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Walk Off the Weight: Part 3 -- Your Best Body Ever
This month, you'll boost your results and lose those last pounds as you build up your endurance.
Welcome to the final stretch of our get-slim-by-summer guide. If you've been doing our walking workout, you must feel great. It probably shows, too, since you have likely shed several pounds. This month you'll boost your results and lose those last pounds as you build your endurance — step by step.
The finish line — your goal of a slimmer you — is in sight. Our shape-up series proves that walking is the perfect workout. It's easy, free, and promises lasting results without going to the gym. Thanks to parts 1 and 2, you're already used to exercising almost daily and challenging yourself with hills and speed walks. Now all you have to do is walk longer and the pounds will keep melting away. Here, your get-results game plan includes a walking calendar, moves to tone your upper body, easy nutrition tricks, a calorie-torching accessory, and tips to make walking a part of your life forever.
Your Workout This Month
Goal: Endurance
Blast calories with longer walks.
Steps to Success
For most busy moms, squeezing in long walks is tough. Just plan ahead to make them happen: Schedule them into your weekend, when you're not so time-crunched, or break them up. A quick 30-minute morning walk before your kids wake up plus a 60-minute jaunt after lunch equals an hour-and-a-half workout that'll fit into even the craziest of days.
The Plan
"Long walks torch calories because you tap into stored energy — in other words, fat," says Mark Fenton, author of Pedometer Walking (Lyons Press). Lose about a pound a week with these tips.
- Enjoy the great outdoors. On the weekends, pile the kids in the car and head to a nearby park for a long hike. Find beautiful trails near you at americanhiking.org (click on "Trail Finder") or traillink.com.
- Be an urban explorer. Grab a map and wander a city neighborhood with amazing architecture. Just make sure to keep your heart rate up as you enjoy the view.
- Be creative when you're short on time. If you can't find a new walk, just vary your usual route — reverse directions, try a new turn, do anything to make it more interesting.
Your Walking Calendar
This month you'll add two longer walks — ranging from approximately one hour to two — per week. Your other walks are a little lengthier, too, because you're in such great shape now. But don't worry — you can tone down the fast and hilly walks if they're too tough. Just shoot for at least 25 to 35 minutes of speedy or varied-terrain walking in the middle of your workout (adjust your warm-up and cool-down accordingly). As these days feel easier, increase the amount of time you're challenging yourself with tempo or incline.
Week 1
- Monday: 30 minutes
- Tuesday: 35 minutes
- Wednesday: 40 minutes HILLS
- Thursday: 55 minutes
- Friday: 45 minutes FAST
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 90 minutes
- Weekly total: 295 minutes
Week 2
- Monday: 30 minutes FAST
- Tuesday: 35 minutes
- Wednesday: 45 minutes HILLS
- Thursday: 60 minutes
- Friday: 45 minutes FAST
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 105 minutes
- Weekly total: 320 minutes
Week 3
- Monday: 30 minutes
- Tuesday: 40 minutes
- Wednesday: 50 minutes HILLS
- Thursday: 60 minutes
- Friday: 45 minutes FAST
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 90 minutes
- Weekly total: 315 minutes
Week 4
- Monday: 30 minutes FAST
- Tuesday: 45 minutes
- Wednesday: 60 minutes HILLS
- Thursday: 60 minutes
- Friday: 50 minutes FAST
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 120 minutes
- Weekly total: 365 minutes
Your Ultimate Upper Body
Since walking is primarily a lower-body workout, it's easy to overlook your arms, chest, and back. But being strong on top allows you to swing your arms with more force, which boosts your calorie burn. "It'll also make your body look proportioned," says Family Circle advisory board member Ellen Barrett, who owns a Pilates studio in New Haven, Connecticut. Do these moves three days a week after your walks. You'll need one 5- to 10-pound dumbbell.
