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  • Getting in shape post-partum

    After having my 3rd child, I'm anxious to get in shape so I can keep up with them. I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight after 3months but need to gradually cut 45 more without interfering with breastfeeding. Additional challenges are lack of time with 3 kids, full time desk job, and lingering lower back...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by Roberta on 01-10-2008
  • Water Aerobics - For everyone

    I have always sought to stay active. However, years of competition and injury as a three day eventer have resulted in a young body that is already developing joint problems and muscle soreness. This can make motivation some days difficult to achieve and the ability to exercise hard to manage. Then I...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by mmdinkel on 10-30-2007
  • Pawsitive Encouragement

    We all know that obesity is a growing problem. In order to combat the issue, we are all trying to work exercise time into our day, but most often struggle with trying to motivate ourselves. Well obesity and homelessness is a growing issue with pets in this country. However, we can help tackle this issue...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by mmdinkel on 10-25-2007
  • Re:Garding Walk a Mile Around the Block

    I have been walking a mile ...one block around the block here at the Aranda Center in Woodland Hills , California and notice a mark improvemnet in my strength,stamina and heart rate. I have been walking with my co-worker Lori who has been a real inspiration to keep motivated to exercise. l do hope others...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by aa28693 on 10-15-2007
  • Diverting attention when working out

    Going to the gym and getting on the treadmill, elipticals or cycle and be tedious at best. I tend to focus on the pain of every step and watch the clock. Now I take a book to read. Best thing is to take one of those books that you get into and can't put down. I guarantee that you will not notice the...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by htaylor on 10-10-2007
  • Goals

    It's important to set up goals for yourself in all areas of our lives. Successful people use goal setting because it helps you to get there. Use short term goals and long term goals to help you make a plan. Short term goals can be reached in a short period of time and can help you meet your long term...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by rebberdebber on 10-09-2007
  • exercise

    many people do not exercise because they don't feel they have the time. here is an easy way to exercise. when you go shopping or to the movies, a restaurant, or anywhere else where you have to drive and park your car; do not park close to your destination. this will force you to walk further and get...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by eddolfan on 10-08-2007
  • Don't quit before the wall !!!

    Swimming has always been a foundation for my exercise program. It helps reduce stress on joints, muscles (esp. the mind) and provides excellent results (ROI). But, more than just swimming, is going the extra step - always work hard - all the way to the wall. It's a competitive approach, but gives a great...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by imts03 on 10-08-2007
  • Exercise in the morning

    Although it may be hard to get up in the morning to exercise, it is definitely worth it in terms of quality of life. If you are a "I'll go to the gym after work" kind of person, how often are you sidelined by having to spend some overtime on a project or are given tickets to live theatre or a movie?...
    Posted to Health Buddies (Forum) by christopherbeck on 10-08-2007
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