Sunday, October 21, 2012

Ta-Ta's



Since it’s October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month I think it’s only fitting to stress the importance of exercise to help decrease your chances of getting breast cancer. This blog post is dedicated to just that and answering some common fears about exercise.
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah exercise is good for you. You’ve heard it a trillion times. If you are like most people then it takes a little more than hearing it from your favorite TV personality that working out does wonders for you. If you read this blog chances are you love sweating as much as I do but chances are there is someone in your life who needs a little push. (Maybe forward this post onto them.)

There are many misconceptions about exercise and I want to answer some of the questions that I hear often.

Can exercise really fend off the biggies . . . like cancer?
I’m sure you are sick of me saying this but YES exercise can reduce your odds of colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancers. Also, breast cancer rates are at least 33% lower in women who exercise regularly.

What foods should I eat to prevent breast cancer?
The truth is no food or diet can prevent you from getting breast cancer. You are in control here so knowing what kinds of foods that you should be eating to make your body work at its best are key. Keep things simple and stay away from processed foods, trans fat and sugar.
Help keep your risk for breast cancer as low as possible:
  • 5 or more cups of fruits and vegetables per day
  • food from other plant sources, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, nuts, seeds, rice, pasta, and beans

When is it too late to start?
Ummm Never. You are never too old to start repeaing the benefits of exercise. The moment you start you benefit. Oh, and if you already workout I applaud you! Keep it up Sassy!Helping to prevent breast cancer is one more of those awesome things exercise can do for you. It’s not too late to embrace the awesome.  



For those of you that know me I always sport my favorite headband from Sparkly Soul.  They are running a promo. Here is the info:

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Here is a pic of me wearing a pink sparkle headband. They seriously rock and if you don't already have one I highly recommend getting one pronto!