Healthy Reminder of the Week

Here are some healthy things to try to do for yourself this week and for life.

Happy Monday!

Jessica's Daily Affirmations

I saw this video for the first time yesterday while working on the body image project.

And then the next day I saw it on the new Maxwell House coffee commercial

Saying "brew some optimism" 

I wonder, if a 4 year old girl can stand in front of the mirror and list all the things she loves about herself and her life...

when do we stop doing that, when do we stop being able to think about the positive things in our lives.

I challenge you tonight before you go to bed... list 5 positive things about your life

It can be about your job, your family, your friends, you appearance, your accomplishments...

this mom ran her first marathon at 43

Lee-Ann McLean from Halifax, decided to run a marathon after her 4year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and because she was frustrated by the 5 pound fluctuations on the bathroom scale.

She joined the Running Room online marathon clinic and ran the Dublin Marathon to raise money for diabetes research.

Read the whole story here.
To find a running room near your, or to sign up online go here - http://www.runningroom.com/hm/

Megan's story

First, a little background: Megan and I met about 10 years ago.. maybe closer to 11. We met in Jr.High and have been friends ever since. When Megan told me she wanted to start working out I was excited to offer up all sort of information I was learning at school. We went to the gym, I showed her some exercise, we did a circuit that nearly killed us, and we talked about goals. Cut to 9 months later and Megan is still at it. Here's her story

One day in September 2009 I looked in the mirror and muttered "how did I let it come to this?!" I am 5'3" and at the time weighed 171 pounds, size 12. That day was a huge eye opener for me, a chance to make a positive change. My plan was to go to the gym and hope to find motivation there. I worked out at the gym for about 3 months but I didn't look forward to working out. I just didn't seem to enjoy it, and so i stopped going.
I decided to look into routines that I would be able to do at home (in my room). I already had a few random exercise DVD's, so I went out and bought a set of weights. I found a great source for exercise instructions and routines that have been working perfect at home; The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises. As the name states the book is full of exercises for the entire body. I find working out at home to be more comfortable for me and of course more convent.
My motivation is all within. I want to make a positive change to my life! I try to record my progress and this challenges me to work harder and make sure I meet my weekly goals. When setting weekly goals for myself I try to make them a challenge, yet obtainable. And when I feel like I can not push through one more set my music keeps me going!!
PS I currently weight 135 pounds, size 6. :)

think positive.. be thankful

its easy to get wrapped up thinking about the negative things in your day, spilt coffee, a traffic jam, cranky people... thats why it is so important to think about all of  good things going on!
in body + soul they suggest thinking of one good thing in your life every day for a month
oprah thinks of three things in life every day that she is thankful for.

i challange you to try to think of two or three good things, or thing you are thankful for every day for a month
when you think positive its easier to be positive