round 10

Way to go on the articles. I think everyone of them have great advice. I am member of Sparks, so had read a couple already. Since I am going on vacation to NY, this is a great time for this round. I plan on taking a band with me and will be doing much walking and stretching.
One can also check out about.com, they have a vacation exercise articles. They have a fitness boot camp-not to sure about that.
Think the weight loss spa would be fun, or my favorite-hiking around Tuscany. I love that area of Italy and would love to go back.
Going on vacation does not have to be scary and you do not have to gain weight. So let us be smart about vacationing this year.

round 9

Is going good. I had no idea that so much information could be obtained about work exercising. I am enjoying passing on information to the Brick staff and trying to do some of the seat exercises. Thanks for all the tips.
Found an article on FAST FROZEN treats. It is so hot in the library today, that I thought I would pass this on.
McDonald kiddie cone\
45 calories, i gram of fat, 8 grams carbs
DQ FUDGE bar
50 cal, 0 grams fat, and 13 grams carbs
DQ VANilla orange bar
60 cal, 0 grams fat, 18 grams carbs
McDonald reduced fat vanilla ice cream
150 cal, 3.5 grams fat, 24 grams carbs
Chick-Fil-A icedream cone
160 cal, 4 grams fat, 28 grams carbs
Sonic Van Cone
180 cal, 6 grams fat, 30 grams carbs
Wendy's Junior Frosty
160 cal, 4 grams fat, 26 grams carbs
DO you have a favorite low cal summer treat?

5 min power boosters

Power boosters: STRETCH Breath Use Good posture.
Get Physical...use stairs
Massage your own shoulders and head
Do angled pushups against the edge of desk
Lift package of papers
Try jumping jacks or jump rope during off time
After sitting awhile, stand up and stretch back and arms
Use a stress ball-relieves stress and strength the forearms and wrists
Do word puzzels
Tell jokes in staff room or n break
Meditation
Walk whenever you can
Talk to co-workers
Take care of yourself, which in turn will keep one more productive and less stressful.

physical activity

I found this chart that I thought might be of help for normal activities: go to the American Heart .org and look for acitivity calorie chart.
The only thing we can do at work on the chart is walking but that's ok. Let's start with walking the parking lot and the stairs.
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not exactly exercise

But I read a great article on visual images. Surround youself with visual clues of your goals.
See the good stuff--write down your goals, cut out pictures and look at them often.
Positive Pictures that produce the positive feelings and increase the production of serotonin.
BE POSITIVE and see success.

wellness cafe

I had a great time in the wellness cafe on staff day. What great food. Thanks all for their efforts.
I love my T-shirt. Gave me a new view on life and on this challenge. We have to keep each other regenerated. Let's go team!!

web site

I am sure that some of you guys know this site from the American heart, www.americanheart.org. I have found some great articles. Physical activity in your daily life..some tips I wanted to share.
Do your own housework
Work in garden, rake leaves, mow grass.
Go for a short walk before breakfast and after dinner.
Walk or bike
Stand up while talking on the phone
Stretch to reach high places and bend or squat
Use your exercise equipment.

AT THE OFFICE
Stand while on the phone
Take the stairs
Stay at motels with a fitness center
Join a local recreation league
Get off the bus a few blocks early
Walk around the building

AT PLAY
Plan family outings with physical activity
Dance
At the beach take a walk, sit and watch the waves, run around, fly a kite.
If by lake, rent a rowboat or canoe.
BOTTOM line keep it moving.!