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Topic: RE: Great Tips for all of us!
Thanks for this great list! I particularly like 24 through 26. I do love my wonderful high thread count sheets!!! 
Hugs, Stephanie 
Hugs, Stephanie Topic: Heart Health!
This morning as I was using the eliptical and the treadmill at the gym (grumbling the whole time because it doesn't help the scale move!), I started wondering how much healthier my heart might be. I wear a heart rate monitor so that I can try to work between a heart rate of 145 and 160. This is my target area for losing weight. I've noticed, over the last two years, that it is much easier to reach and sustain a heart rate in this target range than it was in the beginning. By easier, I mean that I don't feel like I'm going to die! Toward the end of my cardio workout I realized that though it seems the scale doesn't want to move, I'm definitely helping my heart function better. So perhaps my focus for working out needs to shift a bit. I tend to get into this war with myself. If I don't see results, what's the point of all of that effort? The asnwer is...it's good for my body. It's also good for my mind. I know that I handle my stress more productively when I work out regularly. I'm going to try to get into my spinning classes again beginning next week. It's another way to help my heart, mind, and body. I subscribe to "Cooking Light" magazine which I absolutely love. Below is an article on walking from the magazine. If I do nothing else, I can certainly walk four days a week!
Happy Monday everyone and Happy Sugervisary Month too!
Hugs, Stephanie
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Keep Stepping Lively
By Gin Miller
How many days should I be walking?
Aim for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes a day, three to four days per week. But there's no harm in walking seven days a week, especially if it's your only form of cardiovascular exercise.
What if I have bad knees or joint problems?
Walking benefits people with minor knee problems since it is low impact. However, if you find walking bothersome (and you don't have a knee injury), try walking on a softer surface, such as a dirt trail rather than a concrete sidewalk, and avoid uneven surfaces. Or walk on a treadmill, which both softens the impact of your steps and provides an even surface.
What should I look for in a walking shoe?
Proper fit is most important. Select a shoe with a toe box wide enough to allow toes to wiggle freely with about 1/2 inch between toes and the end of the shoe. Shoes should not pinch or bind anywhere on the foot, nor be so large they slide at the heel. Also, make sure the shoe is breathable, fairly lightweight, has a supportive, cushioned heel, and a flexible sole.
How long should I keep shoes?
Replace them about every 400 to 500 miles, but periodically examine shoes for wear-don't wait for holes to appear. The outer edge of the heel and under the toe where you push off are the first places to show aging. Keep a second pair of shoes on hand, and alternate the days you wear them to help them last longer. It allows compressed areas to spring back to shape.
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Keep Stepping Lively
By Gin Miller
How many days should I be walking?
Aim for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes a day, three to four days per week. But there's no harm in walking seven days a week, especially if it's your only form of cardiovascular exercise.
What if I have bad knees or joint problems?
Walking benefits people with minor knee problems since it is low impact. However, if you find walking bothersome (and you don't have a knee injury), try walking on a softer surface, such as a dirt trail rather than a concrete sidewalk, and avoid uneven surfaces. Or walk on a treadmill, which both softens the impact of your steps and provides an even surface.
What should I look for in a walking shoe?
Proper fit is most important. Select a shoe with a toe box wide enough to allow toes to wiggle freely with about 1/2 inch between toes and the end of the shoe. Shoes should not pinch or bind anywhere on the foot, nor be so large they slide at the heel. Also, make sure the shoe is breathable, fairly lightweight, has a supportive, cushioned heel, and a flexible sole.
How long should I keep shoes?
Replace them about every 400 to 500 miles, but periodically examine shoes for wear-don't wait for holes to appear. The outer edge of the heel and under the toe where you push off are the first places to show aging. Keep a second pair of shoes on hand, and alternate the days you wear them to help them last longer. It allows compressed areas to spring back to shape. Topic: RE: Just curious
Hiya. I had a breast reduction and brachioplasty on November 2nd. I plan a LBL for this November. The pain is tolerable and well worth it. Best of luck!
Stephanie
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I had an anchor cut tummy tuck on 9/27. I'm extremly pleased with my results. I have pics on my profile.
Belinda
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Hey there Melissa...I am planning my TT do not have a date as of yet...still in workings.....I have an insurance company that tends to be difficult...so I am making sure I have all of the information that I need...good luck with your TT....
Jannine
357/167/157/TT
Topic: Just curious
Just wanted to see how many March 2006 patients have had, or are having any plastic surgery. I am having mine April 21st. Tummy Tuck (hip to hip with verticle extension) I went to the plastic surgery forum but decided to check here too.
Topic: RE: Great Tips for all of us!
Hi Barbara... Love the list.. a nice reminder of what is important in life. Thanks for posting! Angie
Topic: RE: Great Tips for all of us!
Barbara,
A Saturday extra. Thanks.
I may become exhausted following all of the advice, but I will try to do as many of these things as I can. I'm a little ahead of the game and do some of them already.
Have a great weekend. Rick
Topic: Great Tips for all of us!
Tips for an Exceptional, Superb & Powerful Life!
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is
the ultimate antidepressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you
have to.
3. Buy a TiVo (DVR) and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning , complete the following statement:
"My purpose today is to.. ............................."
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games, and read more books than you did
last year.
7. Make time to exercise, practice meditation, do yoga.
8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that
are manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild salmon,
broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk, and let new
and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues
of the past, negative thoughts, or things you cannot control. Instead,
invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems
are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra
class......but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a
college kid with a maxed-out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
24. Ladies, use the 600 thread count sheets, the good china, and wear
your speci al lingerie or clothes now. Stop waiting for a special
occasion. Everyday is special.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years,
will this matter?"
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time!
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family &
friends will. Stay in touch with them.
32. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
34. The best is yet to come.
35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
36. Do the right thing!
37. Call your family often.
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
- "I am thankful for ........................." "Today I
accomplished ........................... "
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
Topic: RE: I need the list please.
Send a quick email to STYLZ - she is the maintainer of the list!!! Or maybe she will see your post and respond.
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