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Water Weight

 

I read this recently and wanted to share this with you...

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?”

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.
 She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”

It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

Stresses weigh on our health and keep us from thriving.  If you need help controlling your stress and regaining your health, reach out to me for help.  I can help you.  Email me at HealthyandFitLife@gmail.com.

Zucchini Ribbons ("Pasta") - Health Program Approved!

 

 

This recipe is from another blog and I thought it was good enough to share!

 

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Superbowl Tips

I read this today and wanted to share it.  I so agree!

 

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. No matter which team you are rooting for, I’d like you to consider this scenario….

Your team is driving for the end zone with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The score is tied. They are on the 10 yard line and the camera zooms in on the quarterback’s face. Suddenly, he smiles and turns to his defensive linemen and says, “You know, we’ve done a pretty amazing job this game to get to this point. We overcame a lot of challenges and look at us now. I think we are close enough to our goal, so let’s just relax, leave the ball here, and go celebrate and have some fun.”

Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Yet I can’t tell you how often I see that happen after someone achieves amazing results. They lose 25, 50, 75 pounds or more, and then stop just 10 or 15 pounds from a healthy weight. Once they have stopped that forward progress and give up short of their goal, it usually means that they are headed back in the other direction. 

In life, not just the Super Bowl, it’s about always making forward progress toward our goals. When we stop short of our goals, it’s hard to get back on track!

There will always be events and celebrations that pop up. If you are prepared for these special functions, you will find it much easier to stick to your health goals. Here are some tips for you to follow: