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How Much is a Pound of Fat?


How Much is a Pound of Fat?

Are You Ready to Do a 180? 90 Days to Lose the Weight. 90 Days to Learn How to Keep it Off.

Marilyn Kvasnok

Protect Your Purse

Woman protecting her purse

I decided to go to Mass tonight. It was cold but not snowing … yet. I checked the radar and decided I would be back before the snow started. By the time I parked the car, there were a few snow flakes in the air. And by the time Mass was over, there was at least an inch of light, fluffy snow piled up on my car. So much for my meteorological expertise.

But, A little snow couldn’t stop me from a shopping trip to Sam’s Club. And a lot of other people must have thought the same thing. I was surprised how crowded it was. You’d think people would stay home during the storm.

I was making my way thru the store picking up things on my list. As I reached into the refrigerator case to grab a block of cheese, I turned my back on my cart for just a few seconds. There were other people in the aisle, but no one close to me. As I turned back to my cart, There was a man just a few feet away, walking toward me. As soon as he saw me, he turned and walked away.

I don’t like to jump to conclusions, but I think that man may have been ready to snatch my purse. Or maybe just try to get my wallet or credit cards. Luckily, nothing came of it. But, it reminded me that these things do happen. And they happen FAST. So I need to be prepared and vigilant. We all do.

Purse Safety

Before you leave the house

  • Inventory your purse. Photo copy all your credit cards. You can do several at a time. Copy front and back, so you have a record of all the credit card numbers, expiration dates, security codes and credit card company phone numbers.
  • Only take the credit cards and cash you need. Leave the rest at home.

Walking with your purse

  • Protect your purse. When you carry your purse, keep it close to you. The best way is to keep it between your arm and your body. Never sling it to the back. And don’t dangle it by the straps.
  • Keep your purse closed. It won’t stop someone from snatching it, but it would be harder to take something out of it.
  • Put your keys in your pocket for two reasons. If your purse is stolen, you’ll have keys to drive home and get into your house. And by protecting your keys from theft, you also protect your car and home.

At the store

  • Secure your purse in the cart. Use the baby seat belt. Thread the belt thru your purse straps and fasten it.
  • Hide your purse under something. If I’m wearing a jacket, I use that. Or as I buy things, I put them around and over my purse.

If the worst happens

  • Don’t risk your life. Let your purse go.

Have you had an experience with a purse snatcher?
Leave a comment with your story and/or purse safety tips.

Marilyn Kvasnok

February is American Heart Month

American Heart Association
According to the American Heart Association

  • More than one in three adults has some form of cardiovascular disease.
  • The good news is 80% of heart disease and stroke can be prevented.

Life’s Simple 7 keys to prevention

Control cholesterol
Cholesterol is more than just a number. One important factor is the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL). The more HDL in your blood, the better the ratio. Keep your cholesterol in check by reducing and/or eliminating the bad fats in foods like greasy burgers and bacon.

Manage blood pressure
Blood pressure can be controlled with medication or try these low blood pressure tips.

Reduce blood sugar
Prevent diabetes by living a healthy lifestyle outlined here. Check your blood sugar with a simple blood test. If you have diabetes, control it with diet and exercise. And take your medicine if your doctor prescribes it.

Eat right
Eat less red meat. Eliminate boxed, prepared and over processed food. Stop eating white flour and sugar.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Follow the food pyramid or go vegan.

Lose weight
There’s no magic to losing weight. To lose one pound, you need to …
Eat 3,500 calories less
Burn 3,500 calories more
Or a combination of both
You’re invited to do a 180 turnaround. 90 Days to lose the weight. Then 90 days to learn how to keep it off.

Get moving
Walking is one of the best exercises. All you need is a good pair of shoes and get moving.

Stop smoking
There are lots of good reasons to stop smoking. And NO good reason to continue smoking. Top 10 Reasons to Quit Smoking

What Are My Chances of Getting Heart Disease

References:
Make the Effort to Prevent Heart Disease with Life’s Simple 7
What Are My Chances of Getting Heart Disease?
American Heart Association

Leave a comment with YOUR heart healthy tips.

Marilyn Kvasnok

Stand Up and Watch

Sitting and Working 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you sitting at your desk?
How long has it been since you got up and moved?


I work from home and spend a lot of time sitting at my desk, using the computer and talking on the phone.

I now have a new rule …
At least every hour, I get up and walk. It’s good to take a break.

  • I look at things further away than the computer.
  • I get my blood circulating.
  • I add to the steps I take every day. 10,000 is a good target.
  • I don’t think about work while I walk.
  • Or I can think and plan about work or anything else while I walk.
  • I do something else – anything else – like vacuum, cook or play with the cat.

When I get back to my desk, I’m ready to work again. Even though I’ve taken breaks, I get more done during the day. There’s something about walking that clears my brain and lets me focus.

Leave a comment with YOUR rules about sitting.

Marilyn Kvasnok

How We Age

Your Almighty Immune System Aging is a complex but natural process that affects every cell, organ, and body function you have. It’s impacted by a number of factors, including genetics, nutritional habits, and other lifestyle aspects. But how exactly do we age? Well, scientists have been developing theories of aging for centuries, and more recently have invested billions of dollars into research in hopes of developing interventions to help alter or slow the aging process. To date, research suggests there are several key mechanisms involved:

DNA Damage
Every day the DNA of our cells is under assault. The causes—oxidative damage as a result of normal metabolism, mistakes in cell replication, and exposure to environmental factors such as radiation and other toxins. These assaults can cause “genetic typos” or more mistakes in DNA replication. Eventually, these mutations accumulate, causing cells to malfunction and die.

Declines in Cell Energy Production
Mitochondria are “intra-cellular power plants” that convert carbohydrates, fats, and protein from the foods we eat into cellular energy. However, as we age the number of mitochondria in our cells and their ability to produce energy decreases. In addition, the production of cell energy itself creates free radicals (highly reactive and unstable molecules) which damage mitochondrial membranes and cellular DNA. Over time, this damage accumulates and mitochondria stop functioning.

Formation of AGEs
As we age, the formation of AGEs (advanced glycation end products) occurs. They form when sugar molecules attach to proteins leading to structural changes called protein cross-links. AGE proteins build up slowly but accumulate as we age, and damage body tissues. Numerous studies also suggest that AGE proteins are associated with a number of age-related diseases, such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

Decreased Cellular Defenses
How we age is related to the activity of genetic regulators—proteins that control the expression of genes. Nrf2 has been identified by scientists as a key master genetic regulator, and is now believed to control and coordinate the cells’ diverse natural defenses—antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory activities, detoxification enzymes, as well as our cells’ ability to repair DNA and produce energy. Not surprisingly, research focusing on the role Nrf2 plays as our “guardian of longevity” has greatly increased in recent years.

Remember: Although the years of your life can’t be changed, scientists are researching ways to help slow the rate you age, and how well you can age with a healthy lifestyle.


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