September 27 is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day and I was honoured when Leanne from Cresting the Hill asked me to write a guest post. Leanne and I have known each other since we started blogging and she knows how passionate I am about being fit, fabulous, healthy and happy in life.
Having just turned 60 in August, keeping healthy is very important to me. I have a darling 3 year old grandson who keeps me busy and I want to be fit and healthy to enjoy spending time with him and also travelling and enjoying life with my husband.
This month I’ve been sharing “Thoughts on ‘This time next year'” perhaps National Women’s Health & Fitness Day might be the catalyst to start on your journey to a new and healthier you?
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
I’d love you to pop over to Leanne’s website Cresting the Hill and read my thoughts on keeping fit, fabulous, healthier and happier as we age. Here is the link http://www.crestingthehill.com.au/2017/09/national-womens-health-fitness-day.html
To mark National Women’s Health & Fitness Day I wanted to share 3 EASY WAYS to start on your fitness journey TODAY. Remember it is a lifestyle change not just a passing fad.
Keeping healthy and fit should be a holistic approach
That means:
1. Making time to look after your body with exercise – 30 minutes 4 times per week
Schedule this time into your diary as you would any other appointment. Grab a friend and go for an ‘exercise catchup’ instead of a ‘coffee catchup’. Or walk to the coffee shop together.
2. Making healthier food choices
Don’t worry about the scales, just start reducing the treats and increasing the healthier food options. Be prepared with the healthy snacks and food in your pantry and don’t forget to drink more water!
3. Making time to nurture your mental well-being
- Exercising can reduce stress and anxiety but also making time to enjoy what you love is just as important.
- Take time to reflect, be grateful.
- Listen to your favourite music, read a book or enjoy some time in nature.
- Turn off from technology for at least one day each week and notice the difference in your mental health.
You might also like to read my post: 12 ways to improve your health & wellness
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Loved your post on Leanne’s page! Loved finding out that you ran a ballet school.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you and yes I started before I left school and ended up with around 200 students. Then I moved interstate and family life took over. xx
Loved reading your post over at Leanne’s blog Sue. I’ve left a comment there too and shared it on Pinterest and Twitter. You are so inspirational, well done ?
Thanks Debbie for always supporting me! Great news re Blogger’s Pit Stop I hope you enjoy it and want to stay 🙂
I’ll duck across and have a read. You’re the perfect person though to write a post like this – very inspirational. #TeamLovinLife
Oh thanks Jo you are lovely! Have a great weekend xx
Normally I walk in my lunchbreak as it’s so good to NOT be sitting at an office desk. However I’m thinking with a 35+ degree day today I might find somewhere to hide with a book instead!!
Oh yes there are days when it is too hot and I really love any excuse to hide with a book, Vanessa! Looks like we are in for a hot summer in Australia I think!
I didn’t know there was a ‘national day’ so missed that, but – as you know from my post – I’m trying to change my exercise routine up a little. I’m not really doing much at the moment other than making sure I do my 8000 steps each day. I’d like to add some harder cardio – just for fitness purposes (1-2 times a week) and then something weight bearing / strengthening (yoga or pilates etc).
So, this time next year…. #teamlovinlife
8,000 steps is excellent Deb and I love your plan for adding cardio and some strength. You are doing SOMETHING which is a whole lot better than NOTHING! Way to go and have a great weekend! xx
That sounds a perfect routine Deb. 8,000 steps is a great start then a little of yoga and weights and you are done for the week. Good luck for the new full time job you will nail it! xx
Great tips that everyone can incorporate in their daily lives. I walk wherever I can, since I walk across Spain every second summer, I recognize the value of walking… it’s just like a meditation, at least, for me.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh that sounds wonderful Sylvie. My friend just did the Camino again and it is on my bucket list. Have a great weekend and happy travels. x
Thanks for the important reminder, Sue. I’ve been working up (mentally) to upping the intensity of my workouts. I’ve been exercising regularly for years now, but have felt lately that I’m going a little too easy on myself. A coworker invited me to attend an OrangeTheory class with her. That little fixed-mindset voice in my head warns me I might make a fool of myself–or I’ll be too tired after work–or the traffic will be bad coming home–a whole host of reasons why I shouldn’t. It’s time to politely tell her to be quiet, I’m doing this! Thanks for the motivation.
~Christie
I know what you mean Christie. Our Personal Trainer who is like a daughter to us has changed direction in life and isn’t doing it anymore. It is much harder to motivate myself and push as hard as I did for her. Yes you need to tell that little voice in your head that you are doing something for YOU! Glad you feel motivated and I’d love to hear about the OrangeTheory class. x
Enjoyed reading your post on Leanne’s website! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com
These are excellent reminders, Sue. Most importantly, you have made them practical and doable. I am off to check out Leanne’s post now. I also look forward to reading about your time in Spain!