The Monday Campaigns http://www.mondaycampaigns.org Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 De-Clutter, De-Stress http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/05/14/de-clutter-de-stress/ http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/05/14/de-clutter-de-stress/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:56 +0000 Tami http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/?p=1211 It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re surrounded by clutter; it’s just one more reminder of what needs to get done. However, taking the time to clear and organize even one space in your life can do wonders for improving your mood and reducing your stress!

Try your hand at a bit of spring cleaning this week. Start small by tidying up one area, like your desk or dining room table. Gaining control over part of your domain can help you feel accomplished and give you more space to get work done!

]]> http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/05/14/de-clutter-de-stress/feed/ 0 What’s Your Intensity? http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/05/07/what%e2%80%99s-your-intensity/ http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/05/07/what%e2%80%99s-your-intensity/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:15 +0000 Tami http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/?p=1210 There are varying degrees of exercise intensity. Light-intensity activities, like cooking or shopping,
don’t require much effort. Moderate-intensity activities like a brisk walk or flat bike ride work your
heart, lungs and muscles, causing you to sweat. Vigorous-intensity activities increase your heart
rate enough that you are breathing hard and fast.

Develop a diverse workout this week by incorporating something from every intensity level. Remember
that fitness level and abilities varies from person to person, so you may find an exercise to be
more or less intense than your peers.

]]> http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/05/07/what%e2%80%99s-your-intensity/feed/ 0 It’s Good to Go Bad http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/30/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-go-bad/ http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/30/it%e2%80%99s-good-to-go-bad/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:28 +0000 Tami http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/?p=1209 A food’s expiration date is a good indication of how processed it is. If your food takes years to
expire, it’s probably full of preservatives and artificial ingredients. Fresh produce, on the other hand, takes just days or weeks to meet its demise.

Pick up good health this week by choosing foods that go bad. Start this Monday by selecting some
recipes that include fresh foods. If you have a plan you’ll be able to enjoy your ingredients while
they’re fresh!

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Prevent diet disaster before it strikes by fool-proofing your environment this week. Get rid of the unhealthy foods in your refrigerator and cabinets and leave nutritious choices where you’re most likely to notice them. Remember that it’s easy to make healthy choices when they’re all around you!

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]]> http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/19/survey-results-from-sodexo%e2%80%99s-meatless-monday-initiative/feed/ 0 The Kids Cook Monday on HubPages (And So Can Yours!) http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/19/the-kids-cook-monday-on-hubpages-and-so-can-yours/ http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/19/the-kids-cook-monday-on-hubpages-and-so-can-yours/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:58:00 +0000 Tami http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/?p=1195 HubPages creates a Kids Cook Monday community with weekly bloggers and encourages other “hubbers” to join TKCM movement.

]]> http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/19/the-kids-cook-monday-on-hubpages-and-so-can-yours/feed/ 0 Brush Up on Oral Hygiene http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/16/brush-up-on-oral-hygiene/ http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/16/brush-up-on-oral-hygiene/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:29:36 +0000 Tami http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/?p=1194 Keeping your mouth healthy and clean is an important part of maintaining a clean bill of health.
Taking good care of your teeth and gums is fairly simple: brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss once a day, visit your dentist twice a year and reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks.
To keep your toothbrush clean and working properly, replace it at least once every three months! This week, floss your teeth every day if you don’t already do so. Recommit to flossing every Monday and soon it will become second nature!

]]> http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/16/brush-up-on-oral-hygiene/feed/ 0 The Four Types of Fitness http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/02/the-four-types-of-fitness/ http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/2012/04/02/the-four-types-of-fitness/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:06 +0000 Tami http://www.mondaycampaigns.org/?p=1188 There are four main types of physical activity: aerobic, muscle-strengthening, bone-strengthening
and stretching. Each works to keep your body trim and healthy in different ways. Aerobic benefits
your heart and lungs most while stretching targets joints and increases flexibility.

Get a well rounded work-out this week by incorporating each of these four types of activity. Start by researching some steps online or chat with a fitness expert or doctor.

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