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 Strength
training combined with weight-bearing aerobic exercises
can help counteract the effect of asthma medications and
prevent unwanted weight gain. That's the area of focus
this week in the article, Strength Training for Asthma Sufferers.
In fitness,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 Studies
have shown that most nursing mothers tend to lose up to
one and a half pounds a month for the first 4-6 months
after giving birth, and continue to lose weight at a
slower rate beyond that time. Moms who breastfeed tend
to lose more weight than formula feeding moms, even when
bottle feeding moms take in fewer calories than they do.
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Words of Inspiration
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Keep your vision strong
 It
is all too easy to accept the limits placed on you by
other people or by circumstances. Easy, yes, but where
does that get you? Do you want your vision to be eroded
by the small-mindedness of those around you? What is
your purpose, anyway -- to just get along, or to make a
real difference?
Respect the opinions of others, to be sure. There is
much you can learn from them. Let them challenge you,
forward. Don't let them limit you. You are your own
person. Only you know what you are capable of achieving.
No one else has the ability to limit that, unless you
let them. Sure, the negative comments and criticism can
sting. Yet you must learn from them and move forward.
You are truly blessed with a magnificent, powerful,
unique life. There are so many places you can go, so
many wonderful things you can do. In all of history,
there has never been anyone who can equal you. Keep your
vision strong. Set your own limits. Set your own
standards, and set them high. This is your life we're
talking about. It's worth every effort you can give to
it.
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Success Quote
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 "Well
done is better than well said."
Benjamin Franklin |
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Healthy Recipe
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American Irish Stew
Makes: 6 servings.
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Nutritional Information:
Per Serving:
(1 1/4 cup)
Calories: 370 Kcal,
Fat: 8 g (2 g sat fat),
Carbohydrate: 43 g,
Protein: 32 g,
Fiber: 6 g,
Sodium: 427 mg. |
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Ingredients:
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1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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1¼ lbs. beef, top round, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
(stew beef with the fat trimmed may be substituted)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
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3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch
pieces
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3 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium beef broth, or as
needed
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4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large
chunks
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1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
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1 leek, coarsely chopped
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
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2 medium parsnips, cut into large chunks (optional)
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Directions:
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Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add
beef and garlic. Cook, gently stirring until
meat is evenly browned. Season with salt and
pepper.
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Add onion, carrots and parsnips. Cook for 3 to 4
minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 75
minutes or until meat is tender.
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Stir in potatoes and simmer another 30 minutes.
Add rosemary and leeks. Continue to simmer
uncovered until potatoes are tender. Do not
overcook to avoid potatoes falling apart.
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Serve hot and garnish with parsley.
Courtsey: AICR
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Article of the Week
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 Exercising with asthma can be a big challenge for asthma sufferers. Two things happen inside the lungs of women suffering with Asthma constriction, the tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and inflammation, the swelling and irritation of the airways. Constriction and inflammation cause narrowing of the airways, by a combination of muscle spasm, mucosal swelling and bronchial secretion with symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that, if left untreated, asthma can cause long-term loss of lung function.
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