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Vitamin A helps to build cells in the body, is necessary for seeing in dim light, and prevents certain eye diseases. Sources vegetables, including carrots, sweet potatoes, and green leafy veggies as well as in enriched foods such as milk and cereals.

Vitamin D aids in building bone tissue and in absorbing calcium from the digestive tract. Sources fish oils, fortified milk and other dairy foods, and sunshine.

Vitamin E protects vitamin A and unsaturated fatty acids from ...]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:56:38 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/17/2008 (0 comments)

There  are basically two types of vitamins, the fat-soluble and the water-soluble kinds. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body and include vitamins A,D,E, and K. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and include vitamin C and the whole series of B vitamins.  Water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine when the body receives an excess
amount, whether from foods or pills. The fat-soluble vitamins are stored, and toxicity can result if excess amounts are ...]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:51:35 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/13/2008 (2 comments)

Saturated  Fat !!

Most fat from animal sources: beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, and fish
Coconut oil, palm oil,
Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil

Monounsaturated Fat !!

Olives and olive oil
Peanuts and peanut oil
Avocados

Polyunsaturated  Fat !!

Vegetable oils other than those listed above

Note: Cholesterol is found only in animal sources.  Monounsaturated an...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:44:18 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/12/2008 (0 comments)

Moderately active man
150 pounds x 15 calories/pound = 2250 calories/day

Relatively unactive man
150 pounds x 13 calories/pound = 1950 calores/day

Moderately active woman
120 pounds x 12 calories/pound = 1440 calories/day

Relatively unactive woman
120 pounds x 10 caloreis/pound = 1200 calories/day

Obviously, if you are greatly overweight, or if you get turned on to heavy-duty exercise,
your caloric needs will be d...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:41:02 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/11/2008 (6 comments)

Determining proper resistance by straining to lift as much as you can in one rep is "decried as unsafe", but it can be done. You just need to exercise care. Start with a series of easier lifts to prepare muscles for maimum exertion. This tires out the muscles slightly to buffer against overexertion under the heavy loads while warming them up to prevent an injury.

First do ten warm-up lifts using a light weightload that's about 1/3 of your body weight. Rest 2 minutes.

...]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:54:07 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/7/2008 (3 comments)

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't  -  your right.
Your attitude is an expression of your values, beliefs and expectations.
Your aspirations are your possibilities.
You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.
You can disagree without being disagreeable.
When you're a winner you're always happy, but if you're happy as a loser you'll always be a loser.
Our health always seems more valuable after we l...]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:07:17 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/5/2008 (4 comments)

Does the less light in the day effect your workouts, energy level or attitude ??

Just curious !!       THANKS  !! ]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:34:09 GMT OldeButGoode on 11/5/2008 (2 comments)

1.) Positive attitude. How you THINK & FEEL is EXTREMELY important !!
2.) Specify & proclaim your GOALS & DREAMS  !!
3.) TAKE ACTION! Once you make up your mind - DO IT !!
4.) Constant learning is FUEL for your brain.
5.) Work hard & maintain your persistence.
6.) Pay attention to DETAIL.
7.) FOCUS, MANAGE & CONTROL your time & money.    
8.) Learn to be an EFFECTIVE communicator.
9.) Develop t...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:24:51 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/29/2008 (7 comments)

How many men does it take to open a beer ??
None. It should be opened when she brings it.

How do you know when a women is about to say something smart ??
When she starts a sentence with "A man once told me ..... "

Why do men die before their wifes ??
They want to.

In the beginning, God created the earth and rested.
Then God created man and rested.
Then God created women.
Since then, neither God nor Man has rested.
...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:06:53 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/29/2008 (6 comments)

What is the thinnest book in the world ??
"What men know about women. "

Why did God create a man before a woman ??
You need a rough draft before you have a final copy.

What do yuo do with a headache ??
You dump him !

Why does it take 1 million sperm to fertilize one egg ??
Because they won't stop to ask for directions.

Why are men like laxatives ??
They can irritate the _____ out of you.
Sorry guys - we wil...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:06:45 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/27/2008 (8 comments)

I drive to fast to worry aboout cholesterol.

Every time I get the urge to exercise, I lie down till the feeling passes.

Amazing ! You hang something in your closet for awhile and it shrinks.

The only exercise I get is jumping to conclusions.

I know what "Victoria's Secret" is.  //   The secret is that nobody older than 30 can fit into their stuff.

What runs but never gets tired ??  //   ( Water )
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:53:57 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/24/2008 (8 comments)

But it was my birthday, so I had to eat the whole cake.
But the doughnut was calling my name.
If you eat something and no one sees you eat it, it has NO calories.
If you drink a diet soda with a candy bar, the calories in the candy bar are cancelled by the diet soda.
If you fatten up everyone else around you, then you look thinner.
Only eat things that have been broken into pieces; that way all the calories have fallen out. 

My favorite / Chocolat...]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:06:37 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/24/2008 (2 comments)

Lie flat on your back on a flat bench. Begin by holding the dumbbell above your chest with your elbows slightly bent. Slowly lower the dumbbell back so as to stretch your arms and the dumbbell back behind your head as far as you can reach. Your arms and the dumbbell will actually go behind/above your head and will drop down below the bench - this will really give you a great stretch. Return the dumbbell to the start position slowly, focusing on keeping your elbows locked in the bent position. Th...]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:44:39 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/24/2008 (13 comments)

1) Stretching and warming up your muscles can prevent injuries.
2) Stretching increases range of motion.
3) Stretching improves joint function.
4) Stretching enhances muscle performance.
5) Stretching decreases post-exercise soreness.
6) Stretching increases flexibility.

