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Lack of Physical Activity

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Many of the health and weight problems that people face today are related to a lack of physical activity. Although we are “on the run” during the day, we’re sedentary as we drive, work, watch TV and use the computer. On top of that, modern technology gives us time-saving shortcuts like dishwashers, car washes, escalators and remote controls that encourage us to do even less. …

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

A time to remember the importance of preventing osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. Half of all women (and one-quarter of men over 50) will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to the National Institutes of Health. But this disease is largely preventable through healthy lifestyle choices. Strengthen your bones from this month forward by starting with these simple …

7 Ways to Measure Progress

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Start an exercise diary. Write down what you did and how it made you feel. Take a "before" picture and post it on your refrigerator, then taken an "after" picture shot every month or so and compare. Try on your skinny jeans every other Friday. Do push-ups twice weekly; once weekly, write down your number of reps. If your energy level is up and you're sleeping better, something is …

Six Reasons to Get Off the Couch

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Physical activity helps you lose weight by burning calories, boosting resting metabolism and buffering you from bone and muscle loss that can result if you diet alone. High levels of physical activity can decrease your risk of colon cancer by 40-50%. Exercise helps you get better sleep. In one study, people who walked more than 6 blocks a day had 1/3 fewer insomnia problems than their less …

31 Days to a Healthier Diet

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Drink water. It’s the only beverage your body really needs and craves. Gradually replace soda, flavored coffees, sugary drinks and other high-calorie drinks with water. Aim for 6-8 cups each day. Too busy to cook healthy? To save time, use your crockpot, cook and freeze large batches of food. Buy pre-cut or pre-cooked ingredients, and keep an organized grocery list. Avoid trans fats. They increase your risk …

You Are What You Eat

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” While it’s true that food is fuel, it’s also true that food is broken down and transformed into cells, hormones, muscles and YOU! When you think of food in this light, it can make it easier to make healthy and nutritious choices for your body. March is National Nutrition Month-a time to focus on making …

Heart Disease is the #1 Threat to Women.

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Breast cancer is foremost in many women’s minds, but heart disease is the nation’s number one killer, and women are the prime target. Every year, more women than men die of heart disease and stroke. The overall lifetime risk of dying from breast cancer is 3 percent. For cardiovascular disease or stroke, it’s nearly 50 percent. While the numbers may be stacked against women, it’s possible …

Heart Disease

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Focus on one small thing at a time to help you lower your risk of heart disease and improve your quality of life. Don’t smoke. Smoking damages more than just your lungs. It hardens the arteries, raises the blood pressure and causes an irregular heartbeat. Find a smoking cessation program and kick this habit. Monitor your cholesterol intake. Your body needs cholesterol, which is found in animal …

Stick to Your Resolutions

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

If you’re still holding firm to your resolutions, give yourself a high five-you’re almost half-way to sticking to them for good! The reason: it takes roughly 30-60 days to make or break a habit. The bad news: temptation grows, not decreases, as you begin to change your behavior. Knowing that the next couple of months will take more commitment than ever, here are a few …

Realistic Timeline

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on June 18, 2015

Make a realistic timeline to stay on track. Deadlines turn wishes into goals. Give yourself adequate time to complete each action step and choose a date to reach your overall goal. If you haven’t started working on your goals…TODAY is the day! “I know the price of success: dedication, hard work and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen”. Frank Lloyd Wright

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Lack of Physical Activity

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

7 Ways to Measure Progress

Six Reasons to Get Off the Couch

31 Days to a Healthier Diet

You Are What You Eat

Heart Disease is the #1 Threat to Women.

Heart Disease

Stick to Your Resolutions

Realistic Timeline

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