Archive for the ‘exercise’ Category

3 Day Breast Cancer Walk

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

We are so proud to honor Cheri Adame, Jennifer Mumford, Sue Thomas, and Nancy Tittenhofer for participating in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure Event in San Diego this past November… Their team was called “Annie’s Angels” in memory of Annie Ramos, who lost her long battle with breast cancer this past February. Annie was a good friend of Nancy’s, so Nancy decided it was time to participate in the event again (she has done so twice previously).This was Sue and Jennifer’s first time, and Cheri’s second. “There is no question it is a huge time commitment to prepare and train for walking 60 miles in 3 days – 20 miles a day. Many weekends were devoted to walking long miles. It is so worth it, however. It was one of the most worthwhile experiences in our lives!” exclaims Sue Thomas.
Annie’s Angels raised over $25,000 as a team and the walk as a whole (4,000 walkers) raised over $10.6 million. What a way to help the community and keep themselves in tip top shape. Our hats go off to this exceptional woman and their personal tenacity to make a difference in the world!

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How To Avoid The 5 LB Weight Gain This Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Let’s talk Turkey! Yes, we are decking the halls and stuffing the turkey. We are
getting ready to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. The problem is that
we stuff ourselves at the same time. Then the most UN-wonderful time of the
year starts with acid reflux, gastro-intestinal discomfort and weight gain! How
do we enjoy this happy fun filled time without getting ourselves into a
unhealthy rut? I have a few suggestions to help you along.

My top 3 tips to help you succeed during the holidays!!

1. First, don’t let your work out routine go by the way side. Even if you can’t keep up your normal pace,
put in at least 2 gym visits per week. In addition give yourself 5 minutes in
the morning. Do 20 jumping jacks, do 10 push ups and then do 20 ab crunches. It
will take about 30 seconds. Do 5-10 rounds of this with no rest and trust me,
your metabolism will be on fire and your immune system will thank you. Finish
off with a minute of stretching and you have set the pace for the day.

2. When I go to holiday parties I always have a protein shake an hour or 2 before. This keeps
my nibbling to a minimum especially when I am unsure of what will be served. I
can then indulge a bit without feeling deprived and also prevent my blood sugar
from dropping and turning me into Jaba The Hut looking for any pretty creme puff
that comes my way.

3. DO NOT STARVE yourself to make up for your indiscretions! This is a formula for fat storage. So if you fall off the wagon one day, commit to getting back on the the health horse the next day. Your body
can recover from one day of splurging but if you beat yourself up and then say
“What’s the use anyway”, you will end up with that extra weight that you will
curse yourself for in January.

I always believe that if you can get through the holidays and maintain your weight NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, you will win at the holiday game. You will have diverted the 5-8lb that most Americans gain between
Halloween and New Years and your resolutions for 2011 will be better than they
have ever been before. So this season give yourself and your family the best
gift you can give them, a happy, healthy YOU!!

PS. If you do indulge and have a Tummy Tsunami effect we 3 great products that can help!
First is UltraInflmx. It will reduce gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort and you can even use it as your pre-party protein shake! Second is Glucorest, This will reduce the impact of holiday eating by blocking the quick absorption of simple carbohydrates (sort of like a “carb-blocker”). Last is Insinase which balances blood sugar. All of these products are available at Angie’s World. On November 26th (Black Friday) receive a 10% discount on EVERYTHING in the store. No bag, coupon or minimum purchase required. (Limited to in-store purchases and product on hand). Happy Thanksgiving!

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Is Barefoot Better?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

For those of you that have seen Angie and I in the gym sporting our new Vibram
Five Finger shoes and wondering why we would wear such things, the following
Yahoo article gives a great synopsis.

(Baring It All: The Barefoot Running Trend – Healthy Living on Shine

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/baring-it-all-the-barefoot-running-trend-2337336/)

I have personally found that it does require more stability but it has also
allowed me to jump and land with a steadier body than in my training shoes. I
also find that gripping a bosu or stability ball is better. If it does nothing
but confuse your muscles to react to stimuli in a different manner it will
improve your physique and sports performance as the body can easily get bored
(as well as people) and stop responding as effectively to workouts.
Progressively changing your routines, your tools and your mental attitude will
bring continued success on your road to health. And if nothing else, we’ve been
able to give our morning gym members a good laugh at what I call “my monkey
feet!”

