This actress has a naturally thin frame and is often judged for it. When asked if she's happy with her appearance she said:
"I'm fine with it. I can't really do much about it. It's what it is and that's all right. If I was younger I would be (self-conscious), but I've been dealing with (the criticism) for a while."
Despite its arrival being evidence that Winter is coming, October is one of my favorite months of the year. From the gorgeous colors of the trees to being able to go for brisk runs after work, Fall feels like it's officially here. Keep in mind that October also kicks off the beginning of the holiday season with Halloween, which means it's time to enjoy all the goodies, but still keep an eye on what we're putting in our bodies in the interim. Staying fit this month will pave the way to a happy and healthy rest of 2008.
Today at the gym I realized that like almost every other day, a crowd of people gather around one of the fitness rooms before group exercise classes. Several people start waiting a good 10-15 minutes before the class starts and I can't help but think what a waste of time that is.
If you find yourself waiting around for a class or machine, make use of that time. Jump on a treadmill and get five minutes of walking in. Do squats, crunches, or lunges. Do anything really. I don't know about you, but getting to the gym can be a difficult task at times so maximize that time to get the most out of your workout. Five minutes getting warmed up is not going to hurt you, in fact it'll just prepare you for the exercise you are about to begin and you'll burn more calories in the end.
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Dear DrSugar,
I am getting married and going on my honeymoon in less than a month. Yay! I just got diagnosed with a stress fracture of the inferior pubic ramus, presumably from too much running. Boo! My doc told me to limit my exercise to swimming or the arm cycle machine at the gym for at least the next four weeks. My concern is, since it is that my pubic bone that has the stress fracture, will I be able to have sex with my fiancé/husband or will that hurt the bone too? Broken Bride
To see what DrSugar has to say about this unfortunately placed fracture, read more
I consider myself fortunate that my time of the month is not usually accompanied by intense cramps, but when I do experience that gnawing sensation in my pelvis I take whatever over the counter (OTC) pain medicine happens to be in my medicine cabinet. But, other than that I don't take OTC pain meds much more than once a month. What about you though?
Many runners dread hills and actively avoid them, which if you live in the SF Bay Area can be a rather difficult task. Running hills is a great way to build both speed and stamina, so you shouldn't avoid those hills especially if you're training for a race. It is rare to find a course that is completely free of incline. Don't worry if hills are hard to come by in your neck of the woods, I created a nice entry level hill workout for the treadmill. It is a basic workout — a slow climb and a slow descent. The gradual increase of incline will help you build your hill running stamina. Feel free to play around with the elements — speed, incline and duration — to make the workout work for you.
Today marks the first day of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a yearly international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, and cure. When it comes to breast cancer prevention, early detection through monthly self-breast exams and annual mammograms for women over 40 is key. So take this as your friendly reminder to take charge of your breast health.
Knowledge really is power, and having access to facts and support when dealing with breast cancer is imperative, so check out these helpful links from well-known websites:
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