Emotions and body

I think we all know that there is a link between feeling healthy and feeling happy. When a body is feeling under the weather, we understand that feeling happy really does not happen. Everthing goes out the window so to speak..who cares about goals, diets, just get me better.
This why I continuously talk about taking care of our God given bodies--right food, rest, strong bones and muscles and POsITIVE emotions.
I know that I have not been getting enough exercise and my mind and body are feeling this.

My youngest daughter is dealing with a very persistance health problem dealing with joints and pain. This is draining for her as well as the rest of the family. Whatever it is does not seem to be getting better and no diagnoses either. Very hard to keep a positive attitude with all this going on. I am trying as well is she is.. Being a real trouper.

weight loss truths

I think this is sort of of a recap but thought it worth while to quickly repeat. REMEMBER that weight loss is not easy and really not fast.
In order to loose weight, one really does have to exercise more than 30 minutes three times a week. You have to burn the calories, still do not give up the tried and true ways of walking, taking the stairs.
Do not think that exercise = as brownie. Even when you consistantly exercise, a person neds to watch the calories they consume and watch the type of food.
A person does have the time to exercise. Just make yourself do it. PRIORITIZE.
Eating more of something will not make you loose weight...this is a food industry hype. Do not fall for it. EAT LESS, not more
Calories in = calories out.. The empty calorie idea-remember this..500 cal of soda is not the same as eating 500 cal of fruit and veggies. WATCH the empty cal, chips, cookies, soda etc and focus on the nutrient calories.
Your body is working sagainst you..Oh NO please don't tell me this. YES, our bodies still have the idea of the harder times when we had to eat when we could and as much for the leaner times. NOT good for these times. WE can beat this idea by being diligent.
The other idea that is sooo preventlint in this day and age (enviroment) is THIN. A person does not have to be thin to be healthy. Let us all focus on good health!!
I feel the biggest goal in this day for all of us to remember, we are not on a diet. This is our life.
Life it but be concious of All your choices.
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EXERCISE/the hard facts

Or so they say. If you know me, you know that I am not a fan of exercise. I know that I need it, try to accomplish some during the week, but HEY! if I did not need to-I would not. I found this article and wanted to pass it on, help keep me going for another month anyway. A HABIT ( hardly yet but I am trying.)
Working out will probably always be hard. IT is tiring, makes muscle burn, maybe a little breathless. HEY it is work. We must keep at it in order to get stronger in heart, muscle, lungs. It's a challenge right?

Not every movement counts as exercise but do not let let this idea keep one from moving anyway...True exercise needs to last at least 10 continuous minutes, it needs to elevate your heart rate. Just because you exercised one day-does not make you champ. Keep it up.

Be aware of the actually calories you are burning in your exercise. Remember to be cautious as you calculate. ESTIMATE is the word. All activities are different and different amounts of calories.

EXERCISE does not allow a person to eat what you want at all times. You will not loose wight if you think this. Everyone consumes more calories that they can burn off.

YES my friends, a person really does have to do some kind of exercise forever if you wont to keep in shape and maintain your bones and your weight. So try to find something that you enjoy and keep the variety going.

IF you can let the gym either at home or at a facility become part of your life. It will be good for your health, mind and body. YES my friends we can do this--we must.