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When is it okay to talk to someone about the health issues involved in being overweight? Does the acceptance change determinant upon if they are a friend, family member, or someone you don’t know? Does the weight have to be within a certain limitation or is it never acceptable for anyone to comment on the situation outside of a doctor’s office? Some food for thought: how far is too far when it comes to commenting on someone’s weight?

It seems to be okay to tell a complete stranger that smoking will kill them but it would never be acceptable to tell them that being obese will kill them. Both instances, smoking and obesity, can lead to heart disease. Heart disease is a major problem in the United States as it is the number one cause of death, placing it ahead of cancers, strokes, and diabetes. Granted, smoking is also a hazard due to second hand smoke. However, if the smoker participated in this harmful habit only when alone, it would still be seen as acceptable to tell them of the health risks involved. Smokers know they are unhealthy. People who are obese know they are unhealthy. When is it okay to point out the obvious; or is it ever?

At a small university in Pennsylvania, those with a BMI of 30 or more are required to complete a fitness course before being allowed to graduate. The graduation requirement doesn’t necessitate your BMI has to change, just that you have to complete the fitness course. This is most likely the first college/university to single out obesity in this manner. Comparing this course to remedial math and English courses, the Lincoln University fitness course is created to help people become healthier overall. The concept is based around physical fitness being a part of everyday life, from elementary school through adult life. Students accepted into Lincoln University know beforehand that the fitness course may be a required credit in the future. Those with muscle mass that results in a higher BMI have a waist circumference taken and if healthy, do not have to complete the course. The course runs for one semester and requires physical activity for 3 hours a week.

When I was a college student, fitness courses were required for all students. If you didn’t take them, you didn’t graduate. This is true for a high percentage of colleges and universities. It’s a way to teach fitness and nutrition so students can apply the knowledge throughout their lives; the same as they would with all other information they acquire. Implementing required fitness courses into every university will most likely happen and if required for all students, it’s not a bad idea. It’s an even better idea if the credit fees included a semester pass to the university or local fitness center. At which point does requiring a fitness course gain negative publicity? Being healthy is a good thing right?

Commenting on someone’s negative health issues should never be an acceptable topic of conversation. The only exceptions should include a doctor, spouse, or other loved one. Unless the health issue directly affects you, it should not be acceptable. In the instance that you are personally affected, pointing out how your life is at risk is the only acceptable way, for example telling someone to not smoke while you are in the vehicle is your right. However, telling someone they are not allowed to smoke in their vehicle when they are alone is leaning towards babysitting. In the instance of a school requiring healthy living, if the students are previously aware of the situation, they are applying for the school with the preconceived notion that they are okay with the test and fitness course should they be necessary to graduate.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and obesity is one of the leading controllable factors. Getting in shape can be extremely difficult for those who have not participated in some form of physical activity in a long time. Speak with your healthcare professional for medical advice on the best ways to increase daily activity without overdoing it. There are little things that everyone can do to increase their fitness level.

1. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day greatly reduces your risk of heart disease
2. Gardening, raking leaves, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow or other outdoor activities for 30 minutes daily is a great way to incorporate exercise while completing household chores.
3. Cleaning the house—break up into 30 minute segments to get yourself moving everyday.
4. Take the stairs rather than the elevator as often as possible.
5. Dance with a mop while you wash the kitchen floor.
6. Park far from the doors when at work or shopping and walk as fast as you can across the parking lot.
7. Save the planet and pick up trash around a neighborhood park or along the street.
8. Grab a jump rope and start practicing!

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It’s a beautiful time of year. The snow is expected to fall across the northland. People are beginning to decorate their houses with Christmas lights, Santa inflatables, and religious displays. Holiday wreathes and trees and colorful lights shine across parking lots and malls. Brightly colored displays advertise retailer’s top chosen present ideas. The holiday season is upon us in full force already. It’s the perfect time of year to begin exercising regularly if you don’t already do so and it’s easy to make it a fun daily activity.

Before sitting down and eating the bountiful meal this Thanksgiving Thursday, get in a quick workout or exercise session by playing a game of football or other outdoor activity. Those who exercise before they eat are less likely to overindulge. Portion control is extremely important during this time of year because it’s so easy to overeat. If you can’t work out before the meal, work out in the morning, eat something small and healthy twenty minutes before the main meal to take the edge off your hunger, and focus on eating lightly during dinner.

Sweets are excessive and easily accessible during the holidays. Exercise your right to skip over the treats brought to the office, church, or meeting. You can indulge in a small portion occasionally, and let’s face it, everyone should on the holidays, but it’s important to keep it in perspective. Track what you eat and how often you are exercising throughout the season to ensure a healthy balance.

