08 Feb 2010 at 21:51
uzoma
Introduction
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My name is Uzoma Fenner (I am the one in the middle!). I am a Nutrition & Fitness Counsellor and I run a weight loss retreat for women in southern France. My purpose in writing this blog is to offer a discussion forum on weight issues affecting us in the cultures, environments and societies in which we participate.I will post ideas, research findings, and pose questions on weight related topics. I invite you to join me, share stories, experiences and support. I hope you enjoy my insights. I look forward to hearing yours.
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At the Arc House, we use fresh, organic meats and vegetables to make healthy and tasty meals. Every week, I will give a simple food tip to add to your own. Feel free to share recipe ideas here.
Food tip: When you are eating for weight loss, your goal should be to make your eating experience enjoyable and easy. Choose recipes that are easy to follow and that can be made in less than 40 minutes.
The Arc Plan is not just a diet, it is a lifestyle approach
The meaning of ARC
A -activate your body
R-rejuvenate your mind and soul
C-commit to the lifestyle changes suggested in The Arc Plan
The saying, ‘you are what you eat’ is certainly true! Eating the right balance of nutrients and energy keeps your major organs such as your heart, liver, skeleton, and skin in peak condition. This in turn, reduces your chances of suffering from disease and aids in the recovery of illnesses and wounds. A poor diet will reflect in the way you feel, your mood and in the way you look. You have one body to last you your whole life and so it is important to take good care of such a precious gift. As with any complicated machinery, you will need maintenance and careful handling.
Over the years, I have found that until we are prepared to nuture and respect our bodies, only then will we be on the path to good health.
27 Feb 2010 at 16:52
uzoma
Lifestyle
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If the day after your weekend means back to a stressful, boring, or difficult job, then you may find yourself in an anxious or low mood. Let today be different and keep Monday mild. Don’t take on too much at work and try to avoid confrontational situations. Take a gentle stroll at lunch time, instead of sitting at your desk. Plan a nice meal for the evening and leave work on time in order to give yourself time to prepare it. Put on some ‘good mood’ music and begin your wind down ritual .Light some scented candles at bath time, then , instead of watching television, why not read, write letters or work on a puzzle before getting to bed early. You should wake up refreshed on Tuesday, ready for the challenges of the day.
18 Feb 2010 at 17:28
uzoma
Fitness
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For those of you interested in improving your fitness levels, you can take President Obama’s Fitness Test online and get an idea of the work that you have to do to get healthy for 2010. Some of you will simply need to keep up the good work. For your information;
There are two types of fitness:
Performance-related fitness is linked to athletic performance (for example: a 50-yard dash time or the ability to maneuver around obstacles quickly) and is linked to speed, reaction time, and coordination.
Health-related fitness is linked to fitness components that may lower risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or low back pain. Health-related physical fitness includes the following components:
- Aerobic fitness – ability of the heart and lungs to deliver blood to muscles,
- Muscular strength and endurance – enough to do normal activities easily and protect the low back,
- Flexibility – ability to move your many joints through their proper range of motion, and
- Body composition – not too much body fat, especially around the waist.
The activities featured on this adult fitness test are provided as a way for you to get an estimate of your level of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and your body composition. The results on each test provide you with a measure from which you can track your progress in each area as you become more physically active. Firstly, if you are not able to walk continuously for at least 20 minutes, DO NOT take the test. Build up your stamina gradually and visit your doctor to get health clearance.
The adult fitness test is for people aged 18 and older who are in good health. Click on the link below and let me know how you faired on each section.
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