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Seminars and Workshops
Below are a list of several Seminars and Workshops that Feel Great Coaching is available to do for you or your company. Some of these can even be done
over the telephone for individuals. Read through the list of presentations to see which ones suit your needs. All of these seminars and workshops are interactive so that you will get the most
out of your time; besides, the interaction helps make it more fun and easier to retain.
Seminars and Workshops
I Feel Great! Do You?
Do you wake up in the morning saying "I Feel Great!"? ...<< MORE >>
Seminars and Workshops
I Feel Great! Do You?
Do you wake up in the morning saying "I Feel Great!"? ...<< MORE >>
Wellness Coaching in the News
I have been writing about Wellness for almost a year now. And for those of you who have been reading this Blog regularly, you know that I am a Wellness
Coach. Well today there is great support for what us Wellness Coaches do in an article on MSNBC.com. It is titled "Targeting Muscles-and Lifestyle".
I have copied the opening paragraph here and then set up a link for you to read the entire article from their web site. For those of you considering coaching or questioning the benefits, please take time to read this article.
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I have copied the opening paragraph here and then set up a link for you to read the entire article from their web site. For those of you considering coaching or questioning the benefits, please take time to read this article.
Do You Want a Healthier Life?
Face it, the reason you read this blog and the reason you are reading this post is because you are looking to become healthier. After all, this is a
Wellness Blog; why else would people read it if they didn't want more "wellness"?
Whether you are looking to lose weight, increase your fitness level, reduce your risk of illness, or whatever; I have a new and exciting program for you. I am actually offering 3 separate programs; one for individuals, one for groups of 4 or more, and one for companies.
Click on the link(s) below for more information for ...<< MORE >>
Whether you are looking to lose weight, increase your fitness level, reduce your risk of illness, or whatever; I have a new and exciting program for you. I am actually offering 3 separate programs; one for individuals, one for groups of 4 or more, and one for companies.
Click on the link(s) below for more information for ...<< MORE >>
Whole Grains Fight Belly Fat
I found this interesting article on WebMD and felt I should share it with you.
Study Shows Whole-Grain Diet Good for the Waistline and the Heart
Study Shows Whole-Grain Diet Good for the Waistline and the Heart
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The Law of Attraction Trainer
My new Blog (The Law of Attraction Trainer ) has brought some direct inquiries to
me about the Wellness Blog. This Blog will continue to run as it has. I will continue to make 2 to 3 posts per week regarding health and fitness, as well as wellness issues.
As long as the readers continue here, I am happy to continue to write about topical issues. The new Blog is just for people interested in the Law of Attraction. I have recently studied how to teach it and have made this another niche area of mine.
So don't worry, ...<< MORE >>
As long as the readers continue here, I am happy to continue to write about topical issues. The new Blog is just for people interested in the Law of Attraction. I have recently studied how to teach it and have made this another niche area of mine.
So don't worry, ...<< MORE >>
Exciting News!
I have some exciting news I would like to share with you. I have just started my second Blog! This new Blog will be different than this one. The new
Blog will be strictly on The Law of Attraction. I just finished a training program on How to Teach the Law of Attraction and I am very excited about the new opportunities this will lead to. As
you know from reading this Blog, I have talked about the LOA for quite some time now. In the future, all posts that are related to LOA will strictly be on ...<< MORE >>
Are You Coachable?
This Blog has been up and running for just over 9 months now. I am positive that some of you are interested in coaching but are either unsure what
coaching is or you are unsure as to whether you would benefit from coaching. So, to help you with this, I have put together a quick little 10 question survey. The first two questions are for
your name and email address so that I can send you your scores; once I do that I will not use the information for anything else. If you wish to leave these answers ...<< MORE >>
BONUS!!!
Bonus! Today is "Leap Day", which means we get an extra day this year to exercise, appreciate our loved ones, catch up on things, and just plain old
enjoy life! Isn't this great?
With "Leap Day" being a Friday this time around I think everyone should do something special today; whether it is for yourself, you significant other, your children, your friends, etc. Make this day memorable. Hey, look at it this way, you get to spend an extra day this year at your current age. It means your birthday is pushed off one whole day! Isn't that awesome?
Think ...<< MORE >>
With "Leap Day" being a Friday this time around I think everyone should do something special today; whether it is for yourself, you significant other, your children, your friends, etc. Make this day memorable. Hey, look at it this way, you get to spend an extra day this year at your current age. It means your birthday is pushed off one whole day! Isn't that awesome?
Think ...<< MORE >>
CAFFEINE: Good or Bad for You?
Many of us coffee addicts rely on the caffeine to get us going, especially those of us who are up at 4:30 a.m. We have all heard that caffeine is a
diuretic and that too much caffeine is not good for us. Well there is new information out and I am going to sum up as best I can the potential good news and the potential bad news about
caffeine as per the March 2008 issue of Nutrition Action.
