Want to Lose Weight? Try This!

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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Would you like to lose weight? If so, choose a smaller plate and fill it full of fresh vegetables, have some lean protein about the size of a deck of cards and a small serving of a carbohydrate.

Go With The Glow

Color from a good idet looks better than a suntan! Want a healthy glow without baking in the sun? Trade the beach for broccoli: the color you get form eating frutis and vegetables is more appealing than the color you get form the sun, research shows. Fruits and veggies contain carotenoids-natural pigments that give them their color. When you munch on a carrot, those carotenoids are absorbed by your skin, giving it a golden tone. In one European study, participants digitally adjusted photos of people to make them appear "as healthy as possible." Participants increased the golden carotenoid color more thanthey upped the darker tones associated with tanning. Says study author ian Stephen, Ph.D. "Carotenoid color makes you look healthier and more attractive."

From You & Your Health, AARP magazine July/August 2011

Are You Lonely, in Chronic Pain, Stressed? Check Out This Solution!

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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Research shows that pet owners have a reduction in chronic pain, visit the doctor less, take less medication, are less lonely and depressed and less stressed than non-pet owners.

A Cold Shower? Br-r-r-r.....Not Necessarily!

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To make taking a cold shower pleasant, make sure the bathroom is warm, start with warm water and gradually reduce the temperature until the hot water is all the way off.

A Cold Shower is GOOD for Me? Yikes!

Health Tip of the Day
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Taking a cold shower has many benefits, such as reducing fatigue, increasing energy, improving circulation, aids in removing toxins from the body, reduces inflammation and enhances the immune system.

Simplify!

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"Simplify your life; you do not need all the clutter you are holding on to. Get rid of it now. Keep around you only the things that give you energy." John Roger

Just 15 Minutes a Day Can Declutter Your Life!

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Do you have too much clutter in your life? Is it draining your energy? Are you wasting time always looking for things? If so, start today to create a habit of taking 15 minutes a day for organizing until the clutter is gone.

Mold is NOT a Good Thing!

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To prevent moisture build-up, which can lead to mold, properly ventilate the attic and crawl space in your home.

Sit a Lot? Here's a Tip for You!

Health Tip of the Day
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If you sit a lot, prevent back strain by adjusting the height of the chair backrest to support the natural inward curve of the lower back. For extra support use a lumbar cushion or rolled towel to support your back.

Bean Lovers....Rejoice!

Plan that summer picnic around bean salads instead of brats and you may enjoy a smaller waist -- even if you eat the same number of calories as the brat lovers!

In a recent study, the biggest meat eaters tended to gain pounds over time -- almost an extra pound a year. But a diet with the same number of calories -- just less meat -- wouldn't cause the same weight gain, according to the researchers.


From Real Age Tip of the Day

Dieting? DON'T Drink Diet Sodas!

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A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center found a 41% increase in the risk of being overweight for every single can of diet soda a person consumed daily.

Yummy Pudding That's Healthy? Yep...right here!

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Healthy kiwi-strawberry pudding Recipe: blend 1 avocado and 3 dates (peeled and soaked), add 1 skinned kiwifruit and 6 strawberries, blend until smooth.

Yet Another Idea for Getting a Good Night's Sleep

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To ensure a good night sleep start a habit of writing down any items you want to remember to do tomorrow and any concerns or worries so that you can let them go for the night.

Select the Perfect Pillow for a Perfect Night's Rest!

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When selecting a pillow, make sure it has enough support to cradle your neck and head. If you sleep on your stomach select a pillow about 3 inches thick, side sleepers select a pillow about 4 to 6 inches thick and back sleepers about
4 inches thick.

Is Your Bedroom a Retreat?

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Make your bedroom a welcoming retreat by incorporating your favorite scents, pictures, pillows and decorations that make you feel relaxed and peaceful.

Keep Balance in Your Life!

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To keep balance in your life, find time to have fun, discover what you love and make time for it.

Are You Miserable or Strong?

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"We either make ourselves miserable or make ourselves strong, either way, the amount of work is the same." Carlos Castaneda

Are You Getting Water.....Just Water? And, Enough Water?

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Water serves many important functions in the body, such as flushes out waste products and toxins, prevents constipation and enhances kidney and liver function.
Distilled water is the purest form of water. Email or call me to find out more about the water distillers I promote.

Are You Saggy and Wrinkled? Read This!

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Drinking too much coffee, tea and soda
with caffeine can drain the body of water and lead to skin sagging and looking wrinkled.

Are You Slow and Sluggish? Maybe You Are Dehydrated!

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Dehydration can make you feel slow and sluggish.
Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water everyday.

Listen Up All You "Energy" Drinkers!

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To prevent swings in energy level, limit or avoid intake of caffeine and sugar
Caffeine does NOT give you energy, it just stimulates the adrenal gland. This is not true energy! Email or call me for true, cellular energy.

Work With Your Plants....Indoors and Out.......And Grow Herbs!

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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Working with plants, can be a great way to relax and unwind. Have fun gardening, caring for houseplants or growing your own herb garden.

What to Buy Organic?

Since organic foods are more expensive, it's useful to knwo which ones are especially important to buy. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) produces a guide to help consumers find the safest fruits and veggies.
EWG lists its "diry dozen"-the fruits and veggies most liekly to be contaminated with pesticides ib www,foodnews.org
Apples, peaches, celery, cherries, bell peppers, adn imported grapes are usually near the top of the list.
EWG also lists their "clean 15" which are th lest contaminated. These include onions, avocados, pineapples and cabbage.

Sweet News About Organic Strawberries!

A recent compariso of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found tha the organic farms porduced better tasking and more nutritious berries while leaveing the soil in better shape.

the berries and the soil were sampled several times over a two-year peirod. "We found that the organic farms had strawberries with longer shelf life..and higher antioxidant activity and concentrations of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)" wrote the authors of the study which ws published in the peeer-reviewed onine journal PLoS One. "In one variety, sensory panels judged organic strawberries to be sweeter and have better flavor..than their conventional counterparts."
the organically farmed soils had more total carbon and nitrogen, more microbes, and higher concentrations of micronutrients. GThe tests were performed on soil and berries from 13 organic farms adn 13 conventional ones. All were in California were 90 percent of the nation's strawberries are grown.

Feeling Stressed or Frustrated? Try This!

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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you are feeling stressed or frustrated, find a way to express yourself such as journaling to release the stress.

Supportive Friends Help You Have Optimum Health!

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For optimum health, surround yourself with loving, supportive, positive friends and family. People with strong, supportive social networks live healthier, happier and longer lives.

Natural Face Cleanser!

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To create a natural face cleanser, mix cup aloe vera gel with 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil and store in a container. The shelf life for this cleanser is 2 weeks.

Are You Sleep Deprived? Maybe!

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Are you getting enough sleep? If you require an alarm clock to wake up, or you are tired, irritable and stressed everyday, or you have trouble concentrating and/or can't find your creativity you may be sleep deprived.

Bring More Joy and Energy Into Your Life! Laugh!!!

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Did you know children laugh about 400 times per day while adults laugh only 25 times daily? To bring more joy and energy into your life create ways to laugh and play.

Happy? Check This Out!

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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"Happiness is an activity. Focus your energy on what is true and positive in all that you think, say and do." Alexandra Stoddard