1. Push-Up: Strengthens chest and shoulders
From all fours, walk your hands out until they're beneath your shoulders (this is your starting position, as shown). Contract your abdominal muscles and bend at the elbows, keeping the body in a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, as you lower your chin to just above your fingers. Exhale as you press up to return to starting position. Do 10 to 15 reps.
2. Arm Circles: Strengthens shoulders
Stand with your feet together, knees slightly bent and your back straight. Place your left hand on your hip and extend your right arm directly out in front of you at shoulder height, as shown. Keeping the rest of your body still, move your arm clockwise as you make a circle the size of a small hula hoop. Once you have completed 10 reps, switch directions and do 10 more counterclockwise circles. Switch arms and repeat.
3. Overhead Triceps Press: Strengthens triceps
Stand with your feet together, knees slightly bent. Holding one weight with both hands, raise your arms overhead so your elbows are next to your ears. Now bend your elbows so the weight is behind your head (this is your starting position, as shown). Tighten your abdominal muscles as you straighten your elbows, lifting the weight toward the ceiling. Do 15 to 20 reps.
4. Double Arm Reach: Strengthens upper back and triceps
Stand with your feet 3 to 4 feet apart, holding one weight with both hands. Your arms should be straight down in front of your body, pointing toward the floor, your spine straight and your shoulders down (this is your starting position). Stretch both arms up and over your head to the right without bending your elbows, as shown. Return to starting position. Lift weight up to the other side and back to starting position to complete one rep. Do 16 reps.
Gearing Up
Walk like a Scandinavian to get the best workout. Nordic poles boost calorie burn by 20 to 46 percent and demand more from your upper body, especially your shoulder and back muscles. They also reduce the load on your knees, and the spiked tips help you dig into slippery surfaces (because we know you'll be keeping up your routine come November and icy streets). Here, four key features to help you choose the perfect poles.
- An adjustable wrist strap accommodates seasonal wardrobe changes like winter mittens.
- Choose a pair of lightweight, single-shaft poles. Avoid extendable varieties, which just add extra weight.
- The contoured handle should feel comfortable. When you grip it with the tip resting on the ground, your elbow should form a 90-degree angle.
- A metal spike tip digs into grass, gravel, dirt, snow, or even ice. A removable rubber tip works on paved streets and sidewalks.
Beat the Heat
Don't let warm weather turn you into a workout wimp. Here are Fenton's top strategies for keeping cool.
- Stay hydrated. Women need approximately nine 8-ounce glasses of water every day. Bring a frozen water bottle along; it'll thaw as you walk.
- Take it easy. Start slowly on hot days so your body can adjust to the temperature.
- Tweak your schedule. Walk in the early morning or evening, when it's cooler outside.
- Seek out the shade. A tree-covered trail near water will be cooler than a sunny street or sidewalk.
- Sunproof your style. Slather on sunscreen, pull on a broad-brimmed hat to protect your face, and wear light-colored, breathable clothing that will reflect, not absorb, rays.
Easy Slimming Secrets
Dropping pounds doesn't have to mean depriving yourself. Just like in months 1 and 2, we're giving you four easy diet tricks from Ellie Krieger, RD, host of Healthy Appetite on the Food Network, to help you keep shedding pounds — without hunger pangs. Try one of these per week to painlessly cut calories.
Week 1
Mind your location. Don't eat while sitting on the sofa or standing by the fridge — two common spots for mindless nibbling. When you're genuinely hungry, not just wanting to nosh out of stress, habit, or boredom, sit down at the table.
Week 2
Take the plunge. Next time you feel like reaching for a fudge brownie, indulge in a soothing bath or foot soak instead. Light some candles, put on a relaxing CD. and tune out the day's stresses — and your cravings.
Week 3
Start a snacking habit. Never go more than four to five hours without eating a combination of protein, carbs, and healthy fat to keep you full. Two satisfying options: an apple with peanut butter or baby carrots with hummus.
