The Ripple Effect

I saw a funny thing the other day as I drove into work. I came to almost a complete stop on the freeway and wondered what was going on. I moved at a crawl for about a half mile until it started moving again. As I got towards the clearing I did not see an accident or a stalled vehicle, I saw nothing. No reason for the stop. Then I glanced over to the other side of the freeway, there I saw a 4 car pile up. I started thinking, why is it so congested on this side? Then it dawned on me that the cars in front of me slowed down to see what was going on on the other side of the freeway.

The Ripple Effect.

Several cars slowed down to see, which slowed down others who gawked, which eventually caused the half mile hold up. You see small tiny things can cause huge impacts. Much like dropping a pebble in water, you can see the many ripples it causes.

Our lives are no different, making smaller better choices today will lead to bigger things down the road. Instead of reaching for that soda, have some juice. Instead of the fat filled salad dressing, have something lighter, instead of chips have some fruit or nuts. Start your Health Ripple today!

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Relieve Your Bronchitis Symptom

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Stop And Look Around Or You Might Miss It

Many of the things that I write about focus around physical health, but what I would like to address is our mental health. Often we forget about how much of a role our minds come into play when we think of our health. As I have said in past posts, if your mind is not into it, the rest of you will not be.

Today I went to a workshop that focused on soothing the mind so that the rest of the body could function. This was done through music and for once in a workshop I was told that if I fell asleep they would take it as a compliment. The music was arranged in such a manner that I could feel my blood pressure slowly going down. Well maybe not “felt” it, but my mind “felt” it.

The one thing that we need to constantly do is keep our minds healthy. This could be done in many forms. One such way is not letting negativity into our lives. We need to let go of any bad feelings and not let them linger on. The longer we hold on to such thoughts, the worse our mental health gets. We need to keep our minds constantly nurtured through reading, studying and sharing ideas with others. We need to let our thoughts and expressions out through art, poetry, music, writing or what ever your creative outlet may be.

To quote Ferris Bueller, we live in a world that moves so quickly that if we don’t “stop to look around once in a while you could miss it.” Take the time to pursue artistic or creative endeavors. Our lives become so easy that we rarely have to think anymore. The Internet makes it easier to do many things. As I sit here and write to you, I am reminded of a time not long ago that in order to let people know what I was thinking I had to pick up the phone and tell them. In today’s automated world, I can publish this post worldwide quicker than I can write it.

To keep our minds mentally tough, mentally ready and mentally healthy we must train it to do so. We need to keep reading, keep learning and keep active. Get your mind right and everything else will follow.

Finishing The Race

Someone was asking me the other day about this blog and what I was hoping to do. It got me to thinking about what exactly I wanted to do and how I could convey that to others.

First and foremost, I started this as my way to help others. I wanted to give someone a place they could go for words of encouragement or general guidance on making healthier choices in their lives. Not only to look better, but to feel better as well.

Well, I came up with this analogy. When you think in terms of someone running a marathon, my hope is to be the one along the way handing you water and words of encouragement, but ultimately you still have to do all the work and run the race. Whether you decide to keep going or give up, I will still be there to do what I can to help you out. Just make sure you keep your eye on the prize and finish the race.

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Healthy For Life

After writing this for a while now, I ran into someone who carries the same ideals that I have on weight loss and management. I was at lunch the other day and a friend of mine mentioned that she was back on her weight watchers program after she had put on a few extra pounds. I was interested in what she had to say because I noticed she was picking up just some veggies and fruit.

I asked her what her reason was behind it, as I normally ask of people who come to me and tell me that they are planning to lose x amount of pounds or get down to a certain size dress or pants.

What she said shook me, as it was what I long for people to say and the reason why I write this blog. She said she wanted to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight for life. She said "I don't want to make a temporary choice, I want to make a life choice."

