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Bring Your Inner Athlete Out On The Weekends

15 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by creatingahealthylifestyle in Family Fun

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adult sports, Benefits of Exercise, Benefits of Movement, Creating Exercise Routines, Creating Routines, Exercise with a Buddy or Team, Family Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, inner athlete, Movement, Physical Activity, Physical exercise, Time to Exercise, Weekend Exercise, Weekend Warrior

Bring Your Inner Athlete Out On The WeekendsDo your plans for the weekend include some physical activity?  Creating a regular routine on a Saturday or Sunday, morning, afternoon or evening, may help you attain the health benefits of exercise, and the discipline to continue with shorter times during the week.

The benefits of scheduling time on the weekend are:

1. Most people have an hour or two, or more for an extra long walk, run, hike, bike ride, swim, workout or classes at a gym. It allows more time to do activities you may not have time for during the week, and the time to get to your destination.

2. It gives you a chance to participate in a variety of activities that may not be offered during the week.

3. It’s easier to find a buddy or a group to go with, or join an adult sports or athletic team through your community parks and recreation.

4. The whole family can participate in something together or their own activities.

One word of caution.  Please be mindful of becoming a weekend warrior, watch that you don’t over do it on the weekend. Participate in some physical activity during the week as well. Your inner athlete will thank you!

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

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It Could Be As Simple As Changing The Channel

11 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by creatingahealthylifestyle in Healthy Mind

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Asking For Help, Asking for Ideas, Asking for Support, Brainstorming, Change, Changing What You Don't Like, Creating a Healthy Lifestyle, Creating Routines, Evening Routine, Health, Healthy Mind, improving your health, Making Changes, Making Major Changes, Making Minor Changes, meditation time, Morning Routine, Physical Activity, Reducing Stress, Self-Help, simple solution, Stepping Stones

It Could Be As Simple As Changing The ChannelIf you don’t like something on TV you change the channel, and if you don’t like something in your life, little or big, why not change it too? If only it could be that simple.  With a little thought, maybe it can be.

Here are some suggestions:

1. Look for a simple solution and if that is not possible, consider a variety of options and write them down.

2. Can you easily make the change all at once? Some changes are simple like moving an item that you use often to a more convenient place, or changing your morning routine or evening routine to include some physical activity, reading or meditation time.

3. Prepare for bigger changes that may take time to plan, like a job change, a move, significantly improving your health or changes that impact other people. Create “stepping-stones” to get you to your destination. If you don’t feel good about how you have been eating and want to get healthier, write down the steps necessary to get there. This may include finding healthy recipes, making a menu, making a shopping list, buying the items on the list, and preparing the meals.

4. If you don’t like something and don’t know what to do about it, consider asking someone with experience or expertise for assistance with ideas and options. Remember to also ask friends and family for support and if needed, help with carrying out your change.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Sticker Charts For Children and Adults

19 Friday Oct 2012

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Behavioral Changes, Creating Healthy Habits, Creating Routines, Developing New Habits, Family Fun, good habits, Non-Food Rewards, Parenting, reward suggestions, Reward Yourself, Rewards for Kids, Self care, Sticker Charts, Sticker Charts for Adults

Sticker charts have been used for everything from potty training to doing chores.  Perhaps you used them as a child, or with your own children, to focus on homework, bathing or good behavior. It can take a while for kids to learn how to care for their bodies, become aware of their actions and keep track of their belongings, and sometimes they need reminders once they learn.

A sticker chart can be a fun way for children to learn and develop good habits. It also teaches children how to create routines that they will use in adulthood.  At the end of each week, or when a child gets a certain amount of stickers or stars, they usually earn a reward. I highly suggest that the reward be non-food related. For reward suggestions, read Rewards for Kids and Teens.

While you are at it, you may want to make a sticker chart for yourself.  It could include exercising or some form of physical activity, eating 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables, daily meditation, reading for 20 minutes, journal writing, going to bed by a certain time, or any other healthy habit you want to focus on.

Have fun with it, praise each other for your efforts during the week, and remember to reward yourself too!

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

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