We've all had days when we don't have the energy to tie our athletic shoes, let alone bounce around in them. But exercise can give a daily blast to your mind, body, and soul. Here are fifteen quick tips to get you moving:
1. Don't get intimidated by the prospect of a daily exercise regimen. You don't have to run a marathon. You need only get your body moving each day. Once you tone your muscles, you'll naturally find yourself wanting to do more challenging workouts.
2. Reframe the way you think about exercise. Begin to think of each workout as a gift you give to yourself instead of just another "should," "ought," or "must."
3. Make sure you enjoy your exercise program. Some people like classes. Some people don't. Choose what's right for you so it becomes something you actually look forward to.
4. Make sure your workout is convenient. Schedule it for a time of day when you typically feel the most energetic. Have your gym bag packed and ready to go by the door or in the car.
5. Make your workout weather-proof. If you run or walk outside, get the right workout gear so weather conditions are never an excuse.
6. Make sure you're doing it right. One reason for wanting to quit exercising is injury or pain. Check with your doctor before you start an exercise program so you know you're safe in the workout you choose. And check in with trainers, too, if you're working on equipment at the gym or trying a new sport.
7. If you're having a low-energy day, tell yourself you have to exercise for only ten minutes. That will get you moving, and once you're in the exercise groove, you'll usually want to finish your workout.
8. Go with friends. Start a group for walking, running, or training. The camaraderie (and peer pressure) can do wonders for your daily motivation.
9. After a really good workout, write a few notes in your journal about how good you feel. Use it as a reference the next time you don't want to begin.
10. Start with small goals. If you want to run for 30 minutes, for example, start by walking fast. When you can do that, make a goal to spend those 30 minutes running for one minute, walking for one minute. When you build on these smaller goals, you'll be running in no time. And you'll give your confidence a boost, too.
11. Recognize that some days it will be easier to exercise, and some days you'll have to struggle through the workout. This has to do with a lot of factors, including mood, hormones, the glass of wine you had last night...Take the pressure off by understanding the fluctations. And exercise anyway.
12. Try behavior modification tapes to help you stay motivated for exercise. You can even find some that are not self-hypnotizing or subliminal. You'll hear every message, but these messages are subtle and, for many people, effective.
13. Use a visible reward system. The effects of exercise are cumulative and long-term, so sometimes it helps to see your results on a daily basis. After each workout, put a big red star on the calendar as a symbol that you completed the day's workout. Take photos of yourself every month in your workout gear so you have a visual record of your results, too.
14. Get to the bottom of your exercise aversion. For women, if it's the run-of-the-mill gym you can't stand, try a women-oriented fitness center,such as Curves. This is a fast-growing fitness phenomenon, and many women feel like their workout becomes a 30-minute vacation--like a girls' night out at the exercise machines.
15. Be gentle with yourself. Take a day off at least once a week. And if you do skip a few workouts, don't beat yourself up, but do get right back in the routine. The fewer consecutive days you skip, the more likely you'll be to make your workout a lasting gift you give to yourself.


12 Crazy Health Suggestions, That Just…Might….Work!!
Copyright 2006 Adam Kessler
Personal trainers are always telling clients about eating healthy and getting your 5 days of cardiovascular exercise in. They explain the rate at which you burn bodyfat the best in great detail. But, people are only human and sometimes doing those things is easier said then done. Following a strict diet and exercise program is not the easiest thing to do and trying to adhere to it affects all aspects of your life. The following suggestions are those that you probably didn't think about, to help you on your quest for better health. Try some of these and see how much easier it makes you feel getting into your health and fitness routine.
1. Schedule one or two week-long breaks each year, where you do no exercise. It is important to give your body a break every so often to keep it rejuvenated.
2. Reward yourself with non-food items: DVD's, clothes, etc.
3. When you shop for groceries, try to do it when you are not hungry. Everything looks good then.
4. Reward yourself with non-food items: DVD's, clothes, etc.
5. Limit your meal-eating to the kitchen or dining-room table. Don't watch television or read while you eat. You will have a tendency to eat more because you will not be focusing on your food as much.
6. Assign other family members their own places to store snack foods. Ultimately, you want them to be on the same page as you, which means getting rid of their junk foods and eating the snacks you want them to eat.
7. Don't carry any change for the vending machines. Chances are they don't have anything that would be good for you anyways.
8. When you eat make sure you breathe, put your fork, food, or drink down between bites and sips. Try not to wolf everything down in one bite.
9. Burn more calories by walking while you talk on the phone. A cordless phone is great to use while walking around the house or yard.
10. It is alright to splurge on a dessert or a pizza, just do it in moderation. Balance the rest of the week accordingly so that you can reward yourself for one day of the week.
11. If you constantly feel hungry and deprived, you're not eating enough food. You need to eat food to lose weight. Sounds funny doesn't it. Try supplementing your diet with more low-calorie choices to keep the metabolism up and your body working efficiently to burn bodyfat for energy.
12. Don't worry so much about the numbers. It what you do and how you feel that will make you a success.
Those tips were all practical and very easy to think about. Sometimes the ideas that are the most helpful are the ones that are right in front of your face and take little effort. For specific health and weight loss tips, you can email losing_weight_now@getresponse.com for more information.

