Walk This Way ~ 20 Minutes a Day!

30% of boomers feel that their physical health is worse than they expected at this point in their lives. 
-          20% say their physical health is what they would like to change the most.
-          89% have done something to fight aging, with heart disease and aging being their two main health concerns.
-          Women reported that their most preferred physical activity is walking (35%) and more than half of them walk at least one a week. 
-          Boomers are the first generation that grew up exercising, and expect to be able to able to exercise well into their 70’s.  
 Well if that isn’t enough information to motivate you to move, I am not sure what is other than a heart attack. The truth is exercise is a choice and when you choose to move, you will have more energy, sleep better, have better brain function, strengthen your heart and may even lose weight. As little as 10 minutes of walking before and after work can make significant changes.
So here’s my challenge - if you can exercise for one month straight, 5 out of 7 days a week for at least 20 minutes of exercise, e-mail me with your results. I will send you an exercise DVD for your success to get to the next level.

Walk this way ~ 20 minutes a day!

Healthy Words That Begin With "C"

Healthy words that begin with “c” charge, change, care, courage, choice, calcium
confidence, can, cardio, Chicago

What I “C” nowadays is that many people know the “R’s” reading, writing and arithmetic,
but they have forgotten their “C’s”

Charge - Charge on ahead to find your passion and dreams. Take charge of your destiny
because you only live once.

Change - Change is as easy as you want it to be.. It’s easy when you want to and
hard when you have to. Make your changes easy!

Care - Caring is the key to love and life. Care for those around you but start with
yourself.

Courage - Courage in every step forward is important. Those who do not take risks, never
fail. Failure is key to learning and appreciating what you have done.

Choice - Choices are made everyday. Chose to be in the drivers seat and you’ll easily
find your path.

Calcium - No bones about it, calcium is key for not only your bones but for heart
function too.

Confidence - Confidence will get you through most situations. Build your base and
confidence is easy. Can do is not only an attitude but a life philosophy; I believe that every cloud has a silver lining.

Cardio - Cardio exercise is simply moving in a continuous motion- whether is dancing,
walking, jumping or boxing, enjoy your cardio and make your heart happy

Chicago - We are no longer the fattest city in the country, so keep up those healthy
habits and keep moving.

Healthy Lifestyle Starts Here at Rancho La Puerta

If you are looking to get inspired, eat healthy, meet amazing people, exercise, hike, and
be happy, try stopping in at Rancho La Puerta spa in Tacate, Mexico. I am in the middle
of an extended 5 day stay, and I am feeling so refreshed, relaxed, rejuvenated and ready
to take care of myself. We spend so much time taking care of others that we forget on a
day to day basis that everyday there needs to be time for ourselves. The great Mother
Teresa never started her day until 11am; preserving that time just for herself, and look
how much she was able to accomplish.
I am sharing my time here with 15 other amazing women bloggers and learning so much about
the social media global bulletin board. They are sharing their experiences here:
http://thingsyoushoulddo.com/girlfriend-getaway-spa-rancho-la-puerta
Here are my 5 things you should do at Rancho La Puerta Spa
1) Listen to music
2) Have a body massage
3) Hike through the mountains
4) Taste and eat slowly the cuisine
5) Share your knowledge and experiences with new people- you'll be amazed at what they
share with you.

If you can't get away, remember to take some time for yourself. Plan an hour or at least
10 minutes each day, to breathe, be grateful and move your wonderful body.