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6 Simple Ways to Kick-Start a Healthy Mind and Body
When we hear the word “health,” we typically think about physical health. But that’s only one aspect of our wellbeing. A more holistic view of health also includes a healthy mind. And a healthy lifestyle is built on the foundation of healthy habits that support both of those two aspects combined. So, what does that look like? Here we’ll go over some simple and realistic tips to kick-start a healthy mind and body. 1. Start the Day with a “Mindful” Morning Routine Having some time to yourself in the early morning before the day starts is crucial, in my opinion. Before the constant rush of things to do, people to…
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Why People Fail with Their Fitness Goals
During the first couple of weeks of each year, gym memberships surge. Have you joined a gym at the beginning of a new year? How did that work for you? As part of resolutions to the New Year, many people decide they want to get in better shape. In those first two weeks, those gyms are crowded and hardly anyone can get time on the equipment. By the end of the month, the equipment is suddenly available. Most of those new members have stopped showing up. Fitness Goal Fail: What’s Your End Game? Why do people fail at their fitness goals? The first reason is that they don’t know what…
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Healthy Eating Habits You Can Start This Fall
The fall season is upon us, and I’m excited about everything this season of abundance brings — things like beautiful leaf changes, pleasant cooler weather, Halloween, and football! Autumn also brings lots of amazing food to eat, and if you’re not careful, extra calories. Which is why it’s the perfect time to share with you some healthy eating habits you can start this fall. With the fall comes seasonal fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins, squash, apples, and pears. It also brings comfort foods like pies, soups, roasts, and casseroles. But along with all the yummy food can come lots of extra calories. So, how do you still enjoy the…
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5 Ways Diet and Exercise Link to Happiness
It’s no secret that diet and exercise can affect your wellbeing. However, do you know how they contribute to happiness? Here, you’ll discover 5 ways diet and exercise link to happiness. 1. Releasing More Feel-Good Chemicals It’s a well-known fact that exercise releases feel-good chemicals in the brain. That’s why, when you’ve had a good workout, you often feel much happier. However, did you know your diet can also help you to boost those feel-good chemicals? Chocolate, specifically the dark variety, is known to release feel good chemicals within the brain. Just remember, you’ll want to opt for the purest dark chocolate you can find. You’ll also want to limit…
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Keeping It Real – Here’s to Steady Weight Loss
Real talk. Let’s talk about real weight loss. What I’m talking about is losing weight in a way and at a rate that’s sustainable. Yes, you can go on one of those miracle liquid diets for 48 hours and lose a few pounds. But it isn’t something you’d want to (or should) be sticking with for the long run. Plus chances are that as soon as you go back to eating normally, you’ll get the weight right back. Let’s think about a case for slow and steady weight loss. You (and I) didn’t put those 30 extra pounds on overnight. Don’t expect to take them off in a matter of…
