ALMOST WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - Luau

Thanks to Lisa Jackson for taking pictures at the Luau.  Here are some glimpses into a very fun and enjoyable night...

ALMOST WORDLESS WEDNESDAY - HAWAIIAN LUAU TIME!

 As you can see above, I'm having fun getting things ready for our annual family picnic, which will be held this Thursday - that's right... TOMORROW!  I bet you can't guess what the theme is!

What: Family Hawaiian Luau

Date: Thursday, August 9, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Place: Bonneville Park.  1526 N 800 W, Orem

We've already got 200 people coming - hope you are one of them!  If you haven't RSVP'd yet, please contact Kara (801-360-4666) or Colette (801-376-7377)

See you there!

SATURDAY STRENGTH: Cancer Survivors and Patients Urged to Exercise...

Consider this:

In one year, women who needed chemotherapy for their breast cancer can see a swapping of muscle for fat that's equivalent to 10 years of normal aging, says Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

In other words, a 45-year-old may find herself with the fatter, weaker body type of a 55-year-old.

In an article in USA Today - July 2010 - cancer patients and survivors are urged to exercise. There is growing proof that exercising can help with some cancer-related fatigue, and that it can improve your quality of life.

A recommendation by the American College of Sports Medicine issued guidelines advising cancer survivors to exercise the same amount of time that an average person should: 2 1/2 hours per week. If cancer patients don't feel up to that amount of exercise, they should at least do something on days when they feel well enough - they should avoid inactivity.

Exercise should include aerobic and strength-training. Check with your oncologist before starting any vigorous exercise program - especially if you have problems with things like Lymphema.

Try to find a physical fitness trainer who specializes in training cancer patients and survivors. Why? Well, for instance, studies have shown that careful weight training can protect against Lymphema, however, the average fitness trainer doesn't know how to safely offer that special training.

If you'd like to read the full article, click HERE.