It’s as easy as 1-2-3…well, almost. Keep these simple steps in mind to improve your lifestyle and live longer:
1. Get Moving! (My favorite, of course…we’ll talk more about this one in more detail.)
2. East your superfoods.
3. Stimulate your mind.
That was easy, right? Seriously, physical activity, reduces the risk of heart disease, is a wonderful [...]
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Category Archives: Fitness
3 Steps to Feel Younger, Gain Energy and Lower Disease Risk
Commit to Fit..or FAT (continued, part III)
Every decision you make takes closer or farther from your goals. What do you want to achieve today? Rest, strength, healthier eating, more green tea (!), more laughter, or running further? Whatever your goal, if you find a nugget in today’s installment, that’s a big atta-boy and way-to-go. For your reading pleasure, here are my [...]
Commit to Fit…or Fat (continued!)
Earlier this week we talked about your choices and how each choice takes you closer or further from your wellness goals. Today, we will begin with #6…
6. Think about fat…or the fact that your body is burning it or storing it, one more than other. Being conscious of that will help your decision making and workouts.
7. Do [...]
Commit to Fit…or FAT
You have the right to remain FIT…or fat. You choices: Tired. Skinny. Or weak. Diabetic, high cholesterol, high blood pressure. Or fit. Strong. Energized. Just remember, as you maneuver yourself through the holiday season, you should know that every workout you miss can and will be used against [...]
“I Run for Life”…and PIZZA or Burgers!
Today 3 teams of friends and co-workers ran relays in the White Rock marathon
( www.runtherock.com ). The weather was supposed to move from chilly to sunny and 70’s. The sun DID come out…the last mile of the race.
The ihealthchic race team was there along with two teams from State Farm…and over 20,000 other competitors. While [...]
Reasons to Workout…Continued!
Earlier this week we talked about keeping your reasons for exercising front and center to keep you motivated –especially through the holidays. We began with the positive impact working out has on heart disease, reducing lower back pain, increasing energy levels and how it’s a mood elevator.
How about the development of a lean body [...]
The Exercise Prescription
With the holidays and New Year’s resolutions just around the corner, I thought we’d take a look at what value exercise brings to your life. Keeping these reasons at the forefront will help you remain committed to your goals. Let’s face it, none of us are motivated every day to hit it hard. But when [...]