Couch to 5k is not for everyone
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, HealthI know running gets such a great write up because of the amount of calories it can burn, but not everything is for every(body)! Anatomically we are not all the same our body frame is not made for every kind of exercise. Knowing what kind of body you have will help you pick the right […]
Let Food Be Thy Medicine And Medicine Be Thy Food
Posted in Food, General, Health, Nutrition, VitaminsHippocrates said that way back (somewhere 431 BC). He has obviously been getting dizzy turning over in his grave as more and more centuries have passed only making our food choices and sources less than beneficial, let alone like medicine! Many of us (myself included) get into eating the same foods over and over and […]
Put on your 3D glasses and get in the best shape of your life
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, General, HealthTime to put on your 3D glasses to reach for success. 1: Decision: Everything you do starts in your mind first. Make the decision that you are going to start today. You have to see yourself doing it. Don’t focus on what you feel like, or how you have failed in the past. Yesterday is […]
String on your finger
Posted in Fitness, GeneralYears ago we used to say “tie a string around your finger” as a reminder of what you need to do, so you don’t forget. Today, I am the string on your finger. I am reminding you to take the necessary steps regarding the decision you may have made after reading my last blog! We […]
On your mark, get set go!
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Food, General, Health, NutritionEvery day is a new start to the rest of the best of your life. What is it you have always wanted to do? What is it you know you need to stop because it’s an obstacle to what you really want? Take a few moments and reflect on your life, what will happen if […]
Priorities
Posted in GeneralWe all base our priorities on what we believe is most valuable. Our spouse and children usually ranking way up there, then maybe our career. Next possibly our housekeeping, gardening or other hobbies (is housekeeping a hobby?). Without energy and a healthy body it is hard or impossible to take care of the people we […]
“cholesterol” from Tom Valentine, Facts on Fats and oils
Posted in Books, Food, General, Health, Nutrition, VitaminsI’m going to share this as it is written from my “Nourishing Traditions” cookbook loaded with informative and interesting facts. “Cholesterol is especially important to our brains. That’s right, today’s “most hated” substance is essential to the human brain function. In fact, infants need a constant supply cholesterol during brain development, which is why mother’s […]
Don’t neglect to stretch
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Food, General, HealthWhen I was younger all I cared about was burning calories and weight control. Aging has taught me many things about priorities. Now my goal is first to feel good. Instead of eating to maintain weight, my number one objective is to eat to maintain optimal health. I don’t believe any one diet can give […]
Skin Care
Posted in Books, Food, General, Health, Nutrition, VitaminsIt is the time of year when many people have extra dry skin. I am a firm believer in “we heal from the inside out”, but while you are in that process you may need to choose something topical. I am always for as natural as you can be and avoiding medicines that have side […]
Body Composition
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Food, GeneralBody composition and body weight have different value. A person could be thin but still have an unhealthy amount of fat because they don’t have a good percentage of muscle. Muscle is healthy tissue. Using resistance training is a great way to build muscle mass. There are numerous exercises that can be done to create […]