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Bone density naturally decreases with
age, so the older you are, the more the risk increases for diseases
such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Being
overweight places unnecessary stress on the joints, so an important
part of preventative care is maintaining a healthy weight or losing
weight if necessary. Try to keep joints as strong and as flexible as
possible by taking regular exercise. This week we focus on
Maintaining skeletal health after 40.
Remember, you are what you eat!
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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One means for getting you off the
weight loss plateau is strength training, which has been shown to be very
effective in helping people manage their weight because the added muscle helps
to offset the metabolism-lowering effect of dieting and losing weight. Muscle is
much more metabolically active than fat; therefore, the more muscle you can add,
the higher your metabolism will be. Remember, The human body is an amazing piece
of machinery, capable of adapting to just about any circumstance or stimulus. |
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Unconditional success
Success comes more quickly and more surely to those who refuse to put conditions
on their commitment. An attitude of "whatever is convenient" won't accomplish
very much. An attitude of "whatever it takes" is impossible to stop.
What is your priority -- convenience or commitment? What do you seek most
passionately -- comfort or accomplishment? Do you look for the easiest way out,
or the most effective way to move forward?
Unconditional commitment produces unconditional success. When opportunity comes
along you must follow it, or it will leave you behind. It will rarely be
convenient and will often be uncomfortable. It will interrupt your favorite TV
show, and ask that you drive to the other side of town or fly to the other side
of the world. It will require that you meet new people, learn new skills, get up
earlier in the morning.
Whatever it takes, for as long as it takes -- that will
accomplish anything.
Note: WF Members receive motivation like
this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
motivation, can go ahead to download Free motivational Wallpaper Changer at
http://www.womenfitness.net/downloads.htm
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"It is courage,
courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to
crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front
to adversity."
~
Horace |
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Veggie Calzones
Ingredients:
CRUST
Filling :
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1 1/4 cups fresh spinach
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1/4 cup onions, chopped
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1 1/4 cups non/lowfat ricotta cheese
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3/4 cup non/lowfat grated mozzarella cheese
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3 tablespoons non/lowfat grated Parmesan
cheese
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3/ 4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Sauce
Directions:
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In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of the
flour with the oat bran, yeast, sugar, and salt and stir well.
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Place the water in a saucepan, and heat on
medium heat. Add the water to the flour mixture, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in enough of the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a
stiff dough.
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Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour
over a flat surface, and place the dough onto the surface.
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Knead the dough for 5 minutes, gradually
adding enough of the remaining flour to form a smooth ball. Coat a large
bowl with nonstick cooking spray (nonfat), and place the dough in the bowl.
Cover the bowl with a towel, and let rise for about 30-40 minutes. When the
dough has risen divide it into 6 portions, and shape each portion into a
ball. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a circle.
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Combine all of the filling ingredients in a
medium-sized bowl, and stir well. Spread the filling on the top half of each
circle of dough. Brush a little water around the outer edges of each circle,
fold the bottom half over the top half, and firmly press the edges together
to seal.
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Place the calzones on the baking sheet. Bake
at 450 degrees F for 15-18 minutes. Serve the calzones hot with warm sauce
spread over top.
Nutritional Information:
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Serving size: 1 calzone
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Calories: 290
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Fat: 1 g
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Protein: 17 g
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Fiber: 3.5 g
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Carbohydrates: 35 g
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Sodium: 340 mg
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Maintaining skeletal
health after 40
Bone density naturally decreases with age, so the older you are, the more risk
increases for diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis. Sedentary women are also more at risk. Besides, there are certain
lifestyle factors that boost the chances of weakened bone, including smoking,
drinking excessive alcohol or caffeine and eating a mineral-poor diet.
In addition, certain medications can weaken your bones. These include antacids
with aluminum, some anticonvulsants, certain cholesterol-lowering drugs, and
various others. Be sure to talk to your doctor and read the package insert when
you�re prescribed a drug to find out its side effects.
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