Health and Well Being
Greetings my friends. Here I go with my 2nd post. Since I have not really informed many people of my blog to date, I would encourage you (time permitting) to read my 1st post (below) before this one. Your choice….but the 1st piece kind of outlines my “blogolosophy”. I’m sure that’s not a word……but maybe it will catch on :).
I am writing today because I know…..deep down…..that I am finally starting to grasp what it really means to be healthy. Yes…..health…..a critically important aspect of one’s life that has somehow eluded me over the years. I am very pleased to have a new found interest and desire for optimal health, and I am totally determined to tackle this major component of my life. Although I will turn 46 this week (ouch!!), my children are still all very young (4-14). Therefore, I really need to be living (health wise) like I am 36. By the way….scientifically speaking…..this can really be done. If you read the first chapter in Dr Oz’s 1st book, “You, the Owner’s Manual”, you will see that everyone can live up to 10 years younger (from a physical health perspective) than their actual age. Health is certainly a topic that should be near and dear to most, especially for those of us heading into the second half of our lives…..or our “back 9”. You will see me refer to the back 9 quite often in my writing. After all, it is title of my blog, my website (coming soon), as well as the branding message for my new mission focused on improving all of the key elements of my life.
Wouldn't you agree that health, fitness, diet, and ultimately well being should be at the top of everyone’s daily agenda? It’s a topic that is talked about in the media, the internet, in books and magazines, on Oprah, and many other mediums. Unfortunately, it’s also a topic that many of us seem to have place on the back burner over the years. This has certainly been the case for me, as I have totally abused my body for many years. So much so that I feel extremely fortunate not have any severe health problems as a result. However, like many other middle aged men, I do suffer from fatigue, lack of focus and energy, and lower back pain from time to time. Additionally, I still have an over sized mid-section that I have been fighting (on and off) for about 15 years. My diet, physical activity and exercise regimen looks more like a cyclone roller coaster than anything else. I have dieted, lost weight (gained weight), and exercised on and off throughout this time. However, I missed the boat on the most important element of all. I have not made this a part of my everyday life. You see, it’s not about dieting and exercising…..it’s about living a healthy life.
I know I’m not alone here, as many of my personal family members and friends are in the same boat. You may be thinking to yourself…. “Yeah…..that’s me too” So, the question remains.... "What are we going to do about it?" Being healthy and fit truly needs to be a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. We all know that being healthy is so very important, so why is it so difficult? Like so many other aspects of our lives, it basically just boils down to will power and discipline. The great football coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi said it best:
“The good Lord gave you a body that can stand almost anything. It’s your mind you have to convince. Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities like sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It’s a state of mind-you could call….character in action?”
Character in action…..I love that statement.
One of the things I have done to take action lately has been to pay very close attention to my eating habits, both the quantity and quality. Fortunately, I have a ton of reference books on the topic because I have been trying to tackle this for years. The best one I have found is Dr Rolzen and Dr. Oz’s book I mentioned above. Throughout this book, you will find a series of crib sheets that offer suggestions and practical solutions on improving your health. For example, here’s what they say about the quality and quantity of our food intake:
• Meal schedule – Eat when hungry, not famished, and make your last meal at least three hours before bed.
• Plate size – 9 inches, not the usual 11-13 inch variety.
• Foods to eat daily – 9 handfuls of fruits and vegetables; at least ounce of nuts; whole-grain breads and cereals that contain fiber.
• Foods to eat at least three times per week – Fish (like line-caught salmon, mahi mahi, tilapia, catfish and flounder).
• Foods to eat weekly – 10 tablespoons of cooked tomato products
• Food to avoid – Processed foods that contain trans or saturated fats; White foods like creamed sauces, white bread, white rice and simple sugar.; Products containing high-fructose corn syrup
• To drink daily – 64 ounces of water, 2 glasses skim or low-fat milk, 1 glass of wine
• To take daily – 1 multivitamin that contains at least 800 micrograms of folate, 400 IU of vitamin D, 1200 milligrams of calcium, 400 milligrams of magnesium, and a daily value (dv) of all others. 2 aspirin (taken with a half glass of warm water before and after). Omega-3 fatty acids (2 grams) can be obtained by consuming nuts and fish above.
