Who is Champuru? 
Aloha, I'm Donna, known everywhere on the Internet as "Champuru." I'm a Christian, blissfully wedded to my perfect match (the yang to my yin) of 16 years and a stay-at-home mom to my miracle baby, born in October 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from my hometown, seeking balance in my pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest. Read more on the About page.
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From the champuru health & fitness blog:
Today, I went in for a routine physical to ensure that my body is in decent shape to endure my upcoming surgery. My regular primary care physician was on vacation, so I opted to make an appointment with another family care doctor at the same clinic. Seated before a wall-mounted flat panel, the doctor queried me about my family medical history, current medications and past and present maladies.
His computer did a quick calculation of my BMI and found it to be 23.6.
* Underweight = <18.5
* Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
* Overweight = 25-29.9
* Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
As you can see, 23.6 puts me in the “normal weight” category — but I am pushing the upper limits. So, I asked him, what can I do to stop the upward creep toward the overweight category? Here’s what he said:
1. Exercise 4-6 times a week for 30 minutes.
2. Eat 5 meals a day. A hearty breakfast (never skip), snack, lunch, snack, and a light dinner eaten as early as possible.
3. Start eating whole grains: whole wheat bread, brown rice. If you eat white rice, try not to eat it for dinner.
He mentioned that exercise is even more important than following a strict diet. Incorporating exercise into your schedule is the best thing you can do for your health to avoid preventable ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.
None of this is new, but knowing it is one thing, applying it is another. How are you doing with incorporating these changes into your lifestyle?
Oh, and to follow up on my previous post about appearing to have lost weight? I suppose it was all a clever optical illusion, since my weight has not changed since my last visit to the doctor a few months ago. But let’s look at the bright side: at least I haven’t gained any weight since then.
From the champuru health & fitness blog:
We succumbed to the wiles of a late night infomercial and purchased the newest exercise contraption called the Fluidity bar. I ordered it Tuesday, I got notification that it shipped yesterday, and, lo and behold, it arrived today. I’m still salty about having to pay an extra $100 for shipping to Hawaii, though. Grr.
The concept behind the Fluidity bar makes perfect sense, using your own body weight as resistance and teaches a balanced program of strength and stretching. It looks like something that would benefit both Hubby and I. (Although their marketing blatantly targets the female population.) My muscles are riddled with tension and seem to be growing increasingly inflexible. I’m hoping that the Fluidity bar will help me increase my flexibility while toning those flabby muscles.
I did my first 30-minute workout tonight. Most notably, I feel it in my abs, hip flexors, shoulders, and thighs. Good stuff.
Friday 5‘ing! Oh, how I love, love, love Fridays!
1. What specific advice would you give to someone moving into your neighborhood?
Don’t speed up or down the steep hill into the valley. Many drivers have lost control of their vehicle, only to go hurtling into the wall or a tree. Wall or tree usually wins.
2. What specific advice would you give to someone beginning a job at your workplace (or attending school where you study, or, if you’re neither a student nor employed, doing whatever it is you do with your days)?
First and foremost, you must learn to roll with the punches. Always be ready to switch gears and try not to get too bent out of shape when something you’ve been working on diligently suddenly becomes completely unnecessary.
3. What specific advice would you give to someone who wants to begin an online journal or blog?
Do it! And please, try to update more regularly than I do!
4. What specific advice would you give to someone who wants to take up a hobby you’re really into?
Buy a digital camera and just start snapping. Take pictures of everything and anything. The more photos you take, the more likely you are to capture a serendipitous gem.
5. What specific advice would you give to someone who wants to marry your closest, unmarried friend?
Be genuine. Be honest. Be fun to be with. But, most importantly, take her shopping.
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