MARGARINE OR BUTTER?...............

Do you eat margarine or Butter? ~ ~ ~ ~ This is interesting . . .



Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys.

When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research

wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back.

It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it to people to use in place of butter.

How do you like it?

They have come out with some clever new flavorings.


DO YOU KNOW...the difference between margarine and butter?

Read on to the end...gets very interesting!

Both have the same amount of calories.

Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.

Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.


Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.

Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added!

Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods.

Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for
less than 100 years.



And now, for Margarine...

Very high in trans fatty acids.

Triple risk of coronary heart disease.

Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)

Increases the risk of cancers up to five fold.

Lowers quality of breast milk.

Decreases immune response.

Decreases insulin response.




And here's the most disturbing fact....


HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING!

Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC...

This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).



You can try this yourself:

Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or
shaded area.

Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things:

* No flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something)

* It does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value.

* Nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weenie microorganisms will not a find
a home to grow.

Why? Because it is nearly plastic.
Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?


Share This With Your Friends..... (If you want to "butter them up")!

Keeping our Priorities in Order!

There's nothing like entering a new phrase such as Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer. As we do, most of us will have to enter into new concerns as well. Some of us may be concerned about ridding ourselves of the habits performed in the previous Seasons. Some of us may have to prepare to lose weight so that we can feel and look great in our new Clothes. However I would like to share with you, that we can flow right through the New Seasons without having these concerns of losing weight, if only we'd say No to many of the extra food items and certain favorite activities such as just sitting in front of the TV, at the Computer, Playing video games or just laying around doing nothing.

Most times we think that it's the big things which cause us problems when it comes to either shedding or maintaining our Idea weight goals. However it can be a lot of little things that we do on a daily basis. Such as the kind of Dressings we pour over Salads. Or it could be those late night snacks we reach for while watching our Favorite TV programs or Movie and not paying attention to how much we're eating at each setting. I know myself, I always enjoyed a few cookies along with my morning or evening coffee, sometimes a snack cake would do. This was consumed more than the times I should have been eating sugary food items, and caused a few problems with my accomplishing an Idea health goal to maintain a well toned physique. Upon cutting back on the cookies and other junk foods like Doritos' I was able to get back on track faster.

Its very important for us to Keep our Priorities in Order by having a clear goal of what it is we want to accomplish and having that self Motivation, and self discipline to say "No" to many of the little things that can hinder us in our health quest. So What ever your little things may be which could be stopping you from reaching your Health goals, begin to cut back on them, and try substituting them with a alternative Healthy choice. You'll be glad you did, plus you'll be more than ready to enter your New Season!!!

Ready for the New Season!

I hope everyone had a great Summer experience although many Cities were hot which led many people to seek indoor activities, or either water locations to keep cool. Fall season can be a great time of the year to engage in outdoor activities even more than Summer. It's not as hot nor humid conditions which makes it great to engage in Physical Fitness outdoor events!

We are fast approaching the months that bring with them celebrations which cause for all kinds of extra Foods and goodies that we normally don't consume other times of the year. Take Halloween for instance, that is a time when Children and Adults both consume More Sweets and other sugary foods than any other time of the year. Then following this event comes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. These are the Holidays and events that will cause us to gain more weight than any other time of the year, and also the time of the year when most people are the least active. With the end results being an increased weight gain. Then getting ready to start the New Year all over again with the number one New Years Resolution being at the top of our list "To Live a more Healthier lifestyle!" I say the best time to start that Resolution is Right NOW!

This way you're ahead of the game and more motivated to remain active during the winter Months and continuing to maintain your idea Health and Fitness goals. You CAN Do it!

A Great Summer time Chilly Drink!!

Double Grape Slushies

Serves 4
Older kids can learn to make these themselves, and younger ones can be helpers. Remember to be careful with knives and sharp blender blades. And if you do want it sweeter, add a touch of agave nectar or grape fruit spread.

Ingredients
1/2 cup concord grape juice
1 cup seedless red or green grapes
1 cup honeydew melon chunks
2 cups ice cubes

Method
Pour juice into a blender. Drop in fruit and ice. Keep your hands out! Put the lid on and blend until smooth.


Nutrition
Per serving (about 5oz/163g-wt.): 60 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 15g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 1g protein

Enjoy!!

I would like to ask you a few important questions, that if answered truthfully after looking within, can change your life and be used as a guide, a mission-like Statement to keep you focused on your main goals. Let's get right to it.....



Question 1. What results am I not getting in my life right now?

