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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
If I can take the first step/punch you can!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
My goal is to walk the 1/2 marathon in November. I have been tested, measured, weighed (my favorite - yeah right) and stuck with needles. I am with trainer, Sara Baker and acupuncturist, David Hobb. I meet with a psychologist and dietitian this week. I am excited about my journey to a better life.
While waiting to hear from the AJC I started working out at Fitness Factory and with trainer, Creed, doing boxing.
I have decided instead of having an image of a face on the punching bag the image needs to be unhealthy food that I eat and keep punching the bag till I knock out all of it from my body, mind, and soul. I plan to knock out my unhealthy life and will with the help of Sara and her team. Along with my faith in God, and support of family and friends.
If you need/want a healthy life take the first step or punch, it only takes one to start! Mine was writing the AJC!
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Dieting Alone Can Affect Bone Density
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A recent report in JAMA and the Archives of Internal Medicine outlined the results of research examining the effect of calorie reduction alone and calorie maintenance with regular exercise on bone density. The study participants who reduced their calorie intake only lost 2.2 percent of their bone density and lost 18.1 pounds on average after one year. The group who maintained their calorie intake and exercised regularly maintained their bone density and lost 14.8 pounds on average.
WHY DOES BONE DENSITY MATTER?
Bone density below what is considered normal is called osteopenia or osteoporosis, depending on the severity of bone loss. Loss of bone density puts a person at risk of fractures, and osteoporosis, a potentially painful and debilitating disease.
This study reinforces the message we hear over and over……diet AND exercise are the best way to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. It ISN”T all about the dress size….it’s about how you are going to age gracefully with strength and the ability to live an active, involved life.
Check out the link to summary of the above study on Science Daily: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/12/061212091854.htm
JT- You caught me…..thanks for your correction. I hope you found the content of the blog interesting and useful.
