Getting Healthy and Fit

Now is the time to focus plans on Getting Healthy and Fit for spring. We started the year motivated to focus on Nutrition Healthy Eating and increased activity.

So how are you doing? I am celebrating the end of winter at the same weight.  No, we won’t count the two weeks I had to reined in my salt intake.

You probably are noticing changes we are making to the site.  Over the next few weeks, I will be transitioning the former look to a newer, more relevant look.  Since I am also combining & changing several categories, I encourage you to use the sitemap, search box and tag cloud if you need to locate a specific article.

Let me know what healthy habits you have started or continued toward your Healthy Nutrition Eating.  Now is the time to get Healthy and Fit for spring by re-committing towards your daily fitness.

Recommended:

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Please leave a comment.

Haitian Relief Organizations

The recent earthquake in Haiti has created an outpouring of compassion to help those affected. After watching the devastation, many of us want to provide aid to those in need.

Fortunately, CNN recommended a site, the CharityNavigator.org, which provides an overview of established charities active in the Haitian relief efforts.

The Charity Navigator for Haitian Relief Programs rates these charities and provides links to many 3 and 4 star organizations.

Please note that they implore you to NOT send supplies directly. The better alternative is to donate to one of the worthy charities.

How to Get Motivated

How to Get Motivated

The year 2009 is drawing to an end. I have begun to think about how to get motivated and how to set my goals for the year 2010.  How do you plan to get motivated to achieve your 2010 goals? Do you need to incorporate behavior change or support to achieve your goals? Well, here are a few pointers that have helped me:

• Set realistic goals

If the goals are unrealistic, you will find it difficult to get motivated to work on them. While goal setting, always keep in mind that goals should be neither too hard nor too easy. Goal setting should always be done keeping in mind your individual capacity, talents, and aptitude.

• Surround yourself with the right people

Keeping yourself surrounded with positive people can help you get motivated at achieving your goals.  Always remember, your real friends are those who may not be able to help you in goal setting, but are always there to support you no matter what. These are the people who can you get you motivated and get you back on track when the going gets tough.

• Divide your goals into smaller ones

While goal setting for the year 2010, it is, of course, great that you know what you want to achieve the next year. But to get motivated to achieve them you need to break them into smaller and more achievable ones.

• Reward yourself

When you achieve one small goal, make sure to reward yourself. Rewards are what everyone is looking for and rewards are what can get you motivated to go on to the next stage.

So, begin your goal setting for the year 2010 and use these ideas to get motivated at achieving them. Success can definitely be achieved with a little planning and the right attitude. Take time now creating a good foundation for yourself 2010 goals.

Recommend reading:

21 Tips on How to Get Motivated

9 Ways to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Reaching Your Fitness Goals One Victory At A Time

Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) during October and use the information and links provided to self educate yourself.

• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
• Breast Problems in Women Flowchart
• What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month strives to encourage women to be aware of the importance of early detection, yearly mammograms, support for those affected by breast cancer and raise funds for research towards prevention, cause and a cure.  Breast lumps, pain, discharge or skin problems can be a sign of a minor problem or something more serious, so it’s important to pay attention to any changes.

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It  is usually treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and medications. Breast Cancer can be genetic (accounting for approximately 10 percent)  or environmental.  Elements in the environment are the cause of approximately ninety percent of breast cancers.

Unfortunately, the reality of being faced with breast cancer is inevitable for most of us.  We must self educate and take advantage of modern technology.  The NBCAM and Komen links provide general information regarding breast cancer. While the links to the flowchart and questions for your doctor will assist in providing you with information specific to your body.

Please leave a comment about how breast cancer has affected you or your family. Or do you participate in activities that raise awareness or funds for research?

Multitaskers Are Bad At Multitasking!

Multitaskers are bad at Multitasking!  Stanford researchers compared Multitaskers and Unitaskers and found significant differences in memory, ability to concentrate and easily distracted. The results found multitaskers couldn’t concentrate and their memory stinks, resulting in not doing anything well (or rather to the best of our ability).

I know, we all think we are the exception; terrific with multi tasking, listenening to music, watching tv, texting/talking on the cell phone, checking email and surfing the web. But I have to admit that I started this post as an hommage to my month of focusing on Yoga (September was National Yoga Month). My plan was to celebrate the increased results from concentrating on my Yoga focus and mindfulness. Yet, as I started writing, I realized that intentional focus, mindfulness and unitasking were contrary to my usual multitasking.

The truth appears to be that we operate more like our computers with too many programs open, we slow down or crash. I have refined several habits and become more productive as a result; reducing the stimuli of having too many distractions siphoning my attention.  Instead of juggling too many tasks, I really focus in the moment.  What about you? I really want your thoughts and comments on multitasking.

What do you think? Please take a minute and share your comments.  Thanks!

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