Tidbits

Is it just me or did June completely fly by!?  I didn't realize it was nearly July until I got my Women's Health magazine in the mail on Friday!  And we know what that means...time for your FilthyFit Tidbits!

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*Aim for 3 portions a day of fruit to reap the benefits without packing on the pounds (from high sugar content.)  Benefits of fruit:  decreased heart attacks, stroke risk and some cancers.

*One in six cell phones are contaminated with fecal matter (EW) that could contain E. coli.  So, make an effort to clean your phone once a week.

*On average, lean people chew their food 21 times before swallowing, compared to obese people who chew their food only 17 times.

*Women who ate 2 or more servings of citrus fruit a day had a 10% lower stroke risk compared with those who ate fewer than 2 servings.

*A recent study found that three-fourths of weight equipment was contaminated with cold causing rhinoviruses.  So put down a towel on the bench or mat, shower immediately, change into clean clothes and of course keep your hands washed.

*Make sure your bike fits you:  seat height should be at or right below your hip; the seat should be just far enough from the handlebar that you are able to relax your elbows; your handlebar should be at the highest position that feels comfortable (which alleviates pressure on your back).

*Fight summer headaches by 1) not skipping meals 2) going fragrance free as strong odors can induce a headache 3) passing on that third cup of caffeine (limit to 200 milligrams daily) 4) taking a break from staring at a screen 5) throwing out leftovers as tyramine levels rise with time and can therefore balloon blood vessels 6) taking your hair out of a pony tail.

*Alcoholic drink add-ins not only add flavor but add extra calories.  Calorie counts for two ounces:  club soda-0; tomato juice-10; tonic water-21; other soda-26; fruit juice-30-39; simple syrup-100; grenadine-214; coconut cream-271.

*Make your long term relationship last by having more fun!  Kid around with each other, go on a double date, compete with each other (in a friendly game), head out to the ballpark or engage your fear factor.  

*It's summertime...in Dallas.  It's hot so exercise accordingly.  Sand, concrete and tennis courts absorb heat and transfer it to you.  On super hot days choose to exercise on a dirt trail or a grassy field.

*Surfing your own Facebook page (not your "friends'") may boost your self esteem.  So spend some time updating your wall.

*32% of people live alone; 13% percent live with their parents; 0.5% think living with their parents is the ideal situation......

*The first step in getting bikini-body-ready is to eliminate processed foods.  They may be satisfying and taste good but they make you crave more food than your body needs.

Have a healthy and great July!  xoxo