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Healthy Habits

I choose….

by Michaeline on April 6, 2013

Today I have been reflecting on lifestyle choices. I am wondering why some changes or choices are easier to make than others. And why some changes don’t stick.

I realized that it’s not about making them stick. It about recommiting on a daily basis to live a healthy lifestyle. I am so amazed right now that I have had this “light bulb moment” because this is something I teach in one of my presentations.

So the real secret to to long-term, permanent lifestyle change is making daily choices.

For me, today’s choice is to focus on my water consumption and to lift weights in addition to my cardio workout.

What healthy lifestyle choices are you making today?

 

 

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Carve Out Some Private Time

by Michaeline on March 23, 2013

Are you feeling the pressures of a chaotic life?

The busyness of life can drain us of energy, drag us down and cause disorder.

Daily pressures can be more bearable if you are careful enough during your daily and weekly planning to provide yourself with plenty of time to relax and rejuvenate. You are probably responsible for many things on a daily basis, but I am here to tell you that you are also responsible for including quality free time into your schedule. Scheduling regular free time into your schedule plays a large role in your ability to sustain a positive outlook. Each time you take a break from the disorder that is an unavoidable part of daily life, you can recover. Carving out some private time allows you to achieve a relaxed state in a relatively short period of time because you won’t be distracted from your efforts to unwind. The things that are distressing you today will be minimized once you have taken the time to recover and restore yourself. [click to continue…]

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It’s NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH®

March 2, 2013

As a Registered Dietitian (RD), I am proud to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during March in celebrating National Nutrition Month®. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” and encourages consumers to develop a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Here are a [...]

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“Waist” Management

December 8, 2012

As you begin celebrating the holidays with pot lucks, office parties and family dinners there are a lot of opportunities to overindulge which could add a few pounds or inches. Plus given a hectic schedule it is easy to let your healthful choices of eating well and exercise fall by the wayside. As we move [...]

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A Runner’s Journey- Some Final Thoughts

September 29, 2012

Am I a runner? My goal at the start of this journey was to run a 5K. Period. I accomplished that. But I also said I would determine if I was going to run in the future, incorporate it in my workouts or actually complete future 5k events. I have run for some of my [...]

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A Runner’s Journey- Lessons Learned

September 22, 2012

The experience of “learning” to run and completing my first 5k was phenomenal! I had help along the way from two great coaches and the support of training with a group of co-workers. The training schedule kept me on track as I learned faith and patience. In addition, I have learned many other lessons through [...]

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A Runer’s Journey- I did it!

September 15, 2012

I did it!!!!! I completed a 5k race. I ran the entire race in 40.17 minutes. I placed 9th in my age group. And as my husband stated “In the top ten. WOW!” My pace was 12.58. I feel a sense of accomplishment. I feel good. I feel energized.

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A Runner’s Journey- Keeping Faith and Learning Patience

August 25, 2012

I am up to running for 17 minutes straight. I am excited to actually have made what feels like progress this week. I honestly feel that the key to my success so far is being a part of the Couch to 5k program and running with a group once a week. Being a part of [...]

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A Runner’s Journey- Be Your Priority

August 18, 2012

I am more than half way through the “Couch to 5K” training program. I have to admit that I am very excited about what I have accomplished thus far. I now know that for certain I will complete the 5k on September 15 and I am looking forward to it. I also know now for [...]

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A Runner’s Journey- Going to Plan B

August 11, 2012

Life can get in the way sometimes of our best intentions. I did complete my training this week and I am up to running 14 minutes at a time although I really had to re-focus and re-prioritize in order to get it done. Yet this week was a reminder to me to have a Plan [...]

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