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Do Your Friends Share Similar Diet and Exercise Habits?
The company you keep can influence the choices you make, and that includes decisions that impact your healthy lifestyle. My friends run the spectrum when it comes to diet and exercise habits: Some of them are health nuts like me, while others haven't worked out in years and think a meal is considered healthy when the main ingredients are chorizo and cheese. How does your social circle measure up?
Speak Up: How Do Your Friends Distract You From Working Out?
There are only a couple of friends that I like to work out with because I know they like to work hard. Then there are others who'll go to the gym with me and would rather chitchat about their annoying boss or insensitive boyfriend, or how their dog chewed their favorite purse. I'm not saying I don't want to talk to my friends, but there's a time and a place for everything.
Is It OK to Say Something About a Pal's Unhealthy Eating?
The other day I was out to lunch with my girlfriend who has been blabbing to me for the past few months about how she is finally getting healthy. I've been her number one supporter so I was thrown off when she ordered a very unhealthy meal at lunch — I just couldn't help myself from saying something to her when she chugged her second refill of Coke. Unfortunately, she seemed peeved.
Friends Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
We all look to our friends in time of stress, but a new study shows that some friends may to creating stress in our lives.
Research, recently performed by psychologists at Brigham Young University indicates that "ambivalent" friends affect our blood pressure. Ambivalent friends, which I sometime call mean friends, are those people we are involved with, who we care about, but who are unpredictable.
Get Physical: Rock Out
Back in the day when I thought I was a hipster, I went to see live music in little clubs all the time. Although it wasn't cool to dance, I just had to move around. I rocked out.
That's What Friends are For
Sheryl and Gabby partnered up, maybe you should too! Problem is maybe your friends are not ready to start working out or you know that they will back out on a workout from time to time. Want to run a marathon but can't get any one you know to do it with you?
Friends, The Best Medicine
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself when you are feeling stressed is to turn to someone else.
All those stresses can get bottled up and gabbing with a supportive pal about life and what's ailing you (or her) can instantly relieve stress. Talking about your problems not only helps you gain perspective, but you can usually brainstorm some ideas to try in those troublesome times.
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How to Help a Friend Onto the Path of Healthy Living
With national obesity rates growing, chances are high you know someone who is looking to lose weight. Losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle can be quite challenging, so here are a few suggestions for how you can support your friend or loved one on her weight loss journey toward healthy living.
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Gifts For Active Snow Bunnies
Although snow may not be falling in your neck of the woods just yet, it's never too early to start thinking about all the people in your life who love playing in that fluffy white stuff.
If you have a friend or family member who's big into hitting the mountain, here are some gift ideas that are sure to keep her warm and happy. Although picking out ski or snowboard equipment is best left up to her, these items are sure to make wintertime even better.
Many Probiotics Short on Bacteria
With claims that they improve digestion, bolster immunity, and fight acne, it's no wonder that probiotic supplements are big business. Newsweek reports that sales of these supplements have more than quadrupled in the last 10 years. I will admit, I'm a fan these friendly bacteria found in yogurt and miso, but it's the quality of the supplements that's raising eyebrows.
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