Getting Older Stinks » fitness http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog Grey, fat and middle aged is no way to go through life. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Breath of fresh air http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/24/breath-of-fresh-air/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/24/breath-of-fresh-air/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:55:06 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/24/breath-of-fresh-air/ The more oxygen, fresh air, and movement you give your body during the day (walking, biking, swimming, chasing after your children), the more sensual you’ll feel overall.

From: suite101.com

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From: drweilblog.com

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From: helpguide.org

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/07/06/getting-off-the-couch/feed/ 0 Why you’re not losing weight http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/01/12/why-youre-not-losing-weight/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/01/12/why-youre-not-losing-weight/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:00:03 +0000 admin http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/01/12/why-youre-not-losing-weight/ If you’re not losing at least one pound a week on your chosen weight loss regimen, you’re (a) stalled, or (b) finished.

You might need to push yourself even harder, or (in some cases) let up a little bit while your body plays catch-up. If you lose more than one pound a week, then you’re doing better than average.

Expecting to lose five pounds a week just isn’t realistic.

From: chris.pirillo.com

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Also, unlike most carbohydrates, which will get stored as fat if your body doesn’t use them for energy, proteins are only used by the body to help muscles recover and build.

From: mensair.com

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For adults, thirty minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week is recommended.

From: patientlinx.com

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That’s because impotence often has the same cause as heart attacks: blocked arteries. Your penis is like a dipstick for your arteries, so check it. If you’re interested in keeping it up later in life, lace up the sneakers now.

From: drdeclutterblog.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2010/11/18/burn-enough-calories/feed/ 0 How to appear taller http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2010/08/04/how-to-appear-taller/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2010/08/04/how-to-appear-taller/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:00:51 +0000 admin http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2010/08/04/how-to-appear-taller/ If you are a short man who wishes to appear taller, the overall goal is to choose clothing that makes the body appear longer.

This is done, in part, by creating a straight, streamlined silhouette. In general, clothing should not be baggy or otherwise ill-fitting; you want to create a clean "straight up-and-down" line with little interruptions, as this adds the illusion of length.

From: ftmguide.org

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From: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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Gently stretch your shoulders, arms, neck, back, sides, chest, and calves. This can improve circulation and relieve neck and back stiffness. Done regularly, this also can improve your motivation to do some serious aerobic exercise after your workday ends.

From: worldhealth.com

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