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Live Younger: Become a Vegetarian
What foods do you visualize when you hear the word “vegetarian”? Is it broccoli, nuts or beans?
Vegetarian and Vegan Defined
A vegetarian is someone who lives on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with, or without, the use of dairy products and eggs.
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A vegetarian does not eat meat, poultry, game fish, shellfish or crustacea, or by-products of slaughter.
Source: Vegetarian Society
Vegan is a plant-based diet avoiding all animal foods such as meat, dairy, eggs and honey – as well as products like leather and any tested on animals.
Source: The Vegan Society
Steps for a Superior Lifestyle
Lifestyle is a way of life or style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person.
15 Tips for Happiness Now
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
Happiness is really achievable for all of us. It is determined more by what we think than by what happens to us in life. Start by developing good daily habits and positive thoughts to begin your journey to happiness now!
- Pray – each morning ask for God’s guidance to lead you through each day.
- Smile – to all you meet. They might wonder what you are up to!
- Reflect – on your day ahead by sitting in silence for 10 minutes.
- Kindness – be kind to all who you meet as you don’t know what they might be going through.
- Fun – don’t take yourself too seriously, relax and have fun with life.
- Control – only you are in charge of your happiness, no one else.
- Relationships – take the time to invest energy with those you care about for a happier life.
- Giving – give from your heart of your time and/or money to help the less fortunate.
- Manage Time – stay on top of tasks that need to get done by saying no more often. Your happiness will thank you!
- Social – being social as you age is the key to longevity. Stay in touch with your friends with a phone call, grab coffee and play card games each week.
- Thankful – be thankful for what you have which is enough. Stop comparing yourself to what others have.
- Healthy Living – eat well to live well. Choose foods from all the colors of the rainbow. Be active for a healthy happy body.
- Present Moment – treasure the present moment as each new day is truly a gift from God.
- Gratitude – each night write down 3 things that you are grateful for, with no repeats. I do and it helps me be grateful more each day.
- Share – this post with others so they can have happiness now!
Which happiness tip are you ready to start now? I’d love to hear from you!
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Top 5 Benefits of Weight Training for Women
Are you afraid to lift weights? Is it the vision of bulky muscles that stops you? You might want to reconsider weight training after reading the benefits for women especially as we age.
Top 5 Benefits of Weight Training for Women
- Increases Bone Density. Focus on weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises to build and maintain bone density. Weight-bearing can be high-impact like running, jumping rope, aerobics or low-impact like walking, elliptical and stair-step machine. Muscle-strengthening is where you move your body, a weight or resistance band against gravity.
- Reduces Body Fat. Want to lose that “muffin top “? Abdominal fat has shown to be responsive to aerobic type exercises which increase your heart rate. Suggest 30 minutes 4-5 times a week walking, running, exercise class and cycling.
- Improves Muscle Tone. Most women don’t want to get big muscles they just want to get toned. Visually you want to look good! As you lose body fat your toned muscles will become defined with a firm appearance.
- Burns More Calories. Weight training boosts your metabolism which burns more calories throughout the day. With a combination of cardio, weight training and a healthy diet your fat loss results will improve while toning and strengthening your body too.
- Increased Energy. Always feeling tired? Well the best things to change that is getting outside and physical activity. Take a break every day and go outside for some fresh air. Increase your activity by scheduling your exercise routines so you are more likely to stay committed.
Getting Started with Weight Training for Women
For those new to using weights the best way to start is with a personal trainer. They can teach you the basics, suggest weight size for each muscle group and setup a program for you.
- Focus on these 4 muscle groups one day at a time: arms, back, legs and chest.
- Rest your muscles one full day after a set of the 4 muscle groups.
- Start with multiple sets using reps of 15 then 12 and 8 for each muscle group for 90 days then reevaluate the reps.
- Weight amount should increase by 5 lbs when the last few repetitions become easier.
- Change up your routine every three weeks by using weight machines, free weights, bands and your own body weight.
As you continue your weight training you might decide to join a fitness center or maybe setup a home workout space.
Learn more about weight training for women on Bodybuilding.com for Women
I would love to hear from you! What weight training routines or programs have your tried?
Always check with your healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.
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5 Shocking Facts Learned from Leisure World
Wonder what the keys to living longer are? So did 60 Minutes who aired a show recently about Living to 90 and Beyond.
“Men and women above the age of 90 are now the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population.” says Leslie Stahl, 60 Minutes correspondent.
5 facts learned from the Leisure World participants in The 90+ Study might seem a bit shocking. [Read more…]
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