More and more technology is taking over and making fitness fun. I saw on TV commerical on the EA Sports Active. It looks fun and easy, plus a great work out. Developed in collaboration with fitness expert Bob Greene, best known as Oprah's personal trainer. Engage in fitness made easy through 20 minute circuits feature a variety of familiar activities that target upper body, lower body as well as cardio. They have a '30 day challenge' of tailor made 20 minute workouts, that change as you progress each day, and track calories, intensity and progress. Here is some more information and videos about the EA Sports Active (there is a clip on Alison Sweeney from Days of our Live and the Biggest Loser) - chick here. Here is the website for the product. Coming out May 19, 2009.
EA Sports Active
Wii Fit with Wii Balance Board
Wii is coming out with a game/program to get fit for your kids and adults. Lean to block soccer balls, swivel hips to power hoop twirls or balance to hold the perfect yoga pose. As you stand on the Wii Balance Board, included with Wii Fit, your body's overall balance is tied to the game in a way you've never experienced before. Look like fun went into exercise.
Check it for yourself. Buy it at amazon.com or Buy it at Circuit City.
Here is more information on the Wii Fit. Click here. Coming out May 21, 2008.
Prevention - Smart Ways To Live Well
Yesterday, I went to the grocery store and picked up a few supplies that I needed. When I was done looking around, I get to the cashier line ... one thing I do hate is the cashier line at a store. I get so impatient and very stressful, it takes 10 to 15 minutes to get threw ... especially when a customer gets a cell phone call. UGH!
Well, instead of getting stress out which is not good for my heart, I start looking at the magazines in the stand next to me. I pick up a Prevention Magazine and start reading some articles and they were very interesting on the health topics. I went home and looked up on the Internet for Prevention. They do have a website and they have a lot of great issues on weight loss, dieting, fitness, nutrition and more... Check it out for yourself, CLICK HERE and join in the RSS feed, so you can get update news for your health.
One more thing, I get there newsletter emails and they had this article about portion size and how much of which portion to have in percentage. Basically, 'Meal Balancer' game. I failed at this game, badly. Try it out and see how you do - CLICK HERE for the Meal Balance.
Which one has Less Sugar
Say "NO" to sugar! Sugar food are high in calories and fat. Let's see how you do on the choices of these selection. You will be surprise.
Answer: Frosted Flakes - 11 grams of sugar in 3/4 cup rather than 12 grams of sugar in the Frosted Cheerios.
Answer: Duncan Hines Brownies - 16 grams of sugar in 1 desert rather than 21 grams of sugar in the Smart Ones Brownie
Answer: Campbell's Potato Soup - 2 grams of sugar in 1 cup rather than 18 grams of sugar in the Tomato Soup
Answer: YooHoo - 28 grams of sugar (11 oz.) rather than 33 grams of sugar in the OceanSpray Cranberry LIGHT Juice (8 oz.)
Play the Food VS Food
It can be difficult when you go out for lunch or a snack to a fast restaurant. Let play a game and see if you can choose the right choice.
Sesame Bagel with 2 Tbsp. Cream Cheese VS 2 Egg McMuffins.
Glazed Doughnut VS Old-fashioned Cake Doughnut.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese VS Burger King Whopper with Cheese
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Results:
1. Two Egg McMuffins has more protein and less fat and calories than the bagel.
2. Glazed Doughnut is 3X less fat and 2X less calories than the old-fashioned doughnut.
3. McDonald's Quarker Pounder with cheese wins with the half the fat and 300 fewer calories.
