Tag Archives: Healthy Lifestyle

Develop a Healthier Lifestyle Earlier In Life

I feel like I really need to make a plea with those who are under the age of 40. While you can, develop a healthier lifestyle by eating right and exercising. Throughout the course of my life I have been able to pretty easily take off any extra pounds that I might have gained. I thought it would happen again. After all, I have been exercising faithfully and eating well consistently for the past two months. Surely by now I should be seeing some results. Guess what? They are very slow in coming and I have determined that it’s due … Continue reading →

Green Mountain at Fox Run

Green Mountain at Fox Run in beautiful Vermont is an exclusively all-women weight loss spa that focuses on healthy living. Combining a healthy, well balanced, low-calorie diet, health and nutrition education and exercise this healthy living spa has received rave reviews. Why just women? Let’s face it, if you are overweight the last person that you want to be eating or exercising with is a man, unless of course he is your partner. Then it is not too bad, as he is most likely your best friend. Each step of the way this program is personalized toward you. This program, … Continue reading →

Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Family

Spring has officially come, and it is a great time to help your family focus on caring for themselves in a healthy way. The Word of Wisdom teaches us to care for our bodies. We need to be careful about what we eat and choose to put into our bodies. We also need to care for our bodies through exercise and proper rest. As we do this our family life will be smoother and everyone will be happier. Here are some ideas to help you get your family choosing a healthier lifestyle. 1) Plan a family home evening lesson that … Continue reading →

Slash Your Heart Attack Risk!

I never want to have a heart attack. I hope it’s something I never get to experience in life. Are you with me? A recent study from the Boston University School of Medicine and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden looked at the medical histories for more than twenty-four thousand women. They found that just FIVE lifestyle choices can cut your heart attack risk by more than ninety percent. The first two choices alone can cut your risk by more than fifty percent. Drink ONLY a moderate amount of alcohol. That means no more than one half glass of wine daily. … Continue reading →

Be Healthy Together

Obesity may be “contagious” — less like a disease and more like a case of monkey see, monkey do — but so is good health. Here are some statistics, thanks to studies from Duke and Yale Universities: If you exercise regularly, your spouse is twice as likely to exercise, too! If you get your cholesterol tested regularly, your spouse is twice as likely to get tested, too! If you quit smoking or drinking, your spouse is more than five times as likely to do the same within four years. If you get a flu shot, sixty percent of spouses will … Continue reading →

The Word of Wisdom and Your Example to Your Children

When we think about our children and the responsibilities that we have as parents we often focus on how they are doing spiritually, socially and academically. We want our children to be healthy, but often do not stop to think about the habits that we are teaching our children when they are young. The Family: A Proclamation to the World states: “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. ‘Children are an heritage of the Lord’ (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and … Continue reading →

The Right Dog For Your Healthy Lifestyle

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Sometimes, we need a motivation to make the best choices for our health — eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough rest, and getting regular check-ups from the doctor. Some people like to team up with a workout buddy to make sure they keep going to the gym. Some people join a weight loss program for the companionship and moral support. But you may have a GREAT workout motivator snoozing at your feet when you watch TV or work on that sudoku puzzle: your dog. Different breeds of dog are great for different workouts, and can be the most energetic, enthusiastic … Continue reading →

Nine Quick Ways To Be Healthy

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Get ten minutes of natural sunlight every day. Not only is sunshine a natural mood booster, it can help your internal clock stay regular. Try to get your ten minutes in during the brightest part of the day, but be sure to wear your sunblock. Make sure you get some Stone Age time every day. That means turn off your cell phone, turn off the television, and shut down the computer. Use your Stone Age time for something healthy, like a family walk or some gentle stretching. Think you’re too easily distracted? Try setting a time limit on your internet … Continue reading →

Eight Ways To Get Your Family Moving

It isn’t always easy to get your whole family (especially the kids!) interested in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some ideas to get the whole family up and moving. Planning a family vacation? Make an effort to walk or bike the distance in increments before you actually leave. For long trips, count up the total effort of the entire family; for shorter trips, try to encourage each person to go the distance before you depart. Think a marathon is too much? Children in Richardson, Texas jogged a marathon over the course of six months, and nearly 90% of those involved … Continue reading →

Be A TOTAL PERSON

Are you a TOTAL PERSON? Do you even know what one is? TOTAL = Time Out To Assess Lifestyle P = Physical Health E = Emotional Health R = Recreational Status S = Spiritual and Social Health O = Organizational Health N = Nutritional Health Take a quick time out and think about each of these things honestly and objectively. What is your physical health like? How are you doing emotionally? Do you take time for rest and recreation? Do you have a circle of friends and family to support you? How about spiritual support? Is disorganization making life chaotic? … Continue reading →