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Improve your bone density & curtail osteoporosis or osteopenia with resistance training!
Resistance training can create stress on the bone that will cause bone density to be preserved and possibly enhanced, according to the American counsel on exercise (ACE). To facilitate optimal bone changes, a higher load is recommended that will fatigue the muscles in approximately eight repetitions. This will stimulate the greatest response in terms of …
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I love my body! i love my age, i love my life!
When I woke up this morning, while still in bed, I thought to myself….I love my life,,,I love my body….wait.. Did I just say that? Often I notice everything that is wrong with my body, and have to remember to be thankful for it. Then I said, I love my husband, I love my home,,,wait, …
My 10 tips on how to meet your goals!!!
Eat Well. You’ll feel better physically and mentally and have more energy to work towards your goals! Ok, when your twenty something you may be able to function on cup-o-soup and no sleep. That doesn’t mean that’s ok. But, for the rest of us, we need to keep our engine running with healthy nutritious foods …
Fat free, chemical free, calorie free sweeteners i prefer!
These white sugar and artificial sweeteners are a healthy alternative to use in desserts, coffee, or tea. Although I still use them sparingly, and, or once in a great while. SWEETLEAF is the best tasting Non-GMO, stevia sweetener I have found so far. It lis a prebiotic so it helps with the digestive system. Luv …
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“Nothing is that difficult!!” how i overcame shyness and stage fright, to having fun & bringing my best!
Like most people, I’ve ALWAYS had stage fright. And, repeating the statement, “Nothing is that difficult” has helped to change that! One example, specifically, is how it helped me to do my absolute best while performing in my bikini competition shows. While there have been various lessons and experiences that have helped me to overcome …
Protect your body with muscle!
Building some muscle mass can actually help protect your body from injury. Of course, you don’t need to become a body builder, even lean muscle mass can help to protect, or at least minimize damage to your bones and joints due to injuries like falls. Building muscles will: TAKE A LOAD OFF YOUR JOINTS! Having …
Herb salad
Bag of Organic Herb salad mix (available at Trader Joe’s)Diced tomatoesDiced CucumbersFresh squeezed lemonRice Vinegar (available at Trader Joe’s)A few dashes of salt/sea salt The herb salad mix can taste a little bitter to me, so I sometimes mix in a few sprinkles of Olive oil, and add a bit of diced Avocado.
Tabouli
Tabouli is a very healthy, very popular mediterranean dish. It would be helpful to use a food processor to chop the parsley and the onion separately, but be careful not to not mince. -Start with soaking 3/4 cup of (Bulghar Fine no. 1) in fresh squeezed lemon juice for at least 30 min.-Rinse 4 bunches …
Best exercise to strengthen your back and reduce lower back pain!
Bird dog exercise helps reduce lower back pain by strengthen your core, the abdominals and lumbar spine muscles. In addition to strengthening your core muscles, this exercise teaches you hip mobility with back stability. This means you are learning to engage these stabilizer (core) muscles, and making them do the work to take pressure off …
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