Belly Bulge & Death

If your pants or skirts are feeling tight around your waistline, please take note. Belly bulge can be deadly in older adults even those who are not overweight or obese by other measures.

One of the largest studies done on abdominal fat suggests that both men and women with the biggest waistlines have a greater risk of dying over a 10 year period than those with smaller tummies. Even if you haven't noticed a significant weight gain and you've noticed that waistline growing it's warning signal.

Four extra inches around the waist increased the chance of dying from 15 to 25 percent. Oddly the strongest link, the 25 percent was in women who had a BMI within normal limits.

To check your girth, wrap a tape measure around your waist at the navel. Men should have a circumference of no more than 40 inches; women no more than 35 inches.

Diet and strength training is the key to losing that abdominal fat. Now is the time think about your health; don't wait until tomorrow. Take that first step today!!!

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is not all about weight loss; it's about a healthier you. Eating right and eating clean affects everything about your body; your hair, your skin, your bones and even your brain.

Clean eating means staying away from refined and processed foods. Limiting sugar intake, staying away from fast foods, processed foods, diet drinks, limiting alcohol intake and caffeine.
With Spring and Summer fresh produce and fruits will be plentiful. Try to buy local veggies and fruits being aware of those which are organically grown; no pesticides or fertilizers.

Always think about what foods and drinks you are putting in your body.

Berries, nuts, (almonds, pistachios, peanuts, walnuts) make great snacks. Going for a walk, a hike, make your own trail mix! These are all great energy boosters and don't forget the water!