Thursday, February 23, 2012

A New Way to Track Your Total Wellness

What if your life could be made easier?  These days, life is hectic...full of daily surprises...twists...turns and often, barricades in the road.  How do we function with just 24 hours in a day?  So many of us are trying to cope with life "in the fast lane" and at the same time, not get burnt out in the process. Is that realistic?  Can you move at the speed of light every day, all day and live a healthy, completely balanced life without fail or help?  I venture to say no.  We all need a little help and Healthper can do just that.

Healthper.com has designed a total solution to help you maintain your well being.  Are you drinking enough water?  Getting enough sleep? Eating enough fruits and vegetables? Have you spoken with your Doctor about your risk of Diabetes?  Asthma? Are you overly stressed?  You can log your exercise, activities including yoga, running, walking, running, aerobics and so much more.  And in the process, you get rewarded and can gather deals along the way.  Best of all, Healthper is designed to be about community and sharing ideas with new friends and experts.  Members can express thoughts about health, wellness and their personal experiences and enjoy conversations with Health Helpers.

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Friday, February 3, 2012

The Aha! Moment

What's healthier, a hot dog with all the fixings and a side of cheese fries or a self prepared grilled chicken sandwich on a whole wheat bun with ketchup, lettuce and tomato?  I think we can figure this one out without any help from a nutritionist.  But, what would it take to make you CHOOSE the grilled chicken?  How about a video of how a hot dog is made?  Or maybe a side-by-side of the nutritional values associated with each meal?  Either way, the choice is yours.

I can remember my Aha! moment.  I wasn't much of a salad eater.  If it was green, I figured it had a fungus.  Try something new?  Never!  I thought people who drank water throughout the day were "boring".  I saw them as tree huggers.  Then I met someone who showed me how to incorporate some of the foods I already liked into my diet, and avoid getting bored.  Additionally, he showed me that those same foods have complimentary foods that look and taste similar and could stand a second look.  He made it a point to allow me to go slow with these new foods.  Be conscience about the choices I was making and I would start to see changes in my energy, mood and overall lifestyle.  After a while, I felt in control.  I felt like I was making decisions based on what my body was craving, and my body was craving healthy items.  Drinking down a glass of water helped me to feel rejuvenated!

I guess the point is...reaching our Aha! moment can happen at any time.  Meeting someone that has the knowledge to guide you, feeling unhealthy and wanting a change, a Doctor's advice or just knowing it's time to make better choices, for you.  Whatever gets you there, stick with it.  Take it slow if need be, and remember that making positive healthy choices will benefit you and those around you.