http://blog.hendricks.org Hendricks Regional Health Blog Accrisoft Freedom v7.2 http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=159&category=Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting <p>Over the past few months, I have done a lot of soul searching about what I eat, when I eat and how much I eat. I have made many little changes to make food less convenient by removing chocolate from the candy jars on my desk. I watch my portion sizes and try to eat a balanced diet loaded with lots of fresh wholesome fruits and veggies. I no longer go for a cookie break at 2 p.m. everyday. I am also exercising about 3-5 hours a week. What inspiring words have carried me through my past few months of healthy lifestyle changes?</p> <p>Over the past few months, I have done a lot of soul searching about what I eat, when I eat and how much I eat. I have made many little changes to make food less convenient by removing chocolate from the candy jars on my desk. I watch my portion sizes and try to eat a balanced diet loaded with lots of fresh wholesome fruits and veggies. I no longer go for a cookie break at 2 p.m. everyday. I am also exercising about 3-5 hours a week. What inspiring words have carried me through my past few months of healthy lifestyle changes?</p> Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/healthy-outlooks-and-goal-setting/words-that-stand-out-in-my-healthy-life-journey/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=158&category=Family and Relationships <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Shumaker_L/Childbirth Classes.png" alt="" width="150" height="131" align="" />Expecting a bambino? Excited and terrified, all at the same time? Have no fear, <a href="http://www.hendricks.org" target="_blank">Hendricks Regional Health</a>is here! With our first child, my husband patiently attended a TON of prenatal classes with me. I wanted to know what to expect and <a href="https://www.hendricks.org/creg/" target="_blank">Childbirth Classes</a> did just that. Here’s some of what we took …</p> <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Shumaker_L/Childbirth Classes.png" alt="" width="150" height="131" align="" />Expecting a bambino? Excited and terrified, all at the same time? Have no fear, <a href="http://www.hendricks.org" target="_blank">Hendricks Regional Health</a>is here! With our first child, my husband patiently attended a TON of prenatal classes with me. I wanted to know what to expect and <a href="https://www.hendricks.org/creg/" target="_blank">Childbirth Classes</a> did just that. Here’s some of what we took …</p> Family and Relationships Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/family-and-relationships/babies-don-t-come-with-instructions.-childbirth-classes-help./ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=157&category=Fitness <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Ketterer_A/Aimee-running-gear.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="164" align="" />Three and a half years ago, I decided to turn myself into a runner. Just for a change of pace, you know, for the fun of it. This was a crazy dream, especially for someone who hates running. Yes, you read that correctly, I hate running. I really do ... Well, guess what? I’m finally starting to like running slightly more than I hate it ... find out how I made this turn-around and why I am sticking to it!</p> <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Ketterer_A/Aimee-running-gear.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="164" align="" />Three and a half years ago, I decided to turn myself into a runner. Just for a change of pace, you know, for the fun of it. This was a crazy dream, especially for someone who hates running. Yes, you read that correctly, I hate running. I really do ... Well, guess what? I’m finally starting to like running slightly more than I hate it ... find out how I made this turn-around and why I am sticking to it!</p> Fitness Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/fitness/making-the-switch-to-interval-running/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=156&category=Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting <p>There was a time when I would look in the mirror and think, I wish my eyes were a different color, or my nose was a little straighter, or my lips were a little fuller. I would continue my self-deprecating assessment; if only my legs were longer, and my hips not so wide and my stomach a little flatter ... Then one day while looking in the mirror, I noticed I have my grandmother’s nose, my father’s beautiful eyes and my mother’s warm smile.</p> <p>There was a time when I would look in the mirror and think, I wish my eyes were a different color, or my nose was a little straighter, or my lips were a little fuller. I would continue my self-deprecating assessment; if only my legs were longer, and my hips not so wide and my stomach a little flatter ... Then one day while looking in the mirror, I noticed I have my grandmother’s nose, my father’s beautiful eyes and my mother’s warm smile.</p> Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/healthy-outlooks-and-goal-setting/body-thankfulness/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=155&category=Nutrition <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Ketterer_A/NutThins.jpg" alt="" width="139" height="139" align="" />Out of necessity, my husband is in his second year of a gluten-free diet. Year one was rough, but we feel like we’re getting the hang of this now and would like to share some of our favorite gluten-free meals ...</p> <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Ketterer_A/NutThins.jpg" alt="" width="139" height="139" align="" />Out of necessity, my husband is in his second year of a gluten-free diet. Year one was rough, but we feel like we’re getting the hang of this now and would like to share some of our favorite gluten-free meals ...</p> Nutrition Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/nutrition/favorite-gluten-free-meals-and-snacks/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=151&category=Fitness <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Meyer_C/Relax_iStk_5335883.