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Commitment is an act. You are either in or you are out. There is no middle ground, no life in between. You cannot just sit "on the fence" as sitting on the fence is an act as well. You have not made a concrete decision if you are on the fence. If you are not ready to commit, to act - that is OK. If you are ready to act without any... more
Posted at 11:19 AM
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
AWARENESS
When it comes to awareness ask yourself the following questions:
Are you aware of what your health goals are? (perhaps you don't make any health goals - why don't you?)
Are you aware of how you want to look? (Why do you want to look this way?)
Are you aware of how you want to feel? (What will it mean when you feel that way?)
Are you aware of how you want to live? (Why do you want to live like that?)
Are you aware of what you feel, look, eat and live like now? (Who will... more
Posted at 04:36 PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Collagen
What are the benefits of type I collagen?
There are many types of collagen. Type I collagen is the building block of our skin's structure, making up around 80% of our skin's dermal layer. Our bodies produce collagen naturally, but its production begins to decrease as we age. Collagen supplementation has been shown to be beneficial for maintaining healthy and hydrated skin. Marine collagen is composed mostly of type I collagen and is rich in unique, specialized amino acids that have targeted benefits... more
Posted at 02:51 PM
Sunday, January 10, 2021
HYDRATION AND YOUR SKIN
Did you know that collagen is an important supplement for our skin? One source is marine collagen.
What Is Marine Collagen?
Marine collagen is derived from the skin, bones, and scales of cold-water fish such as cod and pollock. Marine collagen is mostly type I collagen and is rich in amino acids proline, glycine, and hydroxyproline that help promote healthy skin. Some research suggests that the combination of marine collagen and phytonutrient-rich plant extracts can... more
Posted at 02:42 PM
Saturday, January 9, 2021
HYDRATION AND YOUR SKIN
Hydration is important for the skin. Getting the right nutrients is also important. Collagen helps with skin hydration.
There are many different types of collagen to choose from, and each has its own unique features. Marine collagen peptides are sustainably sourced and stand out for their benefits for supporting a smooth and hydrated complexion.
Our bodies' largest organ is our skin. Comprised mainly of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, our skin relies on proper... more
Posted at 02:38 PM
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Health and You
Exercise is a part of great health! Along with exercise, it's important to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul. It's important to continue to have a healthy mental outlook. It's important to focus on mental wellness.
Are you interested in and wanting to focus on exercise, stretching, well being? Are you interested in building community and either doing so from the comfort of your home or being a part of a group that meets weekly?
Mental wellness is so much a part of great health. The mind and the body work together to create a healthy mind, body and soul. One can also create or develop an unhealthy mind, body and soul.
I am so thrilled and in gratitude to say that I have recovered from being so very unwell for 10 weeks!
I have learned a few things and also reminded of a few things, some of which I want to share with you.
I realized that health really is wealth! Without my health, I felt like I was just... more
Posted at 01:32 PM
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Awareness is so key to change!
I have been unwell and unaware of what the root cause was for about 6 months or more. When it comes to health, it is important to be aware of what is going on and what can make a difference in feeling better. I have been suffering from low blood pressure. I didn't realize how much it could affect me physically! I finally realized my possible issue when I located the blood pressure machine and took my blood pressure reading. Without going into a lot of detail the answer for me was to... more
Posted at 11:02 AM
Monday, August 17, 2020
Goals
Decide what it is that you want to achieve. This is your goal so don't compare it to others. Make your goals intentional. Create the plan! Be aware of what may take you off course. Schedule the plan! Course correct if you have to! Tell someone about your goal. If you don't let people know - no one knows whether you have succeeded or failed.
My husband and I decided that our fitness goal was to walk 50 km this month. We have surpassed that goal and have decided to make a new goal. Our walking goal for the month is now 100... more