Stand Up For Your Health!
Do you ever notice that when you are at work, or working on a project, you often lose track of time and realize when you look at your watch that you haven't moved for at least an hour??
Do you ever notice that when you are at work, or working on a project, you often lose track of time and realize when you look at your watch that you haven't moved for at least an hour??
It's that time of year... Holiday parties, friends and family are coming together and usually the common theme is LOTS OF FOOD! So, how can you celebrate and enjoy some delicious treats without over indulging and putting on those December pounds?? Well, here a few tips to help you navigate the tables..
Have you looked in your refrigerator lately?? I mean really looked?? Are there some things in containers that have been pushed to the back and you don't even know what they are anymore?? Or maybe you still have that jar of olives that has been there since last Thanksgiving?? Is it time to do a little clean up? After all, did you know that November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day!?
Hmmmmm..... Has our perception of "normal" portion sizes shifted a bit? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they most definitely have... It seems our portion sizes have grown and so have we! The new "(Ab)normal eating habits we have acquired are something to pay attention to, so I thought I would write a little blog about it. :-)
Yes, you can have your chips and eat them too!!
What do you do when you start to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, burned out and depleted?? Do you push yourself even harder? Do you criticize yourself? Do you feel exhausted but don't give yourself any time to rest, or feel like you "deserve" to take a break?
So, what's the big deal about "green drinks?" Why drink something that looks (and sometimes tastes) like your front lawn??? Are there really health benefits, or is this just more of a fad that will fade and be replaced with something else?? What do you think?
You might be surprised by some of the foods and additives that are being sold to us here in America, but banned in other countries... I think it's important to be aware of what's going on, and that way at least you know the truth and can make some healthier choices! Dr. Mercola recently wrote about all of this and I wanted to share some of what he wrote with you...
I can remember a time when there were no BB or CC creams, or spot removers (except for actual spots on fabric), or age reversal creams and creams that take away puffiness and dark circles under your eyes... The list goes on. But the message is clear - we MUST reverse the signs of aging!