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Exercising Safely With Your Pet

Exercising Safely With Your Pet
30 July, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

The last time I took my cat for a jog around the block was…well, actually I’ve never done that since my cat collapses in exhaustion after walking 3 steps from …Read Full Post

Marks and Spencer to sell ‘plus size’ clothes to three-year-olds

Marks and Spencer to sell ‘plus size’ clothes to three-year-olds
24 July, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Marks and Spencer has begun selling “plus-size” clothing for
children as young as three in an attempt to dress a new generation with
bulging waistlines.

Could your weight affect your memory?

Could your weight affect your memory?
17 July, 2010
Skinny's Hints & Tips

Shared by Nicki

I think weight does effect my memory – as i can never remember if its 2 or 3 ginger nuts I’ve eaten!!

Could carrying some extra pounds affect your memory? Yes, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Ge…

How to Increase Your Treadmill Workout Intensity?

How to Increase Your Treadmill Workout Intensity?
14 July, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Shared by Nicki

I’ve been doing speed interval training these last 2 weeks and have really noticed a difference in my road running time.
Francine asks what she should do for better interval workouts when using her treadmill that has only minimal 1% …

Summer Chafing

Summer Chafing
25 June, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Wherever skin meets skin meets sweat, you are liable to chafe.  The salt crystals in your sweat form a sandpaper coating that rips the skin when it rubs against itself.  Most of us experience this at the underarms, thighs, crotch, nipples, and under-…