Play Like A Child 

What comes to mind when you think of exercise?

  • Working out with weights?
  • Getting on the treadmill machine?
  • Riding that new Peloton you got for Christmas

Studies show that when we step beyond the indoor workouts and step outside into nature’s playground, our serotonin levels rise! So as you plan your exercise schedule, be sure you work in activities that take you outside:

  • Hiking 
  • Walking
  • Running 

When we breathe in that air, when we let the sun shine on our faces, we are waking up our senses. Something truly amazing happens when we allow ourselves to play:

More of our bodies wake up! 

Be sure you get out and walk today!

Do you need a Collagen boost?

After losing a lot of weight I felt like my skin was all “wrinkly and saggy”. Well, it probably was being stretched out so much from all those years of
carrying excess poundage!

Then, I tried this new collagen recommended to me and found in my online shopping club. With its 90 days money back guarantee, I figured what could I lose? It worked. I personally feel tremendous difference in my skin and joints.

Read on to see a great testimonial from a professional and see what the hype is all about with his amazing wellness online shopping club:

Love, love our collagen!
Hello everyone! I’m a PT by profession. I have tried five or more different collagen brands in the past three years, from the cheapest to the most expensive one in the market. I was using the most expensive one when i injured my right knee. I’ve had issues on my right knee for years. I cant run, indian sit, etc. I twisted my knee six weeks prior to launch of Vitality Collagen Boost. My knee was getting better but not well. It still swells if I am on my feet more than two hours. Two days after taking this collagen, swelling was minimal at the end of the day (not two hours). My pain went down from five out of ten to two out of ten. After one week of taking daily collagen, my knee was back to normal. Two weeks after tha,t I injured my left knee the same way as I had injured my right knee. It took three days and it was well. Needless to say, I just opened my third bootle. I was able to run last week for ten minutes! I canals run up and down stairs now. Amazing product! I added Mela-Out two or three times per week and take Replenex daily. My conclusion, this is the best collagen in the market. Adding to that, the benefits i have seen on my skin, hair and nails, compared to that expensive collagen i was using for almost one year.

Her results are outstanding and other uses are sharing similar results.
I know my wrinkly, baggy skin is doing much better and soon will look “normal” again. If you have aging skin issues, I encourage you to try it for yourself. I’ll bet you fall in love with this collagen too!

LUNG HEALTH MATTERS 

Our airways are exposed constantly to toxins that can cause chronic lung diseases.

Our lungs suffer an estimated 1%-2% decline in function every year beginning somewhere between 25 and 35 years of age.

Research suggests that this is attributed to changes in lung tissue, changes in muscle strength, exposure to various toxins in the home and air pollution. 

If your glass/mirror cleaner is a typical store bought brand, it likely contains Ammonia. It’s found in Windex, Glass Plus and even Lysol Disinfectant Spray. Ammonia is a caustic chemical that irritates and burns the skin and eyes and is highly dangerous to inhale. 

It doesn’t play well with others. If mixed with a cleaner that contains chlorine bleach, it can create chloramine gas, which can be deadly.

Why not make one of your 2024 goals to convert your home over to 100% green cleaning products? I did this in 2002 and have never looked back! My cleaning people love me too!

Weight Gain and Cancer 

As i enter the Reintroduce phase of R3, I’ve been thinking about how diet impacts how efficiently we can manage our weight, but it is also directly linked to cancer prevention. Research shows that the higher the body mass index, the higher the risk of getting cancer.

In one of the largest studies ever done, analyzing over five million people, scientists concluded that gaining as little as 34 pounds can increase the risk of getting kidney, liver, or gallbladder cancer by 10%. The simple reason is that body fat is linked to creating hormones that increase inflammation in the body, and ultimately tumor cell growth. 

So as we are still following our 2024 goals, I decided to follow these recommendations:

  • I’m giving some thought NOW as to what PHYSICAL goals I am like to setting for 2024
  • I’m going to keep those goals in mind to help motivate me through the upcoming months

I truly believe R3 is great lifestyle plan to help lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime!

Five Low Sugar Snack Foods for To Help You Sleep Better 

  • CHERRIES —They are a natural source of melatonin, the sleep hormone that helps regulate your sleeping cycles. 
  • ALMONDS — Packed with magnesium, almonds help relax muscles an promote a sense of calm.
  • GREEK YOGURT — Full of protein an low in carbs, greek yogurt can give you a satisfying feeling without spiking your blood sugar. It contains tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes sleep.
  • KIWI — Kiwis are packed with fiber and antioxidants, plus serotonin! This little gem is a natural mood regulator that helps calm the min and regulates sleep patterns.
  • PUMPKIN SEEDS — Loaded with zinc, they help to produce melatonin.

Healthy Kitchen Tip 

If you take a quick glance in the fridge and under the counter, do you see tons of Tupperware and plastic containers?

Plastic containers are convenient and inexpensive, but their potential to be health-harming cannot be overstated. The major problem with plastic is that it’s been shown in studies to leach chemicals into food and drinks. The leaching effect is even greater if heat is added to the equation (like microwaving food in plastic). These chemicals that leach out into the food you eat are linked to metabolic disorders, reduced fertility, and obesity. 

BPA (short for bisphenol A) is probably the most well-known toxin in plastic. It has estrogenic activity and can cause hormonal issues, even with low-level exposure. Unfortunately, BPA-free plastic doesn’t get you off the hook because replacements for BPA have shown equal and sometimes worse effects.

So consider switching everything over to glass containers. It’s long lasting and you won’t have all those misplaced plastic tops and bottoms that haunt those of us who like to be organized!

RULES TO TEACH YOUR CHILD

1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.

2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.

3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.

4. In a negotiation, never take the first offer.

5. Request the late check-out.

6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.

7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.

8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.

9. Play with passion or don’t play at all.

10. Always protect your siblings.

11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.

12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.

13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.

14. You marry the girl, you marry her family.

15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.

16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.

17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.

18. Never turn down a breath mint.

19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.

20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.

21. Stand on principle.

22. Eat lunch with the new kid.

23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.

24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.

25. Manners maketh the man.

26. Give credit. Take the blame.

27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.

28. Write down your dreams.

29. Remember at times the rain must fall for us to appreciate the sun.

30. Be confident and humble at the same time.

31. Be the bridge builder.

32. If ever in doubt, remember whose Child you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary

Practice gratitude daily.

I’m reminded of this daily by a great member of my coaching group. It will boost your mental and emotional health. What healthy journey are you on today?

It’s dry skin season

In this season of dry skin, this cream saves me every time!
It is such an amazing moisturizer with wonderful healing properties.
My skin drinks it up! This one is lavender scented, too. What a relaxing fragrance!

Don’t Miss a Single Messy Moment.

Some of life’s greatest memories also come with messes—dishes after family dinners, grass stains from backyard football, and paint splatters from crafts with the kids. With EcoSense, you can focus on the moments instead of the mess. EcoSense can easily clean it all up with highly effective formulas that are safer for your home, your family, and the environment. So enjoy the moment and embrace every beautiful mess!