by Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein | Nov 11, 2010 | healing divine, Physical Fitness and Nutrition
~ALL day TODAY, CHOOSE to Speak with yOUR Gentle Voice of LOVE, no matter what the situation & pay attention to the affect.
~SMALL CHANGES make BIG Differences…..we can CHOOSE to make SMALL POSITIVE Changes EVERY DAY & BEnefit SELF & ALL Exponentially!
~What SMALL Positive CHANGE can YOU CHOOSE to make today in yOUR Daily Habitual BEingness? CHOOSE to MAKE IT, BE IT!
~It’s ALL about ‘finding the balance’…Providing SELF with just enough of ALL the Good Stuff we require to BE Healthy.
~It’s NOT enough to just eat well, or exercise regularly, or meditate, or DO the ‘work’= CREATION YOU LOVE, ~~ya gotta BALANCE ALL.
~A Balanced Life incorporates that which is required by ALL levels of our multi dimensional BEingness.
~Balance IS achieved when we honour the Physical, Mental, Spiritual & Emotional aspects of WE, which WE ALL Deserve!
~It may seem like a lot of things to ‘keep in balance’ to BE ALL we are here to BE, but WE ARE ALL that & so much more!
~Balancing occurs Naturally, Effortlessly when we honour, respect, listen to & LOVE SELF TRUEly, WHOLLY, & COMPLETELY
~DO what IS right for YOU, NOT what others say or think IS good for YOU, we are ALL Unique Reflections of the ONE.
~TRUST in yOUR SELF, in yOUR BLISS, in yOUR HAPPYness to KNOW what IS right for YOU, no one can KNOW but YOU 🙂
~Release SELF from External Judgments & Barometers to ALLOW SELF to TRUEly LISTEN to yOUR OWN BlissFull Happyness.
~When we can let go of “should BE’s” in accord to some illusory standards, we can simply BE the I in ME we ARE here to BE.
~It’s NOT whether YOU measure up to someone else’s standards, it’s whether YOU are honouring yOUR TRUTH, yOUR GIFTS.
~We are ALL here to share in OUR UNIQUE GIFTS, reflections of our divinity, KNOW yOURs by Following yOUR Bliss.
~BE Patient with SELF in finding yOUR Balance, acKNOWledging & emBODYing yOUR TRUTH, it will BE with dedicated persistence.
~Baby Steps along our journey WILL get us where we want to BE…day by day, little by little, CHOOSE to LOVE SELF more.
~Recognize in yOUR NOW ALL the ways YOU ARE fulfilling yOUR Life’s Purpose, yOUR Personal Legend, experiencing, LIVING yOUR BLISS!
Positive Energy emanated out to the SEA of ALL for our Collective Awakening into optimal homeostasis upon ALL Levels of our Multi-Dimensional BEingness.
BLISSedly BE
Radiating LOVE
Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein
roni
@radiate
by Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein | Oct 17, 2010 | healing divine, Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Turns out you don’t have to completely overhaul your life in order to fit into your jeans better. Researchers recently pinpointed two simple strategies that could do the job.
Part 1: Just walk an extra 500 steps every day.
Part 2: Trim a mere 100 calories from one meal each day (that’s roughly equivalent to eating one less tablespoon of butter, drinking three fewer sips of soda, or leaving three or four bites at a meal). Pretty simple, right?
Succeed at Weight Loss Without Trying
In a study, overweight people who were coached to do exactly that ended up doing big favors for their waistlines. Not just because they removed a few extra calories from their day, but because embarking on this simple plan inspired them to make even bigger changes. They turned into overachievers, cutting 300 calories a day from their diets and walking an extra 1,450 steps per day. That translates into shedding about a pound every 10 days or so. And it was their commitment to baby steps that really got the ball rolling. (Get slim quickly and healthfully with the online version of the diet best-seller YOU: On a Diet.)
Really Simple Slimmers
Bottom line: If the thought of big change keeps you firmly glued to the couch, think about smaller changes you can make to help your body be healthier. You never know, the “no big deal” approach might be the perfect way to start yourself off in the right direction. And if things snowball from there, so be it, right?
