Sport Fitness & Physique

Having fun is much better than being bored, right?
Boredom is really, really Bad!

Did you know you can actually be ‘bored to death?’
~Yes, indeed you can!

A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology [1] states that people who complain of being ‘bored’ are much more likely to die at young age!

Studying over 7,500 individuals, researchers found that bored, dissatisfied adults are almost three times (3x) more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than their happier, more engaged and energetic counterparts.

Now, it’s not as though boredom itself is to blame here….
In fact, even the researchers claim that boredom is more a symptom of an inactive lifestyle -than an actual cause of any disease.

People who do not participate in physical activity are far more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease -simply because of their lifestyle.

In simple terms: If you don’t move -you die.

Now, there’s no denying that boredom is a real emotion.
However, the feelings of being bored, listless, uninterested and ‘tired’ are often self-induced, emotional feelings -Not real physical limitations.

For instance, I work with many women who struggle with depression, fatigue and moodiness during their menstrual cycle.
They’re tired, they’re angry and they certainly don’t ‘feel’ like doing what I recommend.

My recommendations are never met with much enthusiasm.  However, each and every time my female clients reach beyond what they ‘feel like doing’ and follow my recommendations, they are rewarded with far better moods, far greater energy and a much higher quality of life.

And my recommendations?

Simple!

Get Out:
Get outside -get out of your daily routine and push yourself to do more than you feel like doing. The extra effort it takes to ‘do something’ will release ‘good’ hormones to counteract the ‘bad’ hormones making you feel so down and out.

Get Active:
Physical exercise is usually the LAST thing you feel like doing -but it is always, always, always the BEST thing for you to do!

Physical exercise releases endorphins and other ‘happy hormones’ that will immediately improve your moods and attitudes.

Get Real!
Choose Real Foods as often as possible.
Avoid any foods that have been boxed, bagged, canned or preserved.  Adopt a paleolithic dietary approach.

What is the Paleo Approach? = Two basic ideas to follow:
1) If it flies, swims or roams the prairie, it is safe to eat.
2) If it can be gathered and eaten by hand (without processing), then that too, is safe to eat.

Anything that falls outside these two boundaries is ‘off limits.’

The paleo diet has proven to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, balance body composition and increase energy.
Check out Dr Loren Cordain‘s ‘Paleo Diet‘ or the ‘Paleo Diet for Athletes‘ for more detailed and helpful information.

If you’d like additional information or if you just have questions -please, do not hesitate to Contact Us.
All inquiries are personally addressed, held in complete confidence with complete security and absolute anonymity.

Let us help.

To your Good Health!

I do know that there are now inclusions for folks with ‘existing conditions’ that were previously unavailable.  And, I also understand that children are now covered under their parent’s plans until the age of 26.

The previous health care model was not as forgiving or as understanding in this regard.

I suppose this is good news for many people -well at least a big ole’ bunch of college students anyway.

Of course, as of the writing of this post, President Barack Obama has yet to sign the new legislation into law.  However, it is widely anticipated that the President’s signatory approval is simply a pending formality.

If it truly is a ‘Done Deal,’ there is no telling what this new legislation will do for our country and its 150 million under-insured and non-insured citizens -let alone what it may not do or even the social calamity it may cause.

There is also no way of knowing how this government sponsored initiative might ultimately impact the citizens of this great nation.

We just don’t know…

However, no matter what the new Health Care Reform Bill does -or does not do…

Here’s what we really DO know!

We have long known that we are all ultimately responsible for our own Health.

We have also long known that and only we can make the Life altering Changes needed to improve our Health and Wellness!

We may not be able to turn back the recently passed Health Care Reform Bill, but here’s what we can do to greatly limit our need for health care and health intervention in the first place:

First-
Stay Healthy:

There is no better substitute for a healthy life than a healthy lifestyle.  Keep your immune system healthy and able to withstand all of the unhealthy toxins your environment throws at you. Eating well to support your efforts will ensure you live a long and healthy life.

Get in the habit of purchasing fresh, whole foods and limiting your intake of soy, breads, grains, pastas and dairy products. All of these foodstuffs are notorious antigens and allergens for a great percentage of our population.

Second-
Get Physical:

The more our bodies are challenged -the better our bodies respond.
It is no secret that the human body is an amazingly responsive and receptive machine.  The harder and the longer we push our bodies -the more our bodies tend to respond.   Don’t kill yourself -but please do get outside your comfort zone and push yourself towards a goal. Push hard and then take the time to properly recover.

Your body will only be strong and lean when it is tried, tested and forced to be strong and lean!

Third-

Be Consistent:

Find the physical activities that you enjoy!
This is SO important! If you enjoy it -you’ll most likely do it -and do it often enough to really make a significant impact.

Without intrinsic motivation -encouragement that comes from within -we just will not succeed.
Think long and hard about what it is that you would like to do for FUN!! -It doesn’t have to be an activity that you excel at -It doesn’t have to be an activity that you are particularly Good at….You only need to enjoy it!

If you enjoy it…you will stick with it…and you will continue to stick with it -your body will adapt and that is exactly what you need!

Consistency is the key!

So ……I may not know how to handle the newly passed Health Care Reform legislation….but I certainly DO know what it takes to be healthy, stay healthy and reduce your over-all health-care costs!

Take the above recommendations to heart….and see how well you can improve your health and wellness.

If you need help -if you need some guidance -I am only a click away!
Call on me to help you through any and all of your Health Care dilemmas.

To your Good Health!