My wife asked me if I wanted to come to her gym’s Body Pump class this weekend and I’m wrecked. I’m getting ahead of myself, let me start at the beginning…
I don’t belong to a gym because our apartment complex has one. It’s not very big and doesn’t have everything that I would [...]
I’ve been Body Pumped
November 17th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease
November 13th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Alzheimer’s disease is a frightening ailment that affects thousands of people every year. While studies are still being done to determine why exactly this disease hits, research is also being done on methods that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Much of this research is quite fascinating and shows that there may actually be ways that [...]
Is the Bistro MD Diet Right For You?
November 12th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
For many people, having to prepare diet foods and counting calories can be a lot of work. If you’re looking to get healthy the easy way and you don’t have time to mess around with complicated recipes or measurements, sticking with a special food plan diet may be just the ticket for weight loss. There [...]
My Doctor is Prescribing Medicine That Doesn’t Exist
November 3rd, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
On Friday I had an interesting experience. I went to pick up a prescription that I dropped off on Thursday. At the time they said it would be ready in a half hour if I wanted to wait. I told them to take their time, I’d be back tomorrow. They were [...]
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The Perfect Pushup Reviewed
October 31st, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Although pushups are incredibly beneficial, the fact remains that thousands of people do them wrong every single day. This leads to many injuries and it may not be possible to get the best results when you are not doing this exercise properly. The Perfect Pushup is a tool that was designed to help fix this [...]
Skiing/Snowboarding as a Form of Exercise
October 30th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
If you have ever gone to a gym you have seen that there are workout machines there that actually mock some of the sports that people engage in for fun. The reason for this is because some of the sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and even rowing are excellent exercises, especially for the upper body. [...]
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Getting Back in the Swing of the Gym
October 29th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
About two months ago, I got busy… really busy. My friend and I decided to start a company. We didn’t really expect all the clients we’d get right away. Well maybe my friend did, but I didn’t. At the same time, I was preparing to spend a month in Hawaii, Australia, [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention
October 28th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
As you know may or may not know each October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s shamefully poor that October is almost over and I haven’t written about it. Anyway, the purpose it to help to raise funds to fight breast cancer. The bulk of the funds raised goes towards pharmaceutical cures rather [...]
Cancer and your Diet – Eat to live!
October 28th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Cancer has been one of the leading causes of death among adults for decades, and there seem to be no signs of reversal in this trend. The rate of cancer deaths today has been higher than ever, and there is a suspicious link between cancer and human progress.
Our diet plays a major role in maintaining [...]
My War on Scars
October 27th, 2008 — Uncategorized from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
About a month ago, I got in a boating accident. It wasn’t anything other than stupidity. Lessons were learned, and I’m moving on. I didn’t sustain any broken bones, so my lifelong streak is still in tact. (If that wasn’t a jinx, I don’t know what was). However, for the [...]
The Benefits of Joining a Gym
October 21st, 2008 — exercise, gyms, health club, joining a gym, motivation, personal trainer, stress reliever, treadmill, workout plan, workout regime, workouts from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
You may have tried several times to begin a workout regime at home, and haven’t stuck with it. Or, you simply do not know what to do to get into shape. Purchasing a treadmill didn’t work and it got old after awhile. You may also feel like you have no support when [...]
What is Body Mass Index?
October 17th, 2008 — Cholesterol, Healthy Tools, bmi indicator, body fat content, body mass index, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, hip measurement, risk of heart disease, waist circumference, waist hip ratio, waist measurement from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Every now and again, I like go back to the basics. This is one such post. I often don’t believe that body mass index is a great measurement system.
Body mass index is a measurement used by the medical community to determine healthy body weight. It is the standard used to decide if [...]
Debunking Common Health Insurance Myths
October 16th, 2008 — deductibles, health insurance, health insurance companies, health insurance coverage, insurance, medicaid, medical health insurance, medicare, money, quality health insurance from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Health insurance can be a complicated thing, so it’s no wonder there are a lot of common myths about it that people subscribe to. It’s not easy to do the research, open your mind, and explore options you previously hadn’t considered. That’s why it’s important to dispel some common health insurance myths right [...]
Hair/Scalp Sunscreen Found!
October 10th, 2008 — Sickness Prevention, australia, banana boat, beach hut, hair scalp, hair/scalp sunscreen, sunscreen from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
A while back, I asked if anyone knew where you can find some hair/scalp sunscreen. I had a bottle of Banana Boat’s Hair and Scalp Protector for years and years, but alas it was almost gone and the product was discontinued. I hadn’t been able to find a replacement for years. I [...]
