Fit or Fiction – Baby Boomers’ Fitness

November 2, 2010 by
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Whether you're old or young, in shape or never picked up a weight in your life, you've probably heard a lot of fitness myths.  There are all kinds of ideas about weight loss and exercise out there, ranging from credible to downright crazy.  Here are just a few of the common myths baby boomers hear about their fitness and the real truth behind them. Myth 1:  You can't be in great shape. When you think of healthy, sculpted bodies, your mind generally cuts to people in their 20's.  While many people want to be more fit and healthy, they have convinced themselves that they are simply too old … [Read more...]

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My Passion for Fitness

November 2, 2010 by

Fitness is such a huge part of my life and is a passion of mine. I believe that overall health and fitness are such important elements to complete happiness. Many families today have so many daily tasks that exercise and family nutrition gets put aside, and is not a top priority. This one fact is what has given me the passion to change everyday families’ outlook on this important concept. I myself have been guilty of this until I discovered what an immense difference eating a clean diet and getting daily exercise in could do for me and my family. I realized I became a better spouse, parent, … [Read more...]

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Beyond Physical Health

November 1, 2010 by
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Like many of my colleagues, some natural skills led me to the mental health field, including being a good listener, having a positive outlook, and maintaining faith in the ability to heal.  My training in social work at the undergraduate and graduate level gave those natural skills a purpose and built my solid foundation in a systems approach to helping people.  As a therapist, most of my adult clients enter counseling with goals related to a desire to feel better emotionally or overcome difficulties.  Parents also bring their children to therapy with similar goals (though sometimes the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness