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Dearest Fitness and Wellness Enthusiasts,

This sandwich is really not anything new to me.  I was trying to think of what I wanted to cook for dinner that both Tyler (my fiancé) and I would both like. I thought...you know what? I have not had that "Philly-steak thing" that I make for awhile. So I went with it. Don't know why we have not made it in awhile, but boy did it hit the spot.   ALL YOU NEED

While there is often an assumption that bottled water is purer than tap water, this is not likely the case. Bottled water and tap water are actually regulated by different agencies; in most cases the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations on bottled water are less stringent than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that govern public water utilities. Typical bottled water plants are tested weekly, whereas municipal water plants are tested multiple times daily.

Consider the accuracy of an unmanned space rocket when traveling to a specific destination; it is not accomplished by staying on a predetermined path or by getting back on that path if it strays off course. No effort is made to return the rocket to its original path, but instead a control center determines “where is it now, what is its current velocity?” Corrections are made to direct the rocket on its new path and the process is repeated multiple times over on its way to its destination.

Here’s a great idea to add activity to your daily routine: when putting your socks and shoes on each day, try it standing up! Balance on one foot while putting a sock on the other. From there you can simply progress to putting on your shoes and even tying your laces while balancing on one leg.

   

 The primary reason that people fail to achieve their nutrition and fitness goals is that they are misinformed. You can’t get through a half-hour of TV without seeing advertisements for the latest “Ab-Gadget,” or bottles of “Thermo-Fat-Demolisher.” You’ve seen amazing success stories in magazines from customers of weight-loss companies.

A few months ago my Dad began running. This was something new and I was quickly excited to support him in this exploration. Over the last several weeks he has progressed from what I would call experimental recreational running to "training" and has since completed two 5K runs with great success. His willingness to be open to taking up a completely new sport and challenge himself by entering into events is inspiring! I am a firm believer that growth comes from making ourselves just slightly uncomfortable.

I never hear the end of the "I would workout but it's totally boring" thing. I've taught the same corporate class for 6 years, and they will attest to the fact that they have NEVER had the same workout twice. Keep it fresh! Mix things up every once in a while and think outside the box.