Water Wednesday with HHWN

 

Enjoying A Health Lifestyle with 

Bryant and Anita Hewitt

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Food To Chew On:

Wednesday – Rest for the Heavy Laden

~Matthew 11:28-29 (NKJV)~

 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

~Thought For The Day~

I will allow Christ to set the direction, the peace and the goals…..~Amen~

As the days get warmer we must not forget to drink water!!! We have a lot of aids out there, but there is nothing that can take the place of H2O- Water!! So Hydrate, Hydrate today!!

Have a Happy Water Wednesday with HHWN :)

Exercises For Improving Balance In Seniors And The Elderly

How do you handle standing on hard cement, soft grass, gravel surfaces or carpet. Try standing on different surfaces as you perform the exercise below called body circles.

If you are unsure of your balance when closing your eyes while standing, hold on to your good buddy the chair to start. This is always a great option when performing balancing exercises.

You can do it. This is one of my favorite exercises to strengthen the ankles, which are our first line of defense when it comes to losing your balance. Your ankles keep your torso centered over your base of support.

When performing exercises for improving balance, like the one below, try to keep your knees and hips stiff and straight. This will enhance the work your ankles need to do and will make the exercise that much better.

Do It Yourself Exercise Programs

Abs – By learning to activate your deep core muscles you can work your abdominals with every exercise you do. Simply practice (on your back is best) drawing your navel toward your spine while keeping your upper body relaxed. You should feel a light tension between your navel and your groin – this is your deep core muscle (transverse abdominus) activating. Practice holding for 10 seconds and releasing for 10 seconds, eventually working up to a full 2-minute hold. You should be able to breathe through this. Once you are adept on the floor, practice the same movement when performing each of the above exercises.

A Healthy Menu For

Wednesday

Whole grain foods help people feel full longer, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. They recommend foods with three or more grams of fiber per serving. One cup cooked oatmeal with 2 tbsp. of raisins and 1 cup skim milk is a high fiber, whole grain breakfast. A whole grain lunch includes 2 Ryvita crackers with 2 tbsp. of peanut butter and 2 cups of cantaloupe. A light yogurt with 1/4 cup unsweetened whole grain cereal is a high protein, fiber-containing afternoon snack. For dinner dieters may enjoy 3 oz. of broiled chicken with 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 10 asparagus spears and a tossed salad with low-fat salad dressing. Six cups of air-popped popcorn are a great way to the end the day.