Weight http://bestneighborsever.com Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:00:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Stay Fit Even in the Work Place! http://bestneighborsever.com/stay-fit-even-work-place/ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:30:24 +0000 http://bestneighborsever.com/?p=1146 Everyone struggles with staying fit and healthy these days, but 8 hour work days in offices or cubicles can make that struggle ten times worse. Neighbors has some suggestions that will not only help you stay fit, you can also avoid long term physical and health issues just by doing these few simple things for a little bit everyday at work.

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Everyone struggles with staying fit and healthy these days, but 8 hour work days in offices or cubicles can make that struggle ten times worse. You can also avoid long term physical and health issues just by doing these few simple things for a little bit everyday at work. Neighbors has some suggestions that will help you stay fit.

Firstly, snacking at work is almost everyone’s biggest pitfall. From candy to chips to stopping at the vending machine periodically, that all day snacking can add up to weight gain very quickly. Instead of snacking on that Snickers bar or bag of Doritos, keep fruit in the office fridge or a pack of trail mix or mixed nuts nearby.

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These are great snacks that will also provide energy when you need it most. They can even help you eliminate coffee from your daily routine as there is more usable energy in an apple than in a cup of coffee.

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The worst part of office work for your body is sitting in a chair all day. This can lead to low back problems and TMS or worse. Ways to mitigate these issues include getting a lumbar support for your chair or even replacing it with a yoga exercise ball.

This will also help you strengthen your abs in addition to your back muscles! In this same realm of thought, you can keep free weights beneath your desk and do reps while on the phone or any time your hands are free. If you don’t have free weights, you can use water bottles!

Simple exercises to do at work include calf raises. Any time your legs start to feel restless, stand up and do some calf raises. You can even do them while waiting in line or in a meeting if you happen to be standing. This goes along with the importance of stretching throughout the work day.

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From spinal rotations in your chair to standing up and stretching as tall as you can, just 5 – 10 minutes of stretching per hour can reduce the risk of blood clots and muscle deterioration.

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These simple tips will help any office work day go by more quickly, but also keep you engaged, energetic, and healthy. You can even do in chair exercises like leg lifts and isometric strength training if you really want to to do so!

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“Dreams about the future are always filled with gadgets.” –– Neil deGrasse Tyson

Using technology can be the best way to power through a tough workout. Here are some of the most fun and effective goodies that will get you where you need to go:

  • The IriverOn wireless headphones deliver incredible sound and monitor your heartbeat at the same time. A voice coach even tells during your exercise when you need to slow down or pick up the pace. Check it out here: IriverInc.com
  • A watch, a phone, and a fitness app keeper all in one: Galaxy Gear. It fits on your wrist and lets you break a sweat with ease.  Samsung.com
  • The Smart Body Analyzer can take your weight, track  your resting heart rate, and share this information to your smart phone and through Facebook and Twitter. Withings.com

Neighbors cares about your fitness goals and would love to hear more about how you plan to stay in shape. Tell us what gadgets you use in your workouts in the comments section below!

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]]> Tips to Eat Healthy After the Holidays http://bestneighborsever.com/tips-to-eat-healthy-after-the-holidays/ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 21:46:31 +0000 http://bestneighborsever.com/?p=336 The post Tips to Eat Healthy After the Holidays appeared first on .

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The New Year is here and after all that not-so-healthy holiday food, most people feel it is necessary to add: “Lose weight/Eat healthier” to their new year’s resolutions. The good news is: you don’t have to dive into your diet all at once; in fact, experts recommend easing into healthier eating habits by making small changes to your everyday life.

  • Start your day with a big glass of water and some sort of physical activity such as walking, going to the gym or doing yoga.
  • Eat a big, balanced breakfast every morning. Skipping breakfast does the opposite of helping you lose weight since it makes you over-eat later.
  • Keep only healthy foods around your house and place of work, that way you won’t be tempted to eat foods that are bad for you.
  • Eat more mushrooms (they are immunity enhancers) and foods that contain alkaline such as pears, kale and lemons (they balance the body’s PH and blood sugar levels, as well as reduce inflammation).
  • Eat a light dinner.
  • Take magnesium supplements before bed.
  • Sleep at least seven hours a day.

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