Monday May 31 2010 07:38:31 pm

These days it seems like it costs MORE to eat less calories (low fat this, low carb that) or to stay in shape (gym memberships, trainers, etc.). How do you stay healthy without racking up the $$$$?

Friday June 11 2010 07:07:42 pm

Check with your medical insurance plan to see if you receive free benefits to receive a Health Coach or reimbursements for joining a Gym. I use Capital Health Plan, and they offer both at no charge-- $150 annual reimbursement on Gym membership fees. They have many benefits to help members become more healthy and most are at no charge, or for a co-pay.

Wednesday June 23 2010 07:30:47 am

Vista Healthplan use to have that $150 gym membership benefit but now they've reduced it to something like a free visit to a gym.
But I took advantage of it years ago at Gold's Gym and it was sweet.

Now I just walk as much as I can and the thing that keeps me motivated is the Nike Plus device you put in your shoe and it syncs up with your ipod. I love it because it tell you how far you've walked, your time, your pace and how many calories you've burned while you walk/run. Then after I walk, I upload that info to their website which is loaded with information. You can even enter challenges with people from all over the world to keep you motivated.

The investment is $30 for the Nike+ device. You really don't need Nike+ shoes because you can buy third party holders for the device that attaches to your shoelaces. Of course, this is assuming that you have an Apple device too, like an ipod, ipod touch or iphone. Fortunately, I have a "hand-me-down" ipod from my daughter after she got an iTouch.

So walking and tennis are my low cost exercise suggestions.

Thursday July 15 2010 09:38:29 pm

Hey Jim...where can I get this Ipod device. I have been walk/running for a while now and this is something that I would like to check out. Is it pricey?
Danielle