Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

  I want to talk about a “feel-good” topic that’s finally becoming a mainstream trend. It’s BODY POSITIVITY … which basically means loving your body right this very minute – without any ifs, ands, or buts. Because, frankly, your body is a miracle! It deserves your care and respect because it works so hard to support you each and every day. And one of the BEST things you can do to show your body that love and support is to MOVE it – regularly and intentionally. That’s why this month we’re taking a deep dive into all the wonders of MOVEMENT and how it impacts pretty much EVERY aspect of your life! When you exercise regularly, your body just plain FEELS and FUNCTIONS better from the inside out. BONUS: You do NOT have to spend hours a week working out to get these payoffs. Here’s a list of just some of the many benefits: A longer life because you are less likely to die early from chronic disease. Less risk of heart disease , metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers (incl

Everybody’s talking about doing “detoxes” and “cleanses” … but what does that really MEAN, anyway? And is it even a real thing? I want to flip the script on that idea as we dive a little deeper into “cleaning it up” this month. I had a big shift about this a long time ago that completely changed my perspective. So … a lot of “detoxes” focus on eliminating toxins and getting rid of wastes that are in your body. Here’s the issue with that: Your body already has a complex and amazing built-in detox system, made up of your skin, lungs, kidneys, colon, and liver. These organs all work together to filter out toxins and waste, and then help you get rid of them by sweating, through your breath, or when you’re in the bathroom. FACT: If there’s a breakdown in this system, you probably should see a doctor! BUT … what if the toxins in the foods you eat, the products you use on your body, or the chemicals in your environment start to overload your detox system, putting a lot of stress on it? It c