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Adam Kessler is the President of Fitness Planning Consultants, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. He also runs Sports Conditioning Specialists, a private training studio for athletes and clients who want to control their weight. For more information on health and fitness, check out their website at
http://fitnessplanning.com


Asthma - What the Drug Companies Won't Tell You
Asthma Treatment
Asthma is an allergic inflammation of the lungs, which can be triggered by
air pollutants, pollens, molds, dust, animal dander, chemicals, exercise, foods
or even changes in temperature.
These triggers produce allergens, which are then absorbed into the blood
stream causing the B cells or white blood cells to produce billions of molecules
of the antibody IgE These IgE molecules in the bloodstream then combine with the
mast cells, which line the blood vessels or basophils, a type of white blood
cell.
Mast cells and basophils both contain histamine and serotonin, and the
antibody IgE causes the mast cells and basophils to leak the histamine and
serotonin into the blood stream. In addition to this, the production of a group
of fatty acids called lucotrienes or Lt's are the cause of asthma symptoms. Lt's
are formed by the combination or action of two enzymes, phospholipase A2 and
lipxygenase.
When you experience an asthma attack the walls of the lungs become inflamed
and the mucus membranes fill with fluid and thick, sticky mucus making it
difficult to breathe. Common asthma symptoms are a scratchy throat, coughing,
shortness of breath, wheezing and a tight feeling in the chest. An asthma attack
can be mild, moderate or severe and lasting for a few minutes, hours, or even
several days.
Knowing when to get emergency help for a severe attack can save your life. If
you are experiencing the following, you should seek immediate medical attention:
-medication does not seem to be helping you
-extreme difficulty breathing, talking and walking,
-your fingernails or lips are turning blue,
-chest feels tight and your ribs are pulled inward as you breathe,
-nostrils are flaring when you breathe
(References: Adams Francis V. The Asthma Source Book 1998; American Academy
of Family Physicians)
Unfortunately, many widely prescribed asthma drugs can have serious and even
fatal side effects. Drug company GlaxoSmithKline's study of Salmeterol, the
medication used in Advair and another Glaxo asthma product, Serevent. appeared
to trigger fatal attacks in some users. Three times more patients taking the
medicine died of asthma than those not taking it. Additional side effects of
these drugs are: liver dysfunction and damage, increased heart rate, blood
pressure, heart beat irregularities, chest pain tremor, nervousness, worsening
of bronchiospasm (life-threatening), allergic reactions: skin rash, hives,
swelling, bronchiospasm, and anaphylaxis (life-threatening), worsening of
diabetes and lowering of potassium, potentially fatal heart complications.
For an extensive list of other asthma drugs side effects please see:
http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/asthma-drug-side-effects.htm
If you are currently taking asthma medication and are experiencing side
effects, you should know that there really is a safe, natural and effective
drug-free alternative asthma
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For a number of years, each fall, I would get severe asthma attacks on a few
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me up with prednisone, then have to be on it for a week. For the last few years,
I have just had prescription asthma medication and used it as necessary w/o
hospital visits. I've not had to take even 10 mg of prednisone since starting
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This powerful alternative supplement, which is explained in detail in The
Asthma Relief Report, acts to support the mast cells and basophils, stabilizing
the cell walls, preventing them from spilling histamine and serotonin into the
bloodstream.
In addition to this, it also prevents the production of a group of fatty
acids called leucotrienes or Lt's which is the primary cause of asthma symptoms.
Lt's are formed by the combination or action of two enzymes, phospholipase A2
and lipxygenase. This supplement combination also acts as a powerful inhibitor
of these two enzymes.
Additional Health Benefits:
These natural supplements also have healing properties that non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antihistamines lack by repairing tissues,
fibers, and membranes, they actually strengthen the entire respiratory system.
In addition to relieving symptoms, the supplement decreases allergies and asthma
symptoms over time by regenerating tissues.
Here is additional feedback from life-long asthma suffers who used the
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"I was diagnosed with asthma at age 14. I am 38 now and had been on
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"I was indeed delighted to find the solution to be simple and
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Alberta, Canada
The Asthma Relief Report is based on extensive research
from internationally respected medical publications about genuinely
effective alternative treatment for asthma & allergies. 
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