POTENTIAL GOOD NEWS:
1. There is fairly convincing evidence that people who drink caffeine regularly have a lower risk of developing ...<< MORE >>
POTENTIAL GOOD NEWS:
1. There is fairly convincing evidence that people who drink caffeine regularly have a lower risk of developing ...<< MORE >>
2 Adult Education Classes
For the readers of this Blog that are in the West Chester, PA area I have an announcement for you. This Spring I am going to be teaching 2 Adult
Education Classes for the Chester County Night School.
Below are the titles of the classes and the pertinent information. To register for these classes you can go on line to www.chestercountynightschool.org and click on the register on line button. These 2 classes are listed under the Fitness and Health section as you see it here.
Below are the titles of the classes and the pertinent information. To register for these classes you can go on line to www.chestercountynightschool.org and click on the register on line button. These 2 classes are listed under the Fitness and Health section as you see it here.
Lose Weight...Feel Great!
Steven Uhlenbrock, M.S., M.Ed, instructor
Learn the right way to ...
How Old is Your Body?
You know how old you are chronologically. But how old is your body? What is your body's real age?
The "age" of your body can be negatively affected by numerous things; smoking, drinking too much, not enough sleep, not enough exercise, eating poorly, etc. It can also be positively affected by numerous things; healthy lifestyle, getting proper sleep, exercising regularly, having low stress in your life, feeling great, etc. This all ties in with your wellness. If your body is actually "older" than you are chronologically, you may be in for a difficult older life; you may not even live ...<< MORE >>
The "age" of your body can be negatively affected by numerous things; smoking, drinking too much, not enough sleep, not enough exercise, eating poorly, etc. It can also be positively affected by numerous things; healthy lifestyle, getting proper sleep, exercising regularly, having low stress in your life, feeling great, etc. This all ties in with your wellness. If your body is actually "older" than you are chronologically, you may be in for a difficult older life; you may not even live ...<< MORE >>
The Bucket List
Last night we went out and saw the movie The Bucket List with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Great movie! I won't give any part of the
movie away, but I do want to share with you quickly the premise of the movie. These two gentleman create a list of things they want to do before they "kick the bucket"; hence the name Bucket
List.
So this got me thinking; this is right up the alley of coaching. In coaching we help people do what it is that they want or accomplish things in life that they really want ...<< MORE >>
So this got me thinking; this is right up the alley of coaching. In coaching we help people do what it is that they want or accomplish things in life that they really want ...<< MORE >>
Motivational / Inspirational / Heart Wrenching...
By now you know many of my posts are meant to be motivating for you. Today's post is not only motivational but inspirational and heart wrenching; not
to mention it being about giving that 1 degree of extra effort. The link below was sent to me from one of my students in my Exercise Psychology class. In this class we talk about motivation,
inspiration, 1 degree extra effort, etc. and relating it all to getting people to exercise for healthy reasons. It's good to know that they actually do listen AND "get it." Please click on the
link ...<< MORE >>
Snow Shoveling Tips
YIPPEE!!! A snow day! Well, at least it is for us here in the Philadelphia area. So with that in mind I want to post some snow
shoveling tips for you so that you won't injure yourself. Also, shoveling snow is a great way to exercise and to have fun at the same time. If you do it right, it can be an enjoyable experience
and you won't get hurt; which would take away from your other exercise activities.
Be heart healthy and back friendly while shoveling with these tips:
• If you are inactive and have a history ...<< MORE >>
Be heart healthy and back friendly while shoveling with these tips:
• If you are inactive and have a history ...<< MORE >>
Valentine's Day
Today, February 14th, is Valentine's Day. As far as I can tell it is celebrated in North America and Europe. It is a day that lovers and sweethearts
express to one another their love for each other through poems, cards, love letters and by giving gifts of chocolates and flowers.
I would like to add one thing to this list. Tell all of the people in your life how much you appreciate them and how grateful you are to have them as family, friends, co-workers, clients, etc. As I have mentioned in a previous post, appreciation and gratitude are ...<< MORE >>
I would like to add one thing to this list. Tell all of the people in your life how much you appreciate them and how grateful you are to have them as family, friends, co-workers, clients, etc. As I have mentioned in a previous post, appreciation and gratitude are ...<< MORE >>
Keeping the Fire Going
No I'm not talking about romance here (but maybe I should since Thursday is Valentine's day). And believe it or not I am not talking
about a fire in the fireplace; although I will be referring to it.
This morning I was training a couple and we were talking about eating several small meals throughout the day as opposed to just 3 larger meals. The male client is diabetic and I said if he ate periodically throughout the day it would help keep his blood sugar levels up and would help prevent him from "crashing". The other benefit is ...<< MORE >>
This morning I was training a couple and we were talking about eating several small meals throughout the day as opposed to just 3 larger meals. The male client is diabetic and I said if he ate periodically throughout the day it would help keep his blood sugar levels up and would help prevent him from "crashing". The other benefit is ...<< MORE >>
Q: Can Diet Soda Make You Fat? A: YES and NO
Can diet soda make you fat?
