Do you often feel like you are being pulled in a hundred different directions? Or that life is throwing you a few too many curve balls? Stress can be the one key in your life that is keeping you fat. If you're eating right (whole foods), exercising enough, getting adequate rest and the scale still isn't moving, it may be stress. Stress hormones in our body make us hold on to fat because our body thinks a famine may be coming so we better hold on for dear life or there won't be any energy to keep this body going. So what can you do? Make it a point every day to do something that relieves stress. Yes, exercise helps, but something you enjoy doing helps even more. Like reading a novel, listening to music, taking a nap, playing a musical instrument, calling a friend, emailing gratitude letters to people, making yourself a yummy nutritious treat and then eating it slowly and enjoying every bite, watching old re-runs of your favorite TV show growing up, etc etc. Just find a little bit of time each day to relax, laugh, and enjoy life. You will feel re-energized and ready to concur the world (well maybe).
For some relaxation do one of the things I've suggested for 15-20 minutes and feel the difference it can make in your life as you make relaxing a part of your every day life.
Heidi's Trail Mix
Small handful of pretzels
1 T dark chocolate chips
1 T raw almonds
1 T peanuts
1 T craisins
Mix together in a baggie and enjoy the yummy flavors of salty and sweet! MMM MMM Good!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Japanese Most Healthiest People... WHY?
Recently I've had the urge to see which country is the healthiest in the world. Not surprisingly, Japan was number one. I wanted to know what it is that they were doing differently than the rest of the world. These are a few things I decided they do differently than most nations.
1. They eat smaller meals
2. They eat approximately 30-40 different foods a day (try it it's not easy!)
3. They walk or bike most everywhere.
4. They do everything they can to have a low stress life.
5. They are content with what they have.
I was astounded at the variety of foods they must eat if they can manage to eat 30-40 different foods a day. At first I didn't think that was very much, but then I tried it for two days. I ate smaller meals and made the variety of my meals greater (eating whole foods of course) and the greatest variety I could get in was 25! So close! But you know, I felt completely satisfied at the end of each meal, the Japanese may be on to something about variety in ones diet. The more varied your foods are the more varied your nutrients will be. You have to eat smaller portions, in order to reach your goal, but it is truly amazing how you feel. I dare you to try it! No I triple dog dare you! Cravings may diminish as a result and work productivity may increase.
For some exercise try the 10 minute challenge. Go for a walk after each meal for 10 minutes. The more meals you eat the more walking you will do. :) See if those 10 minute strolls don't increase your energy levels.
Lemon Water
32 oz of Ice Water
Juice of 1 fresh squeezed lemon
Sip all day long.
*Lemon water has been known to cleanse you and help reduce cravings.
1. They eat smaller meals
2. They eat approximately 30-40 different foods a day (try it it's not easy!)
3. They walk or bike most everywhere.
4. They do everything they can to have a low stress life.
5. They are content with what they have.
I was astounded at the variety of foods they must eat if they can manage to eat 30-40 different foods a day. At first I didn't think that was very much, but then I tried it for two days. I ate smaller meals and made the variety of my meals greater (eating whole foods of course) and the greatest variety I could get in was 25! So close! But you know, I felt completely satisfied at the end of each meal, the Japanese may be on to something about variety in ones diet. The more varied your foods are the more varied your nutrients will be. You have to eat smaller portions, in order to reach your goal, but it is truly amazing how you feel. I dare you to try it! No I triple dog dare you! Cravings may diminish as a result and work productivity may increase.
For some exercise try the 10 minute challenge. Go for a walk after each meal for 10 minutes. The more meals you eat the more walking you will do. :) See if those 10 minute strolls don't increase your energy levels.
Lemon Water
32 oz of Ice Water
Juice of 1 fresh squeezed lemon
Sip all day long.
*Lemon water has been known to cleanse you and help reduce cravings.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Got Some Question's For You
I have no words of wisdom for this blog entry, but rather a couple of questions I would like my readers to respond to.
What does Good Health look like to you?
What nutrition and fitness information do you want to know more about?
What does Good Health look like to you?
What nutrition and fitness information do you want to know more about?
Monday, July 1, 2013
Moving All Day Long Better Than Working Out Once A Day
Research is coming out everywhere saying that you can't get away with just working out in the morning and being idol the rest of the day. No matter how many calories you burn in that morning workout, people who are active all day long, but don't necessarily workout, are healthier than those who just workout once a day and are sedentary the rest of the day.
Research is also showing that those who workout hard several days a week are not better off than those who just walk. Those that walk seem to have more energy throughout the day to be more active, whereas those who train hard don't have as much energy to expend during the day and ultimately don't burn as many calories. I personally believe that if you know this information you will be more aware of how much you move around during the day and try to make more of an effort to move that body around during the day. Gaining all kinds of health benefits by doing so.
For some exercise try swimming keep those strokes going for a good 20 minutes and enjoy staying cool in the heat.
Strawberry/Banana Yogurt Smoothie
1 C Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Ripe Banana
2-4 C Frozen Strawberries
1 tsp. Vanilla
Blender ingredients in order in a high powered blender. Serves about 3-4 people. YUM!
Research is also showing that those who workout hard several days a week are not better off than those who just walk. Those that walk seem to have more energy throughout the day to be more active, whereas those who train hard don't have as much energy to expend during the day and ultimately don't burn as many calories. I personally believe that if you know this information you will be more aware of how much you move around during the day and try to make more of an effort to move that body around during the day. Gaining all kinds of health benefits by doing so.
For some exercise try swimming keep those strokes going for a good 20 minutes and enjoy staying cool in the heat.
Strawberry/Banana Yogurt Smoothie
1 C Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Ripe Banana
2-4 C Frozen Strawberries
1 tsp. Vanilla
Blender ingredients in order in a high powered blender. Serves about 3-4 people. YUM!
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