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Happy Day After Valentine's Day


Yesterday was Valentine's Day. Ash Wednesday is approaching. This means that we're about to officially enter Lent, and the begin the countdown to Easter Sunday! Have I told you that the years seem to fly by so much faster now?


I hope that everyone is doing wonderfully well. Let me know how things are going by commenting on this week's blog post.


Fitness

I'm sure that you've heard that sitting is the new smoking. We, as a country, tend to be far less active than past generations. This is leading to a rapid increase in health issues such as type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many other issues.

Good news, though. Recent studies by Diaz, K.M., et al. 2017 and Dempsey, P.C.,

et al. 2016 have shown that 3 minutes of activity every 30 minutes can add up to huge health benefits!

Set a timer for 30 minutes. Every time it goes off, go for a quick walk, do 3 minutes of yoga, or do some simple body weight exercises, like push ups and squats. Then reset that 30 minute timer and get right back to work.

Nutrition

80% of your health is nutrition, the other 20% is physical activity. Dietary guidelines have changed so much over the years. Now, there is a great website that will help you on your journey. Choose my plate is extremely user friendly. Another great user friendly website/app is my fitness pal. My fitness pal is a great way to log your food and exercise. It helps break down your meals into their different categories so that you can more easily see what you're eating. It's also great for goal setting. I strongly recommend that you head over to both sites and spend some quality time getting the most out of them you can.

Mind and Body

A few month's back, I mentioned the connection between movement and decreased dementia risk. A new study has shown that mind and body exercises are the most helpful at preventing cognitive issues. One of the best being Tai Chi. There are different types of Tai Chi out there, but the most frequently studied is the short form. This slow, methodical form of movement requires balance, planning, and patience. It is a form of moving meditation. Daily practice will lead to improved cognitive function, as well as a more balanced life. Check out this video to try it yourself. (Yes, I know it has an annoying sales pitch at the beginning, but skip that and it's pretty decent.) I personally own, and love, BodyWisdom Media: Tai Chi for Beginners

May the rest of your month be filled with small wins and happiness.

Love to you all,

Kris



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