Shifting our balance is necessary constantly. Nothing is static. Not our health. Not our posture. Not our daily routines. Not our relationships. Not us. As we age our bodies require different care. This could be a need to change our food, our activity, our relationships, our beliefs, our views and our expectations. Turning inward and listening maybe the first step... Shifting Balance is normal and healthy.
One Choice at a Time
Why does aging seem to be so painful?
Ever wonder why somedays you feel very stiff and achy yet can’t recall having done anything physically to cause it? Then experience those days that all seems to feel pretty good. You may have more control over managing this than you think.
Let’s talk about inflammation.
When something enters the body, and it is not recognized as something it needs like an essential nutrient- your immune system kicks in and attacks. Your body will work to protect itself from foreign matter and will push it out or encompass, destroy and or try to eliminate. For example; when you get a sliver in your finger your body will respond and create inflammation (redness and swelling) around the spot. Inflammation is a healthy immune response, however when repeated over and over it becomes Chronic Inflammation... which then is no longer a healthy response but a full attack on one's body.
An unfortunate common systemic form of inflammation can arise from what you eat and drink. Today many items we consume are loaded with ingredients (additives and preservatives) that are not recognized by the body as a nutrient. Chances are if you look at a label and can’t pronounce or recognize an ingredient – your body won’t either! As a result, the body will attack it as foreign matter. This may causes a systemic (full body) inflammatory response which can be experienced through stiff achy joints and overall swelling and bloat.
Each of our bodies are like chemistry beakers. Everything we consume has an impact on our unique chemistry balance. The effect of what we consume can be positive or negative. When negative, your body is smarter than you and will attack the unrecognized matter (like a silver in your finger), causing an inflammatory response. Everyone’s body is unique in how this takes place. Most common areas it can be observed in rashes and irritations on skin, bloating and digestion discomfort, acid reflux, stiff achy joints, and respiratory/sinus issues like runny nose and congestion.
Working with Rebecca you’ll discuss your current pain; together you can determine how to approach managing a portion of that through your lifestyle choices. Rebecca is here to create a supportive environment while together you explore what really works for you.
Aging doesn’t have to be painful -
You may be experiencing inflammation as a response to something you consumed.
Looking for something to believe in?
The sun rises and sets every day. Each day is an opportunity to begin new.
Your ability to influence goodness, starts with your belief in goodness...
Look in the mirror…
Here, now, within your space -Mindfulness
A routine morning walk, and a new perspective emerges.
The power of being in the moment and focusing on the here and now.
I had quite the reality check with this recently. To provide you a little bit of background -a few months ago I started walking regularly in the morning in these chilly temperatures. I take the time to bundle up warmly and venture out to take a 20-minute walk on the icy road.
The walk itself has been therapeutic and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it with the exception of the cold temperature.
Recently on a much warmer day I started out for my regular walk and glanced up at the end of the road - suddenly I stopped. It looked like such a far distance to walk -it was overwhelming, and I paused for a moment and contemplated turning around and going back home.
However, I chose to stay and be curious. I thought I’ve been taking this walk for months now it’s simply 20 minutes 10 minutes down the road and 10 minutes back. Why was this morning so different?
I realized that because of the chilly temperatures and iciness; I was previously focusing on where my feet were and huddling up inside my layers of clothing. as a result I was focusing just on 20 to 30 feet in front of me. I was simply enjoying nature and being lost in my thoughts- and then before I knew it the walk was over and I was back home.
This morning the weather was so much nicer my footing was more grounded I looked at the end of the road and it was daunting.
Lesson learned – there is so much value when we focus on the here and now and enjoy what we’re going through.. and stop stressing over what is ahead.
We can appreciate what we can focus on, touch and change. Taking those mindful small steps will get us exactly where we need to go. We will surely set ourselves up for repeated cycles of failure if we look too far down the road for too long – as it simply seems too overwhelming.
You are worth the investment. Wouldn't you agree?
You are correct; being healthy is not free. Being overweight, sedentary with a weakened immune system is not free either.
There is an investment in being healthy or cost for illness - either way it will involve time and money.
Your CHOICE where you spend it.
Ask yourself-
How many of the social media diet supplements, meal replacements or programs have you bought that did not work long-term or work at all?
How much are the co-pays for the doctor visits, lab work, physical therapy sessions and medication’s to manage a chronic illness, fatigue, pain, etc.? Did you include the costs of the all the over the counter products for sinus congestion, runny noses, sleep problems, digestive issues, etc.?
What is the potential future cost of all these reactive approaches?
What is the emotional and the psychological toll on yourself and your love ones when you cannot join them in an activity due to just not feeling well or illness?
How much are you missing out on?
Choices for a Happy Healthy New Year
What do you want MORE of in 2024? Or is a better question what do you want less of ?
To make room for more of something you will need to let go of something. Release those choices and things that are not supporting your health and wellness.
How about less fatigue, less pain, less anxiety, less weight, less depression, less inflammation, less sick days, less headaches, less bloating, less putting out fires, less clutter or less waste just to name a few.
What do you want more of in 2024?
ACCEPT what you cannot change -your age, your genetics, all your choices prior to today, what others think, what others say, what happens around you, the attitudes, beliefs, choices and perceptions of others.
CHANGE what you can change - your future choices of how you move, how much you sleep, what you consume, how you treat yourself, your responses to others through your words and actions, where you focus your time, energy and attention, how you let others affect you, your gratitude and how you demonstrate it.
Body Be Well Solutions offers a variety of different approaches for Making Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time. Not a diet – that is short term. Not even really big changes; sometimes its the smallest that have the greatest impact. Choices that actually change your lifestyle and get you on the road to health and happiness for good. Creating the resilience to get back on track during those occasions of getting sidetracked.
Actions are more powerful than words - take a look…
Why choose a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach?
This new year while on your path to improve the quality of your health and well-being; consider working with a Health Coach who has demonstrated the dedication and skills to truly support you and is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control as well as many health insurance providers.
Diabetes -Weight Management -Smoking Cessation -Moving More -Nutrition -Food Labels -Grocery Shopping -Mindfulness -Stress Management -Healthy Aging -Alternative Pain Approaches -Time Management
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Want more time in the day?
Are you caught up in the endless cycle of simply existing and mindlessly rolling through the urgent events in life?
Longing for an opportunity to experience and enjoy the important things?
You can have that. Its a thought process- that leads to an awareness and an opportunity for change. Taking the time to observe what you are busy with and charting out the cost and benefit.
Health Coaching is an opportunity to work this this with guidance.
Are you ready to take charge and focus on what is Important vs what is URGENT?
Focusing on What Really Matters - Vision Board Results
This Vision Board Workshop group included 4 seasoned Grandmas, 1 new Grandma, 1 new Mom, a Mom who also created a board with her a 2 year old daughter the morning after! So much FUN and what a simple yet powerful experience in focusing on what really matters in life!
While having an opportunity to take the time to make some connections to what was and is truly important; several strangers in the group made connections - supporting the value of community and how none of us are alone on this journey.
If you look closely… there is a Self-care theme on all of the boards. Stay tuned for future workshop offerings to move to… Making Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time!
“I was motivated by your holding this group workshop - it gave me an opportunity to give a lot of thought as to where I want to go in the next couple of years…you provided form and venue to my thoughts and made it happen for me; Thank You. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I am grateful to have been apart of tonight’s group and to have been your client these past years. ”
