Another awesome Leadership Quote 07/06/11

"Believe in something big. Your life is worth a noble motive." Walter Anderson 

"10" Fit Tip 07/04/11

For years I was mortified to step on the scale, so I didn't.  Then one day while watching Oprah I was confronted by Bob Greene, her fitness guru.  He said "if you haven't gotten on a scale in a long time you probably weigh at least ten pounds more than you think you do."  So, I purchased my first scale in twenty years. On the day of reckoning I anxiously inched my feet onto the scale with my eyes tightly shut.  Slowly I opened them and bummer.....he was right.  Remember, the benefits of weight loss aren't reserved for those who lose 25, 50, or even 100 pounds.  Here are ten reasons to drop ten pounds so you can live your life as a 10.

1. Lower cholesterol
2. Lower blood pressure
3. Reduced risk for heart attacks
4. Reduced risk for dementia
5. Reduced risk for sleep apnea
6. Reduced joint pain
7. Reduced risk for cancer
8. Reduced risk for diabetes
9. Improved sex life
10.Taking less medication

Leadership quote 07/06/11

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. "      

Eleanor Roosevelt

Take Five Fit Tip

According to Dr. Oz there are five must-take supplements we need daily. 
1. Multiple vitamin. Take half in the morning and the other half in the early evening. 
2. Vitamin D3. Getting 1000 IU of Vitamin D3 helps fight colds, heart  disease,
     arthritis and some cancers. 
3. DHA Omega 3...from algae.  This is the best type for your brain and arteries.
    DHA also deters memory and vision loss as well as heart attacks, stroke,
    impotence, and even wrinkles. 
4. Calcium/Magnesium combo. Calcium can cut your fracture risk by 50%.
    Take it with magnesium to keep from getting constipated.
5. Probiotic. To support tummy health and ease inflammation, infection, and
   digestion.

Leadership Quote 06/04/11

"You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be. "   David Viscott

Leadership Quote 06/07/11

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. "

- Colin Powell

The Importance of Breakfast - Fit Tip 05/27/11

1) It reduces your hunger later on in the day. When you skip breakfast it can increase your body’s insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and can cause weight gain.
2) It gets you on the right track to make healthy decisions throughout the day. When you eat breakfast you will be full and will not be as likely to snack during the day.

3) Eating breakfast gives you more energy and increases your physical activity for the day. A nice healthy breakfast will refuel your body and replenish glycogen stores that supply blood sugar.

This week’s Fit Tip is by MVCS’ Student Leadership Council‘s Secretary, 1st Team All-Conference Softball player and high school senior, Alexia Alley.