Week 4
Fill up on fruit. Every Monday put seven pieces of fruit in a special bowl in your fridge. Enjoy one each day for the rest of the week. Scan the produce section for unfamiliar options — you might find a new favorite.
Don't miss:
Walk Off the Weight: Part 1 here.
Walk Off the Weight: Part 2 here.
Walk Off the Weight: Part 3 here.


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To be able to articulate who you are, what you believe, and what you stand for, which is the first step toward being a credible leader
- current or emerging leaders
- any size
Time Required
30 minutes
Materials and Equipment
A Personal Credo Worksheet for each leader
Area Set-up
Not applicable
- Hand out Personal Credo Worksheet
- Say: "Through their extensive research, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have found that credibility is not based on job titles or hierarchical positions but with the human being in the leader's shoes. Above all else, they found that leadership is personal. It's not about the corporation, the community, or the country. It's about you and your relationship with others. If people don't believe in the messenger, they won't believe the message. If people don't believe in you, they won't believe in what you say. And if it's about you, then it's about your beliefs, your values, and your principles. It's also about how true you are to your values and beliefs. Your credibility journey begins with the process of self-discovery. Their research indicates that, to genuinely know the level of commitment you are willing to make, you must discover three essential aspects of yourself: your credo, your areas of competence, and your level of self-confidence."
- Encourage participants to pair and discuss their understanding of the phrase "personal credo," then share their thoughts with the group.
- Say: "Let's revisit your childhood, say, until you were ten years old. This is when you learned to think and act and navigate in the world. Think about parents, relatives, neighbors, friends, and teachers who influenced you. What do you remember being told about how to act and what to think? Do you remember hearing "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all"? How about, "Don't be such a tomboy" or "boys don't cry"? Or "You must respect your elders"? Did you hear that work could be exciting and meaningful, or drudgery to be carried out? What were your beliefs about education? What shaped your beliefs about marriage and family? What did you learn about money and the definition of success or failure? What were the implicit messages about happiness, or making mistakes, or asserting yourself?"
- Instruct participants to fill out their Personal Credo Worksheet. Allow ample time for completion.
- Encourage participants to pair and share before moving on to the next lesson.
Adapted from Strengthening Credibility: A Leader's Workbook by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner with Jane Bozarth. Copyright ©2011 James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. Published by Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley. All Rights Reserved.
James M. Kouzes is a professional speaker, cited by the Wall Street Journal as one of the top twelve executive educators in the U.S., and an executive leadership fellow at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, California. Barry Z. Posner is professor of leadership at Santa Clara University and former dean of the Leavey School of Business. Jim and Barry are the co-authors of The Leadership Challenge, The Truth About Leadership, and Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It. They also developed the highly acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), a 360-degree assessment tool based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®.
PERSONAL CREDO WORKSHEET (Please see the PDF version of this activity for printer-friendly version of this worksheet.)
You can't do what you say if you don't know what you believe. The first stage of your credibility journey is to clarify your values and determine the roots of your personal credo.
- Where did your beliefs about what is important in life come from?
- Which of these ideas or principles still guide you now?
- Which are still useful? How do they help, support, or guide you in your daily life now?
- Which are no longer useful? Do any ever cause you conflict or uneasiness?
- Is it time to let go of some old ways of thinking and acting?


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4 Trim stars from patterned paper; adhere. Note: Attach one star to clothespin and adhere with foam tape.
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not kicking the fg earlier and leaving time on the clock for GB.............what a tool
not kicking the fg earlier and leaving time on the clock for GB.............what a tool
steelers = 3 ring circus with tomlin being the head clown
the 49ers won...
Harbaugh is a whining crybaby
Harbaugh is a pompous pedant
Harbaugh is also a great coach
Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same.
Harbaugh is a great Coach because he actually is skilled in the terms of play calling and knows the game at the pro level. He also actually has a leg to stand on when he goes over the top with competitive drive and ra ra,.... because he can put on film of himself leaving it all on the field against the best of his peers at said level.