According to a new study that I saw on Good Morning America today the answer is YES. Here is a link to their web site with the results and discussion of that study (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=4271246&page=1). But before you take the results of this study as gospel I want you to read another study and read my thoughts on this below. The second study is called Artificial Sweeteners Helpful in Weight Control and can be found here (http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_releases/study_artificial_sweeteners_helpful_in_weight_control).
My thoughts on this topic:
First I would like to summarize and give my interpretation of ...<< MORE >>
According to a new study that I saw on Good Morning America today the answer is YES. Here is a link to their web site with the results and discussion of that study (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=4271246&page=1). But before you take the results of this study as gospel I want you to read another study and read my thoughts on this below. The second study is called Artificial Sweeteners Helpful in Weight Control and can be found here (http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_releases/study_artificial_sweeteners_helpful_in_weight_control).
My thoughts on this topic:
First I would like to summarize and give my interpretation of ...<< MORE >>
Oprah Winfrey and "The Secret"
By the title of this post you probably think I have gone off of the deep end. What do Oprah Winfrey and "The Secret" have to do with wellness?
First, for those of you not familiar with the movie "The Secret", I will just tell you quickly it is about the Law of Attraction and how to use the Law to get what you want in
life.
Yesterday the theme of the Oprah Winfrey show was The Secret Behind The Secret. To me it just reinforced how great the Law of Attraction is and how you can get it to work ...<< MORE >>
Yesterday the theme of the Oprah Winfrey show was The Secret Behind The Secret. To me it just reinforced how great the Law of Attraction is and how you can get it to work ...<< MORE >>
A Great Time of Year!
Today is the beginning of Lent. Lent, in most Christian denominations, is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting and prayer before
Easter. I am not asking you to fast, but traditionally this is the time of year where Christians "give things up" to show their sacrifice. So this is a great time of the year for you to
give up the one thing that would impact you the most with regard to your health and fitness. And no I am not saying for you to give up exercising. I want you to give up some kind of
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Celebrating 100 Entries (**Giveaway**)
This entry is officially my 100th Blog Post! When I started last June 5th (exactly 8 months ago) I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to keep
up with it or if people would read my posts. Well I am happy to say that I have kept up with it and my Blog has had over 17,000 hits since the beginning!
I have enjoyed writing about Wellness and I know from some of the comments I have received, that the information has been valuable to you. I am committed to continue to write for you and I ...<< MORE >>
I have enjoyed writing about Wellness and I know from some of the comments I have received, that the information has been valuable to you. I am committed to continue to write for you and I ...<< MORE >>
How F.I.T. are your workouts?
The way you approach your exercise session is critical to the results you get. An acronym to go by is F.I.T., otherwise known as
Frequency...Intensity...Time. How F.I.T. are you workouts? Let me break this down.
Frequency: This is the number of days each week you do that activity (i.e., walking on the treadmill). The frequency of your work outs is very important. As far as cardiovascular exercise goes, you should be getting 3 to 6 days a week of cardiovascular activity. When it comes to weight resistance exercise it is another story; it all depends on what your goals are.<< MORE >>
Frequency: This is the number of days each week you do that activity (i.e., walking on the treadmill). The frequency of your work outs is very important. As far as cardiovascular exercise goes, you should be getting 3 to 6 days a week of cardiovascular activity. When it comes to weight resistance exercise it is another story; it all depends on what your goals are.<< MORE >>
Waist to Hip Ratio and Heart Attacks
The ratio of your waist-to-hip measurements offers the best predictor of your heart attack risk, says researchers with the Interheart study. From
information on more than 27,000 people from 52 countries, they found that the higher your waist measurement relative to your hip measurement, the greater your heart attack risk, even if
you're not overweight. Fat cells in the abdomen affect the pancreas and liver, increasing heart risk, while fat in the hips and thighs does not, say the researchers.
Women with waist-to-hip ratios of more than 0.85 are at increased risk. Men with waist-to-hip ratios of more than 1.0 are ...<< MORE >>
Women with waist-to-hip ratios of more than 0.85 are at increased risk. Men with waist-to-hip ratios of more than 1.0 are ...<< MORE >>
Reverse Fly
As always, before beginning an exercise program you should consult with your physician and have someone experienced (like a personal trainer)
there to help you with your technique the first couple of workouts.
