Is walking better than Sex?

IS walking is better than sex??? 

Well lets take a walk through this and decide for ourselves!!

It Burns More Calories: 30 minutes of walking at an easy pace burns 150-200 calories, whereas 30 minutes of sex generally burns only 54 calories.

It is Better Aerobic Exercise: It is easy even for beginners to sustain walking for 30 minutes to an hour and derive good aerobic benefits.

Walking Alone is socially acceptable and enjoyed by many in public. No Surgeon General ever lost her job by advocating walking alone. 

 Group Walking is socially acceptable and is often done in public.

Racewalking: You are rewarded for finishing ahead of the other walkers. 

Awards: When you finish a walking event you often get a nice medal or t-shirt for your entry fee to commemorate finishing the event.

Age of Consent The legal age for walking is unlimited, from the first steps around age one through centenarians. Walkers of all ages can walk together, nobody is "jailbait."

Low Risk: Walking does not exchange bodily fluids, as long as you do not share needles to prick blisters.

Few Religious Restrictions: Walking with or without a spouse is considered morally acceptable by most major religions, although the distance allowed may be restricted on the Sabbath. Major religious figures are known for walking, and going on a walking pilgrimage is a tradition in many faiths.

Your Reputation: Nobody insults you for walking too often with too many different people!
Less Disease being  distributed...
So What do you think??

~Battle on~ 

.: Lose Weight, Be Happy and Healthy

.: Lose Weight, Be Happy and Healthy: It seems pretty common that people there are not happy with their body image, and what they do , it's very unhealthy and almost certai...

Taking Criticism

Criticism  ...How Should we take it??
We are not born with the ability to take criticism lightly.Most of us get very defensive. After all who wants to hear bad stuff about ourselves?? Its hard not to take it personal. I have found that taking criticism is something we have to learn as a skill.
Just like a muscle we have to build it and then maintain it.
The next time you  feel you are getting criticized try this thought.... Remind yourself imperfections do not make you a failure, We are made through  progress not perfection. Just because we have some rough edges doesn't make us defeated.
We can then take the constructive criticism and turn it into a positive journey to help us grow into a better person.

~battle on~
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Willpower~ VS~ Muscle

   WILLPOWER  is Like a Muscle- So we need to have a plan of action when it gets tired!

Research shows that your capacity for self-control is very much like the muscles in your body - it can grow stronger with regular exercise.  But just as well-developed biceps sometimes get tired and jelly-like after too much use, coping with the daily stresses of career and family can exhaust your supply of willpower.  When you tax it too much at once, or for too long, the well of self-control strength runs dry.   It is in these moments that the doughnut wins.

If you've spent all your self-control handling other challenges, you will not have much left at the end of the day for resisting bad habits.  So it's important to think about when you are most likely to feel drained and vulnerable, and make a plan to keep yourself out of harm's way.  Be prepared in advance with an alternate activity or a low-calorie snack.

Remember -Don't give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW...

~battle on~

 ~Battle On~

Battle Cry

Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same....~ Lets ROAR~

More meaning for "Pumping -Up"

The term “pumping up" doesn’t always have to be about building muscle or pumping iron. It can also be about building each other up.

We all know how good it feels to get a compliment or hear a kind word. So why not try to make someone’s day today? Go ahead Encourage a co-worker, compliment a friend, or even a stranger you happen to pass on the street. A simple word or two may not only turn their day around, but it might just turn yours as well!

 Let's Go PUMP someone up today!
Julie

Lose the Excuse's

Would you like to lose the excuses- or PUMP up your motivation, and finally score the body you want?

So many times we think to ourselves -I'm to far from my goal -Why should I start now??

 How about this for an incentive or as some call a "RUT BUSTER" Start walking a little more every day. Did you know you can shrink your waist in 12 weeks. Women that added more time to there walk without dieting lost a quarter inch from there waistlines! That seems like a goal that could be met!!  Whether you have a lot of weight to shed or a certain distance to run, break up your goal into smaller goals. The big goals are just little goals that just keep on being met!! 

