Health Journal 12

It's summer and since it goes by faster than the other seasons, I have to take advantage of the great weather. Thus why this edition of the Health Journal is getting close to the wire. Ground Zero has now been in existence for over a year, and I know the HJ is my most popular for the variety of information.


Summer can include stress that can lead to over eating and lack of exercise. Learn ways to manage stress in the summer.


Remember to keep your heart in tiptop shape through fitness and nutrition. There are surprising foods that are good for your heart.




Yoga is gaining popularity for the overall health benefits. Learn to improve your health with yoga.




If your like me your BMI might put you in the overweight category. My doctor refuses that idea because I exercise and have muscle mass that adds weight. If I lose too much weight I almost look like a muscular anorexic. Although it is still a reliable source, you can't always rely on BMI.


An often important and neglected exercise involves strengthening the core muscles. This becomes apparent as we age when bones become brittle and we are prone to falls. Find out the importance of core-strengthening.


When it comes to workouts, or just about any aspects of life, setting goals will help accomplish our outcome. Know how to set effective goals.


Leading a sedentary life can kill you because your health suffers. It seems that sitting too long can also have an adversity on your overall health. Sitting can increase your cancer risk.

Health Journal 7

In this edition, exercise takes the front row. With winter in full swing, it is easy to become sedentary and lazy. It's the season for excuses. I am already noticing a drop in gym attendance as it is easy to do your routine uninterrupted. While I'm talking about it, maybe we should catch up on our health club etiquette.


Here are fitness mistakes you should avoid.


I'm leaning toward doing more kettlebell workouts. It is easier to handle and grip than traditional weights, plus kettlebells give a great core workout. More can be found here.


If you use a treadmill, here are ways to improve your workout.


Pilates is an easy way to strengthen and tone your body.


Make sure you know your fitness myths. Even I was surprised because I found a couple of myths I actually believed to be true.


If you need help establishing a fitness program, start here.

Health Week Tips-Day 6

It might come as a shock to some, but organic foods may be misleading. If given a choice, Don't Eat Out! There is no real healthy foods out there, even if they are healthy foods. Get a sort of idea on how to make healthy choices in restaurants. It can't be done. Even when I went to this nutrition calculator the choices I made were always high in sodium.

Another shocker is that those who eat at McDonald's couldn't care less about nutrition.

The sweet potato is a super food that supplies antioxidants and energy, and is no light weight when it comes to benefits. Not a real potato, the sweet potato is related to the morning glory family.

Feeling tired and fatigued? It might be a Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Start maximizing your cardio to burn calories. Here are some cardio exercises. Here are more.

Start climbing! Hills, stairs and inclines build stamina and give a heck of an aerobic exercise.

A basic home gym necessity is a dumbbell. Learn how to get a total full body workout!