Baring It All: The Barefoot Running Trend – Healthy Living on Shine

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/baring-it-all-the-barefoot-running-trend-2337336/

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

At Angie’s World, we have achieved great success with clients with Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI. Many facilities provide care and occupational therapy for such patients but families are often frustrated with the overall results. Studies have shown that exercise for someone with TBI provides many positive benefits such as increased blood flow and faster nerve impulses to the brain (which improves how quickly you process or think), and increases body awareness.  Exercise also improves mood and memory, increases heart and lung efficiency, and positively affects balance.

Donny Winn, A TBI client, has had remarkable success with our program. Please check out www.donnywinn.com. Donny has been training with us for over 2 years and has developed  stronger core stability, improved range of motion, and muscle strength that has made him more independent.  Check out his before and after photos here.  You can even see a video of his workouts here.

Another of our clients, is Brennen Haworth.  When Brennen, A.k.a “Shoeey”, came to us, he couldn’t move his arms or legs.  We began his program with a stretching routine to help relax the muscles. Now, less than a year, Shoeey  can perform shoulder rows, ride a stationary bicycle, and can use various leg machines.

Our TBI clients have had various degrees of injury and we are able to work around almost all challenges, including wheelchairs, walkers, feeding tubes, etc.

As a certified nutritionist,  I emphasis the importance of nutrition to help the individual in the recovery process.  I will help design a program that is right for the individual to increase brain function and improve body composition which is a significant component to their progress. I can also provide information on supplementation, working directly with their doctor.

If you or a loved one is frustrated due to a TBI, we can help. Please contact us for a free consultation.

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Body By Angie: Is Your Body Bankrupt? Learn to Invest in Yourself

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Well, my first book has finally been published and is available on amazon.com and in bookstores everywhere! Wow! What a long process – I had no idea how long it would take to write a book and how much longer it takes to publish a book! If you have ever thought of writing a book, feel free to ask me questions on this blog. I would be happy to assist you and perhaps save you some heartache and excess footsteps on the journey of becoming an author.
I am very proud of this accomplishment and I am more proud of the reviews I have been receiving, especially the ones on amazon.com from people I don’t know.
If my book changes one person’s life, the many weekends I spent writing instead of “just chilling”, the hours spent emailing my editor and reviewing the book, and the headaches I had over the publishing companies rules and regulations will be all worth it. If that one person realizes the importance of exercise and/or the benefits of healthy eating, my book will be a success in my eyes.
I invite all of you that have read my book to post a personal story, an “a-ha” moment, or an “oh, wow” comment to this blog. I would love to dive deeper into some of the topics I wrote about as well as answer any questions that you may have after reading my book.
Here’s to your health!

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Even With Insurance I Can’t Afford To Get Sick!

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

By Wilma Young

Recently I was shopping for personal health insurance. Many of you have experienced this unpleasant activity. The first offense I experienced were the dreaded pre-existing condition questions…”Are you currently taking any prescription medications? Are you diabetic? Being treated for cancer?” And the list goes on and on. I am fortunate to be able to answer NO to these questions so I assumed my pricing would be a manageable monthly expense and similar to the HMO plan I currently have. To my economic horror I had the sticker shock of walking into a Mercedes Benz dealership with a Honda checkbook. Thinking that pricing the HMO plans would be the smartest direction turned out to be wrong. Getting a PPO with a HUGE deductible was the best choice as I rarely go to the doctor except for my annual exam and of course in case of an emergency. How lucky I am to be confident in my health. To work out, and create wellness in my life not only adds to the quality I value but also puts me in control of my healthcare. Being at the mercy of an insurance company who sadly only gives a doctor approximately 7 minutes with you in an exam room to evaluate and uncover your obstacles is absurd for both you and the doctor. Both of your hands are tied. In this economic time of upheaval and uncertainty your health is more valuable than most everything in your life. You can’t afford to get sick, so spend your time making yourself WELL!!

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