In this day of excess and consumption, my wish for you is…
enough. Enough food on your plate, enough security to
provide for your family while allowing you the ability to give
to others, enough love to share and receive, and enough
smiles, laughter and hugs to help you though the challenges
of this wonderful life. I wish you [...]
Live Fit, Be Strong, Laugh Often....My thoughts on Life and Healthy Living
Gratitude and Best Wishes
Step by Step Guide to Your Best You, Last Installment!
Today wraps up my Cliff notes recap of simple strategies easily implemented for a better you TODAY. We’ll begin with #16.
#16. Rest. This one is so easy and yet so elusive for many of us, yet it’s a crucial piece to healing and recovery–especially when active or stressed.
#17. Walk. One the beach, around [...]
Step by Step Guide to Your Best You, Part III
Simple strategies to overall wellness begins with #11 today…
#11. Create. Paint, decorate, organize, draw.
#12. Love, or fall in love. The release of feel-good brain chemicals that bathes our bodies in happiness & well-being actually protects us from illness.
#13. Educate yourself. Learn your family health history and take proactive steps NOW.
#14. Give back or [...]
Step by Step Guide to Your Best You, Part II
Continuing with my simple strategies to maximize your health and happiness, today we begin with lucky #6…!
#6. Cross Train. By this I am referring to more than just variety of exercise and movement. Mix it up when it comes to foods, habits, work, etc. It’s good for the brain, the body, and soul!
#7. Plan. Today’s [...]
Step by Step Guide to Your Best YOU!
To live a life balanced with health, work, family & happiness, I have always talked about the foundation coming down to three main things: living fit (movement, nutrition, rest), living “strong” (helping others, mentoring, volunteering, acts of kindness, giving blood), and laughing often (not taking life so seriously).
Recently I was asked to expand these [...]
Stay Full & Lose Weight, Part II
Earlier this week, we talked about some simple strategies to help keep you on the track with weight maintenance or weight loss. Today, let’s continue that conversation with a few more ideas that are easy to implement.
1. Eat off a plate in stead of eating straight out of a large box or bag. This goes [...]
Stay Full & Lose Weight
Looking for effective ways to stay on track with your diet and weight loss goals? Here are a few simple strategies to help you get there–gathered from researchers at colleges around the U.S.
1. Pay attention. Really, you say? You betcha, instead of wolfing down your meal, slow down and note the color, texture, smell [...]
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