Every year we see posts around New Year’s with suggestions to get healthy for the new year. This is ironic, because the average person puts on 5-7 pounds over the holiday season. Not exactly the jumpstart to slimming down and staying healthier for the new year. The words “diet” and “exercise” make some people cringe, most people actually. Those two words have a very negative connotation, one that exudes boredom and dullness. It doesn’t have to be that way, and we have a couple of quick and easy tips to remember during this holiday season filled with less time to workout and high calorie foods at all of the parties you’re likely to attend. With regard to diet this holiday season and beyond, it doesn’t mean you have to eliminate foods you love. You can enjoy them thoroughly even, but … Continue reading
Each day we receive many emails asking people to help them save money on their prescription medications. Finding solutions to these problems is a bit of a process we feel we have down to a science. A fact many of us never consider (with the exception of that time of year around bathing suit season or New Year’s) is the benefit of exercise. This year, we don’t have a list of 5, 10, or 20 resolutions you should make. We just have 1! Exercise! It doesn’t have to be for hours a day, or even every day. Shoot for 30 minutes 3 times a week. It could mean going to a gym, exercise class, taking a walk (or run) outside, or even buying a video you can do in the comfort of your own home. The benefits are endless, and … Continue reading
Its that time of the year once again! The holidays are finishing up and grand plans for 2010 are forming. So now that the big gatherings with lots of less than healthy, high calorie food are drawing to an end, lets look at our top five tips to make 2010 your best year yet! 1. Exercise regularly! Regular exercise can have many benefits. Some are cosmetic while others are physical. Although different outcomes motivate people, the important thing is that you develop a plan and stick to it! If you don’t exercise regularly, start slow. If you do, increase your cardio workout a few minutes each day. Slow and steady wins this race! 2. Get plenty of rest! Rest is essential for your body to rejuvenate itself, and keep your immune system strong. During the winter months when cold and flu are more … Continue reading
