August 28, 2008

Soak up some sun

Posted by SiteEditorArianna   •  Comments 23   •  Participants 106   •  Entries logged 94
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Sun exposure contributes to our bodies’ daily production of vitamin D. In fact, it’s believed that we only need 10 minutes of sunlight everyday to meet our daily requirements. Today, challenge yourself to get outside for a few minutes and get your daily rays.

(While some people claim sunscreen prevents the body from converting sunlight into vitamin D, UV radiation is a carcinogen. Consult a physician if you have questions about how much sun to get and when to use sunscreen.)


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Posted August 28, 2008 at 08:09 AM

due to medications i take advise to stay out of direct sunlight, but with the right cover up for ten minutes should’nt hurt.

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Posted August 28, 2008 at 11:53 AM | Edited August 28, 2008 at 11:57 AM

I have read the nutition value of your products and it is a shame that is no nutritional value of KASHI products. The only source of nutrition I see on the KASHI website is ” standing in the sun for VITAMIN D and eating fruit”, what a shame!!!

Me__27_
Posted August 28, 2008 at 05:55 PM

what is that person talking about, your food is like really healthy haha.

yeah, i’m like photosensitive to sunlight, but i’ll go outside with some spf-50 on haha

Greengothfairy2
Posted August 28, 2008 at 07:54 PM | Edited August 28, 2008 at 07:56 PM

I walk my dog 2-3x a day usually in the morning and afternoon and mid evening. Each walk is at least 10-15 minutes sometimes 25 min it all depends. Not to mention my dog is a Parson Russell Terrier(jack Russell )

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lindsayrae23
Posted August 29, 2008 at 01:02 PM

I rode my bike to work today, and it is a beautiful, sunny day. I wore SPF 15.

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Posted September 01, 2008 at 08:19 AM

With a day as beautiful as today, how can you not resist spending a little bit of time outdoors! I spent some time in my garden early this morning picking some herbs for today’s cooking adventure.

Melody
Posted September 01, 2008 at 10:23 PM

I spent 6 hours in the sun today on the job

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Posted September 03, 2008 at 02:18 PM

I work in my flower garden at least 30 to 60 min a day unless it rains so I guess that qualifies me for the sunlight one.

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Posted September 04, 2008 at 07:59 AM

I take my dog for walks everyday, today I will make the walks just longer to soak up more sun

Nina
Posted September 04, 2008 at 10:02 AM

I wish I could ride my bike to work, I have a 50 minute drive (hopelessly trying to find something closer since I moved!) I bring my lunch to work, eat for 10-5 minutes and then walk around the remainder of my hour long lunch break!! It’s so quite and stress releiving. I wish the weather would cool down just a little.

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Posted September 04, 2008 at 10:34 PM

too bad there’s no sun in seattle. i’ll try my best to soak up whatever’s left before the deadful and never ending rain/fog/cold/drab/gray sets in again.

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Posted September 05, 2008 at 03:37 PM

What am I to do on days there is no sun present? Perhaps… Sit in the shade of my favorite willow tree, cross-legged, pondering the meaning of life while simultaneously imagining I am soaking up every bit of sunlight possible? I think that’s what I’ll do.

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Posted September 09, 2008 at 12:39 AM

today i went for a run and it took me 20 min and i felt absolutely wonderful after, however no sun screen cause i forgot it but i plan on keeping up with it like i usually do.

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Posted September 15, 2008 at 03:51 AM

I walk my dog daily, streching my face to the sun. I absolutely love it!

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Posted September 16, 2008 at 03:36 PM

Walked outside with my dog. YAY…i love the sun, although it was a cold day.

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Posted September 17, 2008 at 01:01 PM

my 4 year old and i walked to our family friends house instead of driving today.

Me
Posted September 17, 2008 at 06:40 PM

i got my sun today by pulling weeds in my garden, as i often do. probably at least 30 minutes today.

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Posted September 19, 2008 at 06:07 PM

St. Ives came out with a facial cleanser that deposits SPF 10 just by washing your face! I’m very conscious of skin cancer, but love the outdoors, so when I use this cleanser, I feel confident when I sit outside for lunch.

100_7427
Posted September 19, 2008 at 09:55 PM

I sit on the steps on a daily basis…especially now that the weather is a bit cooler. In the South..it can be hard to go and sit outside on some days….high humidity and such. I am thankful the weather is nicer and I can appreciate the warmth of the sun and how it effects my plants on a daily basis.

Fall_trip_to_or
Posted October 04, 2008 at 10:49 AM

I get my daily vitamin D while I run! This multi tasking makes me feel great!

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sherrihoffman
Posted October 05, 2008 at 07:07 PM

I get my sun exposure and workout while cutting and splitting wood. I also walk the kids to and from school whenever possible. When I get a spare hour I like to walk the block, which is roughly 4 miles. Yeah sun, and exrcise helps me feel better.

Im001795
Posted October 09, 2008 at 12:01 PM

I am always outside living on a small farm. to me it is very thereputic to soak up some sun. I can tell a difference on rainy days that a bit of sun brightens your day. I always wear sunscreen.

Adia3
Posted October 14, 2008 at 08:59 PM

i wne to the park today, and if the weather permits i’ll be going tomorrow.