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Thanks, Tyra!
By Janis Roszler, RD, CDE, LD/N
I'm a reality television junkie. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but it's true. I
watch episodes of Top Chef, Project Runway, Real Housewives of New York City,
Dancing with the Stars, Tyra Bank's America's Next Top Model, and many others.
How do I get anything done if I'm glued to the idiot box for so many hours? I
DVR (record) my shows and watch them while I work out on my treadmill. I've
turned a guilty pleasure into a positive that I only view while improving my
health.If you struggle to fit
regular physical activity into your life, first remind yourself why exercise is
so vital to your health:
- Regular physical activity
increases the body's insulin sensitivity. This means that the body will
respond better to insulin, which helps improve diabetes control.
- It can help your body produces
insulin, if you are still able to manufacture it.
- It can help you reach your
weight goals and maintain a healthy weight.
- It reduces the risk of several
types of cancer, including post-menopausal breast cancer, colon, esophagus,
and kidney cancers.
- It lowers the risk of heart
disease
- It reduces depression….
- It releases stress and can help
improve sleep.
- Find a workout partner and set a
regular time to participate in your activity.
- Break up your workout into easy
segments that add up to a total of 30 minutes. You will still get a great
deal of benefit.
- Do an activity that you enjoy.
If you hate the treadmill, check out another piece of equipment, such as a
stationary bike or a ...
- Make an appointment with
yourself. Would you ever miss a meeting with a client or physician? Probably
not. Your daily activity is equally important, so schedule your workout by
fixing an appointment with yourself on your daily calendar. Let your family
and staff know that this time is carved in stone and shouldn't be
interrupted except for an emergency.
- Choose a back up activity. If
you enjoy bike riding, you should find an alternate activity to do on a
rainy day.
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