This week, it's all about maintaining the momentum you've created around healthy eating, while also establishing long-term fitness habits. We've compiled several articles to get you started down the workout path, along with a blog from Dr. Hyman about boosting metabolism and resources on fun fitness alternatives to running and walking.
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UltraWellness Resources
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In this blog entry (and video), Dr. Hyman explains the important role that mitochondria — our cells' energy factories — play in revving our metabolism, and what happens to them and our bodies when they breakdown. Then he offers simple solutions for protecting them, including exercise, eating antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, and getting plenty of omega-3s.
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Experience Life Articles
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Determined to get into better shape? Don't drive yourself to exhaustion: Coach
yourself to satisfaction – and real results that last.
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When it comes to exercise, the more, the better . . . right? Not necessarily.
Finding your own fitness sweet spot is a balancing act.
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Are you using your body for real – or going through the motions of working out
with no practical purpose? Maybe it's time you integrated your fitness pursuits
with what you love and who you are.
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Weary of working toward weight loss – or worse, toward nothing in particular?
Choose one of our four real-life goals, employ the accompanying workout plan,
and get ready for some inspired spring training!
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Do you walk your talk? Say what you mean and mean what you say? Or does your
language take you down roads you're not willing to follow? Taking a closer look
at how your words and deeds connect – or don't – can help you see where you
really stand.
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Our lives are in many ways defined by unconscious habits and ingrained
behaviors. How much do you know about the structures that hold you together, and
those that hold you down?
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Eating can keep us alive or kill us in our tracks. It's an art, a science, an
outright obsession. So why can't we seem to get it right? Here, two experts
slice the enigma of edibility into bite-size pieces.
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Additional Resources and Exercises
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Danny Dreyer's ChiWalking and ChiRunning philosophies transform regular walking and running into a mindful, strength-enhancing activities that only improve with age and experience. Learn about the five key principles in his books, and then get moving! Read Experience Life's review of the ChiWalking book here, and check out "Lean Into It" for an intro to ChiRunning.
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Check out EL's story on Nordic walking for an introduction to this whole-body strength and cardio fitness routine.
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