Make today a get up and MOVE day…

Your kids learn by example… Show them a healthier lifestyle…

I was just about to reach for some cookies when I said NO. My body don’t need them. Learn to use your will power…

Embrace Life…You only get one…

Take Care of Your Body Because You Only Get One Chance Too. Once It Starts Acting Up Then It’s Too Late…

Be THANKFUL for all in life…

Unleash Your Creativity….

Choose your health choices wisely, because you can’t choose your consequences, if you choose poorly. So choose wisely.

Good health is apart of having a productive life.

Change the direction of your health and life for the better.

Reclaim your health…back to being new…

Tomatoes can be a good snack for you and your kids. They are healthy for the body. Try eating at least one a day. Tomatoes helps to: 1. Ward off certain Cancers like prostate, cervical, rectal, colon, stomach, mouth, esophagus. 2. Reduce Heart Disease. 3. Strengthen Bones. 4. Helps with Inflammation. 5. Helps with Vision. 6. High in Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

1. Bananas 2. Walnuts 3. Eggs 4. Sunflower Seeds 5. Dark Chocolate 6. Spinach Salad 7. Green Tea 8. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter

A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and MS…Around 70 percent of adults and children in the United States are vitamin D deficient. The cause of deficiency is a combination of a diet low in vitamin D and not enough sun exposure. It is usually recommended that a person supplement by adding 1-2,000 IU of vitamin D per day or increase your level of vitamin D through food.  Foods that help with providing vitamin D are: 1. Salmon 2. Mackerel 3. Tuna 4. Egg yolks 5. Mushrooms 6. You could choose a cereal and milk fortified with vitamin D. So take your Vitamin D each day

Ways to get fit at your desk: 1. Do Squats before you sit 2. March in place while you sit at your desk for 1 minute. Do this several times through out the day 3. Try the portable pedal bike “deskercise” or the Desk treadmill that will fit under your desk 4. Bring both arms up and down. Do that motion for 1 minute 5. On your lunch or break, take a brief walk, up & down the stairs. Walk in the parking lot, etc.

Life is soooooo precious. Cherish your true friends and family. Treat them right, BUT always remember to take care of yourself first, so you can enjoy those relationships. 1. Eat Healthy 2. Drink your correct amount of water each day 3. Lessen stress in your life 4. Exercise, 30 to 60 minutes at least 5 days a week 5. Get your correct amount of sleep each night

Get the nutrition you need with your food: 1. Water 2. Veggies 3. 100% Whole Grains & Fresh Nuts 4. Fruits 5. Turkey, Chicken, Fish, Tofu, Soy Meat 6. Dairy (Egg & Cheese)

Extra weight increases Rheumatoid Arthritis. Work on reducing your weight…

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Hope you didn’t overeat. On this wonderful day go for a walk. That will do your body good.

Try to be a Vegetarian for one day a week. For one day, cut out MEAT…

Make your sandwiches with whole wheat bread.

Happiness is apart of your healthy journey…

Check out this article on cleaning out your liver… http://www.fitlife.tv/fitness/clean-your-liver-and-lose-belly-fat/

We are now in the 3rd challenge round. It started on June 9, 2012. The 1st round will be ending on June 16, 2012. Congratulations to all the contestants who are completing round 1. When you are ready to submit all your info and/or have any questions.  You can email me or post the question on the Forum page and I will respond. Well done. Awesome job to all who finished the 1st round!!!

Realizing, what you eat and drink are just as important as your exercise…

1. Don’t set unrealistic goals. Keep it simple at first. 2. Don’t expect to see results right away. The extra weight did not come over night. Therefore, it will take time to come off. Be patient. 3. Remember, not all one size fit workouts work for everyone. Find what works for you. 4. Learn how to use proper form and correct techniques. 5. Gradually build. Don’t start right out trying to do too much and end up getting frustrated. Build…Build…Build

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Cherish health. You only get one healthy body…Once it’s gone that’s it…

Use spices and herbs to flavor your food instead of salt or sea salt.

Slimdown for Health is an exercise, nutrition program, and a 12 week fitness challenge. My hope is that when you complete the 12 week challenge you have adopted some permanent lifestyle changes in your life.