One of the main items that caught my attention here was Omega 3s. I have been hearing and reading so much about Omega 3s lately, and the importance of getting these into our bodies. As luck would have it, about 2 weeks after I started this research, I was introduced to an amazing product. It’s called MILA, and it comes from the Chia seed. This product has the highest and safest combination of Omega 3s (fatty acids), antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients of any source on the planet. I started taking the product about 3 weeks ago, and I feel better than I have in quite some time. I have more energy, focus, and I know that I am making a wise and healthy choice. As many of you already know, our bodies can not produce Omega 3s.
Therefore, we must get them from other sources. Before MILA, you needed to get them from fish, fish oil, or flax seed (yuck!). MILA has 3 grams of Omega 3s per serving. 1 gram more than Dr. Oz says we need everyday. I can almost guarantee that most of us have not taken our daily requirement of Omega 3s, but like I said, we absolutely need this in our bodies. We are talking about improving our overall health and well being….right? Just take a gander at all of the improved health components associated with this product. The AMA, WebMD, and many other well respected medical schools agree that the nutritional components of MILA can offer you better health:
Heart Disease, Anti-Aging, Weight Loss, Healthy Blood Pressure, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Mental Health, Type II Diabetes, and Pre-Natal health.
Wow……that says it all folks.
If you are interested in finding our more about Lifemax and MILA, please visit this website:
www.lifemax.net
I....for one.....am taking a hard stance on health. Are you??
I am writing today because I know…..deep down…..that I am finally starting to grasp what it really means to be healthy. Yes…..health…..a critically important aspect of one’s life that has somehow eluded me over the years. I am very pleased to have a new found interest and desire for optimal health, and I am totally determined to tackle this major component of my life. Although I will turn 46 this week (ouch!!), my children are still all very young (4-14). Therefore, I really need to be living (health wise) like I am 36. By the way….scientifically speaking…..this can really be done. If you read the first chapter in Dr Oz’s 1st book, “You, the Owner’s Manual”, you will see that everyone can live up to 10 years younger (from a physical health perspective) than their actual age. Health is certainly a topic that should be near and dear to most, especially for those of us heading into the second half of our lives…..or our “back 9”. You will see me refer to the back 9 quite often in my writing. After all, it is title of my blog, my website (coming soon), as well as the branding message for my new mission focused on improving all of the key elements of my life.
Wouldn't you agree that health, fitness, diet, and ultimately well being should be at the top of everyone’s daily agenda? It’s a topic that is talked about in the media, the internet, in books and magazines, on Oprah, and many other mediums. Unfortunately, it’s also a topic that many of us seem to have place on the back burner over the years. This has certainly been the case for me, as I have totally abused my body for many years. So much so that I feel extremely fortunate not have any severe health problems as a result. However, like many other middle aged men, I do suffer from fatigue, lack of focus and energy, and lower back pain from time to time. Additionally, I still have an over sized mid-section that I have been fighting (on and off) for about 15 years. My diet, physical activity and exercise regimen looks more like a cyclone roller coaster than anything else. I have dieted, lost weight (gained weight), and exercised on and off throughout this time. However, I missed the boat on the most important element of all. I have not made this a part of my everyday life. You see, it’s not about dieting and exercising…..it’s about living a healthy life.
I know I’m not alone here, as many of my personal family members and friends are in the same boat. You may be thinking to yourself…. “Yeah…..that’s me too” So, the question remains.... "What are we going to do about it?" Being healthy and fit truly needs to be a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. We all know that being healthy is so very important, so why is it so difficult? Like so many other aspects of our lives, it basically just boils down to will power and discipline. The great football coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi said it best:
“The good Lord gave you a body that can stand almost anything. It’s your mind you have to convince. Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities like sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It’s a state of mind-you could call….character in action?”
Character in action…..I love that statement.
