52 Healthy Weeks

Did you know that there is a board certification for health & wellness coaches? If you are searching for a credentialed health & wellness coach who is qualified to be helping you improve your health & well-being, check out the extensive list of coaches here: www.nbhwc.org. There are almost 9,000 National board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches to choose from!

NBHWC Continues to Professionalize the Health & Wellness Coaching Industry by Providing the National Board Certification National Board Certification is reflected in the NBC-HWC credential.

When was the last time you stopped to think about what you really want in life, and figured out why you want that? Taking time to figure out where you are headed and why, is a gift to yourself. Go for it!

Don’t give in, don’t give up and stay consistent. Change will happen.

52 Healthy Weeks Leigh-Ann Webster, founder of 52 HEALTHY WEEKS works with people to achieve optimal health.

Did you know that there is a link between bone density, stress, and social activity? Take that time to take care of yourself and form social connections. It matters!

How Social Life Affects Bone Health - Blue Zones High levels of social stress have been established through research as associated with fractures in postmenopausal women. New research has pointed to bone loss as a process in this relationship.

This is a helpful article in the Los Angeles Daily News that focuses on the characteristics and qualifications you should be looking for when hiring a health & wellness coach!

4 considerations when choosing a health and wellness coach Nutrition columnist LeeAnn Weintraub writes this week about healthcare coaches.

Remember that small steps towards your goals count and these small steps all add up. Be kind to yourself and keep moving forward this week. You can do it!

Take a walk! It is great for your body AND for your mind.

“Walking buoys the spirits in a way that feels real and earned. It feels owned. And walking, like a generous partner, meets us more than halfway.”

Opinion | Whatever the Problem, It’s Probably Solved by Walking A walk begins to carve out space between my thoughts that allows clarity to rise up through my shoes.

Are you aiming to eat more veggies? Oven roast them on a cookie sheet. Super quick and easy and tasty! Cut up a rainbow of veggies, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.

So true!

Love yourself and reduce the negative self talk. It won’t help you. ❤️

Does this resonate with any other runners out there?

Great words to reflect on for the New Year from F. Scott Fitzgerald:

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”

Francis Scott Fitzgerald

As you look back on 2022, what personal accomplishments make you the most proud? Think about what you did to create that success, and carry that with you into 2023.

Inspiration for anyone who needs that extra push to train for strength!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-healthy-journey/202209/why-working-your-muscles-may-be-your-most-powerful-antidepressant?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost&fbclid=IwAR0c3g0pdIDwUv7JTNWaLEmFecATvzDRuS6rrSHB6nmdu5yA2OPJphCBpzc

Why Working Your Muscles May Be Your Most Powerful Antidepressant Muscle tissue communicates directly with the brain.

Imagine it’s next Friday, and you are really proud of yourself. What goals did you accomplish? Write them down, make them realistic and give yourself a deadline for achieving the goals. You can do it!

It’s time to speed up your walk for greater health benefits.

Speeding Up Your Daily Walk Could Have Big Benefits In the largest study to incorporate activity tracker data, picking up the pace paid dividends for long-term health.

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What can you do to make it a great day?

This is an interesting article about memory, and why you could be struggling to remember things, and what you can do to improve your memory. A quick read!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-were-all-forgetting-things-right-now-11649166214?st=8hv1ok35y87fk4z&reflink=article_copyURL_share

Why We’re All Forgetting Things Right Now Short, temporary moments of forgetfulness are happening to more of us more often these days, memory experts say.

Did you know? Today is World Health Day. "Are we able to reimagine a world where clean air, water and food are available to all? Where economies are focused on health and well-being?
Where cities are liveable and people have control over their health and the health of the planet? In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. " - World Health Organization

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022

World Health Day 2022 On 7 April 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the interconnectedness between the planet and our health. A campaign launched on this day will urge people, communities, governments, and organizations around the world to share their stories about the steps they are taking to protect ...

Your environment is really important to your health. How well is your current environment working for you?

How Our Sidewalks, Cars, Trees, and Streets Affect Our Heart Health - Blue Zones How does your zip code affect your heart health? Research shows more and more people are expressing their desire to have walkable neighborhoods.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! More than a holiday, this is a day of reflection and making a continued commitment to doing what is right. We can practice our values in everyday actions for positive change in the world.

A great reminder to shift gears if you need to and become creative with reaching your goals. For example, if that 60 minutes of working out goal isn’t working for you, split your workouts up into 20 minutes each throughout the day. Be creative,and don’t give up.

52 Healthy Weeks Leigh-Ann Webster, founder of 52 HEALTHY WEEKS works with people to achieve optimal health.

These lifestyle tips are easy to implement! I love the one encouraging people who work from home to take a 15-20 minute “commute” by foot prior to sitting down in their home office.

TODAY Show: From Snacks to Naps—The Easiest Healthy Lifestyle Changes You'll Actually Enjoy - Blue Zones The TODAY Show hosted Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner to share some healthy lifestyle tips from the world’s blue zones.

How will you show up to life today?

If you are thinking about making some changes in 2022, I highly encourage you to read this article. It includes great questions to ask yourself as you think about how you’d like to live your life.

How to know what you really want | Psyche Guides From career choices to new purchases, use René Girard’s mimetic theory to resist the herd and forge your own path in life

Did you know? There are now more than 6,500 health & wellness coaches who have earned the esteemed NBC-HWC credential. These coaches have been educated in behavior change and they understand how to help someone navigate their way to the changes they are seeking. If you are going to hire a health & wellness coach, please ask about their trainning and education. Credentials matter.

The NBHWC is excited to announce that our community of coaches who have earned the NBC-HWC credential is now 6,500+ coaches strong! We welcome all new health & wellness coaches who have earned the NBC-HWC credential. Such an exciting way to head into 2022!

(If you sat for the exam in October, you should receive your results via email today.)

When you show up this week, how will you sparkle and shine to create positive impact in the world? It’s worth thinking about as it will help set the tone for your week.

This looks like a great recipe for anyone who is interested in plant based recipes. High in flavor and fiber.

Healthy Mushroom and Lentil Pie with Gravy [Oil Free] This wholesome mushroom and lentil pie is a vegan and gluten free twist on shepherd's pie! Featuring a bed of lentils, mushrooms, and a mirepoix of veggies in a rich and full-bodied gravy. Then topped with fluffy mashed potatoes!

Step #1: Believe in yourself, and know you can achieve your goals.

This is such an interesting and inspiring story for anyone who feels like too much time has passed to make the changes they think about making, or to further their education, or go after their dreams. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/11/25/retired-doctor-earns-physics-doctorate-age-89/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

He always wanted to be a physicist. At 89, he earned his doctorate from Brown. A retired doctor returned to the Ivy League for his third, and favorite, doctoral degree

Great information for women who want to improve their nutrition.

The Best Foods for Women Over 40, According to a Dietitian

Have you ever wondered what a health coach can do for you? Read this recent column from Forbes.

Hey, Health Coach: What Does A Health Coach Do, Exactly? Hey, Health Coach: What Does A Health Coach Do, Exactly?

Make it a great week!

Being outside has amazing benefits!

Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how they plan and operate.