Archive for July, 2006

Socks * 35 * 2

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Something amusing…
I just counted my ankle sports socks - I have 35 pairs + the ones in the washing basket.
I guess I am really big on foot health and changing socks often helps heaps. I do not have athletes foot and my feet I would say are in pretty good condition considering my level [...]

The Health & Fitness Show #039 - Krispy Kreme Kraziness

Friday, July 28th, 2006

The Health & Fitness Show #039 (MP3 – 2.4MB – time 06.50)
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In this podcast beti talks about KKD Mania that has hit Melbourne, Australia and about Good Food, Bad Food and Emotionally Neutral Food.
00.45 KKD Hits Melbourne
01.33 Choc Pudding
02.25 Narre Warren (Google Earth search: Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia)
04.25 Don’t make food taboo unless you cannot [...]

8-vegetable-stew recipe

Friday, July 28th, 2006

I picked a vegan recipe for today because I have just eaten a whole lot of lovely Watsonia Cheese.

No more dairy for today thanks ;)
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Insomniacs too tired to get intimate

Friday, July 28th, 2006

“A Newspoll survey of almost 900 Australians showed 40 per cent of people suffering from insomnia at least once a week felt they were in a never ending cycle of sleepless nights.”
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Top 7 Tips To Making Cardiovascular Exercise More Enjoyable and Effective

Friday, July 28th, 2006

“Mention cardiovascular exercise to most bodybuilders and they run for the hills looking for a safe place to hide. However, cardiovascular exercise is necessary for most of us in our quest to achieving the lean bodybuilding look that we are striving for. Few bodybuilders can achieve the lean appearance required to see a full six [...]

Help after an ankle injury

Friday, July 21st, 2006

“Q broke my ankle about ten weeks ago and now I want to start working out again. Before my injury I was doing aerobics for 20 minutes three times a week and lifting weights, but now I have gained weight and feel lazy. My crutches and splint are gone, but I am still limping. [...]

Major killer disease ‘unknown to most’

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

“Nearly three-quarters of people in the UK have never heard of the country’s fifth-biggest killer disease, a charity said today.”
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High-res photos of Apple’s Nike+iPod Sport Kit

Friday, July 14th, 2006

“Apple Computer on Thursday began selling its new Nike+iPod wireless Sport Kit that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with an iPod nano, and we’ve got some photos of the $30 device.”
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Nike+iPod on CNBC

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

View the YouTube video
Will it kill the treadmill and gym memberships? 
As much as I don’t like treadmills, I would have to say no.  When it is dark, cold and wet, it is really hard to psych yourself up to go for a jog outside, but going to the gym is easier.
Good idea though…after watching that [...]

Photoshop magic

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

So you always thought those hot models in the magazines had natural beauty…think again…
Be aware, they have had some mighty photoshop work to make them look that good as Floyd demonstrates:
You will need to let the images load to see the rollover effect work.

Great Skin
Waif look for guys
Hot blonde chick, yeah, maybe not so hot

 
 

Hard-Core Weight-Loss Approaches

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

“Q. I feel like the only way I’ll ever lose weight is by doing something drastic, like a weight-loss boot camp. How do I choose one?”
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Losing Weight From Diet, Not Exercise

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

“Q: Can you get by without exercising, but still lose weight by making smart eating choices like cutting out junk food and eating more fruits and vegetables?”
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Obesity in America

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

“For the past 20 years the Centre for Disease Control has tracked the rise of adult obesity in America.”
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Bulimia

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

“I do not have a question but rather a personal story to share. I myself have dealt with bulimia for several years. I want to let your readers know they are not alone! For me, my eating disorder began when I was approximately 15 years old. I am now 23.”
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New Method Gauges Weight-Loss Surgery Risk

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

“Five key characteristics may single out those patients most at risk for fatal complications from gastric bypass weight-loss surgeries, researchers report.”
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