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Fitness Tip

Shannon Thigpen — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:24:34 +0000

Stress can be deadly. “If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.” – author unknown.

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Shannon Thigpen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:29:05 +0000

Many people are resting in the fact that they are taking medications to “be healthy”, not realizing that there are consequences to taking medications. Just look at the pharmaceutical drug company commercials. It is much better eat healthy, exercise moderately, and use high quality nutritional supplements, then medicate only when necessary.

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Shannon Thigpen — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:39:59 +0000

Inability to lose weight around your middle can be a warning sign for predisposal to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Shannon Thigpen — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:30:59 +0000

When you get an urge to indulge in eating between meals, and eating foods that are not healthy, try drinking a class of water FIRST. It is guaranteed to curb your appetite and brings all kinds of other health benefits including detoxification, healthier skin, greater energy, and weight-loss.

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Shannon Thigpen — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:39:25 +0000

High quality Omega-3 fatty acid supplements from pharmaceutical-grade filtered fish oil decreases cardiovascular disease and death.

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Shannon Thigpen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:11:13 +0000

Stress can make you physically sick. Seek help and support to positively deal with the stress in your life.

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Shannon Thigpen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:40:49 +0000

Keep fresh fruit on countertop for easy access. You are more likely to grab a piece of fruit to go along with a meal or snack if it is visible. Arrange in a small bowl to use as centerpiece. It is appealing to the eye and good for the body.

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Shannon Thigpen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:28:42 +0000

To work your core from a seated position, sit tall in your chair with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Lift your right foot slightly off the ground. Keep your hips parallel and avoid tilting to the side. Avoid holding your breath. Keep abdominals braced. There should be no stress in your back. Hold the leg up for 10 sec. or less. If that is too difficult, lift your heel and leave your toes on the ground. Repeat on other side. Work up to a set of 10 on each side.

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Shannon Thigpen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:42:53 +0000

Sleep Apnea is when there is a pause in your breathing pattern of 10 seconds or greater. It is very disruptive to sleeping patterns, causes daytime drowsiness, and can be dangerous. These individuals also usually are obese, with high blood pressure, central obesity, elevated tryglycerides and cholesterol levels, and sometimes have diabetes. Combining good nutritional habits, a comprehensive supplemental plan, and moderate exercise can improve their overall health overtime, including sleep apnea.

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Shannon Thigpen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:14:51 +0000

Resistance Bands or tubing are great tools for toning. They are light weight so they are easy to pack for traveling.