Post Holiday Stress Release

The Holidays are over. Winter has hit - in full force. If you find yourself a bit stressed this week - try this relaxing yoga routine and you're sure to feel better in short order!

Millions of healthy people practice yoga and enjoy less friction or stress in their hectic lives. You can too.

"Leap and the net will appear."
 --Zen saying

Getting in Shape

Good Health is not an accident. In our youth many of us are ( or were ) blessed with mostly good health. Maintaining the body you are blessed with is not always easy. The Human body was not really designed to sit behind a desk for 9 hours a day. Or to spend countless hours watching a TV while in a sedentary position. Our bodies are designed to be active.


If getting in shape is on your agenda - cardio exercise is one of your best friends!

Small, simple changes can, in time, lead to a much healthier you. This time of year is an excellent time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Winter while walking off the pounds. Or running if you're so inclined. Any activity you enjoy that gets you heart pumping and lungs working just a bit harder.

Some ideas to help you start moving more:


Walk with your family. If the weather is nice enough - enjoy a long bike ride!


Dance ( Dance like no one is watching! )


Get a rowing machine. Row for 20 minutes before the rest of the family wakes up. You'll feel better for hours!


Play basketball, hockey, tennis, or volleyball with your friends.

Is the weather outside making you want to stay indoors? Try this to get your heart and lungs pumping -

Look Better - Feel Better in 6 Fast Weeks

    Yes - You really can feel better and look a whole lot better in as few as just 6 short weeks! It may not be easy - and You really can do this. Picture yourself wearing a smaller size before Halloween! Imagine how good you can look at that Halloween party this year!

    Get a clear picture in your mind of what you'd like to improve over the next 6 weeks!  Keep it simple - and not too ambitious if you've been out of the exercise habit for very long. Most experts say you can safely lose two or three pounds a week! ( And for Good! )

All it takes is a couple new habits.

Habit 1 - Exercise daily. The harder you work your body, the better your results will be! The great Zig Ziglar used to say the harder you are on yourself , the easier your life gets! If you've been inactive for a while - start slow and gradually build the time and intensity of your workouts. Even walking is a great way to start. Just walk for as long as you can. Walk fast!

Habit 2 - Eat healthy foods. You what they are - and hopefully you know what to avoid. Focus on natural fruits and veggies. The less processed the better. A growing number of healthy fitness buffs are avoiding simple carbs as much as possible. Skip the white bread and white rice. Eat less sugar. And - by all means - pass on anything which lists high fructose anything in its ingredients.

    Use the power of visualization and positive self talk to help you along your journey. Enlist a friend or your family to join in the fun!  See your goal. Constantly remind yourself and keep your focus on the fitness goal you want. See yourself in that smaller, sexier looking outfit. Remind yourself daily how much better your life is getting!

   If you adopt just these two simple habits and practice them for just 6 short weeks you'll start seeing results in practically no time! And you'll notice you seem to have more energy! More fun! One key is simply getting started. So, why not start today? Start getting in shape - fast,  and for good!