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About the Chancellor's Challenge Blogs
A couple of years ago, LSU AgCenter Chancellor Bill Richardson decided to write a blog for a year and tell about his efforts to eat better, eat less and exercise more. He wanted to debunk some of the myths about how to lose weight through fad diets, which never work in the long run. And he wanted to point people to the wealth of information about healthy living available on the AgCenter’s Web site. As of Sept. 1, 2009, he began another year’s worth of blogs – this time twice a week instead of daily. These blogs also feature comments from AgCenter nutrition experts. Occasionally, there is a guest blogger. Read the chancellor’s blogs from 2007-2008 and post a comment.
One spin-off of the chancellor’s initial challenge to his employees was the formation of a wellness committee, which plans various activities and events for AgCenter employees to encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. During 2008-2009, members of this committee and others in the AgCenter wrote blogs about their personal experiences on the journey to better health. Read their blogs. | |
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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Resistant training works in fitness program |
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During the past four months, I’ve engaged in a resistant training program. In a few days, my trainer, Mr. T, will give you an update. As you plan your fitness activities, I encourage you to consider some resistance training. It takes time, but the results are worth the investment in time.
Writing this blog over the past couple of years has convinced me that nutrition and exercise working together can lead to a healthy lifestyle. There is no magic, no pill, no pre-packaged formula. During the next few postings, we will explore both aspects of the nutrition planning, and I’ll share with you my successes and failures. And, we will talk about getting back in shape for spring with a moderate exercise program. See your doctor before you start any type of exercise program. And be prepared, as my doctor told me, to start a walking program, and expect to do it the rest of your life.
So let’s enjoy the journey together. Eat in moderation. Exercise in moderation. But enjoy life to its fullest.
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Bill Richardson |
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More links to fitness tips:
Expert offers tips for New Year’s weight loss
King cake OK in moderation
Go red in February, call attention to women’s heart health | | |
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