Some of you will remember I asked if you would share your best tip for maintaining an active lifestyle.
You came up with some really super answers, and I decided to put them together into an article, so that everyone can benefit from your wisdom.
How To Be More Active
LarryLens
1. Nell on making time for yourself
My best tip for staying active is making a date with yourself to do something you enjoy.
Running/walking on my treadmill in the mornings is my time. I get to listen to the music I want, and no-one bugs me for 30 whole minutes!
It helps me stay sane for my husband and kids. Click to read more…
I’m sure I’ve said this before, but my husband, Armen, maintains one of the keys to his weight loss success, is that he had two boiled eggs every morning when he was losing weight.
Many of you reading this may be worried that the cholesterol contained in eggs could lead to clogged arteries.
However, as research has developed down through the years, we’ve come to understand that foods containing cholesterol are not dangerous to heart health. Click to read more…
I’ve already noticed quite a few people on Facebook mentioning they have a cold, and it’s not even officially fall yet.
So, why does the common cold occur more frequently during the fall (autumn) and winter months?
It’s actually not the cold weather itself which causes the cold, as some people think.
But rather, it is most likely to be caused by people spending more time indoors in close proximity to each other, which facilitates the spread of germs more readily.
This is another reason why children in day care or school are more prone to picking up the cold.
Did you know that the common cold is the most frequently occurring illness in the world? Click to read more…
I certainly don’t profess to know the exact formula for turning your kids into healthy eaters.
But it seems to me, there is one very important strategy for increasing the chances that your child will grow into a healthy eater, and it’s all about getting your focus right.
I’ve noticed this over and over again, if your area of focus is always on the short-term needs of your child, chances are you’ll spend much of your time feeling guilty that their diet isn’t up to scratch.
Obviously it’s important that your children are well nourished and meeting their nutritional needs in an immediate sense. But, if that is your continual focus, it can get you feeling stressed. Click to read more…
