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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Weight and Measurement Day at CurvesToday Update!!

Well, today was our weight and measurement day at Curves, located at 500 SW 10th St. Ste 301. The owner, Joyce Hunnicutt, weighed and measured myself, as well as my partner in crime and next door neighbor, and DEAR FRIEND, Danna Crawford. LOL We visit this establishment usually 3 times a week, on Mon. Wed. and Fri., and walk on Tue. and Thur.. We have been going now for... 12 months!! OMGosh!! Has it been that long?? It doesn't feel like it! :) When I look back at the very first time we went, back on June of 2010 to the present date, I am discouraged as the difference isn't much!! :( You see, I don't know about you, but I fluctuate so much from month to month! Sometimes more and sometimes less! Making it hard to set your goals and stick to them! Example, I started out with a BMI (body-mass index ) of 23, and ended with 23.2! If your BMI is LESS than 25, regardless of age, puts you at the lowest risk of death from ALL causes----except smoking! Between 25 & 30 reflects mild to moderate overweight, and constitutes only a risk- except if you are diabetic, high blood pressure, or very high cholesterol level. BMI higher than 30 is bad news and requires action! I guess I should be glad that my BMI is less than 25, and my WHR, (waist to hip ratio) is 0.79!

Do you know how to figure your BMI and your WHR (waist to hip ratio)? Multiply your weight in pounds by
700, then twice divide the results by your height in inches. Example if you are 5' tall and weigh 200 pounds, you would multiply 200 by 700, which makes 140,000. 5 feet equals 60 inches, so dividing 140,000 by 60 gets 2,333 which divided again by 60, gives the final figure of 38.9 BMI.

To figure your WHR, you would measure your belly when it is completely relaxed, measure your waist at its narrowest. Divide that number in inches by the widest circumference of your hips, where your buttocks are most prominent. A WHR grater than 0.85 in women, and 0.95 in men is involving risk.

Figure your BMI and WHR, and if you are in the danger zone, PLEASE see your doctor and start exercising and walking and read the labels of the food you eat. You'll be surprised at how much better you feel. Always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program to make sure you are in good enough health to do so...with that said, I wish you all GOOD health! :)

MY PERSONAL REVIEW ON A DRINK PRODUCT

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Today, My good friend and neighbor Danna Crawford, gave me a sample of a product I have never had before. The name of it is "On The Go" a complete multi vitamin drink mix. She said for me to tell her what I thought of it. I told her I would. Well, I tried it this afternoon and was impressed. It has extra vitamin C, immune boosters plus, NO calories, carbs, and sugar! There are 30 individual packets in the box, and written on the box "dietary supplement". It comes in: Wild Berry, the one I tried, Lemon Slice, and Orange Rush. It is easy to fix, just empty the packet into a minimum 10 - 16oz glass of water. Shake or stir well and enjoy! It is for adults 18 and older take 2 packets daily. Children 8 to 17 take 1 packet daily. Not recommended for those under the age of 8. Store prepared drink in the refrigerator.
I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted it! I for one, don't like water! I know! I know, you say, WHAT? How can anyone not like water? Well......, I have to force myself to drink water only because I know the body needs it! However, with this product, I think I could drink more water! It doesn't leave an after taste, and it DOES taste good.

                    The ingredients are as follows for one packet:                       Calories    0
Total Carbohydrates                     0
Sugars                                          0
Sodium     0
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)           5000 I.U.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)           1000 mg.
Vitamin D                                     400 I.U.
Vitamin E                                      30 I.U.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine HCL)         380 mcg.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)                430 mcg.
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)             5 mg.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)               10 mg.
Folic Acid                                    12.5 mcg.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalaimn)      6 mcg.
Vitamin B2 (Pantothenic Acid)      2.5 mg.
Calcium (Carbonate) 20 mg.
Magnesium (Oxide)                       40 mg.
Zinc (Gluconate)                            15 mg.
Maganese (Chelate) 200 mcg.
Chromium (Polynicotinate)             60 mcg.
Potassium (Citrate)                        72 mg.
Alpha Lipoic Acid                         1 mg.
Echinacea                                      100 mg.
                       Other ingredients:
Natural and Artificial flavors, Acacia Gum, Sucralose. Acesulfame K, FD&C Red #40, and Gum Arabic.

I'm not fond of the use of Acesulfame and FD&C Red #40, and wish they would use something else instead, but check out their web site and read the information yourself.