Strength Training for Your Legs
October 9th, 2008 — knees, leg extensions, leg presses, leg strength, legs, muscles, quadriceps, squats, strength training, thighs from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
It is actually quite common for those that are beginning to strength training to focus mainly on their upper body and completely ignore their legs. Not only does this have a tendency to leave you a bit unbalanced, but you may not be able to benefit from all that strength training can do for your [...]
Chewing the Fat
October 7th, 2008 — Cholesterol, Olive Oil, almonds, avocados, blood cholesterol levels, good fats, monounsaturated fats, nutrition, omega 3 fatty acid, polyunsaturated fats from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Dietary fats usually get a bad rap, most likely due to the fact that no one really likes the word fat to begin with. While it is acknowledged that many fats are harmful, there are actually good fats that are necessary for your diet. Instead of completely cutting out all fat from your diet, you [...]
Free Weights Vs. Machines
October 6th, 2008 — bench press, free weights, strength training, strength training exercises, workout from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Whether you are brand-new to strength training or you are trying to find a better solution, one of the most common questions is whether or not free weights are better than machines. While this can largely depend on your own personal preference as well as the results do you wish to achieve, there are many [...]
Schwarzenegger To Put Nutritional Content on Restaurant Menus
October 1st, 2008 — News, amazon, arnold schwarzenegger, fast food, governor arnold schwarzenegger, nutritional content, nutritional information, restaurant chains, restaurants from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
In the news today, my governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed a law that makes restaurants put nutritional content on menus. A lot of fast food places already provide this information in one way or another, but there are number of sit-down restaurant chains that exclude this valuable nutritional information.
The governator said, “I’m really pumped up [...]
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Post Workout Nutrition
September 30th, 2008 — drinking water, exercise, good fats, nutrition, protein bar, proteins, sport drinks, workout nutrition, workouts from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
While many people focus on what to eat before you start exercising, I believe it is what you eat afterwards that really matters. Whether you are trying to avoid dehydration, or you find that you are really wiped out after exercising, it is important to make sure that your post workout nutrition is balanced. [...]
Book Review: YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger
September 29th, 2008 — Book Review, mehmet oz from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
How many people have ever said that they wished they came into this world with an owner’s manual. Mehmet Oz hopes to answer that question by providing you with just that. YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger is his attempt at a [...]
More Child Obestity and some Links
September 28th, 2008 — child obesity, kaiser permanente, kidwisdom, links from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
It’s been awhile since I did a round up of good reading in the blogosphere, so I thought I’d give that a shot today. Before I get started, I would like to add to yesterday’s Tips on Dealing With Child Obesity. I don’t know how I forgot to add this, but one of [...]
Tips on Dealing With Child Obesity
September 26th, 2008 — child obesity, children, nutrition, obesity from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Obesity is a growing problem among Americans, with numerous adverse health effects. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of what has been coined the obesity epidemic is the prevalence of obesity among children. For these younger members of our society, behaviors can still be changed in a positive way that can result in recovery [...]
Three Things Running Can Teach Us About Personal Finance
September 22nd, 2008 — Running, hurdles, money, obstacle course, personal finance from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
As you probably know, I maintain a personal finance blog at Lazy Man and Money. Though this guest post from The Writer’s Coin fits in both sites, I can only choose one. Hopefully, this will inspire you to keep your finances in order. The Writer writes about personal finance and the craft [...]
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Exercising with Little Time
September 19th, 2008 — bicep curls, chest exercise, elliptical machine, elliptical machines, exercise, rowing machine, shoulder press, stair climbers from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Americans collectively weigh more than people in other countries. One could argue that this is because of capitalism. We all strive to make money, and of course, time is money. So if we spend less time in the office, and more time in the gym and outside, how can we be making [...]
Exercising with Little Time
September 19th, 2008 — bicep curls, chest exercise, elliptical machine, elliptical machines, exercise, rowing machine, shoulder press, stair climbers from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Americans collectively weigh more than people in other countries. One could argue that this is because of capitalism. We all strive to make money, and of course, time is money. So if we spend less time in the office, and more time in the gym and outside, how can we be making [...]
5 Common Health Hazards In Your Home
September 16th, 2008 — Sickness Prevention, black mold, breathing problems, dust mites, health hazards, mite proof bedding, respiratory problems from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
This article was submitted by the Handyman, author of Handyman Fix Home Repair (rss feed). He strongly believes in cheap kitchen remodeling. If you like the guest post please check out his website and consider subscribing to his rss feed.
Our homes are our castles, but few of us realize just how many dangers may be [...]
