Excuses Excuses

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Boy I haven’t worked out in a week now. Things have been busy and my schedule has been running into all sorts of unforseen conflicts. Everytime I get small time frame to squeeze in a workout, I usually feel too tired to even drive to the gym. Those excuses sound familiar? Yeah they’re my excuses this week and this article I’m sharing today is for me to read, but you can read it as well if you’ve been slacking off like me. yahoo5

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How to Deal with Shin Splints

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shin_splints.gifOne of the reasons why I hate running is because of the shin splints that I experience. I usually start having the pain in my lower legs after running for about 20 to 25 minutes on the treadmill. If it were for the shin splints, I would most likely be able to hit 30 minutes on the treadmill.

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Ten Ways to Get More Active

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One of the keys to a healthy lifestyle is daily exercise. Working out at the gym is not the only way to get active. Opportunities for exercise are all around you. Here are some ways to make it happen in a hurry:

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How to Determine the Number of Servings

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Studies on eating habits show that there is often a difference between what people think they eat and what they actually consume. Many items sold as a single portion actually provide two or more servings. For example, one portion of chicken parmesan at a local restaurant may actually total 3 or 4 servings. It is important therefore to understand what is meant by a serving size and a portion.

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The First Step to Healthy Eating: Your Local Grocery Store

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grocery-produce.jpgKnowing how to tackle the grocery store is half the battle to healthy eating. When you stock your pantry and refrigerator with nutritious foods, you increase your chances of eating a balanced, healthy diet. Consider the following strategies for shopping to get you started on the road towards a healthier diet.

Grocery stores are laid out to entice us to buy! They often stock products that everyone needs, such as milk and eggs, in the back of the store to increase the likelihood that we will pick up other items that we see along the way. In most grocery stores, you will find the freshest and most nutritious foods around the perimeter of the store. That’s where you will find the produce, dairy and meat departments. Spend most of your time in these sections. Limit your time in the middle aisles where you will mostly find processed foods. These foods often contain ingredients that add calories to our diet but don’t provide an equal amount of nutrition per calorie, as opposed to fresh foods.

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