Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with
Bryant and Anita Hewitt
Wednesday
March 27, 2013
Food
To Chew On:
Wednesday
– The Power Connection
John
15:5 (NKJV)
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who
abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do
nothing.
Thought
For The Day:
“I
am to become a Christ to my neighbor be for him what Christ is for me.” –Martin
Luther
Way
To Go Wednesday, as you start “Hump Day.” Just flow creatively for God has not
created boundaries but the ways of man has…. Stay Free in Christ Jesus!! J
Falls
And The Elderly
When
speaking of falls and the elderly, they occur in 35% to 45% of older adults
over 65. Many of these falls are simply due to not lifting your feet high
enough to clear items in your house or in the back yard.
Below
I have made a great balance video that is fun and easy to do. All you need is
some soft items to step over, comfortable loose fitting clothing, and a pair of
smooth bottom shoes to wear so you won't catch your feet. Read on then give it
a try.
To
help you step better and lift your feet higher, I have made some challenging
stepping videos for you to watch below. They will go a long way if you are
concerned about falls and the elderly.
Does
this sound familiar? You are in the back yard placing some of those lovely
flowers you bought at the store around your patio.
One
by one they are transferred from the pot to the ground. As you are getting up from planting, you are
thinking about the next flower pot to work on and suddenly..... You guessed it.
When you least expected it, there was that hose stretched out over the walkway.
Down you go.
What
can you do to reduce the risk of this happening again? Well, first watch where you place the hose.
After
that, think about your ability to step over things. Yes, believe it or not, we
sometimes forget to lift our feet. Without exercise, our legs just keep getting
heavier and heavier! When I think of falls and the elderly, I think how good it
is to keep practicing. Remember, "Practice makes....permanent!"
Don't
practice sitting in a chair and reading the paper. You might get good at it.
Good luck.
Caution:
Stepping over objects is challenging! If
you feel uncomfortable with these exercises you must have a family member help
you.
Try
this exercise series first holding on to a stable family members hand. As your
balance improves, switch to using a cane for stability. Then you can set up
some chairs along the path to hold on to.
Only
practice these exercises alone when you are sure you can do them safely. Falls
and the elderly is a big deal.
3
Reasons you are not losing weight
In
the world of health and fitness, often times you face questions for which you
have no answers for…well, initially.
Things are even more challenging if your work is in the fitness trainer
or nutritionist role. Frequent questions include, ‘Why do I keep gaining
weight?’…‘What is wrong with my diet?’…‘How do I lose belly fat?’ and the list
goes on. More often than not there is no
‘one size fits all solution’ as there are many genetic and lifestyle related
variables that must be considered.
People keep whining that they’re not losing weight regardless of the
time and effort they’re investing in the kitchen and gym, the boohooing can
finally stop…
1. Stop drinking your calories!
‘Well, I eat healthy pretty much all day and
my portion size is moderate…I exercise five times a week but still, I’m not
losing weight!’ This is a classic case put forward by most of my clients. The
first thing that needs to be clarified in such a case concerns your choice of
beverage. Do you consume too much
soda? Indulge in an afternoon smoothie
or shake? Do you ‘jump start’ your day
with excess juice or a fancy latte? It
is a basic misconception that drinking calories doesn’t matter. Truth be told,
an average can of soda contains around 200 – 250 calories. Consume 3 to 4 of
those per day and you’re drinking 50% of your calories for a woman at an
average height. Lesson 1….put a lid on your liquid calories and monitor the
nutrition labels!
A
Healthy Menu For
Wednesday
For
breakfast select one low-fat blueberry waffle, 2 tbsp. sugar-free syrup, ½ cup
fresh raspberries and 1 cup nonfat milk. Enjoy coffee or tea sweetened with a
sugar substitute, too. Your lunch meal includes 2 scrambled eggs, 1 oz. low fat
cheese, 1 slice of toasted whole grain bread and 1 tsp. soft margarine and ½
cup fresh pineapple. For dinner, choose 3 oz. broiled salmon, ½ quinoa, ½ cup
broccoli and cauliflower mix. Have 4 oz. low fat yogurt with ½ cup sliced
strawberries for dessert.
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