Did you know that heart attack symptoms in women can be more subtle, and therefore, we are more at risk of dying from a heart attack? My friend Karen lost both parents and a sister to heart disease. So here are my Cliff Notes...if you experience any of these signs of a heart attack, dial ...
Five Ways to Lower Your Heart Attack Risk
Saturday the iHealthchic Race Team participated in the American Heart Association walk in downtown Dallas. We did this for several reasons...helping to raise money and awareness of important health issues is one of our team missions. Secondly, this particular health concern is one that is near and dear to one of our team members. Karen lost ...
“What is a Friend?” by Karen Wilson
One of my dear friends and training partners sent this email below to the other 3 members of our core iHealthchic race team. You might remember Karen from my June 10th blog. She has been conquering her fear of water. Yesterday she competing along side of us in a triathlon with a very deep end to ...
Got Life?
I watched the sun rise today...alone in my thoughts but joined in spirit with a group of about 35+ cyclists as we pushed each other towards the start of a new day. I counted blessings as I reflected on what it takes to have the "right life." The right mindset to begin with. The right friends. The ...
Positive Strategies for Negative Times
Today, I received an e-tip from a motivational keynote speaker & trainer Julie Alexander (www.JulieAlexander.com). I've had the pleasure of hearing Julie speak a number of times and this woman walks the talk! She gave me permission to share her message, so I am providing you with the Cliff Notes version below! Positive Strategies for ...
Calorie Cutters to Fight Fat After 40!
Let's face it, once you hit 40, things do start to change. Research continues to show that an important component to weight loss is controlling calories. Below are some ideas to cut calories and help curb your appetite. 1. Watch home cooked portions. Bet you weren't expecting that one, were you? Yup, restaurant ...
Eat FAT, Get LEAN
Interesting thought, eh? Well, it's not exactly a thought. It's a fact that has been confirmed repeatedly in multiple studies the past few years. Women seem to do especially well on a modertate-fat diet that consists of 35% of their calories coming from fat. So what is the connection with fat and your diet? For one thing, ...
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