Hello everyone. Time for the monthly goal update! Although the weather has not been cooperating, this month I have focused on working out 4 times a week. So far so good and I am increasing how long I work out each week. My end result by the end of the month I will be at 1 hour 4x's a week.
Wish me luck!
Has anyone set any work out goals this year that need to be refreshed? Starting my day off with a little movement increases my energy for the day!
Please post a comment and let us know how working out (or not working out) has affected you.
Here are 5 reasons to incorporate exercising into your day and or week!
1. To keep you young - Did you know working out can increase the amount of oxygen consumed and can stimulate new brain cells.
2. To reduce infections - Moderate workouts temporarily revs-up the immune system. The more you work out the more your immune system gets a boost.
3. To control blood sugar - by exercising you help to maintain a healthy blood-sugar level by which can help to control your weight.
4. To combat stress - Regular exercise lowers levels of stress hormones. It has been known to relieve depression as effective as antidepressant medication.
5. To prolong life - Studies have shown that being more active cuts the risk of premature death.
These were adapted from Consumers Reports September 2007.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
March goal chewing
Hello all! I am in the process of launching my private practice and I have been a little behind with my postings and newsletters. Sorry about that.
During the month of March I focused on chewing. With each bite I chewed at least 20 times and did my best to put my fork down between bites. The results was definitely eating slower and not feeling like I needed to eat so much. The funny thing that happened was a lot of people commented about my chewing, "you chew loud" or what are you chewing that takes so long"! it made me realize that in our culture we don't take the time to relax, chew and enjoy our food. Since there was no newsletter last month here is some extra information on chewing.
Enjoy!
Why is chewing important?
Chewing leads to smooth digestion and greater assimilation of nutrients by initiating the release of digestive enzymes that break food down.
It is especially important to chew foods that are carbohydrates. To digest carbohydrates it begins in the mouth. By chewing we are turning the grains and other complex carbohydrates into satisfying sugars that makes oils, proteins and minerals available for maximum absorption.
If you would like more information on chewing send me an email or post a comment and I can give you a handout with more more details.
Enjoy chewing everyone!
During the month of March I focused on chewing. With each bite I chewed at least 20 times and did my best to put my fork down between bites. The results was definitely eating slower and not feeling like I needed to eat so much. The funny thing that happened was a lot of people commented about my chewing, "you chew loud" or what are you chewing that takes so long"! it made me realize that in our culture we don't take the time to relax, chew and enjoy our food. Since there was no newsletter last month here is some extra information on chewing.
Enjoy!
Why is chewing important?
Chewing leads to smooth digestion and greater assimilation of nutrients by initiating the release of digestive enzymes that break food down.
It is especially important to chew foods that are carbohydrates. To digest carbohydrates it begins in the mouth. By chewing we are turning the grains and other complex carbohydrates into satisfying sugars that makes oils, proteins and minerals available for maximum absorption.
If you would like more information on chewing send me an email or post a comment and I can give you a handout with more more details.
Enjoy chewing everyone!
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