Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for mood, strength, sleep, metabolism, and disease prevention. But knowing that exercise is good for us is very different from knowing how to start. The best exercise program is not the most complex one. It is the one you can do safely, consistently, for years.
For many adults, health goals have long been centered around the number on the scale. Lose a few pounds. Eat less. Try another diet, try harder. Watch the scale. Repeat over and over and over again. This cycle often leads to discouragement and burnout; in fact, according to Ohio State Health and Discovery, up to 95% of would-be dieters and early gym goers end up quitting before reaching their goal.
I recently had the honor of educating an Eighth grade class about the benefits of intentional Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress. I formulated this handout on Exercise. I will publish the handouts on Sleep and Stress in the weeks to come.
This recipe is from the Mara-labs.com website, the supplement company I started with three very excellent people. I thought I would just have to share:
Making a Magnificent You: And the Role of Fruits and Vegetables
Solve the riddle of what makes a healthy YOU alongside fruits and vegetables of all sizes and colors! Making a Magnificent You! helps parents teach their kids about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Children will learn that fruits and vegetables are vital to making them healthy, strong, and more disease immune as they grow.
Colorful art and interactive rhyming text introduce fun facts and healthy recipes using the fruit and vegetable characters.
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A perfect gift for children celebrating their first day of school, a trip to grandparents' house, or the loss of a first tooth! Get your children excited about healthy eating.