Head Out to the Museums and Galleries: The LifeBalance Program is proud to work with a wide variety of museums and galleries. Whether you are interested in art, aviation, history, nature or something else, chances are LifeBalance will have something for you.
For a complete listing of related LifeBalance Providers, visit the LifeBalance Museums / Galleries pages.
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Mistakes in the Gym: You’ve made it the gym. You have stuck to your plan and program. Now avoid these common mistakes while you are working out: Not stretching - Get a staff person or a personal trainer to show you how to warm up properly. Work on all the big muscle groups. Lifting weights that are too heavy - Your back is the best barometer here. If it's bending, shift to a lighter weight and slow down your repetitions. Using momentum to lift weights - Eliminate momentum from your reps by trying some reps at an agonizing slowness. Try going up for two counts and down for four. Too much, too soon - You start out with the best intentions, spend 40 minutes on the step machine and are barely able to walk the next day, let alone work out. It's human, but still ill-advised. If you're out of shape, increase the time of your workout or the weights you lift by 10 % per week. No more. Dehydrating - Your body needs water. Carry a big bottle with you and slug at it constantly. It'll help your lose weight. Don't worry too much about the high tech sports drinks. A pinch of salt in the water bottle and a banana before the workout will do the job just as well. (Health24)
For a complete listing of gyms offering discounts to LifeBalance members please visit the LifeBalance Fitness / Health Clubs pages.
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Fast Food Facts: Did you know there are more than 300,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S. Why is fast food so popular? Because it is convenient, predictable and fast. Fast food has become a part of the busy American lifestyle. As you know, nutrition experts point out that fast food is often high in calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol. While all fast food isn't bad, you should keep these things in mind when including fast food into your diet. Calories - On the average, to maintain desirable weight, men need about 2,700 calories per day and women need about 2,000 calories per day. It is not well understood why some people can eat much more than others and still maintain a desirable weight. However, one thing is certain – to lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than you burn. This means that you must either choose foods with fewer calories, or you must increase your physical activity, preferably both. Fat - Research shows that eating too many high-fat foods contributes to high blood cholesterol levels. This can cause hardening of the arteries, coronary heart disease and stroke. High-fat diets may also contribute to a greater risk for some types of cancer, particularly cancers of the breast and colon. While most Americans get more than 40 percent of their daily calories from fat, the American Heart Association recommends limiting fat to less than 30 percent of daily calories (there are nine calories per gram of fat.) This means limiting the fats you consume to 50-80 grams per day. Cholesterol - The American Heart Association recommends eating no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day. But don't just look at the cholesterol contained in a food item. A product high in total fat or saturated fat can be an even bigger contributor to high blood cholesterol levels. For example, "cholesterol free" potato chips may be high in fat and may contribute to raising your cholesterol level, because high-fat foods cause the formation of cholesterol in the body, even if the food itself contains no cholesterol. Salt - Everyone needs some sodium in the diet to replace routine losses. The Food and Nutrition Board has estimated that an "adequate and safe" intake of sodium for healthy adults is 2,400 to 3,300 milligrams a day, the equivalent of approximately 1/2 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Americans, on average, consume at least twice that amount. For some people, consuming high amounts of sodium can cause high blood pressure. Obviously, fast food meals can be high in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol. This is not meant to scare you away from fast food completely. Rather, it is intended to provide you with information to help you make better fast food choices. Read and research the item nutrition label/info and realize that it is still possible to eat fast food occasionally and follow a sensible diet. Fast-food chains have noticed that consumers are more health-conscious, and as a result many chains are adding healthier choices to their menus. Make better fast food choices and see the results. (24 Hour Fitness)
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wins a LifeBalance Member Event gift certificate to
an upcoming event.
Last
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Last month's trivia question, which asked about DHA and EPA was correctly answered by Liza Consbruck. The correct answer was "Vitamin."
This month's question: Ounce for ounce, blueberries have ______ times the antioxidant power of spinach?
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Get the Most Out of Your Spa Experience: LifeBalance Vendor SpaFinder answers some of those lingering questions to help you enjoy and get the most out of your spa experience in the Ask the Experts section of the Wellness Window.