Tips & Warnings

If you experience pain, stop the stretch. ( Stretch to the point of resistance only. )
Do not bounce while holding a stretch.  ( This c...]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:53:16 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/20/2008 (10 comments)

HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because a high HDL level seems to protect against heart attack. Experts believe HDL removes excess cholesterol from plaques and thus slows their growth. HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body.

LDL cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol because as it circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries feeding the heart and brain. Together w...]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:34:40 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/16/2008 (10 comments)

Do you have someone who helps you keep track of your diet, workout and lifestyle? If not, I would suggest looking for someone to keep you accountable/answerable to. Especially if you have hit a plateau in your weight or workout. I'm not suggesting a "HItler" type just a friend/spouse who will tell you the truth about your eating habits, workout routine, etc. You can of course do the same for them. Just a thought and a challenge !!  ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:42:24 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/15/2008 (0 comments)

Synergy can be defined as the working together of many different factors to produce a single result. Your success as a fitness enthusiast will be determined not only by how well you train in the gym, but also by how the synergy created by your training, nutrition, and motivational strategies. To become the very best you can be, you must examine your habits in all of those areas.

All these things workings together will promote:

Toning / Strength / Speed / Agility / Vita...]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:53:12 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/13/2008 (7 comments)

Too busy to exercise. I " suggest " you can fine 20 minutes time to  .......

Take a power walk outside. Use a stairclimber or the actual stairs. Ride a stationary bike. Walk and/or run on a treadmill. Do 50 plus pushups. Do 2 sets of 25 plus ab crunches. Run up and down your own home stairs.  Feel free to add your "favorite".

Remember - 20 minute workouts 3 times a weeks is a great way to shed some unwanted body fat. 
I know to...]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:58:13 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/7/2008 (6 comments)

My daughter Tiffany has been battling type 1 for 3-4 years now and has had too many difficulties to list. She eats right (most of the time), has some kind of computer gadget attached to her waist, but still has serious high or low sugar counts where she has to spend time in the hospital.  If anyone knows of any new remedies or suggestions I'd love to hear from you.  Stress seems to be a factor.    THANKS  !!]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:43:35 GMT OldeButGoode on 10/3/2008 (0 comments)

In a new study and book "The Truth About Cheating" written and conducted by marriage counselor M. Gary Neuman, 92% of men said it "wasn't "primarily about the sex. "The majority said it was an emotional disconnection, specifically a sense of feeling underappreciated. A lack of thoughtful gestures,"  Gary says. "Men are emotional beings. They just don't look like that. Or they don't seem like that. Or they don't tell you that."  Gary says its easy for couples to drift away from app...]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:36:40 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/29/2008 (4 comments)

Many processed foods are made with trans fats, saturated fats, and large amounts of sodium and sugar.  Processed foods
have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons and for "convenience".  Processed foods that may not be as healthy as fresh foods include: canned foods with lots of sodium, white breads and pastas made with refined white flour, packaged high-calorie snack foods, high-fat convenience foofs, packaged cakes and cookies, sugary breakfast cereals and pro...]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:37:27 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/29/2008 (0 comments)

Snacks are an important part of our diets.
Plan your snacks so you can have energy throughout the day.
Small, nutritious snacks can keep you from getting hungry & overeating at mealtime.
Whole grain foods, fruits and veggies are good heart healthy snacks.
Choose snacks low in fat, sugar and salt.

SNACK  IDEAS :  Fresh fruits & fruit juices, raw veggies, low-fat grain foods (whole grain breads, muffins, etc), low-fat dairy foods (skim milk, ...]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:09:40 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/23/2008 (10 comments)

While I"m strongly against drinking and driving; even driving after a couple of drinks, I do acknowledge there are some health benefits of drinking beer. 

If an "average" 12 ounce bottle of beer sported a Nutrition Facts Label, this is what it would tell you:

Beer has no fat.
Beer has no cholesterol.
Beer has caffeine free.
Beer contains 1 gram of protein & 13 grams of carbs
Beer contains significant amounts of magnesium, selenium, pota...]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:38:23 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/22/2008 (2 comments)

By lifting weights and gradually increasing the resistance on a consistent basis the benefits are as follows :

1. Weight lifting will give you more energy.
2. Weight lifting will improve your concentration and focus.
3. Weight lifting will help you sleep like a baby.
4. Weight lifting will increase your mental toughness.
5. Weight lifting will increase your muscle mass.
6. Weight lifting will decrease your body fat.
7. Weight lifting will increase...]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:35:47 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/19/2008 (4 comments)

1. Smiling makes us attractive.
2. Smiling helps us stay positive.
3. Smiling is contagious.
4. Smiling relieves stress.
5. Smiling lifts your face & makes you look younger.
6. Smiling makes you seem more successful.
7. Smiling changes our mood.
8. Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers & Serotonin
9. Smiling boosts your immune system.
10. Smiling lowers your blood pressure.

So, while " Laughter is Good Medi...]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:23:55 GMT