A great way to work in daily exercise is to go to the mall on the weekends from Black Friday through Christmas. Shopping with a ton of other people may not be your idea of a good time, but you don’t have to shop. Just go for the social interaction and the chance to people watch. These can be completely free trips to the mall. Bring along healthy snacks to help you avoid the food court and water bottles to keep hydrated. While there, admire the colorful displays set up in nearly every store. Walking the mall during this time forces you to walk faster as everyone around you tends to be in a rush. Spend an hour or two just walking around and hey, as an added bonus, you may get ideas for gifts you haven’t purchased yet. If you go at different times of the day to walk, you will also discover the best times to hit the mall for when you do need to shop.

My favorite way to work in daily exercise is to walk outdoors and there’s something about walking in the winter that makes my heart skip. When with that significant other, it adds a little romance to what is oftentimes seen as a chore. Walking in the winter, especially during the holiday season, is a great family activity as well. I remember fondly when my family would head outdoors to look at the Christmas lights on Saturday evenings. They are memories that live on and I’ve carried the tradition into my adult life.

Christmas lights are everywhere and walking around residential areas to see the colorful displays is the best way to experience them. Grab a friend, your spouse, or the kids and walk the neighborhood in the evening. Enjoy the cold weather but bundle in layers to ward off the worst of it. Wear boots to keep your feet warm and to give yourself the added workout. It’s even more special when the snow is falling lightly. Make sure you are safe by having someone to walk with.

Another great way to experience the winter weather during the feasting season is to get outside and just play. With so much emphasis being put on quality family time, decide to spend it outside and include everyone. Build snowmen, go sledding, play boot hockey, go for an after dinner walk through the park, and play football. Another great thing to do is head to the playground. The other day I spent a good hour swinging on the swings, running through a jungle gym, and chasing kids around the park. It was so much fun and by the end, I definitely felt the workout. Kids have an endless amount of energy and chasing them around for a couple hours gives you a solid exercise session.

Shoveling snow is great exercise but be very careful you don’t overdo it. If the snow is heavy, use a snowblower. Do not continue shoveling when you feel tired, take regular breaks, and drink a lot of water to flush your system.

With so many activities to participate in during the winter time, take a moment to enjoy them. Spend time with loved ones, play games, get outside and breathe in the fresh air. You’ll feel more energized and spending time outdoors enhances the natural endorphins in the brain. It’s a great time of year to exercise as it’ll also take your mind off the immense amount of desserts you will encounter this season. And when you are exercising daily, you’ll be okay with eating the occasional holiday calories. Exercise is great for your heart and it helps take the stress away. Don’t bring added anxiety into your life by being unhealthy this season. Take time to get healthy but don’t overexert yourself either.

Take care of yourself this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from Cardio Renew!

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The holiday season is fast approaching once again. Kitchens are being prepped for the biggest feast of the year. Thanksgiving is a holiday to remember all we are thankful for. Right now, one of the things to include in that list is health. When so much is in turmoil, health should be an essential priority. The last thing you or your family needs during this busy and stressful time of year is the added stress of a heart attack or stroke.

The holiday season is intertwined with family time. Get your family in on the idea of healthy living. It’s so easy to step away from diet and exercise programs during this time of year. Rather than destroying your fitness regiment, it’s important to do what you can to stay healthy during the holidays. Here are a few easy ways to stick to your diet during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Remember, it’s all about portion control. Everything can be consumed in moderation. When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, eat more of what’s healthy for you to diminish your want of the treats that accompany this important meal. The best way to keep to your diet is to eat a couple little meals throughout the day rather than one large meal. Go easy on the pies, ham, or creamy side dishes. Stick to skinless turkey, vegetables, and non-sweetened fruits. Drink skim milk or water as a beverage during the meal; a glass of wine or pint of lager will not hurt you if you wish to indulge though more than that adds unnecessary calories to your day.

Do not eat more than you need to. Take only small amounts of foods that are heavy in calories and more of the natural products. When you finish eating what is on your plate, walk away from the table for at least five minutes to determine whether or not you are still hungry. On average, people do not begin feeling the full sensation until about five minutes after eating a balanced meal.

After satisfying your hunger on the healthier choices of Thanksgiving dinner, it’s time to focus on the dessert side of the meal. Rather than telling yourself you are not allowed to indulge in your favorite pumpkin pie, permit yourself a small piece and savor every bite, telling yourself that this one piece is enough for you. It’s amazing what the power of thought can do for your appetite.

