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Only conscious choices can give you a vibrant, energy-filled existence. Like any other challenge in life, treat positive lifestyle changes as an opportunity to mature and grow. Plus, being healthy can be fun!

Diet

Avoid refined, processed foods (basically, anything with white flour).


Avoid toxic fats, i.e., foods that are fried or made with hydrogenated oils.


Eat foods rich in phytonutrients, e.g., berries, cruciferous vegetables and soybeans.


Fitness


Keep a set of medium-weight dumbbells by your bed. Do a couple of reps when you wake up and at night before bed.


Put a stationary bike in front of your TV and only watch while pedaling.


Develop a stretching routine for increased flexibility. For instance, try simple yoga poses.

Vitamins

Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (1,000 mg/day): Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which circulates in the blood and lymphatic system. It boosts the immune system and aids in healing. It is found in many citrus fruits.


Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (3 grams/day with each gram containing 180 mg EPA/120 mg DHA): Essential fatty acids protect against hardening of the arteries by promoting the formation of good prostaglandins, thinning the blood and reducing the stickiness of blood cells. They can be found in coldwater fish like salmon and halibut and flax seeds.


B Complex Vitamins: B vitamins are essential for the conversion of glucose into energy. You can find B vitamins in brown rice, dried beans and organ meats.


Being empowered also means being aware of the side effects of your actions. Remember that anything strong enough to help you is also powerful enough to hurt you. Many micronutrients can interact with common drugs prescribed by physicians. Please consult your doctor before using supplements.

Stress Reduction

Find something to be grateful for every day.


Take 10 slow, deep conscious breaths each morning and evening.


Smile whenever you make eye contact with another person. It will make you both feel better.

Practice distancing yourself from negative emotions by observing them without judgment when they occur.

Tips For A Younger ~ Healthier YOU ~ Cardio ~ Keep Moving ~ Stay Young

There’s no doubt that getting older changes your body and appearance, but it also affects your ability to exercise.
Your maximum heart rate declines with age, which means your heart and lungs can’t pump as much oxygen and blood to your muscles during intense physical activity.
As a result, your muscles won’t be able to work as hard or as long as they once could. With age comes reductions in muscle mass, reducing the maximum effort you can sustain. Your tendons and ligaments will stiffen and shorten, reducing your natural range of motion and flexibility.
And unless you’re very lucky, you’ll probably have some age-related problems with bones, joints and/or nerves, like arthritis or neuropathy, which will also affect your ability to move as freely as you once did in your younger years.


But does any of this mean you might as well accept the inevitable decline, scrap your exercise plans, and head for your favorite easy chair?

Nope—just the opposite, in fact. Researchers have discovered that much of the physical decline in we associate with aging may have more to do with increased inactivity than with aging itself. Moreover, starting (or continuing) a regular exercise program can delay and reduce the affects of aging, and in some cases, even reverse some of the declines already brought on by previous lack of exercise. The benefits of regular exercise, and the negative consequences of not exercising, are probably most notable between ages 50 and 70 than at any other time in your life.
Get all the tips and details to create a younger, healthier YOU, on the link below.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1291