The Importance of Stress Management

I am sure you have heard this many times before, but having too much stress in your life is just not good for you! Too much stress can affect your physical and mental well-being, and also cause difficulties with concentration and mood. Who wants that? Certainly not me, and I’m sure you don’t either. Unfortunately, stress has become a normal part of our everyday lives, and the first step towards dealing with it is being aware of it. There are several ways to manage stress and bring balance into your life. Here are just a few suggestions: Make time for yourself. Find something you really enjoy and pursue it. Whether it’s cooking, reading, bike riding or exercising,  find something you are passionate about and stick with it! Spend time with friends and family. This will certainly re-energize you and ease the tension of stress. Surrounding yourself with people that make you happy can relieve stress and increase your sense of motivation. Donate your time to a good cause. Volunteering for a charity organization is a valuable way to give back, and will not only make you feel good, but will also bring a new perspective to your life. Many people are in need today. Share your time and you will be rewarded. Adopt a pet. Animals can reduce loneliness and can be a great source of companionship. Taking care of a pet can also be a great way to increase your happiness and self-confidence. Even though stress affects all us in some way, we all cope with it differently. In order to keep ourselves healthy, it’s important that we recognize when we’re stressed and find ways to deal with it sooner rather than later....

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Nutrition Tip #1- How Much Water Should a Person Drink Per Day?

There are several factors to keep in mind when determining the amount of water a person should drink everyday. These factors are: Temperature Activity level Functional losses Metabolic needs Age and other dietary functions I know, you are probably scratching your head right now, but try to keep this in mind; a sedentary woman should consume at least 9 cups of liquids per day, a sedentary man should consume about 12 cups per day. However, keep in mind, that very active persons require more fluids to offset losses. So, if you are not quite sure how much water to drink, ask your doctor or call your local nutritionist or certified personal trainer and they should be able to tell you the amount of water you need to stay well hydrated. Please continue to check back in for more tips and free advice. Have a happy and healthy...

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What is the “Real” Secret to Staying Young and Healthy?

At a recent networking group I attend a few weeks ago in NJ, I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely 75-year-old woman who, for the purpose of this post, I will refer to as “Martha”. As I entered the establishment, I encountered many professionals who represented a variety of businesses in the area – lawyers, accountants, realtors, bankers, etc.. As I introduced myself to all of these people, I came across one person who made the biggest impression on me since my professor at my personal training school last year. What I immediately noticed about Martha was that she was a very energetic and outgoing individual. She told me that she knew who I was because she attended a Networking Lunch meeting about a month ago at which I was the guest speaker. I thanked her for coming to the lunch meeting, and I asked her what she thought about my presentation. She replied,” I have attended many networking meeting’s in my life and none of them inspired me as much as yours did, except you forgot one thing.” I sat there for a moment, and I honestly did not know what to say next. So, at the end of the business luncheon, I went up to Martha and asked her if she would offer any clues or at least tell me what I had neglected to say in my speech and she told me something I would never forget she said,  “I have seen many things in my life, I have watched many tragedies before me, but the only thing that’s ever given me strength to live this long, besides exercising, watching what I eat and a family that loves me, has always been a “GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR!” And that my friends, you can take to the bank....

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