Stop Hating on Yourself~

                            

When was the last time you stood in front of the mirror....looked in the mirror and thought good thoughts?

Be honest with yourself, what are the thoughts that run thru your head when you look in the mirror, or when you get dressed, when you go out shopping, or while eating?  Are you using  positive, healthy words?
Are they words you would say out-loud to anyone else?  Probably not.  Sadly, many people hate their bodies--or at least some "part" of their body and not only are those negative thoughts and negative self talk unhealthy, it may have long-term negative effects for you and your family as well.

According to Rice University some of the effects of having a negative body image include:

• emotional distress
•  low self-esteem
• unhealthy dieting habits
•  anxiety 
•  depression 
• eating disorders 
• take risks with their sexual health
• social withdrawal
• stop doing healthy activities that require you to show your body, such as exercising, having sex, going to the doctor, or swimming

So, how do we Stop Hating and Learn to Love our Bodies?
   
Step One:  Create a goal. 
What is it that YOU would like to achieve?  Improved health, workout more, fit into skinny jeans, less stress, reduce disease risk, wear a swimsuit, sleep better, have more energy, look healthier, better eating habits, have more self confidence?

Step Two:  Write it down!--in several places; on sticky notes, on your calendar, in your phone, put them in several places to remind you daily.  Use positive words & affirm your goal daily--out loud would be best!
     
Here are a few examples:
"Like a powerful magnet, I easily attract healthy, positive people into my life"
"I feel nourished, healthy, and fit. I am zipping up my favorite jeans and I look and feel great!"
"Working out gives me an abundance of energy and makes me feel youthful!"
    


Step Three:  Keep track of your successes. Log healthy activities in your phone, on an app, ( I use this Shaklee app to keep track of my calories, my healthy activities, and to track my mood as well) or journal your daily successes in a book.  Write down positive statements about yourself. Every night before going to bed, make a list of all the things you accomplished, no need to go through all the things you "should have" done.  Keep your thoughts positive and focused on your accomplishments.

Step Four:  Reward Yourself!  After achieving a goal you set, celebrate your success. Celebrating an achieved goal will help keep you motivated. Decide ahead of time of what your reward will be.  Maybe its a long herbal bubble bath, a trip to the library, new outfit, a walk with a friend, or even some dark chocolate!
You deserve to be rewarded.  Enjoy it.  

Step Five:  Repeat!  Committing to creating a goal and making it stick may not be easy, but you will be thrilled with the long-term results. Take it one day at a time. In addition, feel free to "re-do" a goal.  No one says you can only have the goal once. It's about getting to a place where you are able to Love yourself and your body.


~Be Outstanding~

Denise Gaskell
Gaskell Healthy Solutions
gaskellwellness@comcast.net

May 12th-May 18th 2013 is Women's Health Week. What Are You Doing to Take Care of YOU?

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How to Optimize Your Health At Every Age!

                      3 simple steps to take care of YOU~

1. Eat Healthy:
Many women are eating on the go, skipping meals, making poor food choices...sound familiar?  We truly are what we eat and we pass along those eating habits to our children.  We must make healthy food choices to live a healthy and productive life.
Tips:  Be sure to eat a variety of foods, Get plenty of whole grains, beans, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, Choose lean meat, fish, poultry, non-fat or low-fat dairy and soy.  Select "healthy fats"-avoid trans fats and saturated fats, eat more omega three fatty acids (fish and flax) and monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds). Watch sodium intake. Drink plenty of water. Cut back or even eliminate fast food, soda, and other junk food.

2. Be Active:
Exercise reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Being active also helps people achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Exercise reduces feelings of depression, stress, anxiety and promotes psychological well-being. Other benefits of exercise include building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints, promotes flexibility and balance.
Tips:  Approximately 30 minutes a day; Take a brisk walk, dance, actively play, jog, bike, run, weight train, garden, take the stairs, always park farther away, stretch & take fitness breaks throughout the day,

3. Manage Stress:
Women are the world's best jugglers...however there is a price to pay and that is women have more stress than ever.  The health consequences of stress include digestive issues, compromised immune function, sleep disorders, weight gain, heard disease, and more.  It is estimated that 75%-90% of doctor visits are stress related. 
Tips for stress management:  Identify stressors in your life, Schedule personal relaxation time, Choose good foods & nutrition, Exercise regularly, Rest/Sleep more, try Shaklee's Stress Relief Complex: Item #20656

DID YOU KNOW?

To date, The #1 Killer for women is Heart Disease.  Every minute a women dies from Heart Disease and since 1998, more women than men have died of Heart Disease. 

80% of those affected by Osteoporosis are women, 20% bone mass is lost 5-7 years after menopause

Stress has been linked to all the leading causes of death such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, accidents, and suicide. 

1 in 25 women will die of breast cancer & studies show our diet plays a role in breast cancer occurrence

•Did you also know: 

Poor health is NOT an inevitable consequence of aging!

•Much of illness, disability and death from chronic disease is preventable through a healthy lifestyle and early detection practices!  

I have been using the Shaklee supplements for over 20 years.  I absolutely love that their products are Natural, have NO artificial ingredients, and have been clinically proven to work.  Thousands of women have noticed a considerable difference in their health by taking Shaklee supplements.  Here's a simple chart to help you get started:

Shaklee Helps Optimizes Women’s Health-100% Guaranteed

All Stages	Special Needs    (20s - late 30s)      Pregnancy	Special Needs   (Late 30s – 40s)   Perimenopause	Special Needs  (Late 40s – 50+)       Heart  Health
Vitalizer ™ Women Stress Relief Complex* Shaklee 180®	Vita-Lea® w/Iron B Complex OsteoMatrix® OmegaGuard® Fiber Plan® Iron Plus C	Menopause Balance Complex* Osteomatrix® Gentle Sleep Complex* Moodlift® Complex*	OmegaGuard® CoQHeart® Shaklee Fiber Plan® OsteoMatrix®

Implementing the above tips is sure to help you look and feel more energized, healthy, and youthful!  In addition, choosing Shaklee's #1 Natural Nutritional Supplements is a great way to improve your health~guaranteed!
Be sure that You are taking care of YOU!

Wishing you a Wonderful Spring, A Lovely Mothers Day, and Years full of Healthful Aging!

Got questions? Feel free to email me or visit:  www.gaskell.myshaklee.com