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Exercise Isn’t Torture; Fitness Can Be Fun
By Tina Haupert
Growing up, it was easy for me to be active. I started ballet classes when I was 3 years old, and by the time I was 8, I was playing soccer. All through middle school and high school, I participated in team sports—soccer, tennis, basketball, and track and field. I loved being active, so fitting exercise into my life was easy. I never saw it as a way to burn calories or to maintain my weight; exercise was just plain fun!
Fast forward to my post-college days. I started working 40 hours a week, which meant sitting behind a desk, working late nights at the office, and spending too many overindulgent happy hours with co-workers (hello, beer and nachos!). In just a few months, I gained 20 pounds.
At first, I didn't realize that I was putting on weight. But when I had to buy a whole new wardrobe (true story!), I knew that something needed to change. I cleaned up my diet and started going to the gym more regularly. Eventually though, that new get-in-shape motivation wore off, and spending hours at the gym each week began to feel like torture. It was nothing like playing soccer after school or taking a hip-hop dance class with my friends each week.
So instead of giving up on exercise altogether, I had to find ways to incorporate it into my life and even try to make it (gasp!) fun. Here's what I did:
I make it a priority
I no longer “squeeze in” a workout. Exercise is one of the most important items on my to-do list. I try to make some sort of activity happen every single day, no matter what it is. If I have an especially busy day, I'll incorporate fitness into my chores. For instance, walking my dog for 45 minutes or doing an hour or two of yard work kills two birds with one stone!
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I have a flexible definition of the word "exercise"
Taking a Body Pump class or going for a 5-mile run are a couple of my favorite ways to exercise, but not all of my workouts are this "traditional." The word "exercise" is a loose term for me. It fits a lot of activities in my life, including hiking in the mountains, taking a bike ride, playing an impromptu game of tennis with my husband, walking to the grocery store and back, or even helping friends move into a new house!
I don't focus on the number on the scale
When it comes to exercising, I don't let the bathroom scale dictate my workouts. My goal isn't to fit into size zero skinny jeans, but to maintain my weight and feel good about myself. To me, being in good shape means feeling healthy and being active. Plus, the extra activity lets me enjoy dessert without guilt every day!
I remind myself that exercise is fun
It's not always easy to psyche myself up for a workout. Just like everyone else, I am not motivated on some days and don't feel like doing anything except sit on the couch, catching up with my DVR. Even though I've committed myself to fitness, I still struggle with these feelings. But now I've found different ways to motivate myself to exercise. I remind myself of the simple pleasures I receive from fitness. A run on the treadmill might sound boring, but to me it's a time to myself, a time to let my mind wander. Similarly, strength training with free weights may not sound like fun. However, the anticipation of listening to the great workout playlist that I made for lifting weights makes me look forward to my session. It all comes down to making exercise fun!
Read Tina’s daily food and fitness blog, Carrots ‘N’ Cake.
News24.com | Former TRC vice-chairperson Alex Boraine fondly remembered
Alex Boraine, the late former vice-chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), was on Thursday fondly remembered for his energy, determination and vision for a better country.
Friends, family and public figures packed the Christ Church in Constantia, Cape Town, on Thursday afternoon to pay their last respects.
Boraine died at the age of 87 in his home in a retirement village in Constantia, last Wednesday.
His son, Jeremy Boraine, said at the time that his father had been in remission from cancer but had a recent decline in health.
“He had a fall a week ago and stopped eating. He just became weaker and weaker.”
Those in attendance at the service included former TRC chairperson Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, former finance minister Trevor Manuel, GOOD leader Patricia de Lille and former Agang leader Mamphela Ramphele.
SA owes him ‘a great debt of gratitude’
Tutu noted: “It would have been fitting for our president to give Alex an official funeral. I am sad that this has not happened.
“Our country owes Alex a great debt of gratitude for the outstanding work he did as vice-chair of the TRC.”
Tutu said it was thanks to Boraine’s planning that the TRC got off the ground. He also thanked Boraine’s family for their support as he sacrificed his time and effort for reconciliation.
Boraine is most famous for proposing the TRC and being its vice-chair alongside Tutu from 1996 to 1998.
He was also the co-founder of the Institute of Democracy in South Africa along with Fredrick van Zyl Slabbert.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Boraine, his four children Andrew, Kathryn, Jeremy and Nicholas, their spouses, and seven grandchildren.
His family members took turns at the service reading his two chosen bible passages, singing a song for him and paying tribute.
They thanked everyone for their attendance, comfort and support.
“We acknowledge the many hundreds of messages of support received from fellow South Africans and from friends all over the world,” they said in his memorial pamphlet.
