Tag: fitness

Non-Drinkers More Depressed?

From time to time, findings from research studies make me marvel in disbelief. Such was the case when I recently discovered that scientists in Norway found that those of us who are non-drinkers are more depressed, AOL News alerts us.
Wait a minute? Even though alcohol has been linked to health hazards galore, from car crashes to alcoholism, if you don’t drink, you may get blue more often?
Although I was tempted to dismiss the results, I quickly learned that this is not a study at which you should sneer. The scientists, headed up by Jens Christopher Scogen of the University of Bergen looked at a whopping 38,000 people. (It’s always a good sign when thousands of folks participate in research.) What’s more, their conclusions were published in the medical journal Addiction.
So why the startling results?

Sneaker Saturday: Join Us & Spread the Word on Twitter, Facebook & Beyond in this Fun, Worldwide Exercise Event

Do you work out regularly or are you one of those who neglects to move your wonderful body even though you know that it’s good for you?
Well, the weekend is almost here, and a group of us are starting a fan new exercise event, which you can do wherever you live.
It’s almost time for the first ever Sneaker Saturday!
What’s that, you’re probably wondering.
Sneaker Saturday — which I encourage you to promote on your blogs, on Twitter and Facebook using this #SneakerSaturday — is about whatever you want it to be.
It’s your choice as to how you celebrate Sneaker Saturday. The only recommendation is that you slip on a pair of your favorite sneakers and get out and exercise. Your body needs physical activity, and if you’ve been a couch potato all week, it will will be grateful to get out and about!
So what do you plan to do on Sneaker Saturday? Share what you’ll do. That’s what this is about — for us to inspire, excite and encourage each other to get out there.
For me, Sneaker Saturday will mean hopping on my bike (wearing my New Balance Sneakers — love those shoes!) — and riding down to the Statue of Liberty, weather permitting.
On Sneaker Saturday, I’ll also probably pop by the gym to do some weights and working out on the elliptical machine. I’m excited, because I’ve been sick for over a week and finally have my energy back.
How did Sneaker Saturday come about?
Well, earlier this week, after attending day one of this amazing 140 Characters Conference, the idea hit me while having dinner with a bunch of amazing people, including Renowned blogger and social media expert Robert Scoble, #140conf organizer Jeff Purcell, “Adventure Girl” Stephanie Michaels, PR whiz Candice Best, comedian Heather Gold, Ari Rabban of Phone.com and other hip tweeters.
That night (Saturday), I rushed home to reserve the domain, www.SneakerSaturday.com and www.SneakerSaturdays.com (site to come), and by Sunday, I became even more excited.
So will you join me in spreading the word and in helping to evolve this fun fitness event, which you can do anywhere around the world?
Just share what you’re planning for Sneaker Saturday. Or talk about what it means to you.
Please help me to make this a fun, worldwide 52-week phenomenon.

Obesity: All Americans May Become Obese by 2048? Absurd!

According to a frightening new study in the research journal Obesity , by 2048, all American adults may become overweight or obese.
A whopping 100 percent of us in the U.S. obese? What an absurd notion!
Despite the fact that the projections are based on national survey data, etc., I just don’t buy this outrageous idea. There’s just no way that all of us will allow ourselves to become fat!
Millions of us care way too much about being at optimal health, putting quality food into our bodies and getting or staying in shape to let ourselves fall prey to flab.
Just go to any gym and you’ll see the exercise-driven people, who would never let themselves become obese.
My workout buddies and any fitness enthusiast would simply scoff at this projection.
After all, every year, millions take drastic measures to peel off pounds — in particular, they buy diet products and diet books to get slim bodies. (In fact, I’m hoping that my upcoming book, The White-Out Diet(TM), will become a major bestseller. Soon, I’ll be asking you for your help to make this happen.)
What do you think of these nightmarish projections? Would you let yourself become obese?

Overweight? Unfit? Lonely? Get Secrets of the Stars & Find the Love of Your Life (No Matter What Your Age) — Catch Gab With the Gurus Radio Shows with Arielle Ford, Gina Lombardi, Mary Tedesco & Howard Bragman

Did you know that it’s important to “live as if” when it comes to love?
Are you aware that it’s important to set your intention and create a list of what traits you want your soulmate to possess?
And you are hip to the fact that you should “savor the waiting” for your soulmate to arrive rather than grouse about your loneliness?
So suggests the acclaimed Arielle Ford, author of the exciting new book, The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life With the Law of Attraction and her companion Soulmate Secret CD.
If you’re single or unattached, you’ll want to get Arielle’s valuable tips and tactics. Just listen to the exciting Gab With the Gurus Radio Show with Arielle Ford.
Tune in now with and let Arielle tell you how to find Mr. or Ms. Right.
Meanwhile, the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show can come to your rescue if you’re tired of lugging around excess weight and if you yearn for a hot, trim, toned Hollywood body.

Get Secrets of the Stars With Gina Lombardi, Mary Tedesco & Howard Bragman & Learn Soulmate Secrets With Arielle Ford

Let’s face it. We’re all fascinated, intrigued and influenced by toned celebrities, movie stars, divas, rock stars, models, moguls and movers.
We want to know — whether or not we admit it (and my clients are honest enough with me to own up to this burning desire) — is: How do we get gorgeous, trim, tight bodies like theirs?
Even if we all can’t look like Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow or Andy Garcia, could we at least get their massive amounts of energy, clear skin, bright-eyed demeanor, exuberant attitude and svelte shape?
What do these high-paid stars know that us normal folks don’t? And what hot health and lifestyle secrets can we learn from them?
Because you’ve been pounding down my door (well, more like inundating me with e-mails) asking questions like these, I realized that you’re absolutely starving. And not just for food. You want information.
You yearn to know, “How can I have a hot Hollywood body, too?”
I’m here to help you.
Gina Lombardi(Drum roll, please.)
Join me Fri., Jan. 23 at 12 noon Eastern for the first “Health & Lifestyle Secrets of the Stars” segment on the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show, when my guests help you get that body you’re craving.
My first guest is renowned TV personality and celebrity fitness trainer Gina Lombardi, who has helped numerous stars in shape.