Answer:


Question 2. What can I do to get the results I desire in my life right now?

Answer:


Question 3. What's Preventing me from doing the things I should be doing to get the results I desire in my life?

Answer:


Question 4. What are my overall Goals for "Wellness" -Good Health and Physical Fitness?

Answer:


When we answer the first three questions and then answer question number four, it makes everything very "doable". Because having a goal actually helps us to take our eyes off of the obstacles that have been preventing us from taking the necessary steps to accomplish the very things we desire in life! Or let me phrase it this way........"Obstacles are those frightful things we see in our paths when we take our eyes off of our goals."


These questions can be used to bring empowering results to your life in any area, not just Health! What I would like for everyone to do is to spend a few days this week and really look within yourself, and then answer these four powerful questions. This is very important, so do not skip this process. Before we can analyze the actual situations we must first identify the obstacles , the problems, and then work on a effective solution! It is Results that we desire. Up until this moment no one has failed, failure no longer exists, we will replace that word with "Results", because it is the results that you desire to achieved, that's all.........And after answering the four empowering questions you WILL achieve the results desired!!

Tips on Getting started with Physical Fitness Activity....

I wanted to touch base with you to see how everyone is coming along, and wanted to share a little something with you to think about!

Exercising - How to Get Started


Here are some tips to help you get started:

Frequency and duration of activity are more important than intensity. Moderately intense exercise, such as brisk walking, is enough for health benefits if done most days of the week. Normal daily activities as well as formal exercise add up. You get health benefits from walking up stairs and carrying out the trash, gardening, cleaning, shopping, vacuuming, making the bed, and mowing the lawn.
If you can, engage in moderate to vigorous exercise using the large muscles for 30-60 minutes three or more times a week; you're likely to gain even more health benefits in addition to greater fitness.
Remember that for your fitness to improve, you need to exercise regularly. Try for a minimum of 30 minutes of low to moderately intense physical activity on most days of the week. Over time, you may be able to build up to 30-60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise.
Schedule time for recovery. Many people start with frenzied zeal, exercising too long or too intensely, and give up when muscles and joints become sore or injured. Start slowly and build up gradually, allowing time between sessions for your body to rest and recover.
For most older people, brisk walking becomes a mainstay exercise. Walking for 20-30 minutes or more at least three but preferably five times a week offers health benefits. If one of your goals is losing weight, you may want to walk about 40 minutes several times a week. That's because you burn more fat during longer-duration, lower-intensity exercise than you do during shorter exercise periods.
Fitness Long Ago


The longest-lived peoples in human history usually walked everywhere they went, trailed their animals and herds, hunted wild game on foot, built rugged shelters, or cultivated fields at an active pace each day with intermittent periods of rest. They knew nothing about aerobic exercise, treadmills, or running tracks, but they were masters at anaerobic exercise-activities that incur an "oxygen debt" through temporary or briefly sustained exertion.

For thousands of years, physical activity was an integral part of daily life in work as well as in religious, social and cultural expression. Survival was dependent on the procurement of food, which necessitated physical activity. By 1953, almost sixty percent of American children failed to meet even a minimum fitness standard for health (compared to less than ten percent in Europe). Today, we are even more sedentary.



Inactivity and Overexertion


The modern lifestyle brought about the unhealthy "luxury" of being sedentary. Our buildings, shopping centers, work areas, etc. have all been designed so that we do not have to move around much, but this is not the lifestyle we were designed to follow. What used to constitute continuous physical labor and moderate activity becomes sedentary travel to work and sedentary work-which translates into weight gain and possibly lowered health levels. This sedentary modern lifestyle leads to as much as 1,000 calories per day which are not burned and a 50% reduction in physical activity. Among the disorders associated with an increase of incidence in inactivity are:

Cardiovascular diseases: Heart disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, angina, and myocardial infarction; hypertension, stroke, intermittent claudication , and platelet adhesion and aggregation
Metabolic diseases: Type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, gall bladder disorders
Cancers: Breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, melanoma
Pulmonary diseases: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Immune dysfunction disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and physical frailty
Neurological disorders: Cognitive dysfunction
When we exercise we are actually helping the body remove toxins through breathing more deeply (releases toxins from the lungs), perspiration, and muscle activity. If we do not take advantage of the toxic elimination properties of exercise these toxins will remain in our body, disrupt immune function and make us more susceptible to infection and illness.