~Battle On~

Julie

For the Love of "ROSE "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1cRWaGspUQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUGxqvjkHGrG2gKdfAWO6P
The Rose Run will tell you the tale of a small towns love for one another.
Amfightclub.com has had the privilege to be a sponsor for The Rose Run for the past 3 years. I  never knew Rose, But people of the town always spoke very highly of her. So I decided to look farther into it and become a sponsor for the run.. What a blessing it was to have met her beautiful daughter Jess. She has kept her mothers spirit alive in the most wonderful way anyone could have ever thought possible. For the love of "ROSE"  Look at what she has done!     The City of Petersburg is excited to host The 5th Annual Rose Run on July 20th, 2013! Started by the family of Rose Marie Hunt, who lost her life to breast cancer in January 2009, The Rose Run has raised more than $50,000 for breast cancer research, ovarian cancer research and The Volunteer Fire Department in Petersburg. Join us again this year on a beautiful, flat course through a small town.
~Battle On~
Julie

Excuses do what?

It’s important to make time…not excuses…..Have you ever noticed how you feel after a workout? You are full of that AHAA feeling

…..When we move we improve…. It’s that simple! Everyone comes in different shapes and sizes… that is why it is “The ART of Training”… more fitness -less time- better results……This means that we are moving and exercising in the most effective way possible to activate as many joints and muscles in order to burn the most amount of calories in the shortest amount of time! No more excuses!
Lets go kick some ass!

Being Fit -- Easy as Child’s Play

You don’t have to look at the calendar to know that summer is coming!  The sun is out, the kids are out, and you should be too! In fact, it’s time to take your workout, OUTSIDE!

This is the perfect time of year to mix up your exercise routine…to bust out of that indoor rut, and get your muscles flexing in a whole new way! The best part? You already have all the equipment you need waiting for you right inside your garage.

Grab your child’s jump rope or hula hoop or take that box of chalk and draw a hopscotch chart! Who cares if you haven’t done any of this in years, just do it! Jump, swing, and hop! Play Red Rover with your kids, or a quick game of Freeze Tag! Run till you’re out of breath and falling down, laughing. Let go of being an adult for a while, and rediscover that child inside you, just waiting to come out and play.

Whatever you do, just keep moving for 10-20 minutes. I can guarantee you, the time is going to fly by!  And when you’re ready to cool down, stretch first and then spread a blanket on the ground. Lie down and gaze up. Feel the soft green grass beneath you. Breathe deep and watch the clouds float by. Dream a little, imagine big, and be thankful for what you have and what your body can do. And for just a little while, remember what it was like to be a kid again!

Now get out there and let the games begin!

UGGGG!! Suffering Shin Splints

It's Here- The weekend that kicks off summer!! Along with that comes the warmer weather and we all like to be outside. Runners are out and taking it to  the pavement and the mud! Some that have never ran are giving it a try! The challenging 5ks that are being offered are making fitness fun! Once you are on a roll of getting the pace down.... I hate to be the bear of bad news BUT sometimes those sucking shin splints will come knocking at your door..Don't give up! I have some information  for you that can ease the pain!
Shin splints are very common. They're the cause of 13% of all running injuries. Runners might get them after ramping up their workout intensity, or changing the surface they run on -- like shifting from a dirt path to asphalt.

What's the Treatment for Shin Splints?

Although shin splints may be caused by different problems, treatment is usually the same: Rest your body so the underlying issue heals. Here are some other things to try:

• Icing the shin to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone.
• Anti-inflammatory painkillers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, will help with pain and swelling. However, these drugs can have side effects, like an increased risk of bleeding and ulcers. They should be used only occasionally unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Arch supports for your shoes. These orthotics -- which can be custom-made or bought off the shelf -- may help with flat feet.
• Range of motion exercises, if your doctor recommends them.
• Neoprene sleeve to support and warm the leg.
• Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your shins.

Don't let them bring you down--Keep battling!

Now go kick some ASS!

Fear of Change

The Thing About Change:

We’re all for it when it doesn’t involve too much risk or it’s something that instantly makes us happy, like going on vacation. Usually, however, all kinds of fears poison our ideas about change—fear of failure, fear of something horrible happening, fear of the great unknown. People tend to resist change, even if what they’re currently doing isn’t working. Yet change is inevitable—and necessary—if one wants to take the next step in life. Without it, your workout regimen would become less effective; your job would no longer challenge you; your relationships would be stuck in the 1990’s. If you’re not changing, you’re not learning…If you’re not changing, you’re not growing.

Be receptive to change, and you’ll find yourself not only happier—but also healthier—mentally and physically.  Try to look at change as an exciting challenge or a unique opportunity, not as a hurdle to overcome. Plan for it, be ready for it. Remember change is not often a quick and easy fix, but instead a slow and steady process. There will likely be speed bumps along the way…so expect them, don’t give in to them.  Remind yourself…..you are the one in control of your destiny…and your future arrives every day!

Lets go Kick some Ass!