Not saying that is all that it takes,....just saying it goes a long way if one is attempting to be the "Hip CoachSpeak spewing, charismatic shake up the world" type of Coach. LOL
Someone on the Post Gazette said we should fire Tomlin because of the cold weather... we didnt have cold weather like this with Tomlin.
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Board makes final vote on urban deer hunt
Hunting deer within city limits could be legal as early at Sept.
One city will vote on an ordinance that could make it legal to hunt deer within city limits.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will vote on the ordinance for the third and final time Tuesday night at 6 o'clock.
The urban deer hunt ordinance comes after a growing problem with deer overpopulation around the Fort Chaffee.
"I think that it would help out the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority," says Fort Smith Police Chief Kevin Lindsey. "They claim there is a large deer population that is encroaching upon the development that is going on in that area. I suspect that deer will continue to encroach."
But some board members say an urban deer hunt would compromise safety.
"If one child got hurt and I voted for this," says Philip Merry, a member of the Fort Smith Board of Directors. "I'd never forgive myself."
The chief of police says hunters must complete very detailed and strict requirements before being permitted to hunt within city limits.
"You have to be at least 16 years old," says Lindsey. "You have to have a large game permit from the state. You have to go through a rigorous class schedule, performance testing and pay several fees. The requirements to participate in this hunt are not easy."
The last two times the board has voted on the ordinance, it has passed with a 4-3 majority in favor of the urban deer hunt.


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Okay, why does this sound so good/exactly like Armani Code?
From Moodiereport.com
Name: Reaction Thermal
Brand: Kenneth Cole (Coty)
Reaction Thermal is discribed as a warm, comfortable and sexy blend:
Top: tangelo, Tunisian artemisia and Ceylonese cardamom
Heart: musk, nutmeg and lavender
Base: Tonka bean, vanilla and woods.
There is a picture of the bottle on the fragrance section of www.moodiereport.com
Okay, why does this sound so good/exactly like Armani Code?
That's because it smells identical to Armani Code! Yes, I've smelled this one... it's been out for almost a month here (at Macy's, Von Maur, and Ulta).Originally Posted by genvy5
It's really quite pleasant, except for the smell (...)
-"Mama", My Chemical Romance
sounds like good news for CologneJunkie, bad news for most others
That's exactly what I thought!!Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo
You guys are cute .
ACTUALLY...Thermal didn't impress me that much! It smells...nice. Nothing earth shattering. And I didn't think it smelled like Code...but then again I haven't smelled Code in awhile. To me Thermal is just a simple sweet & warm scent. I can understand the "warm & comfortable" description, but I don't really think it's "sexy." It reminds me too much of a toasted marshmallow to be sexy, lol.
"Wait...is David Bowie really God?" - Penelope Garcia
I can't believe I could tell that just based on the notes. @_@Originally Posted by MFfan310
edit: but ah, don't get me wrong, I think Reaction is okay and I do enjoy the Code.
This is scent groundbreaking. We've had fresh, black, blue, ice, sport, flanker products, and this one is initiating a whole new scent category: "thermal." A new concept! Move over "chypre"!
Can't wait for Polo Thermal and Van Clef & Arpels Thermal.
That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
I smelt it in on a scent strip the other day and to me it smelt similar to Body Kouros
What would YOU have called it?Originally Posted by DustB
Well, when I think thermal I think underwear. Therefore I'm not sure you'd want me to name it.Originally Posted by genvy5
That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
Kenneth Cole Underwear Reaction
Kenneth Cole Reaction - Boxers or Briefs?
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picked this one up today on a whim partially because it was cheap at tjmaxx, but also because it sits so close to the skin and is going to be nice as an everyday frag when im done with my bulgari pour homme, which will be in like 2 weeks...mind u im not saying this is as good as Bulgari, but i will use it for everyday office, casual wear instead...its very likeable.
