Wednesday, October 29, 2008

How do you see it?

I am sure many of you have read this before but it is worth repeating.

Attitude


There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. 'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.' So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. 'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today.' So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. 'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail. ' So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head. 'YAY!' she exclaimed. 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'

Attitude is everything. Be kinder than necessary, everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Live simply
Love generously
Care deeply
Speak kindly
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Author Unknown

Have a great day!

Monday, October 27, 2008

This Week's Health Tip

Keep Moving!

Get up from your desk and away from the computer several times per day to stretch and go for a short walk.

Till next week!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Weekly Tip

Life can really be stressful. Especially when we try to juggle way to much each day. In an effort to remind myself to "stop and smell the roses", I am going to post a tip each week on how to reduce stress in your daily life and also how to relax a little. Here goes and this one is a must for me.

Do not rely on your memory. Write things down.

This is a necessity, not a sign of weakness.

Till next time.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Weight Loss Ideas you can live with

Trying to lose weight and nothing seems to be working? Try implementing one of these baby steps and see what happens.

Add more fruits and vegetables to your daily diet and especially good eaten raw.

Eat 5 or 6 smaller meals per day.

Try to not eat after 6 or 7 PM.

Start keeping a food diary to help find those hidden calorie.

Cut our portion sizes just a little bit.

Pay close attention to just how much bread, pasta and sugar you are eating.

Cut one caloric drink per day and replace it with a glass of water.

Give these ideas a try!

Good Luck

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Do you want to be healthier but are not sure where to start?

Everyone has made that New Years Resolution to excercise more, quit smoking, lose weight or to eat better. We tend to make big promises and almost set ourselves up to fail. There are so many little things that you can do for your health that added together can have a major impact on your life and health. Here are just a few.

For starters, drink more water but be sure that it's fresh pure water. Keeping your body hydrated is important all the time not just in the summer or when you are exerting yourself. Replace one cup of coffee with a glass of water today.

Walk a little each day. If you normally take the elevator, take the stairs. Park your car a little further from the door each day. All those extra steps add up.

Perform at least one random act of kindness each day. It will make you feel better than the person that receives it.

Just for today, write down everything you eat. You may be surprised at all the calories you aren't even aware you are consuming.

This is just a small start on the path toward better health.