While lack of exercise suppresses immune function it is important to note the same is true for intensive training. In fact, overtraining temporarily weaken immune function-sometimes for hours afterwards. Next week I'll be sending a email to members asking each of you "What are your personal fitness and health goals?" In order to accomplish any goal we must have a target to aim for.

Healthy Choices to make when grocery shopping

Use this blood-pressure-friendly grocery list to make shopping a breeze. The list is based on the principles of the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), a proven hypertension-controlling approach to food that emphasizes fruits, veggies, and whole grains but also incorporates nuts, seeds, healthy fats, low-fat dairy, and lean protein sources.

Healthy Choices to make when grocery shopping
Whole Grains

Opt for products that are 100% whole wheat or whole grain, contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, and are "low sodium."
whole-wheat, rye, or multigrain bread and crackers
unprocessed or lightly processed oatmeal, such as steel-cut oats
brown rice
whole-wheat pasta
air-popped popcorn
whole-grain breakfast cereal
Vegetables

Choose fresh or frozen when you can; opt for canned only if it's "low sodium."

asparagus
broccoli
carrots
green beans
kale
onions artichokes
brussels sprouts
cauliflower
peas
leeks
potatoes bell peppers
cabbage
collards
pumpkin
mushrooms
spinach sprouts
squash

Fruit

Choose fresh or frozen when you can; make dried or canned your second choice.
strawberries
apples
dates
mangoes
peaches
persimmons
blueberries
nectarines
kiwifruit pears
figs
grapes
melons
pineapples
raisins
cranberries
citrus
plums bananas
cherries
oranges
tangerines
prunes
raspberries
blackberries
tomatoes
apricots

Supplement meals with these items:
Good choices of Dairy

skim or low-fat (1%) milk
low-fat, low-sodium, natural cheeses, such as mozzarella or cheddar
nonfat or low-fat yogurt or frozen yogurt

** Organic Milk is great and free of harmful growth Hormones and pesticides laden grains fed to cows.
Lean Meats, Poultry, or Fish

low-mercury fish, such as salmon, herring, sardines, trout, and pollack
skinless cuts of white-meat chicken or turkey
lean, trimmed, unprocessed cuts of red meat (use sparingly)
Eggs **Organic eggs are more healthier and free of Growth Hormones and pesticide laden "feed" fed to chicken.
Nuts, Seeds, and Legumes

unsalted peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts
nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter)
sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed
lentils
garbanzos
black beans
Fats and Oils

vegetable oils, such as olive, canola, or safflower oil
trans-fat-free margarine
fat-free cooking sprays
Use these flavors to add interest:
Seasonings

fresh herbs, such as rosemary, basil, mint, dill, and chives
salt-free spices, such as lemon pepper, dried onion, and garlic powder
malt, cider, or red wine vinegar
lemon, lime, or orange juice or zest

NEW BEGINNINGS.........A NEW YOU!

As we have come upon a brand New Month we can also embark on a brand new path to Good Health!! I'm pretty sure that many of you may already be familiar with many of the suggestions and health Tips given each week, and that's great!! However "knowing what to do" and actually "doing the things" we know to do is where the challenge lies. This is where us coming and meeting together each week will help you to accomplish the results you desire much easier than going at it alone. We must have an actual "plan of action" and then commit to carrying out this Plan consistently day in and day out.

Also it is very important to pay attention how we communicate not only to others but to ourselves as well. Meaning certain words that we may use daily can limit or altogether stop up from doing the things that we know we should be doing! Words like "Feel", most times we use this word as in "I don't Feel like exercising today, I'll do it tomorrow", or I don't feel like cooking anything, I'll just grab a quick bite (sometimes the other choice would be Fast food). So one of the first things we want to do is to "kick" words like "Feel" to to curb!! Even Kick the "T" off of the word "can't" and make it become a "Can". The communication we have with others and to ourselves can either limit, restrict us, or Empower us.

I would like to begin our Journey by sharing with you that There are three Basic Keys to remember when choosing Foods for Healthy Eating. When following these Important keys we can Fuel our Body Appropriately, having the mental clarity to make wise choices, and the physical energy to support our daily activities. The 3 Keys to Good health are.........

VARIETY- The More different types of Healthy foods we choose to eat, the More Different types of nutrition we will consume.

WHOLESOMENESS - Choose either Whole or barely Process Foods as much as you can.

MODERATION- Health experts agree that Moderation is a main Key to leading a healthy lifestyle.

Please keep these 3 Keys to Good Health in mind because we will get deeper into these keys in our very next News Letter.

