Monday, May 30, 2011

Relax! Take a Deep Breath!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To reduce stress and increase your daily energy, spend a few minutes daily in silence, breathing deeply and focusing on the present moment.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Prayer Works!

Prayer works! Getting in touch with the Lord, Jesus, helps to calm you, helps you relax, increases peace of mind, and helps enhance vitality and performance. Do it every day!

Early Detection is Accomplished by Smoke Detectors!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be in every room where people sleep as well as high risk areas such as workshops, garages and the kitchen for early notification of fire or carbon monoxide.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Inundated With Clutter? Eliminate It One Small Step at a Time!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you are overwhelmed with clutter, start slowly to create a plan and then implement it one small step at a time until the clutter is under control.

Protect Your Eyes!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To protect your eyes from harmful UV radiation, wear sunglasses that block at least 95% of UV rays.

Reduce Indoor Air Pollution? Here's How!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To reduce indoor air pollution, don't use synthetic cleaning, personal care or other household chemical products. Instead use natural, non-toxic ingredient based alternatives.
Adding house plants also cleans the air.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Forgiveness? It's Very Liberating!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Forgiveness can be very liberating. Practicing forgiveness can lead to increased physical vitality and emotional well-being, and decrease feelings of anger, stress and hurt.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Hone Your Marketing Skills!

Biz Tip of the Day

The better your marketing skills,
the less prospecting you have to
do.

Are You Wise?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession." Hippocrates

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Yummy Hummus!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To make fresh hummus, blend cup fresh lemon juice, 2 cups chickpeas, cup tahini, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and teaspoon sea salt.
If you would like that Chipotle Hummus recipe, just email me and I'll send it to you! It's yummy too!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Hummus? Yum!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Fresh hummus makes a healthy dip for raw veggies or 100% whole grain crackers or as a sandwich spread.
Email me for a super recipe for Chipotle Hummus!

Monday, May 16, 2011

Get Your Exercise in Regularly! Find a Buddy!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To ensure you get your exercise in regularly, find an exercise buddy. When selecting an exercise buddy find someone who has similar fitness goals and is in similar physical condition.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Eat Clean.....Move More!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Wearing a pedometer is an easy and fun way to count how many steps you take daily and motivate you to focus on moving more.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Wanna Remain Healthy THroughout Your Life? Check This Out!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

It is essential to maintain regular physical activity throughout your lifespan. If you stop exercising the benefits begin to diminish in 2 weeks and will completely disappear in 2 to 8 months.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Skinny on Fat!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you are trying to lose weight and you are strength training, know that muscle weighs more than fat; however muscle takes up less space in the body so as you build muscle you will look and feel better even if you don't see dramatic changes on the scale.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Oh Dang, We Do Indeed Need Physical Activity!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your mood, decrease anxiety and depression, improve sleep quality and enhance your self-esteem.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Vitamin D Deficiency Shown to be a Risk Factor in Many Serious Illnesses!

Scientists have discovered a link between vitamin D and genes related to autoimmune diseases and cancer.
The finding may explain why vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for a number of serious illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers from the United Kingdom and Canada.

Call me or email me for a great source of Vitamin D!

Healthiest Way To Cook Food? Or Healthiest Way to Eat Food!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Healthy ways to cook food are baking, roasting, and steaming.

The healthiest way to EAT food, though, is to eat it raw. But, don't eat meat raw!

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Sack the Salt But Savor the Spices!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To enhance the flavor of your favorite dish without adding salt or fat, experiment with different seasonings such as diced onion, garlic, celery, peppers, fresh herbs and spices, and fresh squeezed lemon, lime or orange juice.

Be Calm!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Being in a calm state of mind makes a big difference in how well your body will digest and assimilate food.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

wow! It Does All That? Maybe I SHOULD Exercise!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Regular physical activity is essential for long-term health and well-being. Regular exercise has been shown to prevent illness and disease, assist with weight loss, decrease stress, improve mood, slow the aging process, strengthen your cardiovascular and respiratory system, maintain bone and muscle mass, reduce the risk of developing certain cancers and helps you sleep better.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Increase the Intensity of Your Strength Training Workouts!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To increase the intensity of your strength training workouts, jump rope for 30 seconds or more between sets.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Want to Reduce Your Biological Age? Here's How!

If you eat a raw, vegetarian diet you will help your heart to be younger. When this was checked scientifically, the participants reduced their biological age by many years after only 1 year on a raw vegetarian diet.
I'm sure it would be even better if the diet were organic also.

Do You Drink Diet Coke? Might Want to Think That One Through!

If you drink diet Coke, it increases your chance of a heart attack or stroke by 50%

Dr. Oz is RIGHT!

Dr. Oz recently had a panel of doctors on his show. They said that meat turns ON the cancer gene and vegetables turn OFF the cancer gene. Hm-m-m-m, I've been touting the vegetarian lifestyle for over 10 years and now it's finally being validated! Yea!

Utilize Dumbbells for Strength Training!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Utilizing dumbbells for your strength training workouts will challenge your muscles more than gym machines because you have to stabilize yourself to lift them.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Television is Like Food?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"Television is a lot like food. Too much isn't a good thing. Try to go light!" Julie Isphording