This article was originally published by “Real Age”.
by Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein | Sep 7, 2010 | Enlightenment Guidance, healing divine, Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Scientists used to think neural networks were hardwired early in life, and that we couldn’t change the way our brains worked. With the help of improved technology in brain scanning, this theory was thrown out. Researchers now see our brains as being more akin to the muscles in our body — we can build and improve them, or we can ignore and weaken them.
Actively using the brain keeps it strong and healthy. But when you aren’t in the mood for intense and challenging thinking exercises, here are five fun — and less demanding — ways to aid in the building process. Click through for a chance to win two books that will help boost your brainpower.
Drink Wine!
Norwegian researchers found that women who drank a moderate amount of wine –at least four times during the week– scored better on cognitive tests than women who drank less wine. The study included over 5,000 participants who were questioned over the course of seven years.
Wine may not have been the only factor that contributed to the higher scores. The researchers noted “A positive effect of wine…could also be due to cofounders such as socio-economic status and more favorable dietary and other lifestyle habits.” However, the initial finding is worthy of further exploration–especially considering the health benefits that have been associated with moderate alcohol consumption in previous studies.
As Natural News reports, “most of the 68 studies conducted over the past decade that relate to alcohol’s potential health benefits show some relationship between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and a reduced risk of brain abnormalities like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.” In addition, red wine is filled with antioxidants that can fight free-radical damage that accompanies aging.
Of course, the key is moderation, and there are plenty of reasons to avoid alcohol, if you already do so. However, if drinking a little wine helps you wind down, you may not need to feel guilty about it.
Exercise.
In addition to boosting endorphins and making you happier, working out may make you smarter. Physical exercise promotes neurogenesis — a process that builds networks in your brain. Exercise can strengthen “executive” cognition — or help the brain to plan, reason and perform other higher-order functions. There is also evidence that exercising may protect against Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and spinal cord injury.
Get intimate!
If going to the gym or hiking outside doesn’t get you excited, fear not. Staying in bed and having sex can produce some of the same effects. According to a study by Leuner, Glasper, and Gould, published on PLoS ONE, sexual activity also promotes neurogenesis — and, as an added benefit reduces stress and anxiety!
Eat Guacamole! (or other Healthy Fats)
Our brains are made up of 60 percent fat, so it makes sense that nourishing the body with essential fatty acids supports brain health. This Natural Solutions article on IQ-Boosting foods explains that Omega-3s help neurons in the brain communicate with one another, which may positively affect our ability to learn and memorize. Good sources of brain-boosting Omega 3s include cold-water fish, avocados, walnuts, flax seeds, and olive oil.
Related:
Are You Deficient in Healthy Fats?
Guacamole and Taco Salad Recipe
Play Games.
Playing games, such as Sudoku, exercises a part of the brain associated with memory. Sudoku, a number-placement puzzle, relies on logic, guesswork, and our ability to remember patterns. “To crack Sudoku our brains use a unique set of neural pathways known as associative memory– which enables us to discover a pattern from a partial clue,” says ABC Science reporter Judy Skatssoon, referencing research done by Professor John Hopfield of Princeton University.
Originally post for Care2.com by Megan Zehnder
by Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein | Aug 31, 2010 | Physical Fitness and Nutrition
~Compound Exercises ~2 or more body parts conditioned in the same wave of motion~Excellent for strength & time management.
For example: DOing a squat with free weights in either hand, and on the rise, a bicep curl.
~ Balanced Eating ~Combine Protein, Carbohydrate & Fats for Complete Balanced Meals….small portion sizes of each creates a great and satisfying meal.
~Eat SMALLer meals MORE OFTEN through out yOUR day OR 3 medium sized meals with up to 2 Light snacks~~Remember to ALLways Read the Nutritional Labels on ALL purchased food products…INCLUDING Liquids.
by Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein | Jul 17, 2010 | Physical Fitness and Nutrition
~ Take ‘time’ EVERY morning & evening for SELF to relish within, celebrate, honour & embrace the GIFT that IS yOUR BEingness. ❤❤❤
~ Think NOT of what others perceive, KNOW what YOU DO when perceiving, receiving, & responding through LOVE’s Light.
