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Vinegar

I’ve always been a fan of vinegar. I like the taste and as you may or may not know I wash my hair with baking soda and sometimes add cider vinegar. My sister is convinced that when you’re getting sick if you drink a teaspoon of cider vinegar you can ward off whatever is about to ail you. I’d buy that medicine.

Now researchers in Japan have concluded that 3 teaspoons a day of vinegar can help reduce body fat accumulation and reduce body weight. It’s like the miracle drink. It’s not going to hurt you, so why not ditch the creamy dressings and go with a little EVOO and a good vinegar.

VinegarMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:35:24-04:00

Love Your Body

Think of something you absolutely love about your body. Now think of something you absolutely love about the person you are. Feel pride in both all day long.

Love Your BodyMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:35:24-04:00

Mind & Body

Remember that what you do with your body effects your mind. I see this constantly in myself. If I skip exercise, I start to feel frustrated and antsy. When I keep active I have more energy, stamina and am considerably happier.

But it works the other way too. What you think with your mind effects your body. If you think you can’t do something, you won’t be able to. If you think you can, you probably can. So next time you go to a challenging class, or take a long walk, or whatever you do physically, tell yourself you can.

Mind & BodyMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:35:26-04:00

Enjoy Life

It’s the weekend. Make time for something you love to do. Life shouldn’t be only about working.

The weekend is the time to play!

Enjoy LifeMaggie Downie2014-08-04T18:05:20-04:00

Beat the Winter Blues

It’s February and though we haven’t gotten much snow the winter doldrums have certainly set in. The best way to stay happy throughout the winter is to change your mindset–make winter fun.

When I was a kid my mom gave me great advice. One piece of advice she gave was that if someone ever teases you act like you don’t care. They won’t get any satisfaction out of it and they won’t tease you. It was totally effective. Treat winter the same way.

When it does snow have a snowball fight, go sledding, build a snow man.

Go a little further north and go skiing or cross country skiing. Go ice skating. Bundle up and go for a hike in your favorite state park.

Get a group of friends together for game night and have some fun. Have a fire.

Whatever you do, don’t let the winter stop you!

Beat the Winter BluesMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:35:28-04:00