The LifeBalance Wellness Window offers members streamlined access to all things wellness related, including fitness and health club listings, personal coaches, massage practitioners, yoga and Pilates studios and more. The Wellness Window also offers members health and wellness related articles and content including daily fitness tips, healthy recipes, motivational insight, fitness tools, health and wellness calculators and more.
Looking for expert advice on the activities you love? You can now browse a much expanded library of articles by category in the Ask the Experts section of the Wellness Window.
"Perseverance is a great element of success; if you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody." – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Kindle Your Love: Are you a Valentine's Day grinch? Do you want to curse those who are madly, deeply in love or are you feeling a bit resentful that you need to pick up those flowers and candies? Love is something that we ALL want. This February take a risk and give yourself permission to become one of those ridiculously romantic people. Whether you are single or you've been married for over 50 years, start by pretending you are the lead character in a romantic movie. What story are you going to create this February 14th that will have people talking about it for years to come? (Brought to you by Jason
Stein Coaching)
211...212: Did you know that there is something magic about the simplicity of the 212 degrees Fahrenheit concept. At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. It’s that one extra degree, just one, that makes all the difference. And, so many times, it’s that one extra degree of effort in business, and in life, that separates the good from the great. How true it is! The beauty of 212° is not only its simplicity, but also its many applications. You can apply the concept to 212 service, 212 attitude, 212 leadership, 212 kindness, 212 commitment, 212 focus, 212 perseverance...the list goes on. Once you’ve heard this simple uncomplicated analogy for excellence, it is hard to forget! (Simple Truth)
Dig In: The moment you have the intention is the moment to begin moving steadily toward the fulfillment of it. Habits, distractions, procrastination and discouragement can stop you if you let them, so make the decision not to let them. Your desire to persevere can be stronger than anything which stands in your way. Every single moment you have the option of continuing in the direction of achieving what you intend to achieve. The moments will pass whether you make full use of them or not. They can lead to achievement or to regret. If you're sick and tired of enduring the sting of regret, you do not have to experience it even one moment longer. You can choose to give all you have to all you can be, and what a grand experience that is. You can always choose to put the moments to work, to put yourself to work making a difference, making headway, making it happen. You can always choose to take one more step in the direction of your goal, and after that another step, and another. There is no deep, dark secret for turning intention into reality, yet there is every possibility for anyone who is willing. When you put one foot in front of the other, take one step and then the next, when you start immediately and then keep on going, whatever you intend to do will get done. (Daily Motivator)
Healthy in the Winter: Chilly winds, temperatures in the teens, shorter days, sniffles and Kleenex…does this sound like winter to you? We can’t do much to change the weather, but we can take action to keep ourselves healthy! Every winter infections work their way through immune system after immune system, costing employers more than $20 billion in sick leave, and sending upwards of 200,000 sufferers to the hospital. We all know that to keep colds and the flu away, we need to make sure to eat well and get plenty of rest. You might be surprised by some of the other suggestions doctors have to keep us healthy. Get out and meet new people! Believe it or not, studies show that people with a larger social network produce more influenza fighting antibodies than those with smaller social networks. Go for a walk with your new friends. A lack of fresh air indoors can lead to a rise in viruses. Cold air is actually better for you than stale re-circulated air. Just make sure you are bundled up appropriately when walking. Movement of any sort will go a long way toward strengthening your body and immune system. During these short dark days, make an effort to squeeze in exercise, no matter the amount of available day light. A little bit of exercise will help you stay swimsuit ready for the summer. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2004 found that adding just 30 minutes of walking per day was enough to prevent weight gain and encourage moderate weight loss amongst participants. Getting out more and staying active will improve your spirits as well. Winter is a beautiful time of year, the enjoyment of which is certainly worth keeping yourself healthy! (Brought to you by Xenium)
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
Michael Pollan
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Your LifeBalance Just Got Better – Idaho, Montana & Utah: The LifeBalance Program is pleased to announce the expansion of services to three new states; Idaho, Montana and Utah. The LifeBalance team has been hard at work adding new providers and events in these states and is pleased to welcome all new members and providers to the LifeBalance Recreational, Cultural & Wellness Benefit Program. Please visit the LifeBalance Search for Savings, the LifeBalance Events Calendar and the LifeBalance Ticket Window to view new member options, service areas and additions to the program.
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