The human body is designed to move. From hunting and gathering, to harvesting crops and preparing meals, the human body has always needed to move in order to survive. However, the invention of modern technology such as automobiles, computers and smartphones, has required less physical movement, so we can actually “do” more. For many people, this “doing” more has resulted into more computer work, television time, and more time sitting commuting to and from work. “We’ve made sitting into an art form,” says James Levine, M.D., Ph.D., director of Obesity Solutions at Mayo Clinic in … [Read more...]
Self Love: 7 Steps to Embracing Your Body
No matter what obstacles you face, it's time to start loving yourself just the way you are. Embrace your body, accept it, practice self love, and be grateful for all it does to keep you going. When you focus on the positive, and all that you can do to care for yourself, you will be the best possible you. Take care of your body - it's the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn Here are 7 Steps to Embracing Your Body: 1. You are perfectly imperfect. Those imperfections are what make you beautiful and special. The first step in accepting yourself and where you are is to appreciate you … [Read more...]
The Secret to Long Term Change: 5 Small Changes that Equate to BIG Results
What if I told you the secret to long term change was not in the big goals, but instead is found in small consistent changes? Would you believe me? This month I am sharing five small changes for you to implement that will bring you closer to those big - lofty - goals...without compromising your current lifestyle or adding more time to your day. Start and end your day with a mindfulness practice. This could be a 10 minute morning meditation, a midday walk in nature and 5 minutes of writing a gratitude list at night. This simple practice, will help set the tone for your day, bringing … [Read more...]