Current Top 5:
Tabac, Cardinal, Brookes Brothers, Musc Kublai Khan, Andron
This one sold out quickly at my TJ Maxx. I passed it up and went back and sadly, it was GONE.
It smells like a more subdued version of JPG Le Male. It does stay close to the skin, though. It would be a good office scent.
Hopefully my Marshall's will soon have the Gendarme someone mentioned. It also had KC RSVP, Eternity and Lalique Equus on Saturday.
Kenneth Cole ThermoNuclear Reaction
PVC and Leather. A Chain and a feather
Smells like a Diet Body Kouros.
Take out the gasoline/leather of BK that gives it its niche feel and you will have KC Thermal.
A great budget fragrance and kinder to the sinuses than BK.
Never leave the house without six sprays.
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Maine fisheries scientist honored for work
A fisheries scientist from Maine has been recognized by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission for her years of contributions to fisheries science and management.
The commission has given its annual Award of Excellence in the area of scientific, technical and advisory contributions to Maggie Hunter, a scientist with the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The award was presented last week at a commission meeting in Alexandria, Va.
Hunter was lauded for her work on the commission's shrimp technical committee and for her years with DMR analyzing shrimp, herring, sea urchins, groundfish and other marine species.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission oversees fishery management issues for 15 East Coast states from Maine to Florida.


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Pediatric + Family Craniosacral Therapy
Mark L. Levine, B.A., R.M.T.
Pediatric + Family Craniosacral Therapy
When a baby is unable to nurse or nurses so poorly that he causes pain to his mother, he presents a true challenge. A mother who experiences pain or who perceives that her baby is not breastfeeding effectively is a mother who is at risk of prematurely weaning this baby (Riordan and Auerbach 1999).
After working through all of the usual avenues of information and resources that can help in this kind of situation, some Leaders have found a new therapy, called CranioSacral Therapy (CST), can be helpful. CST is a light-touch manual therapy used to encourage the body's self-correcting mechanisms. Generally using about five grams of pressure, or about the weight of a small coin, the practitioner evaluates the body's craniosacral system. This system plays a vital role in maintaining the environment in which the central nervous system functions. It consists of the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord as well as the attached bones-including the skull, face, and jaw, which make up the cranium, and the tailbone area, or sacrum.
Since the brain and spinal cord are contained within the central nervous system, the craniosacral system has powerful influence over a wide variety of bodily functions (The Upledger Institute 2001). The extremely light touch used in this therapy means that at no time should CST treatment cause damage.
Doctors of osteopathy, chiropractors, and others are trained in cranial osteopathy. There are many different types of health care professionals who have taken CST courses including medical doctors, nurses, doctors of oriental medicine, osteopaths, psychologists, massage therapists, dentists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, and some lactation consultants.
Babies who seem unable or unwilling to nurse at birth and babies who are unable to nurse properly may benefit from CST. A thorough evaluation by a health care professional should be done to determine possible causes of the problem. These may include birth injuries, congenital or neurological problems, illness, or the lingering effects of drugs used before the baby's birth. The history may reveal that a baby was deeply suctioned, fed artificially (with tubes or artificial nipples), or experienced other interventions that could cause oral aversion (Healow and Hugh 2000). It is crucial to investigate all aspects of the infant's health when determining the cause of breastfeeding problems.
If none of these factors seems to be the cause of the problem, then circumstances surrounding the birth may be the cause. Even a normal birth can cause trauma to the baby's head or spine. If the birth history includes a precipitate (very fast) birth, a cesarean birth, the use of a vacuum extractor or forceps, an unusual presentation, or a baby with a large head, this may indicate that birth trauma has occurred. These kinds of events during the birth can result in undue pressure placed upon cranial nerves, particularly those that control the mouth. The three nerves of the cranium that affect breastfeeding are the glossopharyngeal nerve (which controls the muscles of the pharynx), the vagus nerve (which controls the muscles of the soft palate), and the hypoglossal nerve (which controls the tongue muscle). Compression of any or all of these nerves can cause dysfunctional nursing (Hewitt 1999).
