I don't know about you but I used to look younger without make up. I loved getting carded for purchases or in a bar. Those were the days.
Ok, so now I need to actually put make up on to look younger. This happens and I have found some other solutions as we age to make me feel and look younger. Besides the obvious stay out of the sun ( I will admit a hard one for me), use moisturizers, don't smoke and plastic surgery. Here they are:
The first one is exercise. I know another obvious way to keep ourselves younger but it is so true and really pretty easy (especially if you are following some of the tips on my blog). I made a slow start. I gave some thought to what I might like to do, that would be fun and move my body. For my first exercise experience it was Jazzersize (I guess I always wanted to be a dancer). Of course I wasn't very good but was able to pickup some moves and found my joy. The main reason for this sudden interest in staying young was when I began to have children. I knew it was time to do something to keep up with my young kids as well as not look like an old mom!
I wish I had found the joy of exercise in my 20's and 30's instead of starting in my 40's. I can only imagine how I could look and feel now.
Well you may say finding the joy in exercise, yea right! But there can be some joy in it for everyone it's just a matter of finding out what the joy is that will work for you.
So don't make the same mistake I made and wait to move your body and start to feel good. Find your exercise joy and have some fun too.
Look for the next edition of "What happened to Young Me" coming soon.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Pair it Correctly
There is scientific proof that eating a carbohydrate, a protein and a small amount of fat together as a meal will keep you feeling full for a longer period of time.
Our body needs all three sources of these nutrients to give us energy, keep us healthy and feeling satisfied. Whenever we take one away something is lacking and our bodies let us know. If you have ever tried giving up carbohydrates for any period of time you will start to realize you have no energy. Carbs are instrumental in giving us the "get up and go" we need every day.
It is also very important to feel satisfied after a meal. This will cut down on snacking during the day. A perfect meal consists of a carbohydrate some protein paired with a health fat. A great example of a good breakfast that will keep you satisfied and feeling great are eggs. Eggs are the perfect food, protein and a healthy fat. Scramble a couple of eggs in the morning add a piece of whole grain toast and you are set for a few hours. If you are pressed for time, plan ahead. Every week I hard boil a dozen eggs and keep them ready in my refrigerator for the week. On the go I grab two of these hard boiled eggs and a 1/2 cup of granola. This meal keeps me going from one project to the next all morning long.
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.
Our body needs all three sources of these nutrients to give us energy, keep us healthy and feeling satisfied. Whenever we take one away something is lacking and our bodies let us know. If you have ever tried giving up carbohydrates for any period of time you will start to realize you have no energy. Carbs are instrumental in giving us the "get up and go" we need every day.
It is also very important to feel satisfied after a meal. This will cut down on snacking during the day. A perfect meal consists of a carbohydrate some protein paired with a health fat. A great example of a good breakfast that will keep you satisfied and feeling great are eggs. Eggs are the perfect food, protein and a healthy fat. Scramble a couple of eggs in the morning add a piece of whole grain toast and you are set for a few hours. If you are pressed for time, plan ahead. Every week I hard boil a dozen eggs and keep them ready in my refrigerator for the week. On the go I grab two of these hard boiled eggs and a 1/2 cup of granola. This meal keeps me going from one project to the next all morning long.
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Switch It Up
If you are doing the same routine every time you exercise your body (and your mind) may be falling into a rut. 30 minutes on the elliptical every day, every other day or 3 times a week gets boring for you and your body.
We need to get out of the same routine workout regime. There are a few ways you can shock your body and improve your image too.
Changing the type of exercise you do is a great way to improve cardiovascular capacity and make exercise more successful and rewarding.
Instead of the same movement whatever that may be, running, elliptical training, biking try doing different things for every other workout session. Bike one day, run or walk another, take a class or rent a video. Also, make changes to the duration and the intensity of your exercise time. Some days try to keep your pace steady other days challenge your self.
Something common many people do when they exercise is always move in a forward motion. Run, Walk, Elliptical, Bike all forward facing motions. Try some lateral moves, step aerobics, dance or just do a side step for a while during a walk.
Most importantly mix it up and you will see better results for your efforts.
We need to get out of the same routine workout regime. There are a few ways you can shock your body and improve your image too.
Changing the type of exercise you do is a great way to improve cardiovascular capacity and make exercise more successful and rewarding.
Instead of the same movement whatever that may be, running, elliptical training, biking try doing different things for every other workout session. Bike one day, run or walk another, take a class or rent a video. Also, make changes to the duration and the intensity of your exercise time. Some days try to keep your pace steady other days challenge your self.
Something common many people do when they exercise is always move in a forward motion. Run, Walk, Elliptical, Bike all forward facing motions. Try some lateral moves, step aerobics, dance or just do a side step for a while during a walk.
Most importantly mix it up and you will see better results for your efforts.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Go to the Library to Exercise
Can't or don't want to get to a gym.
No time, no money, don't know what to do with your children while you are there, don't like the atmosphere? Whatever your reason there is a great solution.
Your local library has dozens of exercise videos and DVDs for free! Yes you can rent an exercise solution and improve your health, happiness and fitness ability for free.
Choose from workouts using equipment or no equipment. Dance tapes, step aerobics (use a stair in your home if you don't have a step), floor aerobics, Pilate's, yoga, strength training. Choose tapes that are 20, 30, 40, 60 minutes long and based on your fitness ability, beginner, intermediate, advanced. The choices are there for your use and for FREE!
No excuses like bad weather, sick children, no time, no workout clothes. Pop in a DVD and get a 20 minute revival any time of the day!
The Library a great place to exercise.
No time, no money, don't know what to do with your children while you are there, don't like the atmosphere? Whatever your reason there is a great solution.
Your local library has dozens of exercise videos and DVDs for free! Yes you can rent an exercise solution and improve your health, happiness and fitness ability for free.
Choose from workouts using equipment or no equipment. Dance tapes, step aerobics (use a stair in your home if you don't have a step), floor aerobics, Pilate's, yoga, strength training. Choose tapes that are 20, 30, 40, 60 minutes long and based on your fitness ability, beginner, intermediate, advanced. The choices are there for your use and for FREE!
No excuses like bad weather, sick children, no time, no workout clothes. Pop in a DVD and get a 20 minute revival any time of the day!
The Library a great place to exercise.
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