Anyone who would like to share an anecdote, memory, photograph or voice note for the family’s living archive on Boraine, can send their contribution to alexborainememorial@gmail.com
Memorial pamphlet with Alex Boraine, his family and snapshots in time
External Sales Representative (steel And Tube) – Cape Town
A TECHNICAL RETAIL SUPPLIER ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE (STEEL AND TUBE) IN CAPE TOWN
Please Note:
If you do not fit the specification with the minimum requirements your application will not be accepted for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an Assessment or Test to demonstrate your knowledge of this position.
Requirements:
- Product knowledge in steel and tube non negotiable
- Servicing of new and existing customers
- Market research and surveys
- Completing of call reports
- Cheque collections
- Follow up calls
- Assisting customers with technical advice and queries
- Sales forecasts
- Budget forecasts
- Opening up of new accounts
- Report writing
- Assisting at the counter when required
- Achieving monthly target
- Establishing, developing and maintaining good customer relationships
Applicants must reside in CAPE TOWN or surrounding area.
Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Visit our website to view all of our current vacancies: www.mprtc.co.za
Sport24.co.za | WTA to offer future mothers additional protection in 2019
Cape Town – The WTA Tour has confirmed that mothers returning to tennis after giving birth will have increased protection for their rankings.
Players coming back from childbirth will now be able to use their previous ranking to enter 12 tournaments over a three-year period.
However, returning mothers will not be seeded in line with that ranking, as Serena Williams requested – they will only be able to enter tournaments based on it.
Instead, the WTA has decided to guarantee that players will not have to face a seeded player in a tournament’s opening round.
The changes are being implemented largely because of what happened to Williams when she returned after giving birth in 2017. The former World No 1 was not seeded at the French Open, her first Grand Slam since her return, but was then given a seeding of 25 for Wimbledon, despite being outside the top 32 in the rankings.
The WTA canvassed the opinions of all players earlier this year, and the decision was made to change the rules based on their feedback.
Not everyone was in favour of changing the rules, however – while World No 1 Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova did offer their support to Williams, the likes of Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka and Johanna Konta did not appear to be in favour of any changes.
Meanwhile, the WTA has also clarified its clothing rule to ensure Williams is able to wear the black catsuit which caused controversy at this year’s French Open.
“Leggings and mid-thigh length compression shorts may be won with or without a skirt, shorts, or dress,” the new rule reads.
If French Tennis Federation president Bernard Giudicelli has his way, however, Williams will still not be allowed to wear the outfit at Roland Garros, as he is intent on introducing a stricter dress code at the Grand Slam which would ban the catsuit.
Health24.com | IBS or cancer – how do you tell the difference?
Holly Slater was a fit and healthy 28-year-old nursery worker who died from bowel cancer after doctors mistakenly diagnosed her with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She saw her doctor several times over an 18-month period — she was suffering from bloating and abdominal cramps, which doctors misdiagnosed as IBS.
Slater was prescribed medication to ease her stomach cramps and laxatives to help with her constipation. “The doctor diagnosed her with IBS, and at that point, apart from being a bit uncomfortable, it wasn’t really causing any day-to-day problems,” her mother, Lynne, told the Daily Mail. “It wasn’t until the beginning of 2012 that the symptoms worsened.”
Slater developed frequently trapped wind and constipation, “but there was no bleeding at all so cancer didn’t cross her or the doctor’s mind.” Eventually she was sent for an X-ray which showed an abnormality.
“The doctors thought she may have another inflammatory bowel condition called Crohn’s Disease and she was given antibiotics,” said Lynne. “Even up until this point she suffered with none of the classic symptoms of bowel cancer such as bloody stools and diarrhoea.”
The doctors then found a tumour during a colonoscopy. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, the cancer spread to her lungs, bones and liver; Slater died less than two years later.
If you have stomach complaints, how do you know whether it’s IBS or something more serious like cancer?
How IBS and colon cancer are diagnosed
IBS usually won’t cause any obvious detectable abnormalities in your digestive system, which means there are no specific tests to diagnose it. A doctor diagnoses IBS through careful consideration of your symptoms – how long you’ve had them, how severe they are and where the pain is located – and a process of elimination of other conditions.
Diagnosing colon cancer early, however, gives you the greatest chance of successful treatment. If you have an average risk of colon cancer, it’s recommended that you start screening from the age of 50; if you have an increased risk you should start screening earlier. Screening options include colonoscopies, biopsy analysis and blood tests.
Symptoms of IBS vs. colon cancer
Symptoms of IBS are categorised as follows:
Colonic symptoms (most common)
- Diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain and heartburn
- Straining and urgency when defecating and incomplete evacuation
- Mucus in the stool
Non-colonic symptoms
- Psychosocial distress (anxiety, depression and/or stress)
- Lethargy
- Backache and headache
- Muscle pain
- Dizziness
- Nausea
People with IBS will often wake up in the morning feeling fine, but as the day progresses bloating, pain and/or discomfort will start and intensify.