On Black Friday, or the “Day After”, eat snack size meals throughout the day to regain your footing. Meals should consist of healthy foods. It’s easy to eat fast food for every meal because many people spend this day in the mall or on the town shopping. Bring along manageable snacking foods for your day out including carrots, crackers, peanuts, apples, and oranges. Take time to eat throughout the day so you are not eating a large meal at night.

Most importantly, don’t berate yourself if you happen to overindulge. Just realize that you will have to work extra hard to get back on track. The holiday season tends to be stressful for people on diets, yet people who incorporate healthy living into their daily lives rarely have any anxiety due to naturally healthy eating habits. If you fall into the first category, realize that the holiday is not about the food, it’s about the time you spend with your family and the things you have to be thankful for in life. This makes it easy to feel you are not missing out on anything when you choose to eat right.

So count your blessings and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday the way it was meant to be enjoyed! It’s not about the food, it’s about the quality time.

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In order to place homage to the Great American Smokeout, both posts this week will focus on the importance of quitting smoking. Today, Thursday, November 19, 2009 is the 34th annual Great American Smokeout.

Take a deep breath and hold it for five seconds. Now breathe out, releasing any stress you feel. Relax the mind; shake out the agitation and frustration. Quitting smoking is difficult and it’s important to understand that before you quit. If you’re not smoking anymore, especially if you just quit, you know exactly the feeling referred to. It’s the spot where you are not quite completely irritated but you’re definitely on your way to it. It’s like you cannot sit still for anything. Your hands are constantly moving and all you can think of is how easy it would be to travel to the store to buy a new pack. But remember, in the long run, it’s not easier at all!

Buying a pack now sets you back to the beginning of the process. Even though you tell yourself, “just one puff won’t hurt” you have to remember that, “Yes it will!” Even one cigarette will bring you back to your previous full blown nicotine addiction. When you consider what the results are of smoking, you have to determine if continuing down this same path is worth it. Smokers often tell themselves that it’s okay, they’ll quit later on, or they’ll quit before it’s too late; in reality, no one knows when “too late” is. There are so many diseases that happen as a result of smoking and many of them are fatal. If you are looking for a reason to quit, look no further than the shortness of breath you feel when you walk up and down stairs. It’s time to get rid of that feeling; it’s time to allow the simple things to be easy again!

You know the medical problems associated with smoking—cancer, emphysema, Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and arthritis just to name a few. Let’s look at the social reasons to quit, the aspects that make people selfish, which in this case is allowed. Remember the dirty looks you receive for smoking in public or the smell that never leaves your skin or clothes? What about the huge depletion in value on your car due to smoking in it or the loss of clothing due to cigarette holes in them? Your skin ages much faster as a smoker and takes on a yellow and wrinkled look. Your teeth and fingers have the tobacco stains all over them. Your chances for sexual impotence increases with every year you smoke. This may seem odd as many people smoke right after sex. However, smoking decreases blood circulation which in turn decreases your sense of touch and ability to be sexually aroused. Smokers are also at an increased rate for premature balding and graying than non-smokers.

Quitting smoking will help you sleep better which results in less puffiness around your eyes. Bars and restaurants are smoke-free in many areas, so being a non-smoker means you won’t have to always be looking for the designated smoking area. Little kids won’t look at you and say, “You know that’s going to kill you!” To be honest, hearing it from a child is a hundred times worse then hearing it from friends or other adults. Caffeine will once again affect you the way it’s supposed to as smoking clears out almost 60% of caffeine faster than in a non-smoker. So as a reminder, reduce your caffeine intake to half what it was to cut back on the irritability and agitation you will otherwise experience.

You will once again enjoy food to its fullest potential which also results in eating less of it. Your taste buds will multiply astronomically once you quit smoking. You sense of smell will almost completely return; and it’s the most powerful sensory gland for memories and emotion which means your overall enjoyment of life may increase. Let’s face it; quitting smoking can do so much for you. It has become less socially acceptable to be a smoker and that in itself makes it easier to take the next step towards quitting.

Talk to you doctor or other health care professional. Talk with family, friends, and co-workers to ensure you set a goal and stick with it. People who discuss their plans to quit smoking are much more likely to do so. Talk to someone who used to smoke but has since quit in order to get a feel for what you can expect. They will also be able to give you feedback on the best ways to handle the process when the road gets rough.

Remember, you can quit smoking! Your family will be happy. More importantly, your lungs, heart, eyes, and the rest of your body will thank you. It’s time to accept the challenge and face it head on. Do what you can to rid yourself of that stale smell that never leaves your skin, gums, clothes, etc… Relieve your dependency on nicotine and become your own person again. Don’t allow it to rule your life.

