Action creates energy
When is the perfect time to make a good decision? After the mail is opened, bills paid, inbox empty, dishes washed, toenails painted? After Brad Pitt knocks on my door to let me know what Angelina is tiresome with her “Let’s save the world” chatter and that he’s always liked short girls? Nope. It is 11 p.m. I have not exercised today and I’m feeling guilty about it. I’ve been waiting for the right moment to get my butt up and move, but this magical moment has not yet arrived. ...
Read MoreLiar, Liar, Pants on Fire: What health lies are you telling yourself?
For years I obsessively purchased outdoor gear and fitness equipment. Camping accessories, snowboards (yes, plural), bicycles, rollerblades and don’t get me started on workout wear accoutrements. I knew my obsession was reaching the breaking point when I contemplated bringing home a compound bow. I don’t even know what a compound bow does. Did I need all of this stuff? No, but the purchases reinforced the story that I was telling myself; that I was a healthy person. Looking around at all of...
Read MoreLet’s begin at the end
Let’s begin at the end, your end to be exact. At the risk of being morbid, you are going to die (oh, the horror!). Guess what, lovelies, we all are. This is probably not something that you want to think about and certainly not something you want to embrace, but thinking about this may help you to better navigate your life while you’re still alive. While Westerners tend to shy away from thinking about death, other cultures, particularly Eastern cultures, embrace this practice. I...
Read MoreDo as I say, not as I do: Health Hypocrisy
According to the American Obesity Association, “about 15.5 percent of adolescents (ages 12 to 19) and 15.3 percent of children (ages 6 to 11) are obese.” How often have you thought, “My son Timmy is so lazy; he spends too much time playing video games and eating junk food.” The problem with this thinking is yes, it might be true that Timmy is lazy and has unhealthy habits, but what are you modeling for your children? When was the last time you took a walk with your kids?...
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