I almost applauded, lol, but I just told her how right she was. Often times we lose sight of the big picture. We are too involved in how we look or what people will think of us, when really a healthy lifestyle is not only a choice to look better, but so we can live longer. So we can live longer and happier, so we can help prevent heart disease, so we can have more time with our children and grandchildren.

Her thoughts echoed the reason I do what I do. I work in the field of health education so that people will make a better choice, the choice to be healthy- for life.

The Path to Weight Lifting Success

There are a lot of different people that will tell you a lot of different things about weight training and working out. The problem with most is that they will tell you to do what they have done. In the early years of weight training and personal training, a person who looked muscular was approached and offered money in exchange for their advice. That person would then, for a fee, reveal their workout and voila the personal training industry started.

There are glitches in this thinking. How many times have you seen someone doing a certain exercise and decided to try it and found that it did not work as well as you thought it would have for you or did not see the results that you wanted?

Weightlifting is an art, the art of sculpting your body. What works for some people will not work for everyone. It is trial and error and we need to experiment with different exercises, different routines, different amounts of sets, different amounts of reps, different days and different rest days. The list goes on and on because there are so many variables involved.

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Making Exercise Fun: Fun, Sun and the Super Bowl

The one thing I have a hard time hearing is how many people do not exercise because they just don't enjoy it. Exercise does not have to be something that you dread doing, it should be something that you look forward to and it should be something that you can incorporate into your life.

How do you do it? The key is to make it fun and enjoyable. Find what you enjoy doing and incorporate it into your daily activities. My Mother for example likes to watch TV, absolutely loves it, so I went out and got her a "Walking to Fitness" type of DVD. What she does now is in between commercials or when she feels like it, she will play the DVD and follow the walking exercises. It is also age appropriate, so the exercises are not too strenuous, but does give her a good workout.

The reason I am writing this post is because I found myself thinking about it on Super Bowl Sunday. I wanted to exercise, I wanted to watch the Super Bowl and I wanted to go to the beach. Well I was able to do all of it and was happy with the end result.

I watched the kickoff, went to the beach and surfed for an hour or so, then got out of the water and grabbed my body board and fins and jumped back in for another hour. Not only was it fun, not to mention getting a tan and my cardiovascular workout (from the paddling), but I also got home for the end of the 3rd quarter and was able to see the rest of the game.

This is the sort of thing that I am talking about. Find what you like to do and mix it into your day. You will find exercise can be a lot more enjoyable than you once thought. If you are having any problems coming up with anything, drop me a line and I will see if I can help. rvidad@gmail.com

Weighlifting Success

Weightlifting is hard. Plain and simple it takes a lot of work to become stronger, it takes a lot of work to look better and it takes a lot of work to be healthier. One of the first things I did to get in shape when I was younger was to pick up a set of dumb bells. And I am proud to say that I never put them down, figuratively.

Weightlifting is a great choice for getting into shape, however, it can also be the source of pain and anguish if the proper steps are not taken. Planning is an essential part in your success. Trying to see what works and what does not is tedious, but pays off huge. I have written several articles on weight training and lifting. Be sure to check these out:

Weightlifting 101
Gym Etiquette 101

I also have a follow up article to Weightlifting 101 on ezinearticles.com, but it won't be live for a few days. If you have any questions, drop me a line some time, I would love to hear from you.

Snoring, Sleep Apnea and You

Are you waking up tired throughout the day? Is it getting in the way? Want a natural way to cure it? Or are you one of the others, the brave ones that live with a snorer, or sleep in the same bed. Are you looking for a cure as well? I know that some times snoring and sleep apnea can be cured naturally, but sometimes more treatment is needed to help.

For the many that suffer from this, there are those in their households that suffer as well. Others that want to help, but don't know what to do. The best thing I can suggest is that you tell the person what is going on, things that you observe while they are asleep and accompany them to their physician's office to get help for it. Again, there is a chance that you can care for it without any surgeries or treatment, but it is better to get checked out to be sure.