The Reverse Fly is great for both the rear shoulder and the upper back. This exercise is not only good for helping develop the posterior deltoid (rear shoulder muscle), but it is also good for working the upper back muscles and assisting with good posture. It is very important not to start with weights that are too heavy; improper techniques and too heavy of weights could lead ...<< MORE >>
The Reverse Fly is great for both the rear shoulder and the upper back. This exercise is not only good for helping develop the posterior deltoid (rear shoulder muscle), but it is also good for working the upper back muscles and assisting with good posture. It is very important not to start with weights that are too heavy; improper techniques and too heavy of weights could lead ...<< MORE >>
GOALS
Today is January 22nd. It has been 3 weeks since most of us have set our New Years Resolutions/Goals. How are you doing? My hope is that you are still
moving in the right direction and are on track with your goals. But what about the group of people who didn't set any goals? You know them, "I don't set New year's Resolutions because I never
stick to them." Well I have a few things I would like to share with that group; and it is beneficial for those who have set goals too.
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Height loss in men could be sign of a sick heart...
I came across this interesting article in the Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor and I felt it was important enough to share with you. It is
just another good reason why we should continue to exercise as we get older. I am doing something different here; I am writing the last paragraph of the article first and then I will start the
article from the beginning and then I created a link to take you to their web site where you can finish the article.
I hope you find this informative. If you have any questions about what you can do to ...<< MORE >>
I hope you find this informative. If you have any questions about what you can do to ...<< MORE >>
Good Quote about Attitude
"There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is
whether it is positive or negative." - W. Clement Stone
They say attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? Make a big difference in your life today...have a positive attitude. Besides, it's not fun walking around being miserable and negative. Is it?
Tell yourself, "I Feel Great!" today. And when someone asks you how you're doing, don't just say, "fine." Say, "Awesome!" or "Fantastic" or "I Feel Great!". And then take a look at their response. Trust ...<< MORE >>
They say attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? Make a big difference in your life today...have a positive attitude. Besides, it's not fun walking around being miserable and negative. Is it?
Tell yourself, "I Feel Great!" today. And when someone asks you how you're doing, don't just say, "fine." Say, "Awesome!" or "Fantastic" or "I Feel Great!". And then take a look at their response. Trust ...<< MORE >>
Cardiovascular (Aerobic) Exercise
Cardiovascular (CV) exercise is also known as Aerobic exercise. Aerobic means "with oxygen". The opposite of aerobic is anaerobic; which means without
oxygen. Types of anaerobic exercise would be a sprint, weight lifting, most sporting events (baseball, football). Anaerobic activity requires quick bursts of energy. Aerobic activity
requires you to perform sustained exercise over an extended period of time (i.e., marathon, certain swimming events, exercise classes, etc.).
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." It is a type of exercise ...<< MORE >>
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." It is a type of exercise ...<< MORE >>
Dehydration and Blood Sugar Levels
A question came up today with one of my clients who has Adult Onset Diabetes (typically known as Type II Diabetes). The questions was, "Does
dehydration cause blood sugar levels to increase?". My initial response was, "Yes." I figured if you are dehydrated it would make your blood thicker and make the sugar
levels more concentrated. But since I am not a doctor (although I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night) I wanted to make sure my answer was correct.
So here is what I found out from several different resources...
- Blood is a specialized bodily fluid that ...<< MORE >>
So here is what I found out from several different resources...
- Blood is a specialized bodily fluid that ...<< MORE >>
Abdominal Crunch on Physio Ball
Nearly everybody wants tighter abdominals and nearly everyone hates doing abdominal work. There is no short cut to getting tighter abs. You must do 3
things: eat right, do plenty of aerobic exercise, and do your crunches. Believe it or not, I am not a proponent of the gadgets and gizmos you see on TV that say, and I paraphrase, just
wear this around your waist 20 minutes a day and you too can have a 6 pack. Trust me, it's not going to work. One of the best ways to work your abdominals is to do your crunches on a
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Law of Attraction Slide Show
As most of you know by now, I have posted several times on how to accomplish your goals using the Law of Attraction. Today I have put together a short
(4 minute) slide show to help you with this...<< MORE >>
Resolutions vs. Goals
Yes, it is that wonderful time of year when nearly everyone makes their New Year's Resolutions. And inevitably the resolutions are broken in a matter
of months, if not weeks. So what exactly is a resolution? One definition I found says it is "the act or process of resolving." When you resolve something it must mean their was a problem
to start with. A goal on the other hand is defined as "an end toward which effort is directed." So are you making Resolutions or are you making
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Symbolism
I hope you don't mind me mentioning another learning experience from my vacation to Disney World. Inevitably while in Disney someone will ask you who
your favorite character is. When it came to me there was no doubt who I would pick. In fact, before I could say anything someone interjected that it should be Tigger; and they
were correct. Why Tigger? Well let's take an in depth look at who Tigger is.
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Simply Magical
Happy Holidays to you on this day after Christmas! I have returned from my vacation and I want to share with you that it was Simply
Magical! We took a family vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Florida and had a great time! The weather was great, the company was great, and of course Mickey and Minnie were
great too!
