http://www.fitseniors.org Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:52:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en -Find an exercise partner!  Having a fitness buddy can help keep you going! -Set an attainable goal for yourself. When you reach that goal make sure to give yourself a reward. -Listen to music! Your favorite tunes can help keep you upbeat and having fun. -Make your exercise sessions "appointments". Write them in your ... http://www.fitseniors.org/exercise/senior-exercise-and-fitness-motivation-tips/ Here are some things you can do to make sure you are exercising safely: -Start slow, especially if you haven’t been active for a long period of time. Little by little build up your activities and how hard you work at them. -Don’t hold your breath during strength exercises. That could ... http://www.fitseniors.org/exercise/senior-exercise-and-fitness-safety-tips/ Exercise, whether in the form of strength training, stretching and/or walking, can provide a much-needed emotional boost to frail senior citizens say researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. And this benefit comes without the cost of additional pain or discomfort. Over 1,700 elderly adults, all ... http://www.fitseniors.org/exercise/exercise-lifts-senior-citizens-spirits/   Dill Chicken Salad Ingredients 2   boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (7 to 8 oz. each) 2-1/2  cups chopped tomatoes 1  cup green seedless grapes, halved 3/4  cup chopped celery 1/2  cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2  cup chopped red bell pepper 4   green onions, chopped 1/3  cup low fat mayonnaise 1/4  cup plain yogurt 1/4  cup fresh dill, chopped 1/2  teaspoon ... http://www.fitseniors.org/healthy-aging/dill-chicken-salad-recipe-of-the-day/ Healthy Low fat Vegetable Lasagna 8-ounces lasagna noodles (9 noodles) 1/2  cup (1/2 ounce) dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms 1  cup boiling water 1  large onion, chopped 2 cups spinach, chopped 1 large zuchinni , chopped 4  cloves garlic, minced 2  tablespoons margarine or butter 1  15-ounce container reduced fat ricotta cheese 1  cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ... http://www.fitseniors.org/healthy-aging/vegetable-lasagna-recipe-of-the-day/ 1.Margarita. Margaritas may be the summer's most fattening drink. If you use a sugar-saturated Margarita mix, tequila and Triple Sec, along with a salt-rimmed glass, the result could set you back 800 calories. Freshly made Margarita mix can slash those calories in half. 2. Mudslide. A 12-ounce frozen mudslide—made with vodka, ... http://www.fitseniors.org/news/fattening-summer-cocktails/ Ingredients 4 quarts water 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion, separated into rings 1 cup cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon extravirgin ... http://www.fitseniors.org/healthy-cooking/greek-salad-with-shrimp-recipe-of-the-day/ Finding a healthy snack that is filling as well at nutritious can sometimes be challenging. Try having a rice cake topped with peanut-butter and raisins the next time you are craving a quick snack. Not only is this snack crunchy, sweet and salty, it will definitely hold you over until ... http://www.fitseniors.org/healthy-aging/rice-cake-with-peanut-butter-raisins-fit-snack/ The Heel Raise exercise targets your calf muscles. 1.Getting Into Position .Stand on one foot, the other foot resting behind your supporting leg. Both hands are on your hips. 2.Slowly raise your body weight unto the balls of the supporting foot. Squeeze your calf at the top of the lift, then release your ... http://www.fitseniors.org/exercise/heel-raise-exercise-of-the-day/ 1. Test Your Hearing every 3 years. 2. Keep Your BMI Below 25 3. Eat Green Salad Every Day 4. Order Fish 5. Check Your Blood Sugar 6. Take a 30-minute walk daily 7. Lower Your Blood Pressure Read the entire artilce at prevention.com Also read our post on Barin Boosting Foods! Brain Boosters for those 50 + http://www.fitseniors.org/exercise/brain-boosters-for-those-50/