Healthy LifeStyle Options with Emma

Did you know that walking on the beach, in and out of the water os the BEST way to ground your body with nature. Studies suggest that being barefoot on the earth for about 15 to 20 minutes a day leads to a healthier life.

Here are some benefits:
• Natural foot strengthening – Sand shifts under your feet, forcing small stabilizing muscles in your feet, ankles, and calves to work harder.
• Low-impact resistance training – Sand and water make walking more challenging without the joint strain of concrete or gym machines.
• Improved balance & proprioception – Uneven surfaces train your brain to better sense body position.
• Exfoliation & circulation boost – Sand gently scrubs your skin; the alternating water temperature and pressure stimulate blood flow.
• Joint relief – The buoyancy in shallow water can relieve stress on knees and hips.

Life can get busy...
and Sundays are my favorite time to REMIND myself I need to rest.

I enjoy sitting at a fire with a good cup of coffee.

I have a serious sugar tooth...but eating cookies and candy is not good.
Try fresh fruit like this Apple in coconut milk. Another variation is sliced apple with a little honey drizzled on them.

Studies suggest that walking or hiking in nature has great benefits.
Some Benefits are:
Reduction in Stress
Boost your Mood
Improves your Focus
and a connection to nature helps you feel more grounded, present and mindful.

If you want fresh, organic produce....
Gardening is a fun and rewarding way to get some of the best produce for your diet.

Visiting friends and family in Costa Rica and we cooked some fish on camp fire. Fish is such a healthy alternative to red meat.

Keep Lots of Cut Fruit and Veggies Around

I often get hungry and when I do...I WANT IT NOW!

So, I keep lots of cut fruit and veggies ready to eat.
Now I have healthy options instead of chips and junk food.

Always be thinking, "How can I get in extra some steps."

Park at the end of the parking lot and walk to the building.
Ride a bike to work.
Take the stairs and NOT the elevator.
Walk or bike to lunch and enjoy a healthy salad after getting in those extra steps.

Comment, if you got in some extra steps today!

My Secret About Berries

I love ice cream but I feel guilty EVEN on my cheat day when I have a SMALL bowl.
So, I add berries (a healthy topping) to make myself feel better. Lol

What you do 90% of the time…is THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR!

Most people choose unhealthy options MOST of the time and end up overweight and unhappy.

Don’t beat yourself up if you missed a day or you failed at the temptation and ate the candy bar.

Remind yourself….it’s what you do 90% of the time and try not to repeat bad habits.