While down there I realized that going to Disney is like getting a refresher course on what Coaching is all about. By that I mean the positive attitude of the entire place along with their philosophy is just incredible. ...<< MORE >>
While down there I realized that going to Disney is like getting a refresher course on what Coaching is all about. By that I mean the positive attitude of the entire place along with their philosophy is just incredible. ...<< MORE >>
Holiday Spirit
As the song goes, “Tis the season to be jolly…” We all know that this is supposed to be one of the merriest times of the year. The question is, are you merry? Do you have the holiday spirit? Or are you too wound up trying to get that perfect gift for your child? Are you stressed out trying to figure ...
<< MORE >>2008: The Year to FEEL GREAT!
2007 is almost over; just 25 days left. We all know what happens come January 1st...New Year's Resolutions. Well I have deemed 2008, "The Year to Feel Great!" This is your year! It's time to put
aside any issues and any problems of 2007. If you gained weight, if your health deteriorated, if your goals weren't attained; this is going to be your year! It all starts with attitude and it
ends with success!
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Whole Grains or Heart Failure...You Decide
I found this information from a couple of resources (WebMD and Nutrition Action Health Letter). I hope you find it beneficial.
"Starting the day with whole-grain cereal may lower the risk of heart failure in the long run.
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"Starting the day with whole-grain cereal may lower the risk of heart failure in the long run.
A new study shows men who eat whole-grain breakfast cereal regularly are less likely to develop heart failure than those who eat it rarely or never.
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should. The risk of developing heart failure is about one in five for the average ...
The Day After
Alright everyone, you had your big feast yesterday and most likely you ate more than you do on a normal day. That's okay, Thanksgiving comes once a year. But now you
need to watch out for those leftovers. Today is not Thanksgiving part II. And tomorrow is not Thanksgiving part III. If you want to maintain your weight you must watch your portion sizes. (For more
on this go to my post called Size Does Matter.) Do not overfill your plate like you did
yesterday. Besides, if you just eat small portion amounts, it leaves more ...
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Trust
Trust is defined as "the confident expectation of something" (Dictionary.com). So what does trust have to do with wellness? Let me keep going and we'll see
if it becomes clearer for you.
Have you ever heard the phrase, "I have complete trust in you" before? I ask you this...Is there any other way to have trust in someone? Can you have partial trust? Isn't partial trust an oxymoron? You either have trust or you don't. For example, in relationships you need to trust your significant other will be committed to you and will never stray. If you say, "I trust ...
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Have you ever heard the phrase, "I have complete trust in you" before? I ask you this...Is there any other way to have trust in someone? Can you have partial trust? Isn't partial trust an oxymoron? You either have trust or you don't. For example, in relationships you need to trust your significant other will be committed to you and will never stray. If you say, "I trust ...
Want to Enjoy Your Workout?
If you are like many people, including my clients and... well I will leave that one alone, you don't really enjoy working out. So if focusing on all of the benefits
of exercise (increasing aerobic endurance, increasing bone density, reducing health risk factors, reducing anxiety/depression/stress, etc.) isn't good enough, I have a "Feel Great" idea for
you. And the best part is it probably won't cost you any money.
Here it is...
Put together a 60 minute audio CD of your favorite upbeat / feel good (or Feel great) music and play it whenever you exercise. The up tempo beat alone will ...
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Here it is...
Put together a 60 minute audio CD of your favorite upbeat / feel good (or Feel great) music and play it whenever you exercise. The up tempo beat alone will ...
Depression and Exercise
Question: Are people depressed because they are sedentary or are they sedentary because they are depressed?
Answer: Being sedentary does increase the risk for depression, but is not the cause of depression. Also, depressed people are more sedentary than non-depressed people; symptoms of depression are more likely to occur among individuals who report little or no leisure-time physical activity.
Depression can be caused by traumatic events such as; death of a loved one, loss of self-esteem, chronic anxiety, or chronic stress. And someone who is clinically depressed has an increased risk of suicide.
At least one-third of all individuals are expected ...
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Answer: Being sedentary does increase the risk for depression, but is not the cause of depression. Also, depressed people are more sedentary than non-depressed people; symptoms of depression are more likely to occur among individuals who report little or no leisure-time physical activity.
Depression can be caused by traumatic events such as; death of a loved one, loss of self-esteem, chronic anxiety, or chronic stress. And someone who is clinically depressed has an increased risk of suicide.
At least one-third of all individuals are expected ...
Tips on Keeping a Healthy Mind and Body Over the Holidays
As we all know, this time of year can be critical for our mental and physical well being. With all of the holiday parties, cookie trays at the office, food
gifts, eating out while shopping, etc.; it is very difficult to keep ourselves balanced. As a Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer I try to instill in my clients that you must not restrict
yourself from indulging but you must also not over do it with your food choices. It is okay to enjoy the festivities of the season, just know your limitations.
Below are a few tips as ...
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Below are a few tips as ...
Talk About the Right Attitude...
