Category: Exercise

Enjoying the Holidays, Weight-Gain Free

December 17th, 2012 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

While the holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, for many of us, it’s also a time to kick our healthy eating to the curb until January 1st. How can you enjoy the holidays while remaining weight-gain free? Here are a few ideas.

• Always start with a healthy breakfast. It kick-starts your metabolism and is a great time to load up on fresh fruit, healthy grains and fiber.

• Dress strategically. Wearing fitted clothes provides a subconscious reminder to keep from overindulging because they’ll feel snug when you start to overdo it, versus clothing that stretches right along with you.

• Don’t save your calories. Saving your calories for a big meal? DON’T. Being overly hungry leads to overeating every time. Having a light snack of 100-200 calories before a party will keep your judgment intact and will allow you to make better decisions. Continue reading “Enjoying the Holidays, Weight-Gain Free”

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Sunday Radio Show: Optimal Nutrition & Exercise Habits

August 10th, 2012 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday as host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Frederick Sutter discuss optimal nutrition and exercise habits.

Frederick T. Sutter, M.D. is a board-certified specialist in physical medical and rehabilitation (PM&R), also called physiatry, and electrodiagnostic medicine. As a rehabilitation physician, Dr. Sutter employs non-operative modalities to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions and injuries. In his practice, Dr. Sutter integrates traditional musculoskeletal medicine and exercise with nutritional medicine and lifestyle counseling.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on children’s nutrition. Click to listen.

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Finding and Fixing the Holes in Your Wellness Plan (Part 1)

July 31st, 2012 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Why is it that we may eat well, exercise and still struggle with our weight and health?

For many of us, making healthier food choices is a way of life. We read labels, we’re mindful of our portions, we limit the amount of sugar, junk and processed foods we eat, we limit our alcohol intake and we make a concerted effort to eat “clean” and healthy.

Many of us also commit to a consistent fitness schedule where we’re walking, running, doing classes, DVD’s, yoga, or organized sports regularly. We put in the time and effort necessary to create a lean, toned and fit body.

So with this kind of effort, why aren’t many of us looking, feeling and living our best?

While eating and exercise are huge steps in the right direction, they’re only a piece of the wellness puzzle. Continue reading “Finding and Fixing the Holes in Your Wellness Plan (Part 1)”

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Boost Fertility With a Healthy Diet

July 17th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

Infertility has doubled in the last 20 years and although it may be because women are trying to conceive at an older age, even younger women are having problems. Although each situation is very unique, a healthy lifestyle can improve your chances of conceiving.

A healthy diet plays an important role in preparing your body for pregnancy. Weight, the right food choices, caffeine and alcohol can all factor in. Being overweight or even underweight can affect your reproductive hormones. Researchers have found that it can take four times as long to get pregnant if your BMI (Body Mass Index) is under 19, while having a BMI over 25 can double the time. For those women with a BMI over 25, losing 5 to 10% of body weight improved ovulation and pregnancy rates.  Continue reading “Boost Fertility With a Healthy Diet”

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Sunday Radio Show: Benefits & Risks of Exercise

July 13th, 2012 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday as host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Mark Shafer will be discussing the benefits and risks of exercise, and how to know if your body is ready for different levels of physical activity.

Mark Shafer has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is a Muscle Activation Techniques Certified Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Mark works with individuals to identify and treat muscular imbalances that contribute to poor performance and repetitive stress injuries. He coaches top athletes as well as beginners on exercises for heart rate training.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on personalized nutrition and eating for your blood type. Click to listen.

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