Earlier this week we talked about 3 simple steps to help you achieve longevity and health. We talked about steps 1 & 2–moving your body and eating your superfoods. Today, we will talk in more detail about #3–stimulating your mind.
It’s important to stay “mentally agile” and quite fun to do. Simply [...]
Live Fit, Be Strong, Laugh Often....My thoughts on Life and Healthy Living
3 Steps to Stay Younger, Gain Engery & Lower Disease, Part III
3 Steps to Stay Younger, Gain Energy and Lower Disease, Part II
To recap Monday’s blog, we talked about 3 simple steps for a longer, healthier life: move your body, eat your superfoods and stimulate your mind.
Today we will talk about #2–eat your superfoods– in a little more detail. Yes, my friends I am talking about eating your veggies. You can begin by working in at least [...]
3 Steps to Feel Younger, Gain Energy and Lower Disease Risk
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 [...]
Picking An Exercise That Is Right for You
It’s important to select an exercise that is “right” for you. Often, New Year’s resolutions are broken due to poor activity choices. With one month of 2010 down (WOW–oh wow, can you believe that?), it’d be worth your while to think about the following points when you plan the remaining year’s exercise portion of your [...]
Spread Something Good Today!
The February 2010 issue of Runner’s World magazine had an interesting article about a young 6 year old son who joined his mother and father on a run one morning. He ran his first mile without stopping. Before too long, the two older boys were running with the parents. The author went on to talk [...]
Small Steps = Big Rewards
Amazing how time flies…here we are heading into the last week of January 2010. Many of you set wellness related goals for yourself and your family. Now is a good time for a resolution check up! While building that healthier body, maintaining it, or improving performance requires attention, effort and work, small steps can [...]
Dietary Golden Rules
Last week, I attended a wellness seminar by Dr. Marynn Prewitt of Aesthetic Elegance Med Spa and Women’s Health Clinic (www.theGiftofElegance.com ). Much of what she talked about–the importance of muscle and resistance workouts–I’ve covered in earlier blogs. However, her “Golden Rules” for nutrition were wonderful little nuggets worth repeating.
*NEVER miss a meal, especially [...]
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