Being a snorer and suffering from sleep apnea, I know all of the embarrassment of falling asleep in a crowded are and snoring so loud I bothered everyone in the room. I know the helpless feeling of wishing it would just go away. I know the feeling of guilt when people in the house complain that your snoring kept them awake. Stop feeling like this, do something about it today!

The Keys to Optimal Health

Going off of a previous post I wrote, I wanted to address the idea of overall health and wellness. The reason I am doing so, is because it seems so common sense, although many of us take it for granted. How many times has an ailment carried over into the rest of your life? I am not just talking about a cold or the flu, but what about times you have been financially strapped. It affects a lot of other things you do, at work you are worried about how you are going to pay certain bills. Some times we internalize a lot of these feelings of stress that later manifest as physical ailments. Have you ever heard of someone going through bouts of stress that have had an ulcer? I have. It all goes with what I am going to be talking about. Total, overall health and wellness.

Keeping Fit. Exercise does the body good. Not only does it make us feel good, but we can look good as well. Studies have shown that exercise releases endorphins or feelings of pleasure. Exercise has helped to reduce high blood pressure and helps with proper circulation. Getting the proper amount of physical exercise only benefits us in the long run. It is my belief that the better shape we are in, the less prone we are to injuries. And the better off we will be when dealing with chronic illnesses we may have.

Get Your Mind Right. Sometimes we are our worst enemy. We talk negatively to our selves, say we are not good enough and sometimes over analyze and over think things. There are a lot of us that get down and depressed about our situations. We must always, I repeat always be our own cheerleader. This is not to say that we are obnoxious and arrogant, but rather give ourselves more positive talk. We need to tell ourselves that we are worth a lot, that we are smart and we are a good person. If we don’t believe in ourselves, how are we going to get others to believe in us or what we have to say?

Make Better Food Choices. One of my worst vices is chocolate. I can sit down and eat a whole box of chocolates. While I love these things, I need to keep them in moderation or it can get out of hand and star showing when I get in the scale and look in front of the mirror. Make a better choice when dining out, choose healthier alternatives. And remember that it is ok to splurge every once in a while. I like the saying, “don’t cheat yourself, treat yourself,” but with that remember that moderation is key.

Rest. If you are like me, then you are probably in denial. I hate to admit when my girlfriend is right, but she is. I am one of those people who have long functioned on a minimal amount of sleep. For years, 4-5 hours a night was all I needed. Going to bed before midnight never happened. That was when I was a lot younger. Now, I sleep at least 7 hours and I can feel the difference in my energy level.

Be In Harmony with Family and Friends. The last couple of weeks, I have dealt with life on different levels. By that I mean, I have been to the hospital to visit a young child, been there to visit someone older who has been battling an illness, been to a funeral for someone who left too young and have talked to others who no longer wish to be around. If I have learned anything, it is to say and do the things you really mean. If you have a problem with someone, talk to them and work it out. Don’t let it linger and wait till it’s too late.

Keep Your Finances In Order. I know that this is a tough one, as I struggle with it constantly, but if we can keep a grip on it, then all other stresses in our lives can be worked out.

There are a lot of variables that can be found in our equation of a healthy life, but if we can continue on the path of healthy living in all aspects, the end result should be optimal health. Here’s to your journey, I hope I can be your guide. Thanks for reading.

Get Your Mind Right

Overall Health...

I went to a presentation tonight that reminded of many things. Many times when we think of health, our own in particular, we are usually referring to the physical part of it. Such as the absence of any kind of ailment. When we ask someone how their health is, we are usually asking if they have not been feeling well physically. We think of health is terms of a cold or the flu or a headache.

Health is all encompassing, not only do we need to keep our bodies physically fit, but we need to keep our minds spiritually and mentally healthy. We need to make sure we are getting the proper rest, nutrition and exercise. We need to be sure that our friends and families are in harmony and that our financial matters are all in order.

Once we get all of that healthy, we can do anything. We need to be at an optimal level to perform at an optimal level. So many times I have heard the saying “You have to get your mind right.” How true it is.