What do Nicole Kidman, Scarlet Johanssen, Kristen Stewart, Madonna, Marcia Cross, Julianne Moore, Gwenth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst and many other famous names today have in common besides the fact that they're famous?
Well, here it is...they don't have tans. They're pale and proud of it!!!
Folks, I've been reading and the days of sun soaked skin, coated in baby oil with iodine and all kinds of coconut scented accelerators is a thing of the past. Do it if you want, but you will be labeled an Old Lady, because nothing screams behind the times more than someone who's stuck in the 80s and still addicted to tanning beds and "lying out in the sun". A little sun kissed color is okay and it's good for you to soak up at least 20 minutes of sun per day, but no need to overdose.
I'm reminded of a verse from the Bible that talks about letting all things be done in moderation, that includes things like indulging in sweets and treats, overdosing on sunshine and consuming too much of well...anything.
So maybe this post is a personal opinion and I admit that I'm guilty. I've done it, spent hours in the sun trying to capture the rays, but that was then. This is now. I'm learning to be comfortable in my own skin, whatever color it is!
Being you is beautiful. It's okay to be dark, if that's the way God made you. It's okay to be light, if that's the way you're made. Just be HEALTHY and CONTENT with who you are:)
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
A Few Basic Things
In writing this blog I generally will post articles with links or references. Today, however, I'm going to post 4 simple things that I think important in my own life, things that I feel are essential to my health. Trust me, I can tell when I'm lacking in one of these things because after a few days effects start to show.
1. eat a balanced diet--balanced means just that "balanced". I believe it is important not to go too far in any direction. I do avoid certain things whenever possible: they are excessive amounts of starch, sugar and white flour along with processed food. It is always better to opt for lean meats, beans, lentils, chick peas, fresh vegetables and fruits, yogurt [but not the kinds with artificial colorings and flavors], whole wheat/grain products, oatmeal, etc. I try to avoid lots of "rich" food, because they make me lathargic and cause me to gain weight around my middle. So, keep the processed nacho dip with oil fried potatoes and give me a bowl of hummus and whole wheat pita chips or a cup of fresh salsa and tortillas any day of the weak. Tonight's menu calls for pinto beans and something green.
2. exercise-at LEAST 3 times a week. I usually do a forty-five minute cardio workout three days a week and weight bearing exercises the other two days. You don't have to join a gym to get in the exercise you need. You can jump rope, ride your bike, do push-ups, run, use a thread mill, get a dvd and workout with the television, walk. Oh, and there are many yoga moves that really increase your level of strength.
3. sleep-get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. I know it's not always possible, but make every effort to DO IT. Years of lack of sleep will pile up on you.
4. relax & laugh-- Take a walk, read a book, write a poem, put on a silly record and dance, watch the Three Stooges, finger paint, etc. The point is, do something fun! Do something that momentarily makes you forget all the stress in the world. A steady diet of stress will effect your health negatively.
1. eat a balanced diet--balanced means just that "balanced". I believe it is important not to go too far in any direction. I do avoid certain things whenever possible: they are excessive amounts of starch, sugar and white flour along with processed food. It is always better to opt for lean meats, beans, lentils, chick peas, fresh vegetables and fruits, yogurt [but not the kinds with artificial colorings and flavors], whole wheat/grain products, oatmeal, etc. I try to avoid lots of "rich" food, because they make me lathargic and cause me to gain weight around my middle. So, keep the processed nacho dip with oil fried potatoes and give me a bowl of hummus and whole wheat pita chips or a cup of fresh salsa and tortillas any day of the weak. Tonight's menu calls for pinto beans and something green.
2. exercise-at LEAST 3 times a week. I usually do a forty-five minute cardio workout three days a week and weight bearing exercises the other two days. You don't have to join a gym to get in the exercise you need. You can jump rope, ride your bike, do push-ups, run, use a thread mill, get a dvd and workout with the television, walk. Oh, and there are many yoga moves that really increase your level of strength.
3. sleep-get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. I know it's not always possible, but make every effort to DO IT. Years of lack of sleep will pile up on you.
4. relax & laugh-- Take a walk, read a book, write a poem, put on a silly record and dance, watch the Three Stooges, finger paint, etc. The point is, do something fun! Do something that momentarily makes you forget all the stress in the world. A steady diet of stress will effect your health negatively.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Healthful Information: health assessments
Healthful Information: health assessments: "Each week I scan the net for websites that I think are potentially beneficial to my readers. I enjoyed taking the assessments on this site a..."
health assessments
Each week I scan the net for websites that I think are potentially beneficial to my readers. I enjoyed taking the assessments on this site and found that, even though they are not a 100% foul proof, they still made me look long and hard at myself and my lifestyle choices.
http://www.healthstatus.com
So many times we get so caught up in our daily lives and in doing things for the people we love that we forget to do one of the most important things for them...take care of our own health.
I ask you to please join me this month, to workout weekly, drink more water, eat more fruits and grains, laugh at least once a day, relax, read and feed the spiritual part of me, for the ones we love. I'd like to be with my loved ones as long as possible and I'd like for my time with them to be as fulfilling as possible.
http://www.healthstatus.com
So many times we get so caught up in our daily lives and in doing things for the people we love that we forget to do one of the most important things for them...take care of our own health.
I ask you to please join me this month, to workout weekly, drink more water, eat more fruits and grains, laugh at least once a day, relax, read and feed the spiritual part of me, for the ones we love. I'd like to be with my loved ones as long as possible and I'd like for my time with them to be as fulfilling as possible.
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