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="104" align="" />I recently had an opportunity to try a yoga class. While not entirely new to yoga, this was my first experience taking a class devoted fully to yoga. As I walked down the hall, I could smell the calming lavender scent and hear the relaxing music ... As we settled into our first pose, and then our second, I realized I might not be quite cut out for yoga ...</p> <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Meyer_C/Relax_iStk_5335883.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="104" align="" />I recently had an opportunity to try a yoga class. While not entirely new to yoga, this was my first experience taking a class devoted fully to yoga. As I walked down the hall, I could smell the calming lavender scent and hear the relaxing music ... As we settled into our first pose, and then our second, I realized I might not be quite cut out for yoga ...</p> Fitness Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/fitness/the-practice-of-yoga-may-take-some-practice/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=154&category=Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting Uttering the word “timeout” in front of most parents will likely get you an eye-roll and stories describing the things their kids have done to earn their timeouts. Athletes and sports fans, however, see a “timeout” a little differently. For them, it's a chance to slow the game down, regroup and call the best possible play to give their team a chance to win ... As a stay-at-home mom of three (twin five-year-old daughters and a two-year-old son), I am usually the one giving the eye-roll followed by five minutes of crazy stories about my kids! Not long after my youngest was born, I realized that I desperately needed some non-mommy time – and so my “mommy timeout” was born. Uttering the word “timeout” in front of most parents will likely get you an eye-roll and stories describing the things their kids have done to earn their timeouts. Athletes and sports fans, however, see a “timeout” a little differently. For them, it's a chance to slow the game down, regroup and call the best possible play to give their team a chance to win ... As a stay-at-home mom of three (twin five-year-old daughters and a two-year-old son), I am usually the one giving the eye-roll followed by five minutes of crazy stories about my kids! Not long after my youngest was born, I realized that I desperately needed some non-mommy time – and so my “mommy timeout” was born. Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/healthy-outlooks-and-goal-setting/mama-needs-a-timeout-making-time-for-my-health/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=152&category=Community and Giving <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Bogan_S/PinkRibbon.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="113" align="" />If walls could talk, what would they say? If the walls of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.supporthendricks.org/womens-center-expansion-campaign" target="_blank">Women’s Center</a> could talk, they would tell stories of fear and relief. Heartbreak and courage. Faith and healing. Stories told by mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends. And some told by fathers, husbands, sons and brothers. Maybe even you and me.</p> <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Bogan_S/PinkRibbon.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="113" align="" />If walls could talk, what would they say? If the walls of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.supporthendricks.org/womens-center-expansion-campaign" target="_blank">Women’s Center</a> could talk, they would tell stories of fear and relief. Heartbreak and courage. Faith and healing. Stories told by mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends. And some told by fathers, husbands, sons and brothers. Maybe even you and me.</p> Community and Giving Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/community-and-giving/if-walls-could-talk-women-s-center-expansion/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=150&category=Family and Relationships <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Shumaker_L/PregnantBlue_iStk_4358631.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="116" align="" />So, you’re moving along in your pregnancy and have arrived at the 24–28 week appointment. Here’s what to expect ...</p> <p><img class="imageLeft" src="http://blog.hendricks.org/clientuploads/2012/Shumaker_L/PregnantBlue_iStk_4358631.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="116" align="" />So, you’re moving along in your pregnancy and have arrived at the 24–28 week appointment. Here’s what to expect ...</p> Family and Relationships Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/family-and-relationships/what-to-expect-at-your-24-28-week-prenatal-appointment/ http://blog.hendricks.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=149&category=Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting Many past bad eating habits had crept their way back into my life again during my treatment.&nbsp;I ate what I wanted and how much I wanted, never keeping track of calories.&nbsp;I mean, I had cancer.&nbsp;Wasn’t one of the side effects supposed to be weight loss? Not so, with breast cancer, I found out. Many breast cancer patients actually gain weight ... Many past bad eating habits had crept their way back into my life again during my treatment.&nbsp;I ate what I wanted and how much I wanted, never keeping track of calories.&nbsp;I mean, I had cancer.&nbsp;Wasn’t one of the side effects supposed to be weight loss? Not so, with breast cancer, I found out. Many breast cancer patients actually gain weight ... Healthy Outlooks and Goal Setting Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://blog.hendricks.org/blog/healthy-outlooks-and-goal-setting/achieving-a-healthy-lifestyle-after-cancer-treatment/