FOOD AND FITNESS
PAST
TIPS OF THE WEEK:
| Learn
from the Bears and do a bit more
hibernating. Increased hours of darkness make it easier for your
mind and body to get into slumber mode a little earlier. Teens
typically get way too little sleep. Your growing brain needs rest! |
| The
Heat is On. It's
getting really cold outside, and your family has the thermostat
cranked up to Maui levels. Cozy, maybe. But people who spend loads
of time in a heated home without breathing real air are inhaling
loads and loads of germs. (Some docs say that it's the lack of
fresh air in a closed house that causes sickness in the wintertime
- NOT the cold.) Anyway, make like Faith and BREATHE! |
| Stressed?
Do Less. Try
starting that new project, new workout, whatever, for five minutes
at a time. Don't be an all-or-nothing person - - it usually results
in nothing. Starting is usually half the battle. |
| Bare
minimum hair care. Think
pretty hair means monthly coloring, loads of mousse, and streams
of spray? Yuck. Let your poor hair alone, for God's sake. A bit
of conditioner and a little mousse is enough. Over styled and
over colored is overdone. Natural is the way to go.! |
| Let
your skin breath. Wash
your face when the coast is clear of hotties. And then keep the
makeup off! Let your poor pores catch some O2. Your little brother
may laugh, but he'll get zits, too. Then you can laugh at him.! |
| Wear
running shoes around the house. Put
a spring in your step. This will encourage you to keep your blood
flowing, your body moving. Barefoot isn't always better. |
| Drink
herbal teas.
These are delicious, especially with a bit
of honey. Herbal teas are great pick-me-ups for a mid-afternoon
slump (the English may have something with this "taking tea" thing)
and there are many different kinds for what ails ya'. Healthier
than coffee, too. And perfect for Fall! |
| Don't
be a pack animal:
Is your book bag heavier than your brother? Clean it out. Do you
really need to lug all those books home? Is there another way?
If not, bite your bottom lip and wear your bag on both shoulders.
The fashion police may let you off for good behavior, and your
back will thank you in ten years. |
| Meditate.
Take ten minutes every day to reflect quietly. Have a special
place and time when you can be alone. Use music, if you want -
but try to avoid Limp Bizkit. This is more of a Mozart moment. |
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