One of the things I have done to take action lately has been to pay very close attention to my eating habits, both the quantity and quality. Fortunately, I have a ton of reference books on the topic because I have been trying to tackle this for years. The best one I have found is Dr Rolzen and Dr. Oz’s book I mentioned above. Throughout this book, you will find a series of crib sheets that offer suggestions and practical solutions on improving your health. For example, here’s what they say about the quality and quantity of our food intake:
• Meal schedule – Eat when hungry, not famished, and make your last meal at least three hours before bed.
• Plate size – 9 inches, not the usual 11-13 inch variety.
• Foods to eat daily – 9 handfuls of fruits and vegetables; at least ounce of nuts; whole-grain breads and cereals that contain fiber.
• Foods to eat at least three times per week – Fish (like line-caught salmon, mahi mahi, tilapia, catfish and flounder).
• Foods to eat weekly – 10 tablespoons of cooked tomato products
• Food to avoid – Processed foods that contain trans or saturated fats; White foods like creamed sauces, white bread, white rice and simple sugar.; Products containing high-fructose corn syrup
• To drink daily – 64 ounces of water, 2 glasses skim or low-fat milk, 1 glass of wine
• To take daily – 1 multivitamin that contains at least 800 micrograms of folate, 400 IU of vitamin D, 1200 milligrams of calcium, 400 milligrams of magnesium, and a daily value (dv) of all others. 2 aspirin (taken with a half glass of warm water before and after). Omega-3 fatty acids (2 grams) can be obtained by consuming nuts and fish above.
One of the main items that caught my attention here was Omega 3s. I have been hearing and reading so much about Omega 3s lately, and the importance of getting these into our bodies. As luck would have it, about 2 weeks after I started this research, I was introduced to an amazing product. It’s called MILA, and it comes from the Chia seed. This product has the highest and safest combination of Omega 3s (fatty acids), antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients of any source on the planet. I started taking the product about 3 weeks ago, and I feel better than I have in quite some time. I have more energy, focus, and I know that I am making a wise and healthy choice. As many of you already know, our bodies can not produce Omega 3s.
Therefore, we must get them from other sources. Before MILA, you needed to get them from fish, fish oil, or flax seed (yuck!). MILA has 3 grams of Omega 3s per serving. 1 gram more than Dr. Oz says we need everyday. I can almost guarantee that most of us have not taken our daily requirement of Omega 3s, but like I said, we absolutely need this in our bodies. We are talking about improving our overall health and well being….right? Just take a gander at all of the improved health components associated with this product. The AMA, WebMD, and many other well respected medical schools agree that the nutritional components of MILA can offer you better health:
Heart Disease, Anti-Aging, Weight Loss, Healthy Blood Pressure, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Mental Health, Type II Diabetes, and Pre-Natal health.
Wow……that says it all folks.
If you are interested in finding our more about Lifemax and MILA, please visit this website:
www.lifemax.net
I....for one.....am taking a hard stance on health. Are you??
Thanks for this awesome information, we too are wanting to be healthy. I would like to start using more supplements. I have found that oil of oregano really helps with digestion. I am working out with a trainer (on computer) 5-6 times a week and trying not to eat refined sugar. We do a lot of outddor adventure activities like rappeling and rock climbing. This past week our daughters went zip lining and we rode on horseback all afternoon. We love being active.
ReplyDeleteMarge
I did a little checking and found this out about chia seeds: Unlike flaxseed, chia seeds can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid and don't require grinding (whole flaxseed is tough to digest). Chia provides fiber (about 2 tablespoons--25 g--give you 7 g of fiber) as well as other important nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, and zinc. :)
ReplyDeleteLisa in Raleigh
Very few formal studies have looked at chia's benefits, although I expect that more will soon. In a preliminary study from the University of Toronto, researchers fed 21 diabetics either a supplement made from chia or grains with similar fiber content. After 3 months, blood pressure in patients taking chia dropped (10 points diastolic, 5 points systolic) while the grain group's BP remained steady.