How you live your life each day is important for your overall health and longevity. Did you know that there are things you can do to set up your body clock and increase the chances of living a long, healthy life? In this blog post, we will discuss 14 tips for creating a healthy daily routine. These tips include everything from eating at the same time each day to getting adequate sleep. Follow these tips and you will be on your way to better health! One of the most important things you can do for your health is to establish a daily routine. This means eating at the same time each day, sleeping at the same time each night, and getting up at the same time each morning. When you do this, you are setting your body’s internal clock, which…
Does Anything Really Change in Your Body if You Cut out Artificial Sweetener?
Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” Ever since experts have realized the many negative health consequences of consistently consuming excessive added sugars (increased inflammation, altered gut microbiome health, overall increased chronic disease risk, etc.), we have had artificial sweeteners to help us have our (sugar-free) cake and eat it, too. These substances, which include aspartame, sucralose (Splenda), monk fruit, and stevia, provide a similar sweetness to sugar with little to no calories, and are found in a wide variety of packaged foods from diet sodas to protein powders. But is the artificial stuff really better than plain ol’ sugar? That’s where things get a little sticky. According to Maya Feller, RD, CDN, Brooklyn-based registered dietitian and author of Eating from Our Roots, the data on artificial sweeteners is bittersweet. “We could all benefit from more research on artificial sweeteners,” Feller says.…
How To Use Movement To Better Connect To Your Body (and Yourself), According to a Pilates Instructor
Read More at Well+Good [[{“value”:” Want to hear a sad (though probably not shocking) stat? According to the National Organization of Women, 62 percent of women say they’re not happy with their bodies. Now ready for something more encouraging? If you count yourself among that 62 percent, you don’t have to stay there—Amanda Tran, owner of private Pilates studio Let’s Transform and a Nike Well Collective trainer, is proof. During her 20-year journey as a classically trained dancer, Tran developed body dysmorphia that made her feel disconnected from her body and overly critical about identifying ways to “improve” it. But all of that started to change when she realized how unhealthy her relationship with dance had become, and she left it behind in favor of her newly discovered love for Pilates. “When I transitioned to the world of fitness, I…
‘I’m a Dermatologist With Eczema—These Are the Ultra-Moisturizing Body Products I Use All Winter’
Read More at Well+Good Jeanine Downie, MD has dealt with eczema her entire life. “Eczema, for me, gets worse in the winter,” she says. “You need to pay attention to when it’s worse and stop scratching it.” That’s because rubbing eczematic skin makes it more inflamed and itchier, so you’ve got to be vigilant about breaking the itch-scratch cycle. To do so, Dr. Downie, who is a board-certified dermatologist in Montclair, New Jersey, and the founder of Image Dermatology, follows a winter body routine that keeps moisture high and itchiness low. Learn about her favorite products and the best tips that she uses to manage her eczema below. 9 ways Dr. Downie cares for her body as a dermatologist with eczema 1. Uses a moisturizing unscented body wash “I am a moisture baby so I like the Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free…
‘Gentle Nutrition’ is the Final Principle of Intuitive Eating, and It’s All About Honoring Your Body
Read More at Well+Good When some people hear the term “intuitive eating,” they imagine the bonkers myth that it means eating pizza and cookies all day. And for some folks starting their intuitive eating journey, meals may look like that (which is okay!), especially if they’ve been depriving themselves of those foods. However, that’s not quite what intuitive eating is. In short, it’s a way of eating that pays attention to what your body—not society—is telling you it needs and wants. It says “no” to things like dieting, shaming yourself for eating certain foods, using food as a sole coping skill, or eating what and how much you think you “should.” Created by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, CEDRD-S and Elyse Resch, MS, RD, CEDS-S, authors of Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti Diet Approach, intuitive eating is a weight-inclusive,…
Sit Smarter to Improve Whole Body Health and Longevity
Read More at Sixty and Me Have you ever heard that sitting on the floor is one of the best ways to stay active, live long and be healthy? It may seem silly or even impossible because right now it’s not easy for you to get up and down from the floor. And that points right to the problem for many of us – we’ve lost the muscle strength and range of motion in our joints not because of how long we’ve lived, but from spending way too many of those years sitting in just one shape. It’s the same shape whether we’re sitting on a chair, in the car, on a bike or on the couch. As biomechanist Katy Bowman writes, “The problem isn’t sitting or standing, but the constant and continuous use of a single position.” Floor-Sitting and…
Strong Upper Body
Read More at The Betty Rocker Get ready to sculpt and strengthen your upper body with this fun “elimination rounds” workout! Today you will be working out with Coach Neesha from Team Betty Rocker – one of our amazing trainers! Coach Neesha is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Team Betty Rocker Coach. Elimination rounds means you’ll be eliminating moves as you progress through the rounds. I find this style of training is really fun and makes the workout feel like it just flies by! This workout will sculpt your shoulders, back, and arms, supporting a strong core and excellent posture. And remember, it’s the actions we take AROUND our workouts that help make them effective, including how we eat, how we rest and recover, and how we manage our stress. Be sure you’re eating enough protein in all…
Lower Body Power Blast
Read More at The Betty Rocker Today I’ve got a quick lower body blast that will build strength and endurance and get you all fired up! Why do resistance training? Resistance training (working your body against a force or load) increases your muscular strength. Strengthening your muscle tissue boosts your immune system, increases your fat burning potential, supports your joints, and can even improve your sleep! Why do plyometrics (explosive cardio)? Plyometrics are sometimes called “reactive training” as in how your body reacts to the ground. Explosive jumping moves like these in short bursts are a great way to load and strengthen your muscles and support your joint health – plus boost your cardiovascular capacity. If you happen to be a woman over 40, these 2 types of training are especially beneficial for you in supporting muscle development and fat…
Total Body Power Sculpt
Read More at The Betty Rocker Ready to work your entire body today in just 25 minutes? Join Coach Neesha for this awesome total body strength building workout. Coach Neesha is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Team Betty Rocker Coach. We’ll be starting off with full body strength-building circuit, and finishing with a quick tabata (high intensity cardio in just 4 minutes). Your workout doesn’t have to be an hour long or any set amount of time, to be effective. I’m all about the “all or something” approach and remembering that it’s okay to go at your own pace without pressuring yourself to get it all done at a certain time or in a certain way. This workout is a great one to do from home or in the gym with simple equipment like dumbbells, or you could…