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Have you been unhealthy and just not feeling right for some time? This can be physically or emotionally. Yet, we continue to accommodate and even accept the situation. Your body and mind can only take so much before it breaks. We often ignore the signs until we are lying face down in our own hopelessness. Why is This Happening? Why do we continue to accept being unhealthy and feeling bad but continue to tough it out day after day? The problem is living this way has become your normal routine. Instead of making changes to create a better situation , you simply accept unhealthy as your way of life. Sad but true. Many of us don't even realize how good we're supposed to feel. Big contributors to this problem are continuing to eat processed foods, refraining from exercise, and living under a cloud of stress. Evaluate Yourself How often do you take inventory of your life? Ask yourself the following questions: Are you accommodating joint pain and illness from being overweight? Are lif...

Are you struggling with finding the right workout? You're not alone. It can feel overwhelming with so many different programs available. The Best Exercise Program The best exercise for you is one that works for your body and lifestyle. It's also one you should enjoy and keeps you coming back for more. There are many factors to consider when choosing the best workout program for you. Your fitness level and lifestyle are the first things that come to mind. Also, your overall feeling about exercise. Exercise is a component of physical fitness and an important part of achieving lasting results. Keeping this in mind, it will be essential for you to first identify where you see yourself regarding exercise: The Physical Part I am a sedentary person and don't exercise at all. I exercise occasionally. (a few times per month). I exercise regularly (3-5 times weekly). The Mental Part I dislike the thought of exercising. I don't like exercise discomfort and being sore the next day....

Stress is something we all experience with no opting out button. Some individuals manage stress in a healthy way without impacting the quality of life. Others struggle with handling stress. Stress can become a chronic problem with negative physical and emotional side effects. Studies indicate stress can increase your risk of hypertension, heart disease, and weight gain. Living With Stress Many people live in a constant state of stress caused by jobs, personal life, or financial strain for example. Living with stress is becoming an acceptable and normal way of life. We walk around with chronic tension, adrenal glands working over time, and your body suffering the consequences. Stress breaks down the  body  by elevating cortisol levels causing increased blood pressure and waistlines. If you're wondering why weight loss has been so difficult , you may want to evaluate your stress. It can adversely affect your fitness and health. Reducing Stress Stress can be reduced by imple...

Did you know fitness is shown to slow down the aging process? You may be wondering how this works. Think about how you feel when health and fitness are absent from your life. Unhealthy habits and sedentary lifestyles promote stress, illness, obesity, being overweight, and cause you to feel old. When you stop taking care of your body is when the aging process accelerates. Slow Down Aging With Fitness Fitness works on the cellular, emotional, and physical level. The better you take care of your health and fitness, the better your body will be. For example, eating nutrient-dense food provides your body with antioxidants shown to: reduce inflammation eliminate free radicals improve your health fight disease reduce cancer risk promote healthy skin and hair increase energy and vitality With results like this, fitness can be considered the fountain of youth. However, if you don't make time to eat right and exercise, you will eventually be making time for illness. Your body ages daily, bu...

Life doesn't promise easy, fair, happiness, or even health. In fact, life is hard, work is required, and never an option. It's up to you to create the lifestyle you want. It's also up to you to create the body you want. Agreed? This won't be found in a jar, pill, powder, or shake. If popping a 'fit pill' provided the body of your dreams, I certainly wouldn't be writing a health blog. Quick fixes are not the way to getting fit the right way. The Best Way to Fitness Sound evidence has supported the best way to achieve a fit body is through a healthy lifestyle. You may be familiar with some of the requirements to make this happen but a short list is below: consistent healthy food intake regular exercise plenty of rest drinking lots of water balancing life It's a great and realistic plan. The problem is many of you aren't willing to do the work. If nothing tastes better than healthy feels, why do we keep doing it wrong? Avoid Quick Fixes Great marketing ...

My blog topics usually focus on motivation and information to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle. Although this one is very personal, it still covers a subject about health and improved quality of life. As a blogger and freelance writer, I felt it important to share my story and provide hope for those who may be struggling with fibroids. I have been experiencing health problems for longer than I realized. This past year brought more negative symptoms and bad days. I began feeling more uncomfortable than comfortable. The quality of my life was taking a toll and I became desperate to get answers and relief. What I thought was chronic bladder problems turned into a diagnosed fibroid tumor pressing on vital organs. I will be sharing medical details and images just to prepare those who may be sensitive to such things. After my diagnosis, I discovered there wasn’t a lot of research or informative personal shares about this subject. This was frustrating, especially for women over 50 and in m...

Do you want a fit body? Of course, and there's nothing wrong with that. Who doesn't want to feel good about their outward appearance after working so hard to get in shape? Looking fit on the outside says a lot about how you're living. Fitness is a lifestyle and being healthy has nothing to do with vanity. It's also not selfish, but necessary. Agreed? Your Fitness Goals Getting fit and achieving the body you want is a goal that will look different for everyone. Some may want to get lean and tone, while others may want more muscle definition. Whatever your body goals, they're achievable at every age. Fit at Every Age As you age, you should feel especially proud of maintaining a fit body. Personally, I feel honored to be fit over 50 with a youthful attitude. Age is just a number and not a definition of fitness. Getting older doesn't mean you become frumpy or even old. Fitness is really about having a positive attitude and maintaining your health at every stage in ...