Craniosacral Therapy can also be beneficial for babies who do not open their mouths widely enough to latch on effectively, and for babies described as "arching or hypertonic." These types of babies are difficult to nurse. They cause pain or trauma to the mother, and often grow poorly due to inadequate milk transfer at the breast. When babies do not open their mouth widely to latch-on, it is often possible to remedy the situation by assisting the mother with proper positioning and latch-on (Eastman 2000). If the use of proper techniques does not help, a Leader may want to suggest that the mother consider looking into CST.
Arching or hypertonic babies are considered "tight." The behavior seems to be a temporary condition that improves over time rather than permanent neurological impairment. The breastfeeding relationship often suffers or is ended early due to the difficulty of nursing these babies. The behavior is considered by some to be a sign of difficulties with the nervous system, possibly caused by pressure on the nerves that occurred during the birth. CST is often dramatically effective in reducing the hypertonic behavior and encouraging the baby to nurse more efficiently by relieving pressure on nerves caused by the malposition of the cranial bones (Hewitt 1999).
The routine use of epidurals, mothers birthing in a supine position, the use of vacuum extraction and forceps, and the high rate of cesarean birth, may cause babies to be at risk for craniosacral problems. Of course, it's necessary for babies' skulls to mold, enabling them to pass through the birth canal. The skulls do correct themselves after the birth, although many can use assistance in achieving a well-balanced, optimal shape. A CST practitioner will gently examine the baby's head for overlapping cranial sutures, unevenness (one side of the head not matching the other), and "missing" or unusually large or small "soft spots." The techniques used in CST to encourage the body to correct itself are also evaluative techniques that inform and guide the practitioner (The Upledger Institute 2001).
CranioSacral Therapy is an option when traditional techniques for correcting latch-on problems are not completely successful. It is common for babies to need continued treatments over a period of weeks, even when the initial CST work greatly improves the situation. If basic issues such as positioning, latch-on, and milk supply have not been properly addressed, adjunct treatments like CST are unlikely to help. It is important to remember that even after CST treatments, mothers and babies may need additional breastfeeding help.
How can mothers find CranioSacral Therapy practitioners?
Information is available from the Upledger institute at www.upledger.com/ (click on the "Locate a Practitioner" button) or from the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners at www.iahp.com/pract.htm#directory (look for the practitioners who have taken the courses symbolized as CSI, CSII, SER, ADV, CSP). It is important to know whether a CST practitioner is specifically trained and experienced in working with babies. A mother can ask for a detailed explanation of what the treatment involves, the level of experience and training the practitioner has, and what the possible results might be, before considering treatment. Some mothers have found CST helpful when they are experiencing low milk supply and other lactation-related problems; experiencing CST herself may help a mother feel more confident in choosing that treatment for her baby.
CranioSacral Therapy offers a promising approach to solving difficult breastfeeding problems. It helps bring mothers and babies closer to the loving relationship that breastfeeding can be.
Editor's note: When a Leader feels that a helping situation with a mother and baby requires skills beyond what she possesses, she should refer the mother to the appropriate health care professionals in her community.
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Upledger Institute Web site: http://www.upledger.com
Carol Brussel, BA, IBCLC
Denver CO USA
From: LEAVEN, Vol. 37 No. 4, August-September 2001, pp. 82-83.
Carol Brussel lives in Denver, Colorado, USA with her husband, David, and her children, Joey, 14; Leo, 11; and Laura, 8; and assorted pets. She is a board-certified lactation consultant in private practice, a volunteer with the Denver Mothers Milk Bank, and a retired LLL Leader. She writes and speaks about breastfeeding topics.
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