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Day 6
I found I'm incapable of getting out of bed before 10 AM half of the week. Last night, for example, I was up with my son until 2 AM. I had my alarm set to go off with the intentions of getting up at 7 AM.
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
How to Be Big
How to be big in a world that isn’t? It’s a question I’m still struggling to answer. Every day I’m trying to convince myself that I belong here with the other half, the thin one. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not pissed off at the world or anything like that. Not my style. I’m just super uncomfortable with the shape I have. I get the whole movement to feel at peace with yourself in any type of body, it’s so fresh and very 21st century, but I still can’t feel that way. What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I see the beautiful woman everybody’s talking about? The one that I basically don’t see in the mirror?
By Singster Jones7 years ago in Longevity
Seven Day Trial
My friend recommended me to a gym and I was given the opportunity to try the gym for free, for seven days, no strings attached. At first, we laughed it off. She just needed names to sign people up, and we both knew I'd never actually end up going. I'm just not the gym sort.
By Emily Hean7 years ago in Longevity
Living with Death
I wanted to share a journey with all of you, a journey that began sixteen years ago and still continues. I want to share the journey of living with the idea that you are going to die because the mind will not allow you to accept that notion.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Longevity
7 Days of Water Fasting
Disclaimer: Before starting any type of fast, please consult with your doctor or dietitian. Please understand what works for one person, very well may not work for another given that we all have different body types. I'm speaking of my experience with fasting solely, although I am not an expert on the subject of "fasting."
By Erica Lindsey7 years ago in Longevity
Exercise Challenge (Part 4)
So the next four days were filled with visits to the YMCA. I did a lot of walking and swimming. It does me so much good to get out there with my "sister" Monica. We have been best friends since the eighth grade, over half of our lives. We both have mental health diagnoses and the Winter months are the worst for us. So getting together twice a week for a trip the to Y is good for both of us. Not only does it get us out socializing, but it also helps us combat our depression. Add in the fitness aspect and we are on a roll, especially since we both have a desperate need to get fit! With that being said, here are the next four days...
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Longevity
Why Vape?
People have been smoking for almost as long as there have been people. Tobacco and marijuana have long been among the most popular (though by no means the only) smokable substances. Smoking has had its ups and downs—tobacco smoking rates have declined significantly in the United States over the past 50 years, and smoking rates reached a low of 14.5 percent in 2016, down from 42.4 percent in 2017 (though marijuana smoking remains extremely popular)—but it has remained relatively unchallenged in its niche. Until now.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Longevity
Day 2
Ever go to the park as a kid and play on the merry go round? I did. I also remember pushing the limits of the merry go round. Other kids would help push it faster and faster. How fast could it go, we wondered.
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
Can Electronic Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
Electronic cigarettes now became the buzzword among smokers who are in the quest to get rid of their traditional nicotine addiction. Basically, electronic cigarettes are innovative products that are being used as smoking alternatives—despite some concerns from health professionals. A typical electronic cigarette is a bundle of different apparatus such as a heating element, mouthpiece, and battery; hence, instead of traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes are equipped with cartridges filled with different flavors. These cigarettes are easily available in different sizes and surprisingly, one can easily find nicotine free cigarettes, as well.
By Tonyj7 years ago in Longevity
Losing Weight Doesn't Start in the Gym, but Rather in the Kitchen
The first of January is way behind us, and by this time you’ve already made your New Year's resolutions, right? Like losing weight, quitting cigars, reading more books, spending more time with your friends and family, and so on. Hitting gym is probably the most cliché thing you’ll hear about from people after New Year’s Eve. It is considered cliché and made fun of for a reason.
By Philip P.7 years ago in Longevity
Boost Your Wellness with Swimming
For good reason, many people are ditching the pavement for the pool when it comes to their overall health. Swimming is known to increase your muscle tone, cardio capabilities, and bone strength. Non-competitive swimming is one of the best fitness activities you can do year-round.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Is Organic Coffee Healthier Than Tea?
Both tea and coffee are versatile, delicious drinks that can wake you up and put some pep in your step. While these drinks are similar, many people automatically make the assumption that tea must be the healthier option. However, coffee doesn’t exactly deserve the bad rap that it gets. Coffee, especially organic coffee, might actually be much healthier for you than you ever thought.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in Longevity