Thought I’d share my new favorite quote!
Taken from my new coffee cup…
“peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” – unknown
I’m seeing it everywhere I go! 🙂
Quote of the Day
It’s not what’s happening to you now or what has happened in your past that determines who you become. Rather, it’s your decisions about what to focus on, what things mean to you, and what you’re going to do about them that will determine your ultimate destiny. -Anthony Robbins
The Cholesterol Controversy
Which is better for your heart? To lower your LDL cholesterol with a statin drug, or to skip the statin, eat healthy and exercise…even if it doesn’t lower your cholesterol? “Seventy-five percent of people who have heart attacks have healthy cholesterol, while the majority of those diagnosed with unhealthy cholesterol never suffer the trauma.” For more on the lastest research on “The Cholesterol Controversy” and to understand your cholesterol by the numbers, read this fascinating article from the Sydney Morning Herald. “The Cholesterol Controversy”
Quote of the Day
An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied. ~Arnold Glasow
The Worst Free Restaurant Foods in America
According to Eat This, Not That, some of America’s favorite restaurants are serving some of the worst foods when it comes to our health and our waistlines! If you are trying to eat healthy and/or lose weight, you will definitely want to avoid these foods altogether the next time you go out to eat! Read on…
“Remember the story of Hansel and Gretel? How the witch of the woods lured them into her edible candy hut and gave them piles and piles of free food—just so she could fatten them up and turn them into stew? Well, think about that old fairy tale the next time a waiter drops a plate of “free” food on your table. For years we’ve been recommending the best foods to buy, and warning about menu items that might make you fat. But as it turns out there’s another villian you should be afraid of, and it’s the one that you don’t even pay for. Well, not in cash, anyway.”
EAT THIS, NOT THAT’s list of the top 6 worst free restaurant foods in America are:
- #6: Fazoli’s Garlic Breadsticks
- #5: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit
- #4: Ruby Tuesday Endless Fries
- #3: On the Border Chips and Salsa
- #2: Denny’s Unlimited Pancake Stack
- #1: (Drumroll please..) Olive Garden Bottomless Salad and Breadsticks!
So disappointing I know! Especially Red Lobster and Olive Garden!
To read the entire article which includes nutritional details on each food listed above, click here.
Lifting weights? You may be doing it all wrong!
I’ve lifted weights on and off for years! Yes, I’ve seen results but nothing like I’d hoped for. After reading this article in Men’s Journal, I realize I’ve been doing it all wrong! In addition to a ton of very detailed information how to “really” become fit and a list of recommended resources, the article states that there are 5 basic truths.
Truth 1: Your gym is your enemy.
Truth 2: You need to break yourself down before you rebuild.
Truth 3: Once you “get it”, you’ll love it.
Truth 4: Inside ever man’s body is a weak muscle waiting to fail.
Truth 5: Being fit is about the freedom to train yourself forever.
I’ve decided to put this new knowledge to the test! I’ll keep you posted on how it goes! I have a feeling it’s gonna be good! Whether you’re a regular “lifter” or you’re just starting out, this is a must read! Enjoy~ Everything You Know About Fitness is a Lie!