Page 20 January 2015 By Mallory Gleich A new year brings new dreams, hopes and challenges. A New Year’s tradition is to make resolutions, a goal or challenge you would like to accomplish within the coming days, weeks or months. One of and get healthy. In keeping with the spirit of resolutions, here are some tips on how you can improve your health and wellness in 2015. memberships at the beginning of the year because it gives people a sort of set time DeVencenty, a trainer from Orangetheory Fitness in Arcadia. “It gives them the One of the hardest parts of staying on ! motivation to actually go to the gym or sign up for classes. “Depending on your goals, the best way to stay on track is to make a plan. Instead of making just one goal for the year, set a three month, six month and one year "# $ making smaller goals, it will be easier to keep your goals in sight. DeVencenty said that her best tip for ! to take it one day at a time. Make smaller that you won’t get overwhelmed and lose sight of your main goal. Another tough problem in keeping with Finding the keys to health and wellness in the new year % & ' with a healthy diet. ( $ private cook in the Arcadia area, says that adding more healthy fats to a diet is a great way to eat right. Things such as homemade broths, coconut oil, wild- healthy fats. “An ideal meal plan is full of whole, real (From right to left) Luwam Berhane, Emily Westfall, Annabelle Toney standing atop Camelback Mountain. STI Physical Therapy | 4840 E. Indian School Suite 103 | Phone 602.956.2850 | Fax 602.956.2877 Pre / Postnatal Care - Helping new moms to maintain the strength, endurance WOMEN’S HEALTH PROGRAM PHYSICAL THERAPY PRE/POSTNATAL CARE AND EDUCATION FOR MOM’S Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy Back Pain Postural Education Post Cesarean The Sacroiliac (SI) Joint food and super low amounts of processed foods. Avoid foods from a package that ' $ $ things from your diet to maintain healthy ( )** snack packs and protein bars are three things that are misconstrued as healthy when they really aren’t. “For snacks, I recommend a bit of real chocolate or raw cheese. Limit whole grains to a tiny part of your diet. Also, carbs are not bad for you! Stick to fruits, / $ Along with diet and exercise, it is yourself. Life can get pretty stressful at ' maintain a balance in your lifestyle. Sheryl McCormick, who is the spa director at the Phoenician Wellness Center in Scottsdale, says that she uses yoga and meditating to help lower her stress levels. “I just recently started meditating, and I’ve already noticed a change in my mood 3 4 6 yoga three times a week and meditate for 10 minutes using an app on my phone. It’s a great way to relax and turn your brain Along with yoga and meditation, there are a few other ways to lower your ! yourself. Getting a massage, hiking your favorite mountain, or even taking a half- hour nap can help relieve some stress from your hectic schedule. $ for yourself. You’ll be happy and more ! 3 4 Health and wellness are two important factors in living a happy and healthy lifestyle. Eat well, stay well, live well and best wishes for a fantastic new year!
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