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.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Leadership Quote 05/24/11
"There is only one thing more painful than learning from experience and that is not learning from experience."
MacLeish
Leadership Quote 05/25/11
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abraham Lincoln
Leadership Quote 05/26/11
"Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful."
John Wooden
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Leadership Quote 05/17/11
"Progress always involves risks. You can't steal second and keep your foot on first" -Fredrick Wilson
Friday, May 13, 2011
Fit Tip - Get off your bottom!
Sitting for six or more hours a day can raise your risk of dying- of anything- especially heart disease-by 34% regardless of how much you exercise. Stand up! People who took chair breaks had smaller waists, lower body mass index, healthier triglycerides and blood glucose levels- fewer heart disease factors. Every 90 minutes take a five minute break.
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