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Healthy Living A to Z: W is for Walking

My grandmother was a walker. So was my mother. Both were extremely healthy in their 80’s. In fact both could out walk me.

We all know there are physical health benefits of a good walk. According to the Mayo Clinic, a brisk walk can help maintain a healthy weight, prevent or manage conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, strengthen bones, lift your mood and improve balance and coordination. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/walking/HQ01612

But there is more. Walking can also be a way of quieting our minds and becoming centered.

If you know you should be more active, stop beating yourself up over not finding time to go to the gym. Start where you are and just get moving. A great way to start is to get up and go for a walk.

Thought for Today

Fall at Chalco #8 Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Fall at Chalco #8
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.” –Max Lucado, author and pastor [Source: Guideposts Scripture and Reflection Newsletter]

Thought for Today

Fall at Chalco #28 Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Fall at Chalco #28
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” – Walter Bagehot [Source:http://www.wisdomquotes.com/topics/life/%5D

November Follower of the Month: Sally Cronin

Genie’s Note: Our Follower of the Month for November is Sally Cronin of Smorgasboard. Sally has a wonderful personal story of personal growth and lifestyle/attitude change.

Twenty years ago I weighed 330lbs and eventually dragged myself along to the doctor for the usual lecture about my weight. By this time in my life I had been every size under the sun and had also half-completed nearly every diet available. On this occasion, the doctor who had run some tests, told me that unless I lost the extra weight I would not survive past my 40’s.

That was a wake-up call and a very loud one too. I changed my life around from that point on. I spent the next two years studying both nutrition and the human body so that I could design an eating plan that would work and I would stick to. My life is very different now and I love the fact that my experience enables me to help others in the work that I do.

But, more importantly my message is this. Do not leave issues, whether they are health, relationship or work until you are almost beyond help. If you have a problem there is always someone to listen and advise. And if family and friends are not an option there is massive amounts of information on the Internet to help you find an expert locally who can.

Thought for Today

“Just an observation: it is impossible to be both grateful and depressed. Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up.” — Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth and Being Free

Thought for Today

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust [Source: Goodreads]

I Am Light

I recently heard this beautiful song from India Arie. It speaks so eloquently to the truth that we are all sent to this earth to be God expressing.

Please taka minute to go to YouTube to watch this wonderful video. http://youtu.be/ism8dBjxKvc

Fall Fun: First Pot of Chili or Soup Party

Veggie Chili Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Veggie Chili
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

Bob and I always celebrate the first pot of chili of the season. A soup supper is fairly easy to set up and host. Using slow cookers you can set up your soup on your island, kitchen counter or table. You may serve the soup or allow the guests to serve themselves. Provide any garnishes you wish such as cheese, croutons, sour cream, etc. and bread or crackers if you wish.

Add your favorite people, beverages and dessert and you have a party. You could make this a pot luck dinner and invite guests to bring soup or dessert to share if you desire.

Thought for Today

“Your heart is the center of your power. I have learned that you can create easily and effortlessly when you let your thoughts come from the loving space of your heart. “ — Louise Hay [Source: Louise Hay Newsletter]