Archive for August, 2007

The Starting Line: Nutritional Assessment

This is Part 5 of a 5 part series: The Starting Line: Six Assessments to Track Progress.
Nutritional Assessment
Can you recall everything you ate yesterday? Today? The Nutritional Assessment builds an awareness of what we are eating. From portion sizes, fat content, calorie content to a variety of food groups, [...]

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A Contest for a free Flat Panel TV…

5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a 37 in Flat Panel LCD HDTV from Best Buy on August 17th! Check it out. All you need to do is leave a comment and add a link if you have a blog. Good Luck!!!

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Limited on Space: Try this Mini-Workout

I created this workout when I wanted to get my heart rate up in a limited space. Ships lacked space. I also needed something to condense a workout into a thirty minute timeframe due to a very hectic schedule. With five 100 degree days in a row and the forecast [...]

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Friday Faves: Pizza

Pizza is a big hit around here. Mommy Community has picked another great topic to share our favorites. I have to categorize the types of pizza we enjoy most:
Big Chain Take Outs: Papa John’s Original Mushroom (I think this is just a reminder of those good ol’ college days)!
Local Pizza Joint: [...]

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The Starting Line: Cardiovascular and Strength Assessments

This is Part 4 of a 5 part series on determining your Starting Line. I outlined the process in The Starting Line: Six Assessments to Track Progress.
Cardiovascular Assessment: One Mile Walk
I have chosen the One Mile Walk over a variety of assessments because it is the easiest method that can be [...]

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The Starting Line: Flexibility Assessment

This is Part 3 of a 5 part series on determining your Starting Line. I outlined the process in The Starting Line: Six Assessments to Track Progress.
Why Flexibility?
Flexibility is an important aspect of the fitness journey. It is the ability of joints to move through a full range of motion. [...]

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