As you know by now from reading my posts I am a big believer in having a positive attitude, looking at situations in the positive instead of in the negative, seeing
the glass as half full, etc. Well yesterday I saw a video on YouTube that blew me away. It is about this gentleman who is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and only has "__ months" to live. His
attitude about life is amazing. He is an inspiration to me and hopefully will be to you also. I have placed a link to the video below. It does take ...
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Anxiety and Exercise
About 17% of adults aged 18 to 54 in the U.S. experience anxiety each year. Anxiety disorders are more prevalent than any other type of mental disorder except substance
abuse.
Exercise has been shown to reduce levels of anxiety in small to moderate amounts for all types of anxiety disorders. And both acute (short term bouts) and chronic (regular) exercise have been shown
to be beneficial. The reduced anxiety post-exercise lasts somewhere between 4 and 6 hours. Studies have also shown that exercise can be considered at least as good as other commonly employed anxiety
treatments, and exercise ...
Cancer Risks Affected by Weight...
ABC News has reported today that "after five years of reviewing 7,000 medical studies, a team of top scientists from around the world has concluded that diet and
weight directly affect whether you'll get cancer. The researchers cite "convincing" evidence that excess body fat can cause six different types of common cancers, including those affecting the
breast, bowel and pancreas. The research, which also links consumption of alcohol, red meat and processed meat to an increased risk of cancer, has spurred debate among nutrition experts over whether
the conclusions of the report are particularly earth-shattering."
Here are the recommendations:
1. Limit ...
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Here are the recommendations:
1. Limit ...
Size Does Matter
How would you like to lose weight, save money, save
time, reduce the number of meals you cook, and not have to give up any of the
foods you eat? Does this sound too good to be true? Well it’s not. There is a
simple formula for this successful weight loss plan. Before I tell you what it
is I must give you some background information.
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time, reduce the number of meals you cook, and not have to give up any of the
foods you eat? Does this sound too good to be true? Well it’s not. There is a
simple formula for this successful weight loss plan. Before I tell you what it
is I must give you some background information.
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The Rocking Chair Test
The next time you need to make a moderate size
decision, maybe something that will impact your life (like a healthy lifestyle),
try the Rocking Chair Test. What exactly is the Rocking Chair Test? Here it
is... ...<< MORE >>
decision, maybe something that will impact your life (like a healthy lifestyle),
try the Rocking Chair Test. What exactly is the Rocking Chair Test? Here it
is... ...<< MORE >>
Mind Power
If you are a frequent reader of this Blog you know I am a believer of the Law of Attraction and the Power of Positive Thinking. Well, I want to give you a
real life example of how it has just worked for me.
Yesterday (Sunday) I was sitting around the breakfast table finishing my coffee and my fiancé was talking about how her neck and upper back was very stiff. Suddenly, without any warning or movement, my low back started to hurt. (I must explain here to those who don't know me, I have had a ...
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Yesterday (Sunday) I was sitting around the breakfast table finishing my coffee and my fiancé was talking about how her neck and upper back was very stiff. Suddenly, without any warning or movement, my low back started to hurt. (I must explain here to those who don't know me, I have had a ...
Love Your Body Day (10/18/07)
Tomorrow (Thursday 10/18/2007) is Love Your Body Day. What exactly does that mean? Well, to me it means you need to take time to appreciate yourself for who you are. Stop trying to be like the airbrushed men and women on the magazine covers. Stop trying to be a size "0". Stop trying to build your muscles up so much that you can't even straighten your arms out. You are a unique person. Love yourself! Look in the mirror and say, "Damn I'm good! I'm unique. There is nobody else in the world that looks like me! (unless ...
What is Your Driving Force?
Whenever we make a decision it basically comes down to one of two things, pain vs. pleasure. Let me give you an example. You want to buy a new 46" HDTV for your family room. The television is going to cost you $2200.00. Which is greater, the pain of parting with the $2200 or the pleasure you will get by having the new HDTV? If it is too painful (and I am not talking physical pain here) to part with the money, then you won't buy the HDTV. However, if the pleasure of watching your shows and sporting events ...
Life Satisfaction
As I approach another birthday I am for some reason analyzing where I am in life. By that I mean physically, emotionally, spiritually and professionally. Middle age will be creeping up on me soon enough (I've pushed it off because I'm going to live to at least 100, not the typical 76 for most men.) and I want to be able to enjoy my last 50+ years.<< MORE >>
Circuit Training
What is circuit training?
Circuit training is a mix of strength training and endurance training. In a circuit-training workout you do a group (or circuit) of exercises with little or no rest in-between. Usually, one circuit consists of 10 to 15 exercises. My experience, and preference, is that each exercise is performed for a specific period of time before moving to the next exercise (usually 1 minute). For example, you might do lunges for 60 seconds, rest 30 seconds, and then do bench presses for another 60 seconds followed by the other exercises. Depending on your fitness level, you might do one ...