5 Ways Golf is the Ideal Exercise
September 9th, 2008 — Golf, discount golf balls, exercise, gmap pedometer, golf ball, golf cart, golf clubs, golf course, playing golf from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
This article was submitted by the Golf Ball Driver, author of Golf Ball Driver (rss feed). He strongly believes in discount golf balls and likes to collect vintage golf clubs. If you like the guest post please check out his website and consider subscribing to his rss feed.
If the thought of chasing a golf ball [...]
How to Stay Fit Past Middle Age
September 8th, 2008 — dietary changes, exercise, fitness plan, food meal, middle age, nutrition from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
As people age it can become more difficult to stay fit, especially if your life keeps you very busy. Many empty-nesters quickly find that once they are no longer chasing the children around, those extra pounds pile up all too quickly. Perhaps this is what Tough Money Love before he lost 52 pounds [...]
Go-Fit Ultimate Pro Gym With DVD
September 5th, 2008 — Go-Fit Ultimate Pro Gym, Review, resistance training bands from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
For those interested in resistance training, bands have become incredibly popular and for many, this is a great way to get fit. If you don’t want to have to bother with clunky free weights, or your budget won’t allow a weight machine, this little GoFit Ultimate ProGym with DVD may be the perfect answer. It [...]
The Proper Way to Do Squats
September 4th, 2008 — exercise, knee injury, squats, strength training from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Squats are perhaps one of the most misunderstood strength training exercises. They can be very beneficial if done properly, but there are a lot of misconceptions out there. If you’re not doings squats the right way, you can risk painful injury and you won’t be getting the full benefit of the exercise. Here are some [...]
Kick Down Your Exercise Stumbling Blocks
September 3rd, 2008 — body image issues, motivation, negative thinking, stumbling block from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
While most of us understand that exercise is vital, particularly if you want to lose weight, it’s getting there that can be the problem. Whether you can’t find the right motivation or you are simply stuck wondering what exercises are right for you, there are many stumbling blocks they can keep us from reaching our [...]
The Cookie Diet
September 2nd, 2008 — cookie diet, nutrition from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Can cookies take your diets to new heights?
It didn’t take long for the cookie diet to become one of the most popular diets of the world. When you consider that the claims of being able to eat cookies and lose weight are the primary promotional techniques used for this diet, it is easy to see [...]
How I Saved $500 While Losing 52 Pounds in 136 Days
September 1st, 2008 — diet, exercise, save money, weight loss, weight loss goal from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
A Baby Boomer Says Enough
The following is a guest post from ToughMoneyLove.com. You can subscribe to his RSS feed here.
I am 57 years old. I am 6 feet tall. In high school and college, my weight fluctuated between 165 and 170 pounds. I am careful with my money.
But……
On January 16, 2008 [...]
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Omron HJ-112 Pedometer Review
August 29th, 2008 — Omron HJ-112, Review, omron, pedometer from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Is the Omron HJ-112 Pedometer right for you?
If you are in the market for a pedometer, the prices may be quite shocking. However, there are a few very good budget models out there that won’t break the bank and still offer advanced features. The Omron HJ-112 Pedometer is one of the best in this area, [...]
Great Walking Exercises
August 28th, 2008 — Walking, common cold, exercise, hand weights, losing weight, pedometer, weight loss from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
One of the easiest ways to keep fit and to get moving is simply walking. Walking may even prevent the common cold. Just about anybody can benefit from walking and if you start slowly you can easily build up your endurance and walk even longer. For those that are not quite ready for hard-core [...]
Five Common Myths About Strength Training for Women
August 27th, 2008 — exercise, strength training, women from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Women should embrace strength training
When it comes to strength training, many women are under the impression that the term refers to bodybuilding. The mental image is that you will be bulking up instead of getting fit. There are many different myths about strength training for women that are very prevalent. In an effort to help [...]
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Nutrition Bars Examined
August 25th, 2008 — hydrogenated oils, nutrition, nutrition bar, nutrition bars, protein, sodium, sugar from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
A Brief Guide on How To Choose a Nutrition Bar
As our schedules get busier (and people get Lazier like me) the popularity of nutrition bars has exploded. It is simply easier to reach for a prepackaged bar instead of having to worry about making breakfast or finding a snack. However, many of these nutrition bars [...]
150 Healthiest Foods on Earth
August 22nd, 2008 — Book Review, healthiest foods, jonny bowden, nutrition from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Are these 150 foods really the healthiest on Earth?
Have you ever wished that someone would just sit you down and say here – these are the foods you need to be eating? You could look up these nine foods, but you might want more variety. Well, if you need more, the book 150 [...]
Living Gluten Free
August 21st, 2008 — Food Choice, celiac disease, gluten free food, gluten free foods, nutrition, wheat gluten from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
The other day I read that up to 1% of the United States has celiac disease - an autoimmune disorder brought on by the intake of gluten. If you are one of these few people, living gluten-free may be your only option. It can be difficult at first. While there are many benefits [...]