Symptoms of colon cancer include:
- A change in bowel habits
- Blood in the stool (red or tarry)
- Foul-smelling stool
- Abdominal discomfort such as colic, bloating or fullness
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- A feeling that one wants to pass stool, but nothing comes out
When to see the doctor
According to Dr Victor Marchione, you should never self-diagnose. “If you experience uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms, get a full medical evaluation instead of making it a guessing game. In some cases, it could be irritable bowel syndrome – but then again, it might be colon cancer.”
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News24.com | ANC officials arrested after allegedly offering DA councillor R20k and a job
Senior ANC officials in the Abaqulusi Local Municipality have been arrested after allegedly offering a DA councillor a R20 000 bribe and a job.
The three officials, who will be appearing in the Vryheid Magistrate’s Court on Friday, were busted after the councillor alerted the Hawks who conducted a sting operation in Vryheid.
The three met with the councillor and allegedly paid her R20 000 in cash with Hawks officials apparently monitoring the entire transaction.
Hawks provincial spokesperson Simphiwe Mhlongo confirmed that investigative unit had received information “about the corruption activities concerning the bribe”.
He said he could not share more information as the matter was still at a sensitive stage.
DA KwaZulu-Natal leader Zwakele Mncwango heaped praise on his councillor. He said the councillor tipped off senior party officials who resolved to call in the authorities.
‘Great work’ by the Hawks
“It was R20 000 cash. They also offered the councillor a job if they were fired by the DA.”
He said ignoring the bribe would not have been enough.
“The councillor could have just said no and walked away. But these individuals would have simply bribed someone else. We put a stop to it.”
He commended the Hawks who he said “did great work” and “were right there” during the sting.
“They were very professional and calm. I must also commend the councillor. In this day and age people are very tempted, but this community leader stepped up and did the right thing.”
ANC KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu described the incident as unfortunate.
“At this stage we do not have a lot of details, but we are trying to establish what happened. However, we support the rule of law. These are allegations and they are at a very early stage.”
Manual Test Analyst (Pretoria)
| Remuneration: | R400000 – R500000 per year Cost to company |
| Location: | Pretoria, Centurion |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #ND42414 |
| Company: | e-Merge IT |
The investments arm of a major insurance house seeks a highly skilled manual tester with Selenium, to join their technically strong and Agile team. If you share a passion for tech and natural curiosity, read on!
You will be involved in building and deploying a new and improved Legacy system and to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose.
Requirements/experience:
- Three to five years of manual testing with Selenium
- Analysis of software to prevent issues and fixing bugs before the product is dispatched to users
- Working with code such as SQL and Java; as well as being familiar with other coding languages
- Characteristics include: multi-tasker, driven, organised, highly analytical
Duties and responsibilities:
- Analysing the requirements from business
- Participating in preparing test plans
- Preparing test scenarios
- Preparing test cases for module, integration and system testing
- Preparing test data’s for the test cases
- Preparing test environment to execute the test cases
- Analysing the test cases prepared by other team members
- Executing the test cases
- Defect tracking
- Preparing summary reports
- Communicating with test manager/leads, and conducting review meetings within the team
Qualifications:
- BSc degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- ISTQB Certification is essential
Reference Number for this position is ND42414-2018; this is a permanent opportunity based in Centurion JHB offering a salary of R500K per annum CTC, negotiable on experience. Contact Nicole on
az.oc.egrem-e@delocin
, at e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
Are you ready for a change of scenery? e-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right candidates with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge IT website for more great positions.
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Administrator (Durban)
| Remuneration: | Cost to company |
| Benefits: | with benefits |
| Location: | Durban, Hillcrest, Upper Highway |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Company: | The Unlimited |
Job description
Purpose of the Role
Provide complete back office support for the Customer Business encompassing recruitment, purchasing consumables, stats, commission, HR administration, IR processes and functions & awards
Roles and Responsibilities:
- All admin related tasks to ensure the smooth running of the floors.
- Recruitment administration – ensure all completed information (CV, checks, references complete) is sent to HR for contracts.
- MIE Checks – criminal and credit checks for all new starters.
- Management information as required.
- All purchasing as required for incentives and the department.
- Sign off and send the accurate information to Payroll for commission calculations and Incentive calculations.
- Manage the leave system for agents.
- Ensure all documentation in relation to IR issues are accurate and timeous.
- Responsible for managing the Petty Cash budget and reconciling Petty Cash.
- Admin support in ensuring all functions and awards are successful – printing certificates, sourcing awards, signage and invitation lists.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Matric
- Experience in an admin, HR or payroll type environment (min 5 years relevant experience)
- Office administration (Buying consumables etc.)
Personal Characteristics
- EQ
- Self confidence
- Self-Driven / Independent
- Attention to detail.
- Strong sense of urgency.
- Forward thinking and methodical approach.
Requirements
- Numeracy & Financial literacy
- MS Excel – computer literacy
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- Telephone etiquette
- HR & IR policy procedures
Posted on 13 Dec 16:06
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