~ When there is a negative tape on auto repeat play’n in yOUR mind….take a moment, step back, say “DELETE” & SMILE 🙂
~ Living Healthier is BEST accomplished & maintained when we ‘ease’ into it, start with ONE thing & expand naturally.
~ When we find ourSELVes in the “grips of emotion” REMEMBER to BREATHE! If necessary, go for a walk, distract yOUR Mind ’til calmness is restored, BEfore DOing ANYthing with respect to that which YOU are ‘gripped emotionally’ about.
~ When CHOOSing to Live a HEALTHIER Lifestyle, GO SLOW, BABY STEPS, ya don’t hafta “Give it all up”…moderation is key.
~ When feel’n ‘blue’, hav’n a difficult time gett’n yarSELF out of a ‘rut’, turn to another & imbue them with LOVE. ❤
~ DO whatever it takes, to LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! ❤❤❤
BLISSEdly BE Sweet Universal Family
I AM BLISSed by YOU!
Radiating LOVE
Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein
roni
@radiate
@ArtWave
by Rhonda Sheryl Lipstein | Jun 27, 2010 | Physical Fitness and Nutrition
“9 Factors Affecting Your Metabolism” was posted by Megan Zehnder on Care2.com’s Healthy & Green Living online Magazine.
This is Part 3 of 3, outlining 3 of the 9 mentioned Factors which Affect Our Metabolism.
Phytonutrients
Phytonutrients, including chlorophyll, polysaccharides, sterols, saponins and lactones, are part of a huge variety of plant compounds that actively support certain metabolic processes. There are thousands of known phytochemicals, and a great deal of current research on the potential uses of these natural substances for medical purposes.
Herbs, a rich source of phytonutrients, have been used for thousands of years as metabolic enhancers and as tonics to help people recover from disease. While it would take pages to even begin to address the different functions of common herbs, let me briefly mention just a few things. Certain herbs, such as panax or Siberian ginseng, may help balance metabolic disorders and help alleviate stress-related and sexual problems. Other herbs, such as ephedra, have traditionally served as energy enhancers and fat burners.
Coffee and black tea are the most popular stimulant substances in the world.Green tea is a milder stimulant, but it contains highly potent antioxidants (polyphenols).
Before using any herbs, do your own research on processing, potency, standardization and possible side effects.
Fiber
Fiber plays a critical role in digestion, elimination and energy production. Besides helping detoxify the body through elimination of waste and toxins, fiber influences certain metabolic processes, including the conversion of carbohydrates and fats to energy. In short, fiber slows the absorption of simple sugars, thereby helping to stabilize blood sugar, regulate insulin activity and supply a steady stream of energy to the body. Certain fibers (such as mucilage and pectin) work like sponges, pulling toxins and fat away from the body so they can be more quickly eliminated as waste. For people who don’t know when to stop eating, fibrous foods can also be helpful in triggering a full, satiated feeling.
Although fiber cereals and supplements are a good way to enhance your fiber intake, consider whole foods your first line of defense. Our bodies are built to metabolize whole foods, which are naturally rich in fiber and essential nutrients. Serious metabolic problems, including excessive fat gain, are often the result of chronic consumption of over-processed, refined food. Diets deficient in fiber and minerals make people crave for the missing nutrients, which leads to a near-constant sense of hunger, and sometimes to compulsive binging.
Exercise
Exercise is the most effective method for instantly boosting metabolism. Combining exercise and proper diet naturally leads to maximum metabolic efficiency.
Both are absolutely essential. That said, I believe that diet should be your No. 1 priority. Here’s why: Both your ability to exercise and your exercise results will naturally accelerate in the presence of proper nutrition. Without proper diet, you won’t be able to effectively access energy stores, nor will you be able replace nutrients lost during exercise. When that happens, metabolism declines.
Naturally, genetics are a key factor. But so is metabolism, and metabolism is inherently dependent on how you treat your body. If you attempt to exercise intensively without supporting your body’s nutritional needs, you won’t get very far.
If you want to live in a young, vigorous, lean body, just give your body what it needs in order to reach a peak metabolic state: Eat well, exercise intensely, get enough rest. Most importantly, get to know your body from the inside out. Enjoy its power, respect its complexity, and it will repay you richly.
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