Who would know synchronicity would play into my blogging about sitting disease to the point that I am now considering a standing desk! The short story about me now researching the right standing desk comes from a circuitous route from my annual physical exam and then, over to my chiropractor. It turns out my back is now in another stage of degenerative back disease. In my … [Read more...] about How To Reduce Your Health Risk with Sitting Disease
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Want to Double Your Resolution and Habit Success?
When it comes to mastering new habits, are you an upholder like me? If you are a regular reader of my blog you know how important it is to know our energy preferences – more introverted or more extroverted – for better self-care, interpersonal communication and more. Gretchen Rubin says she, “… created the Four Tendencies framework during my research into habits for my … [Read more...] about Want to Double Your Resolution and Habit Success?
Is Sitting Down Too Much an Invitation for Chronic Conditions and Disease?
In my first post about Sitting Down - How Much Is Too Much Everyday? The focus was on research results unfolding that conclude – sitting is bad for us. Many readers agreed with my basic premise: we may benefit more from living our life in moderation instead of a blanket belief of all health scares. Cases in point: Coffee is bad one year, good years later. Eggs … [Read more...] about Is Sitting Down Too Much an Invitation for Chronic Conditions and Disease?
Sitting Down – How Much Is Too Much Everyday?
You might remember those early health warnings around coffee? Yes, it’s bad for you. Just this year though it was reported to be healthy in moderation, translates to 3 cups a day. Then the call from a loved food sounded, “eggs are bad your health.” Yes, that cholesterol in them will kill us because of contributing to higher cholesterol in our bodies. Now eggs are okay, in … [Read more...] about Sitting Down – How Much Is Too Much Everyday?
Introvert Friendly Guide to Holiday Exercise
The holidays are the perfect time for introverts to start engaging in exercise if somehow, it’s dropped off the to-do list. This may sound counter-intuitive but stay with me and maybe you’ll be influenced otherwise. If you haven’t yet figured out if you tend toward being more introverted or extroverted, the Digital Citizen offers a free personality assessment based on both … [Read more...] about Introvert Friendly Guide to Holiday Exercise
Easy Fitness Tips Perfect for a Busy Baby Boomer During Family Visits
When I began to work out at age 30 I did not realize what it takes to have the stick-to-it mentality to avoid the get around-to-it mindset in regards to exercise. Still all these years later, I'm on the search for easy fitness tips perfect for a busy baby boomer during family visits. Fitness is important at any age and even more essential for baby boomers. This most recently … [Read more...] about Easy Fitness Tips Perfect for a Busy Baby Boomer During Family Visits