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Protect your heart, your lungs, and your overall well-being! Once again, the challenge is upon us. For over 30 years, the third Thursday in November has been declared The Great American Smokeout. If you smoke, it’s the perfect time to quit. If you don’t, support someone in their attempt to quit. For smokers, the most important thing to understand is that quitting smoking must be something you really want to do. You cannot quit for anyone but yourself. You can use others as an incentive, but ultimately, you have to want it for yourself. You know the benefits of quitting, you know the hazards of smoking, and it’s your decision to quit and your challenge to succeed. Remember, IT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED. People successfully quit smoking all the time. Know that it is a fight and one that may get the better of you, the important thing is to keep trying! It can happen. You can quit smoking.

Breaking the habit tends to be more difficult than breaking the addiction. One way to quit is to break one habit at a time. If you smoke every time you drive, when you’re at work, and when you go to the bar with friends, focus on those habits first. First declare that smoking is no longer permitted in the vehicle and stick with it. If you slip, don’t let it bring you down. Keep working at it. Once you have accomplished that, decide you will not smoke at work. When you feel the need to get up from your desk, do it; just don’t smoke. Go for a quick walk outside or walk up and down a couple flights of stairs to release the pent up energy that accompanies quitting. When the urge to smoke at work is diminished, quit smoking during your social activities. Now that many states have smoking bans in place on bars, restaurants, and other public domains, this one should not be as difficult. Avoiding alcohol during this phase may be necessary, however. Smoking while drinking is common for most smokers and alcohol breaks down your willpower and resolve.

Breaking the habit of smoking is difficult. Find alternatives to take place of the nicotine. Chewing sugar-free gum, sucking on sugar-free hard candies, playing with hand puzzles, and exercising will help suffocate your cravings. Meditation, deep breathing, hobbies, and enjoying smoke-free facilities also helps. Keep yourself busy and remind yourself when you are frustrated that anger and irritation is bound to happen. Just work your way through it using one of the above smoke free options. One of most important things is to keep healthy snacks around at all times, including apples, carrot sticks, oranges, celery, shelled peanuts (keeps your hands busy at the same time!), yogurt, or cottage cheese. Eating healthy snacks keeps your weight down, which tends to be a concern of people that are trying to quit smoking.

When you experience what many people term a “nicotine fit”, consider alternatives. Find new places to hang out, immerse yourself in your non-smoking friendships, and treat yourself for each accomplished milestone you set when determining to quit. When the urge to smoke is particularly bad, remind yourself of the reasons you’re quitting. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death. Smoking is the number one contributor to heart disease. Smoking causes cancer and lung diseases. Smoking leads to pregnancy issues including premature delivery, low birth-weight, and birth-defects. Tell yourself “No” when the urge to smoke arises, you may need to say it aloud to remind yourself of your new commitment.

Quitting the nicotine addiction is difficult and it’s hard to understand for someone who has never been a smoker. Most smokers try numerous times to quit before finally being successful and even then, the need for nicotine may be triggered at different moments, years in the future. The fight is an ongoing, lifelong battle. Once you’ve quit for good, most days will be easy. When you feel the need to slip back into your nicotine habit, determine what triggered the addiction. Once you’ve figured out what made you crave the old habit, you will be able to work your way around it and avoid the situation in the future or have a distraction ready if the situation cannot be avoided.

When supporting someone who is quitting the cigarette or chewing addiction, remember to be supportive. It’s important to remind yourself that the battle is not yours to win. Celebrate the major milestones as the person trying to quit accomplishes them. Don’t judge or nag when they slip up. Continue to show support for getting back on the quitting track. Most importantly, don’t take the new non-smoker’s crabbiness or grumpy attitude to heart. Quitting smoking is extremely difficult and supporting their decision to break their addiction is important.

Quitting smoking vastly improves your overall health. By quitting smoking, your lung functions improve and the carbon monoxide level in your body drops. In your first year of being a non-smoker, the cilia in your lungs regain their normal function and they are able to reduce your risk of long and short-term infections. By making it to the one year anniversary of your quit date, your risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smokers! The benefits are so important that quitting is imperative.

Being a quitter is the best thing you can do for yourself as a smoker. Take the necessary steps now. Begin on the date of the Great American Smokeout or set your quit date and work your way towards it. For more information on quitting smoking, visit http://www.smokefree.gov/. Begin your challenge with an opportunity to succeed!

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