What is “Constipation”

  A Closer Look

Occasional constipation is a common problem among adults that is easily treated. However, chronic constipation affects nearly 60 million Americans; especially females and individuals over age 65.

 

Constipation is usually the result of solid waste moving too slowly through the intestines causing dry and hard bowel movements.

 

Waste . . . → Read More: What is “Constipation”

New Post from Rikin-the quest to the new you!

In my last entry, I talked about motivation and determination. Once again, without those two, it will be very difficult to do what you want. In this entry, I will talk about eating habits and my workout plan that got me started.

Just because these two strategies worked for me, doesn’t mean you have to . . . → Read More: New Post from Rikin-the quest to the new you!

Chocolate- It does a body good!

Chocolate is one of America’s favorite foods. The USA ranks second only to Germany in the per capita consumption of this “Food of the Gods”. They say good things come in small packages; let’s unwrap a piece of chocolate and see what is inside.

 

At first glance a piece of chocolate may seem almost . . . → Read More: Chocolate- It does a body good!

Rikin Shaw- Chapter two

In his second entry Rikin goes deeper into his feelings of helping others, nice work, good guy! Motivation and determination: two words I hear all the time in the world of sports and business. Those who are motivated and determined can succeed and do well in nearly anything.  For those out there who want to . . . → Read More: Rikin Shaw- Chapter two

So its Holiday Season, lets learn about Fat

Healthy fats are essential to good health

The human body uses fatty acids to do everything from building cell membranes to performing key functions in the brain, eyes, and lungs. The functions of fats include:

Brain – Fats compose 60% of the brain and are essential to brain function, including learning abilities, memory retention and . . . → Read More: So its Holiday Season, lets learn about Fat

Find Your Target

This past Friday I had the immense pleasure, (along with Sandy and Regie) to attend an event held by Chris Johnson, founder of On Target Living.  There were over 50 people in attendance, all ready to learn how to improve their lives, through proper nutrition, exercise, and getting your rest and relaxation time in.

Let . . . → Read More: Find Your Target

Did Captain Crunch Sink Our Ship?

Today we shift gears just a tad and lets talk about our childhoods.

And allow to me expand into talking about  children’s childhoods, (I hope you catch my drift with that line),  specifically please allow me to talk about breakfast, and our sweet tooth.

In my journey to learn more about our health, fitness and . . . → Read More: Did Captain Crunch Sink Our Ship?

What’s Your Pattern?

Last Wednesday, my alarm went off at 5:30 AM and I rolled over and pushed snooze. I was supposed to get up and go workout. But it was warm and cozy in bed and I was tired.

Getting up and going to ride the elliptical for an hour followed by lifting some weights did not . . . → Read More: What’s Your Pattern?

Accountability and Leadership/Yes I was a Fat Ass

What a follow up to my two drinking posts, which seemed to have a positive response, so in that direction we have me being a “fat ass” (which by the way I do not like to say but hey the truth is the truth).  Drinking puts on the pounds, it is a ton of empty . . . → Read More: Accountability and Leadership/Yes I was a Fat Ass

Filling up on fewer calories. This one is a keeper!

When I find articles that are good I like to post up the link and let you decide to read it, however when I find a GREAT piece of information I have to throw it on a full page, this one from the Berkeley Wellness Group is such an article, so enjoy.

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Filling . . . → Read More: Filling up on fewer calories. This one is a keeper!

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