I know that this News Letter is kind of short, I just wanted to send a Welcome "Shout Out" to say Let's get things rolling on the paths to Good Health! So until our next Meeting please remember.......

“You can't exercise by sight because your sight will make you quit. You need to exercise by faith.” ~Billy Blanks

Have a awesome week ahead!

To your Good Health....

GREAT SPRING AND SUMMER TIME TREAT!

Pineapple Breeze Smoothie

Items to add:

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup light coconut milk
Crushed ice, to taste



Serves 2 (Note: To make 4 Servings double your ingredients listed below).

Using both fresh pineapple and pineapple juice makes this smoothie a tropical dream. The addition of coconut milk makes for a rich, creamy drink, great for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup light coconut milk
Crushed ice, to taste

Method
Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition
Per serving (about 8oz/214g-wt.): 120 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 1g protein

Another great tasting recipe..........

MEAT WITH BUTTERMILK CHIVE BISCUITS

Makes 16 filled biscuits
Use leftover spiral-sliced Turkey, Chicken or any favorite ham to fill these little biscuits.

Ingredients
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 pound thinly sliced Turkey, Chicken or ham

Method
Preheat oven to 425°F. Sift flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Add butter and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work butter into flour until no pieces larger than peas remain. Stir in chives and buttermilk, stirring just until mixed.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, gather it into a ball and knead once or twice, just until it holds together. Press down on dough until it is about 1/3-inch thick. Cut little biscuits out with a round 1 1/2-inch cutter. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. Press scraps together and cut out more biscuits. Brush tops of biscuits with milk and bake until biscuits are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

While biscuits are still warm, split them and fill with meat.


Nutrition
Per serving (about 1oz/33g-wt.): 90 calories (35 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 10g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 3g protein

TRY THIS GREAT RECIPE..........

For those of you who would like a great tasting dish to serve this month...


Serves 8

An easy alternative to cooking your own corned beef is to buy sliced, precooked corned beef instead. Look for it near the bacon in the cold case or ask for it at the deli counter. If using this substitution, simply omit the onion, cover the potatoes with salted water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add about 1 1/4 pounds sliced, precooked corned beef and simmer until potatoes are tender; the resulting broth is flavorful enough to pour over the cabbage rolls for baking. Follow the recipe as directed to finish the potato filling, roughly chop the sliced corned beef and you're ready to assemble the rolls. Assemble this dish up to 2 days in advance, if you like.

Ingredients
2 pounds corned beef brisket*
1 onion, quartered
2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
16 large outer leaves from a savoy cabbage
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
Mustard, for serving

Note: You may substitute salt with Kosher salt, Sea Salt, or any other salt substitute you normally use.


Method
Combine beef and onion with 8 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Remove from pot and set aside. Add potatoes to pot and simmer until soft, 15-20 minutes. Remove and set aside; discard onion. Boil cabbage leaves in liquid, 3 at a time, until soft, about 2 minutes. Set aside. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mash potatoes with egg, salt and half the parsley. Chop beef very coarsely. Using a paring knife, cut a triangle at the bottom of each cabbage leaf to remove the thick, stiff part of the stem. Top each leaf with some potatoes and beef, tuck in the sides and roll up. Place seam-side down in a roasting pan. Ladle reserved cooking liquid over rolls, cover pan tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve with mustard.

*If corned beef brisket is unavailable, use a plain beef brisket, and season the cooking liquid with 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 4 allspice berries (or 1/4 teaspoon ground).

Nutrition
Per serving (about 9oz/273g-wt.): 340 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 1530mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 20g protein


Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. Continue to consult your Physician if you have a special diet that you must follow.

A GREAT SOLUTION.......

One problem that many people may face is allowing themselves to get too hungry in between meals. when this happen we have a tendency to overeat. Nor is it wise to shop during times when we're hungry because we could then end up purchasing more foods that appeal to our senses than foods that are more nutritionally dense. Say for instance you're shopping and haven't eaten since morning, passing by the Deli counter that has ready to eat hot fried chicken and fries, plus many other foods that you can immediately chow down on until you get home would be a serious temptation! You would probably want to grab something to hold you until dinner time.

The best way to prevent this from happening would be to make sure that you eat snacks in between your meals. As long as the snacks chosen are rich in nutrients and eaten in moderation you can't go wrong. It's a good idea to try and keep snacks such as energy bars or dried fruit and nuts available to grab until your next meal. Even some good whole grain cereal makes a good snack to munch on. It could be a powerful energy packing banana, or another good piece of fruit to hold you in between meals.