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Circuit training is a mix of strength training and endurance training. In a circuit-training workout you do a group (or circuit) of exercises with little or no rest in-between. Usually, one circuit consists of 10 to 15 exercises. My experience, and preference, is that each exercise is performed for a specific period of time before moving to the next exercise (usually 1 minute). For example, you might do lunges for 60 seconds, rest 30 seconds, and then do bench presses for another 60 seconds followed by the other exercises. Depending on your fitness level, you might do one ...
October Newsletter
Tomorrow (Wednesday 10/10/07) at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time the next edition of the Feel Great Coaching Newsletter will be delivered. If you haven't signed up for it yet (it's free), just
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Ordinary to Extraordinary (written & audio versions)
Former NFL coach Jimmie Johnson once said, "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra." And if you have read ...<< MORE >>
Response to previous post's comment
Martha -
You are so right! It does take motivation to be successful at this; and I think it takes both external motivation and internal motivation (or as I have said in a previous post - inspiration). There are 2 other things necessary for this success: willpower and waypower (again, see previous post on waypower for more details). ...<< MORE >>
You are so right! It does take motivation to be successful at this; and I think it takes both external motivation and internal motivation (or as I have said in a previous post - inspiration). There are 2 other things necessary for this success: willpower and waypower (again, see previous post on waypower for more details). ...<< MORE >>
Stress (part 2 - Exercise and Stress)
Does Exercise Reduce Stress? YES!!!
Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins, which are opium-like substances that ease pain and produce a sense of comfort and euphoria.
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Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins, which are opium-like substances that ease pain and produce a sense of comfort and euphoria.
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Stress (part 1)
Stress is a part of everybody's life. There are two kinds of stress; bad stress (distress) and good stress (eustress). That's right, I said good stress. A certain
amount of stress is good for the body and for our performance, especially in sports and the work place. Too much stress is not a good thing, but a certain level of stress (which is different for
everybody) can improve performance and help us to keep focused on a particular task.
Stress can be defined as bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium.
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Lat Pulldown
This week's exercise is the Lat Pulldown. This exercise is typically performed at a gym, but can be done at home if you have the right equipment.
The Lat Pulldown is a great exercise for strengthening your latissimus dorsi (upper back) along with your biceps and posterior deltoids (back shoulder muscles). As always, before
beginning an exercise program you should consult with your physician and have someone experienced (like a personal trainer) there to help you with your technique the first couple of
workouts.
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A common technique error is to grip the bar with a wide grip and bring the bar down ...<< MORE >>
Attitude
I was putting together a motivational / educational presentation today for West Chester University's Women's Rugby team and I came across some great quotes on
ATTITUDE. I have written before how important it is to have the right (positive) attitude if you want to be happy and successful. Well, since I am doing some Sports Performance work
with this team, I decided to make sure their attitude was in the right place. Below is a list of the quotes I shared with them and I would like to share with you. I hope 1 or 2 of them
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Dealing with Anger
Why am I blogging about anger? Isn't this a Wellness Blog? Yes it is. And when I think of wellness I think of total body wellness; ranging from physical to mental. So
here is my post on ANGER.
Anger is defined as a strong feeling of displeasure (Webster Online). Anger is one of many emotions that we can and do feel. Anger sometimes takes over our better judgment and leads us down a path we might not typically take. ANger can also give us the energy and desire to overcome a problem.
So the question I throw out ...
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Anger is defined as a strong feeling of displeasure (Webster Online). Anger is one of many emotions that we can and do feel. Anger sometimes takes over our better judgment and leads us down a path we might not typically take. ANger can also give us the energy and desire to overcome a problem.
So the question I throw out ...
Insulin Resistance and (Pre-) Diabetes
AddedBodyStart
Type II Diabetes (formerly known as Adult Onset Diabetes) is becoming more and more prevalent with the obesity crisis we are facing here in the
Don't Doubt...Allow (written & audio version)
When using the Law of Attraction it is important to understand the art of ALLOWING. Many times people say, "I have made my requests but they aren't being answered or
they aren't being answered quick enough." The problem is that these people do not fully believe in the process...they have doubts. Sometimes they even doubt that they deserve what they are
asking for. And when you say I hope this comes true; the word hope is leaving room for doubt. DO NOT HOPE FOR SOMETHING - EXPECT IT!
Fully ALLOWING is the absence of doubt.
DOUBT is a negative feeling or ...
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Fully ALLOWING is the absence of doubt.
DOUBT is a negative feeling or ...
A 2% Investment Can Yield High Returns
The cartoon below says it best. We Need To Exercise!
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You Control Your Journey
My apologies to my Newsletter subscribers that are seeing this for the second time. But since I received such positive feedback about the newsletter, I decided to share it with my Blog readers too. If you just read my Blog and aren't subscribed to my newsletter, you might want to sign up on my web site and take advantage of some special offerings. Hereis the article...
