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| New Food Pyramid! - tips |
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| jannah |
| 04/21/05 at 11:32:21 |
| slm, its interesting they came up with a new food pyramid in the US which appears on every food package.. check it out mypyramid.gov I found this section of really good tips!! Tips for increasing physical activity Make physical activity a regular part of the day Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy—such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. What’s important is to be active most days of the week and make it part of daily routine. For example, to reach a 30-minute goal for the day, walk the dog for 10 minutes before and after work, and add a 10 minute walk at lunchtime. Or, swim 3 times a week and take a yoga class on the other days. Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of the activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office. More ways to increase physical activity At home: Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement. Push the baby in a stroller. Get the whole family involved—enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids. Walk up and down the soccer or softball field sidelines while watching the kids play. Walk the dog—don’t just watch the dog walk. Clean the house or wash the car. Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less. Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television. Mow the lawn with a push mower. Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden Play with the kids—tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music. At work: Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk or skate the rest of the way. Replace a coffee break with a brisk 10-minute walk. Ask a friend to go with you. Take part in an exercise program at work or a nearby gym. Join the office softball or bowling team. At play: Walk, jog, skate, or cycle. Swim or do water aerobics. Take a class in martial arts, dance, or yoga. Golf (pull cart or carry clubs). Canoe, row, or kayak. Play racket ball, tennis, or squash. Ski cross-country or downhill. Play basketball, softball, or soccer. Hand cycle or play wheelchair sports. Take a nature walk. Most important – have fun while being active! |
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| siddiqui |
| 04/22/05 at 05:18:11 |
| [slm] Hope for your sake the Food pyramid includes Afghan Kabobs and cheese cake Jannah [wlm] |
| New Food Pyramid! - tips |
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| timbuktu |
| 04/22/05 at 05:47:09 |
| [slm] got it slightly wrong, bro siddiqui :) [quote]Hope for your sake the Food pyramid includes Afghan Kabobs and cheese cake Jannah[/quote] jannah would like "Afghan Kabobs and cheese cake" or anything if it comes covered with thick (the thicker the better) chocolate :) |
| what the??!!! |
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| jannah |
| 04/22/05 at 11:56:10 |
| wlm, what the heck!!! lol lol you guys know wayyyyyy too much about me :D and don't forget the drink category [] DIET BEBZI's all around :-/ |
| I can do it! |
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| M.F. |
| 04/28/05 at 10:06:49 |
| I think I could manage this one: "Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall" Here's another one that I fit into my everyday routine: "periodically chase your 2 year old who's trying to run out into the street/parking lot/running water/steep stairs etc." |
| walk n talk |
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| tahirah |
| 04/28/05 at 20:20:50 |
| [slm] hey one of my friends started this thing called "walk n talk" the sisters would get together once or twice a week and walk for about twenty minutes, and then go to the masjid for maghrib what made it successful is that she started at a certain time every day, instead of waiting for the Muslim Standard Time to kick in, forcing sisters who were serious to come on time. and she also new not to push the limits with overzealousness, the first couple of times didnt feel like anything so ppl wanted to double the distance, but after a while it started to take it's toll, and the not-too-long distance, made consistency more possible. |
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