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Is there any proof that exercise can help a person live longer?
 

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We are officially in the last week of registration before the program begins on June 1.  Please reach out to family and friends that would be willing to join you in becoming more active.  Anyone can visit www.LTwell.com/onthemove and click on the Register Now button to take the first step towards a healtheir lifestyle.   
     
Short Bouts of Exercise Reduce Chocolate Cravings
Previous research suggests that 97% of women and 68% of men experience food cravings. Craved foods tend to be calorie-dense, fatty or sugary foods, with chocolate being the most commonly reported in America. Chocolate contains ingredients that can temporarily enhance mood, resulting in chocolate becoming mildly habit-forming, particularly in stressful situations. However, a new study suggests that brief, brisk walks can help control cravings.

Researchers at the University of Exeter in the UK conducted a small study to determine whether exercise impacts chocolate cravings. Following three days without chocolate, 25 subjects were asked to either complete a 15-minute brisk walk or rest. They then engaged in tasks that would normally induce chocolate cravings, including a mental challenge and opening a chocolate bar. After exercise, participants reported lower cravings than after rest. Cravings were not only reduced during the walk, but for at least ten minutes afterwards.
 
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), 2009
 
Weekly Motivational Tips
  • Make it count!  Be active while watching TV. Use hand weights, ride a stationary bike or do a stretching routine during your favorite shows. Get off the couch to change the channel or adjust the volume.

  • Start small!  Exercising is not all or none, it's a continuum.  Keep in mind that starting small
    is a good first step that will help you start and stick with your exercise program.  Think of reasonable, short term goals and take small steps every day to achieve them.

  • Buddy up!  Choose a friend to exercise with who has a similar fitness level and is just as motivated
    as you are so you can work together towards achieving your goals.
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