THIRD KEY........

MODERATION- Health experts agree that Moderation is a main Key to leading a healthy lifestyle. You see, even if we consume good nutritionally dense foods and still eat them in Excess, not paying attention to how much is being consumed, we could become overweight and frustrated in our efforts to being Healthy. Moderation also includes Balancing our food choices, For example, if we have a big greasy sausage sandwich for Breakfast along with some hash browns, at Lunch time we could choose to have a low-fat type of sandwich (Turkey, chicken salad) and a Green salad to compensate for the big breakfast. So rather then thinking about foods in terms of being Good or bad, let's think "Moderation."

Please remember that following these three Keys will set you on the path to Good Health and making wiser selections in your food intake. This will lead to a overall sense of well-being and optimal Health. To your Good Health today and Tomorrow!

Second Key...........

WHOLESOMENESS - Choose either Whole or barely Process Foods as much as you can. For example choose to eat a fresh Apple over choosing pasteurized apple juice (Not unless you have a good Juicing machine, that is a great way to have fresh Apple juice!) Choose Whole Wheat bread over white bread due to the fact that whole wheat contains plenty of Nutrition and White bread has been Bleached and have additives plus hardly any nutritional value.

3 Keys To Eating Healthy ......

There are three Basic Keys to remember when choosing Foods for Healthy Eating. When following these Important keys we can Fuel our Body Appropriately, having the mental clarity to make wise choices, and the physical energy to support our daily activities. The first of these Three Keys are:

VARIETY- The More different types of Healthy foods we choose to eat, the More Different types of nutrition we will consume. For Example if you consume a Orange which is a excellent source of vitamin C and carbohydrate, and eaten alone that's great, however when eaten together, say after you consume a iron and protein rich roast beef sandwich, could be more powerful and health-protective then eaten alone, this is called Synergy. so eating a variety during meals is very beneficial. We have a tendency to eat the same types of foods, day after day week after week. Try switching up and consuming a wide variety and the more colorful the better, like Colorful Fruits and veggies, eating Fish, chicken and turkey a few times per week, instead of eating the same kids of meats etc.

(Second Key coming soon.......)

The beginning of your journey...........

Many People today are feeling overwhelmed setting goals to live and eat healthy, simply because they don't have a Plan, and if they do have a Plan they may not stick to that plan long enough to see the results desired. When setting any kind of Goal for yourself in life, whether it be Fitness, Nutrition, work, Business, Personal or family life, we have to keep in mind that "The Journey of a thousand miles begin with the very first step!" I would like to begin our "Wellness" journey on the subject of making the right choices in our eating habits.

Eating Healthy is not only just a choice, it is a Lifestyle,.......... one that can allow you to lead an overall sense of Well-being, or "Optimal Wellness." Wellness- is the Integration of all the components of Health and fitness (mental, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical). Wellness not only effects one sense of well-being, but it also effects one's ability to effectively function and cope in Life. So as we can see that the dietary choices we make is connected to every facet of life.

I would Like to share with you that although there are so many new products and procedures for feeling good, and losing , or trying to maintain one's idea weight, the only thing that will ever work "Long-term" is eating well balanced meals for a Healthy lifestyle! Plus we do have to engage in some type of physical activity, whether walking, doing yard work, playing sports, or some other kind of organized activity like aerobics, lifting weights etc.

There are three Basic Keys to remember when choosing Foods for Healthy Eating. When following these Important keys we can Fuel our Body Appropriately, having the mental clarity to make wise choices, and the physical energy to support our daily activities. The Three Keys are: (Coming soon..........Stay tuned!)

Living Well in Life Now!

Welcome to a brand new year! As we adjust to the new year many of us are trying to readjust and undo the things we did last year. Dieting and spending a little more consciously now since the Holidays are pass. Wouldn't it be great to create a "brand new you" as well? Oh Yes, it sure would! This Blog series will be called "Living Well in Life Now!" When I say "Well" I'm referring to Wellness, which is "a combination of All the components of Health and Fitness (mental, social-emotional, spiritual, and physical). You see wellness affects every area of our life whether it be home life, work, education, leisure lifestyles, relationships, even our personal belief systems we live by. So this Blog will cover many topics from cooking, eating and establishing a Healthy lifestyle to practicing safety habits to prevent crime, learning how to look and feel your best, how to generate extra residual income for yourself. "Wellness" covers every areas of your life!