beginning to look and feel more like spring, this is the perfect opportunity to get outside, play in the dirt, rake some le... Read on »

Want to blog? Take a course and learn how by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Many friends and family members have been asking me about my blogging adventures since I first introduced them my spinning world online. I always wanted to blog, I have a lot of things to talk about and things to share, but I had no idea how to get started. I could see by reading other blogs that I had to have an about me page and my first ... Read on »

Fitness, Nutrition, Relaxation - Week 2 by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Week two of Fitness, Nutrition, and Relaxation. I hope you had a chance to 'push up', undress your salad and most important, found time to relax. This week we will add to what we did last week with a lower body exercise, breakfast idea, and another R&R tip. Fitness Squats: These are what you do when you want to sit but you do... Read on »

Have you pushed up lately? by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise I just have to ask because it's been at least 2 days since I suggested we start doing push ups, have you pushed up lately? Are you keeping track of your push up progress? I have..yes I'm proud to say that I have been doing my morning push ups. I am able to do 10 on my toes, but I can double that number on my knees...hmmmm. I think if I want... Read on »

Fitness, Nutrition, Relaxation - Week 1 by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise This week marks the first in my weekly series of The Fitness, Nutrition, and Relaxation program. These lifestyle changing ideas can be either the beginning of your own plan or added to an already fantastic routine. I will provide one exercise, one recipe or meal idea, and one relaxation technique. Together we will begin to add each of these i... Read on »

Know your goals and stay on track by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Destination: Goal Photo by: jaycoxfilm Have you ever bought a magazine because something on the cover peaked your interest, only to find that your $4.99 investment had one page dedicated to that topic and the rest was nothing more than one advertisement after another? As a fitness professional, I love to read different magazines, ... Read on »

Happy Mother's Day! by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise The Only Joy Photo credit: night86mare Super Mom Mom, you're a wonderful mother, So gentle, yet so strong. The many ways you show you care Always make me feel I belong. You're patient when I'm foolish; You give guidance when I ask; It seems you can do most anything; You're the master of every task. ... Read on »

It?s time to get back to the garden by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Photo: Corn in its infancy by Spin Diva Not long ago I told everyone about my plans to grow something in my garden, something we could enjoy eating. Once I put it into writing for the world to see I realized that I am accountable to you, my readers and my family. I have a feeling they're faith in my gardening skills has begun to fade and I ... Read on »

Moms-to-be get a workout by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 6:38pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Recently, I had an opportunity to work with 8 very pregnant women and one with an infant about 8 weeks old. These ladies attend a regular exercise class but their teacher was out sick, so I got the call to substitute. At first I was a little worried because I didn't know their level of fitness nor did I know what their instructor did with them... Read on »

Start over Monday by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 5:40pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise (photo by Kim Aubrey ) It has been the rule since the beginning of ...well, who knows since when, but many of us choose to start almost everything on Monday. Diets, exercise routines, getting organized, reading a book, the list goes on. I remember overeating over the weekend just because I was going to start my diet on Monday--always ... Read on »

Six weeks to get in shape…Really?! by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 5:40pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Photo by Saveena (Cross-posted at BlogHer ) This is about the time when many realize that their new year's resolution to get in shape has fallen off their to-do list. It seems other "more important" tasks have taken the place of that very special "me" time they worked so hard to carve out. Why now? Because they just looked at the cale... Read on »

Product Review: It?s crunchy, sweet, and good to eat! by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 5:40pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Recently I was asked to try Kashi 's new Cocoa Beach and Summer Berry granola. This came to me at a good time because I have been reading more about whole grain foods and the importance of eating whole grain instead of refined foods. Here's my take on these two Kashi items: The Cocoa Beach has a sweet, nutty, cocoa flavor with subtle hints... Read on »

Manage your stress, don?t let stress manage you by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 5:40pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise This has been a trying week for me. I'll start by saying that if there was ever a week that would make the Spin Diva break all the fitness and nutrition rules, this would have been the one. I could probably count many others that fall into this category, but let's stick to the year 2008 for now. I'll spare you the details. In brief, I wrote... Read on »

Mental health by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 2:45pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise This week's focus is on exercising your mind. Too many times we get caught up in the daily to-do's and when we do take time to rest we end up thinking about what we could be doing or what we plan to do later or what we could have done. Instead of wasting your precious quiet time on those mindless worries, why not feed your mind by feeding it, ... Read on »

Nutrition- week 3 by Spin Diva !. Posted Aug 24 08 2:45pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise photo by IDcross Many of us have weak moments throughout the day when we feel like we must eat something. These moments of weakness never amount to anything good. I admit it, I have a weakness right around 3:00 PM everyday (Oreo cookies and milk or nachos beware!). If I don't plan my day in advance I will likely fail and eat something I sho... Read on »

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