Holiday Stress..

The Holidays are here and for most of us we are getting presents wrapped, goodies baked house cleaned..etc. We need to find a way to manage our stress levels during this time so that we are not driving to Sonic to find Diet Dr. Pepper!

Here are a couple of tips:

Go back to the basics: If you find yourself getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Step back and reassess what the season means to you. If it's about spending time with your family and friends; make that your first priority and do away with the things that get in the way.

Create a budget: Doing this helps you keep things in perspective with gifts. Remember it is the thought that counts!

Settle for less then perfect: We aren't all lucky enough to have a Norman Rockwell Christmas. Learn to let go of what you cannot control. Spending time with the ones that you love is what makes it perfect, everything is just a bonus.

Exercise: This is a great way to combat stress this season.

Remember to take care of yourselves and remember why we truly celebrate the season.

Merry Christmas

Waist to Hip Ratios

A waist to hip ratio measures exactly that. Your waist compared to your hips. It is a common measurement of your fat distribution. In order to find what yours is...

Measure your waist in inches
Measure your hips (feet together) in inches
Divide your waist by your hip..

Low Risk:
.80 or below

Medium Risk:
.81-.85

High Risk
.85 and higher

Risks include diabetes, obesity, stroke and heart disease.

When you figure out where you are you will better know what you will need to do in order to lower your risk. While we cannot change the shape of our bodies we can make them healthier and less inclined for obesity related illnesses.

My Knees Hurt...

I get many 'complaints' about clients knees that hurt when they run, walk, lunge, bend down..

Barring any joint problems etc..; the best thing to do is strengthen your quads.

Build up the muscle so that it takes some pressure off of your knees when you do your activities.

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