Are You Too Busy for Exercise?
August 20th, 2008 — busy, exercise, wii fit, wii tennis from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Don’t Let Being Too Busy Derail You
One of the most common complaints that many people have is that they are simply too busy for proper exercise. I know that I always have about 600 blogging tasks on my plate. When you consider how many activities the average person is involved in, as well [...]
The Baby Food Diet
August 19th, 2008 — Food Choice, nutrition from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Should You Try The Baby Food Diet To Lose Weight?
One of the most recent fad diets to explode onto the scene is the baby food diet. Many celebrities adhere to this diet and it is quickly making the rounds of the Internet. If you haven’t heard about this new diet craze yet it is actually [...]
Some Early Week Links (Napa Edition)
August 18th, 2008 — Michael Phelps, australia, links, napa, swimmer, thailand, wii fit from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
This past weekend I went to Napa with my wife and a friend. I have to admit that I had a few too many drinks, ate a little too much food, and got less exercise than I should have. I’ve got buckle down hard over the next couple of weeks. In about [...]
How to Get Great Arms
August 14th, 2008 — exercise, great arms, pushups from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Get great arms with these simple exercises
Your arms are a vital part of your body. If you’re not strong enough, it is easy to mistakenly use your back an get injured. Everyone can benefit from basic strength training and arm exercises and luckily, they are pretty easy to do. Here are some of the [...]
The Path to Perfect Posture
August 12th, 2008 — Sickness Prevention, back pain, chairs, exercises, posture, wii from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
If you have a sedentary job, it is all too easy to end with bad posture. Most of us spend eight hours a day hunched in front of a computer and chances are, at the end of the day, you’re probably pretty sore. (I’m lucky if I spend fewer than 10 hours, to [...]
My Health Week in Review
August 8th, 2008 — Weekly Review, antioxidant levels, blueberry, dark chocolate, exercise, health, lean protein, nutrition, push ups, pushup, pushups, red wine from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
It’s been awhile since I checked in with review of my health.
Push-ups
I started Week 5 of my pushup program on Monday. I failed miserably. At the end of the 4th week, I did my exhaustion test and completed 43 push-ups. This is a big improvement from the 20 I did [...]
Prevent Lung Disease With These Four Super Foods
August 7th, 2008 — Antioxidants, antioxidant, garlic, green tea, lung cancer, nutrition, onions, red wine, respiratory ailments, respiratory health from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Lung disease is quickly becoming a bigger problem throughout the world. Tuberculosis figures are up, air quality is down and throughout the globe, people are suffering from various respiratory ailments. Medication can be expensive and vaccinations do not always work. There is good news however, in that there are actually several foods that can prevent [...]
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Can the South Beach Diet Supercharge Your Weight Loss?
August 6th, 2008 — nutrition, south beach, south beach diet, south beach diet supercharged from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
<h3>Supercharging your weight loss with the South Beach diet isn’t easy, but it may be worth it.</h3>
Although many diets come and go every year, the South Beach diet has managed to stay on top for a very long time. Some people swear by it, others can’t stand it and don’t get any results. While each [...]
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Can the Alli Diet Pill Boost your Weight Loss?
August 5th, 2008 — alli, inability to lose weight, losing weight, low calorie diet, supplements, weight loss, weight loss diet, weight loss diet pill, xenical from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Is Alli the magic weight loss diet pill we’ve been looking for?
Despite the fact that most of us understand that losing weight is the product of fewer calories in and more calories burned, it doesn’t mean that we don’t wish weight loss came in an easy pill form. Alli is one of the first over-the-counter [...]
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How to Pick the Right Gym
August 4th, 2008 — choose a gym, exercise, gym membership, gyms, local gym, strength training, workout classes from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Selecting a gym can be confusing. These tips for choosing a gym will help you.
If you’re ready to get in shape, one of the easiest ways is to go down to the local gym and sign up for some classes. If you live in a bigger city where there a lot of different gyms, [...]
Mastro’s Steakhouse and Fogo De Chao Reviewed (and some weekend links)
August 3rd, 2008 — Review, aruba, brazilian churrascaria, churrascaria plataforma new york, filet mignon, fogo de chao, gordon ramsay at the london, links, macaroni and cheese, plataforma new york, prime rib from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Looking to eat a lot of meat in Los Angeles? Check out Mastro’s and Fogo De Chao.
Earlier today, I mentioned a recent trip to Los Angeles. There I reviewed Gordon Ramsay at the London and Noe Restaurant. I thought I’d follow that up with a couple of Atkins friendly dining experiences that [...]
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