WHAT'S YOUR HEALTH WORTH TO YOU?

Just wanted to help up-the-ante for those who need help "focusing their scope" on a healthier lifestyle!

   FOCUS: 

• on raising metabolism rather than burning calories

• on fixing body imbalances to make every workout more productive and to get rid of chronic aches & pains

• on creating time for YOURSELF
• A few ideas of things to take out that will give you more time for your health & fitness goals: TV; Facebook/iphone games; Drinking; Hanging out w/ people who suck!

•  on deep breathing techniques
• Make sure you are breathing from the BOTTOM of your lungs, not the top. Effectively  Filling your lungs with oxygen to be transferred to every tissue in your body

• hydrating your body with approximately 5 liters of water per day
• OR- Half your body weight & drink that number in ounces of water a day. (Example: 160lbs drinks 80ounces = 4-5small bottles).

• committing yourself to 20-60 minutes of any type of Cardiovascular exercises at least 4-6 times per week. 
•  TIP: studies show that cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach boosts your metabolism.

•  making a dedication to yourself! You have two choices: excuses or results. Which one do you want?

• on your posture! Are your shoulders rolled inwards? Do your shoulder blades look winged out? This means you REALLY need to start thinking about strengthening your upper back! If you have a desk job, you can notice that as the hours pass your shoulders begin to roll inward and your shoulder blades begin to stick out & you hunch over your keyboard...Not a good look! make sure you constantly check your posture!
1. Toss your shoulders back, 
2. Slightly stick your chest out, 
3. Chin pushed slightly back 
4. Engage your core as often as possible! 
5. Having great posture IS attractive & it commands attention!

• portion control: Eat until your satisfied and stop before you are full. You can eat again in 1-2 hours!
• When you over-eat you stretch the smooth muscle of the stomach, increasing your appetite! No bueno!

• on connecting Mind. Body. & Spirit--> "Health, Wealth, Positivity, Prosperity"<-- Great Mantra!
• LOVING YOURSELF!!!