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January 25, 2010
Monday's Health Tip: Stay Sane -- Don't Weigh Yourself
Ahh. Losing weight. It's about as fun as going to the dentist. For most of you who are struggling to lose a few pounds, you probably diligently weigh yourself once a week, or even once a day. And you might cringe when you see that the number on the scale hasn't budged, despite your best efforts to eat right and exercise, even with your busy schedule. Well, good news. I'm here to tell you to stop. I've never been a big fan of scales, for a couple reasons: 1.) I don't think your happiness and self-worth should be based on a number. 2.) Weighing yourself obsessively can be very bad for your...
Weight-Loss; Nutrition; Health
January 11, 2010
Monday's Health Tip: The Importance of First Aid and CPR
This past Saturday, I worked a shift at my second job. I used to be a personal trainer and still occasionally help out on the weekends at the gym I used to work at. Usually, I really enjoy doing this. I get to catch up with old clients, and help people who genuinely care about their health. But, this time of year, the gym is packed with hoards of well-meaning people who have made it their New Year's Resolution to be healthier and to get in shape. That's all well and good, until you consider the fact that most of these people have no idea what they are doing, and usually think they can hop on...
CPR, First Aid, Safety