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Why Your Thyroid is So Important to Your Health

Nikki — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:05 +0000

We only get this one body in life, so taking care of it should be our number one priority. Every part of our body is important to our overall function and health, but some parts play a major role in who we are and how we operate. Did you know that your thyroid is one of those body parts? Read below how our thyroid works and why it plays such an important role in our health.

Why Your Thyroid Is So Important to Your Health

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What’s the Best Body Lotion for Dry Skin?

Nikki — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:00:32 +0000

The winter season can cause a lot of issues for our skin. The chilly air and the heat from the house can really dry it out. If you are finding yourself itching all the time or trying to cover chapped skin, check out this next article… What’s the best body lotion for dry skin? Lotion can really help get us through these winter months but it’s important to look for certain ingredients when shopping for a body lotion. The article also lists some helpful tips for those who have sensitive skin and ones with SPF.

What’s the Best Body Lotion for Dry Skin?

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How to Foster Body Positivity

Nikki — Wed, 12 May 2021 20:00:14 +0000

Body Positivity refers to the “assertion that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size, and appearance.” Although weight loss and how you look can be important, the real victory lies in how you feel about yourself. Fostering positive body image is very important but can be difficult for some. If you are struggling with positive body image or would like to learn some ways to be more body positive, check out the link below.

How to Foster Body Positivity and Why It Matters

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What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?

Nikki — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:00:23 +0000

“In September 2020, a study conducted by the RAND Corporation found that overall drinking was up an average of 14 percent for Americans in the last year, in large part due to pandemic-related stress.” People deal with stress in many different ways and during this difficult time, stress is at an all time high for many. Drinking alcohol whether it’s social or to deal with problems, can affect your body in many ways. Check out the effects of alcohol on your body from head to toe in the link below.

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?

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Hydration, Hydration, Hydration…

Nikki — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:00:45 +0000

Hydration, hydration, hydration is so very important especially during the summer when the heat is scorching hot. Water is the best way to stay hydrated which is very important for your body to work properly. If you are someone that doesn’t love water or think it’s so bland, there are ways to spice up your water’s flavor by infusing it with fruit and other ingredients. Check out the link below for 10 refreshing recipes to flavor your water… it takes little time to make a huge difference!!

10 Fruit-Infused Water Recipes for Summer

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Why do YOU workout?!?

Nikki — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:06:42 +0000

This question is a simple one, but has many responses and opinions…. When you are working out you: keep your head up, stay aligned in the feet and hips, tuck the ribs, bend the knees, BREATH. But I have been thinking about this question lately because I am currently unable to workout: “Why do you workout?” is a loaded one. Often, people begin workout routines because they want to lose weight, or they feel guilty for eating a high calorie meal, or they have an upcoming event that they want to lose weight for, or they simply have an ongoing goal to look better. But the benefits of exercise run so much deeper than these reasons.

Working out gives me energy, puts my in a better mood, and makes my body feel fresh! I feel there is a mental connection to being physically active. Through exercise, I have gotten stronger, more confident in my physical capabilities, more serious about my muscle and skeletal health, and I look toward a future of flexibility and strength in my older age. With going to the Chiropractor this has really made me see how working out with proper form makes your whole body work they way it was designed! If your alignment is off, then you are off. I used to agonize over a missed workout, because I thought that taking a day or two off for some rest meant I was lazy. Now I realize that rest is extremely important and valuable to both our physical and mental states. Your relationship with exercise, just like your relationship with food, is an important place to explore your relationship with yourself. Your muscles grow when they are at rest, so TAKE YOUR REST DAYS SERIOUSLY!

I treat working out in like a sports team practicing, because each week I build on my skills and challenge myself a little more. And even if I take a break or don’t do as many reps as my last workout, I push harder the next time until I master it. And that’s what working out means to me: To challenge my body, my mind, and my confidence. It’s all about how YOU make the workout control you… you can CONQUER ANYTHING you PUT YOUR MIND TO! A Healthy you is a HAPPY you!

I CHALLENGE YOU to join one of my challenge groups to give you a NEW you in 90 days! Join my team at beachbodycoach.com/nminton24 and I will help you reach your FULLEST POTENTIAL!

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