Healthy Football Snacking
Fall is all about football, sports, activities,
tailgating, snacking, grilling, and various beverage guzzling. Here's how to kick
out the calories and make healthier choices this fall.
Tailgating
Calories add up fast when tailgating. High-fat bratwurst sausages, burgers, and BBQ ribs are loaded with calories. Chips, potato salad, peanuts, and beverages round out the list. A four-hour game can be a marathon of constant snacking. Choose lower-fat items, leaner cuts of meat, and fruits and veggies as snack items. Use lower fat mayo and reduced-calorie sauces ...
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Tailgating
Calories add up fast when tailgating. High-fat bratwurst sausages, burgers, and BBQ ribs are loaded with calories. Chips, potato salad, peanuts, and beverages round out the list. A four-hour game can be a marathon of constant snacking. Choose lower-fat items, leaner cuts of meat, and fruits and veggies as snack items. Use lower fat mayo and reduced-calorie sauces ...
What to do about High Blood Pressure
A few of my clients and people I know have either high blood pressure (hypertension) or they are close to having high blood pressure
(prehypertension), so I decided to write on this topic. The average adult's blood pressure (BP) reading should be 120/80. If it reaches 140/90 it is considered high BP. If it is between 120/80
and 140/90 it is considered prehypertension. There are several lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent high BP and/or lower it.
They are:
- Lose excess body fat.
- Eat less salt.
- Exercise (resistance training and about 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise). ...
A Step In The Right Direction
Long Live The King! Burger King that is. What's this, a Wellness Coach & Personal Trainer supporting a fast food company? Am I out of my mind? No, not yet. But
have you heard about the healthy choices Burger King is going to roll out next year? And I think the big key here is that they are doing it in a clever marketing way. Read on and see what I mean.
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Newsletter Gets with the 21st Century
On Tuesday, Feel Great Coaching is taking the "next step" in the digital world. FGC has been sending out Newsletters for 1 year now, and to be sure that people who
are receiving the Newsletters are people who actually want to receive them, I have enrolled in an "opt-in" service. This means that you won't receive the FGC Newsletters unless you go through the
process of "opting-in". It only takes 1 minute to do so. Also by "opting in", you will receive a complimentary copy of Turning Negative Self-Talk into Positive Self-Talk by me!
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Pelvic Thrust
This week's exercise is the Pelvic Thurst. This exercise can be performed at a gym or home; all you need is a comfortable mat or floor to lay on. The Pelvic
Thrust is a great exercise for strengthening your low back along with tightening your glutes (butt). As always, before beginning an exercise program you should consult with your
physician and have someone experienced (like a personal trainer) there to help you with your technique the first couple of workouts.
Lay flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent pointing up to the ceiling and your arms at your ...
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Lay flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent pointing up to the ceiling and your arms at your ...
Happy New Year!
I know today is September 4th and not only is it not the beginning of a new month it is not even the beginning of a new season. But, yesterday I was watching a
local news station and they had a piece on how the day after Labor Day is like a new year. And it hit me that it is so true. All of the schools are back in session and the students are starting a new
year in their education. The summer vacation rentals end on Labor Day and a new football season is upon us.
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Triceps Kick Back (photo illustration)
This week's exercise is the Triceps Kick Back. This exercise can be performed at a gym or home; all you need is a dumbbell that gives you enough resistance and a
bench or a chair. The main muscles used in this exercise are the triceps (back of the upper arm). As always, before beginning an exercise program you should consult with your physician and have
someone experienced (like a personal trainer) there to help you with your technique the first couple of workouts.
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Starting Position: Lean forward with the non-exercising hand resting on a bench or chair for support (let's ...
Summarize Summer
This is the last week of
summer. Labor Day is just around the corner and then it is
back to school for the little ones. How was your summer? Did
you have goals set in the beginning of summer of what you
wanted to accomplish? Did you vacation a lot and have lots of
fun? Or was it the same old thing, just a different time of
the year?
I can summarize my summer in just one word ...
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Vitamin D, Calcium & Cancer
It appears that the articles
I post on vitamins are very popular. With that in mind I
decided to find some more information with regard to the
benefits of eating healthy and vitamin supplementation. I
have already posted a couple of times on the benfefits of
vitamin D and calcium; it appears the benefits are ever
increasing, this time with the combination of calcium. I
found the following information in the September 2007
issue of the Nutrition Action Health Letter. I thought
it may be useful information, so I am posting it for you.
"Vitamin D and calcium seem to ...
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The Standing DB Shoulder Press
This week's exercise is the
Standing DB Shoulder Press. This exercise can be performed at
a gym or home; all you need are dumbbells that give you
enough resistance. The standing db shoulder press is a great
exercise for anterior and medial deltoids (front and middle
shoulder muscles) and the triceps (back of the upper arm).
You can also do this exercise seated if you wish on a banch
or a stability ball. Doing the