Whether you're a Hermione or a Judy Hopps from Zootopia quoting FDR, you understand that fear is just a four-letter word. In regards to health, we already know why fear can be negative. Too much stress = increased anxiety. Duh! But did you know that short bursts of experiencing fear can do your body good? ![]() Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay Let me explain: Adrenaline, cortisol and norepinehrine — our stress hormones — can only cause us harm when we allow them to! It's all about that perception. What also causes fear to become negative is how long we hold on to it. When keeping the above in mind, if we realize how to deal when fear strikes, it can actually work on our behalf! The most popular one for the purpose of this blog is now knowing that when you become scared, your metabolism spikes. If this benefit sounds good to you — and they should — there are a few ways to get ahead of fear taking over:
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There is a very specific reason I chose to write about this topic on today of all days. Any guesses as to why? One of the more notorious scenes in Mean Girls is when the HBIC, Regina George, asks: And even though most of us here today were right around mid-teens when we saw the movie, we all knew the answer. Yes! So when was the time we all learned that certain carbs — like butter — are detrimental to our health? I'd say middle/high school give or take. I remember trying to challenge my mom when she would reach for sticks of butter while grocery shopping, but then would get confused when she would buy margarine spread. Regardless, I stuck with the margarine and used it for everything! No carbs, right? Wrong! So wrong. Confused? I still am, too. The case could be made for either. But, I'm here to show which one actually IS better for you! The Great DebateBoth spreads contain carbohydrates, but butter contains slightly more no matter which brand you pick up. Here are few more differences you need to consider before picking a side:
If a winner has to be chosen, I'm still sticking with margarine. I'd sacrifice a few extra calories instead of increasing my risk of heart disease. But we all have our preferences. Just keep your eyes peeled on nutrition labels. The goal for all of us healthy living lovers s to try and limit the intake of saturated fat and completely avoid trans fat altogether. Also, remember that both butter and margarine live within the dairy family, and if you remember an early Health Like Me blog post detailing how our bodies can benefit from removing dairy from our diet, you'd probably just try and not use either of these whatsoever.
So let's see how long we all can go without using butter to cook or use to spread on bread or slather our popcorn in it. Stop throwing in a tablespoon of margarine into your boiling water which you will soon put your pasta in. Don't be a virgin olive oil virgin!
Take care and go watch Mean Girls now! See ya next week! I remember when my brother and I were young, my mom would spend uninterrupted, down time with us before bed by sitting down and coloring with us. No competitions or anything like that. Just old-fashioned bonding time. Little did we know, though, that coloring to our heart's content had wonderful benefits that transcended through time. Fast forward a little bit to when I was in 5th grade and found my calling; who I've deemed I was fundamentally meant to be. A writer. What do these two have in common? Creativity! And in spades! Creativity aside, coloring and writing creatively have wonderful other benefits, and Health Like Me is here to explain why — if you haven't already — start picking up these two activities on a regular basis! Benefits of ColoringBreak out the coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, paints and brushes and take a deep breath. We are about to get our twitchy hands dirty and our minds incredibly clear. Need more of a reason? Here are 5! Benefits of Writing CreativelyI am immensely proud that my passion in life can mask itself as a wonderfully therapeutic hobby for others! And all you need is a pen, — a pencil is my preference — something to write on, and your open heart. Let your writing utensil guide you to the land of opportunity and freedom wile also gaining these 5 health benefits: There you have it! Reasons why exploring your child-like imagination should no longer be a thing of the past. So put down you devices, turn off your TV and put on some Sade or Enya. You'll thank me later! Enjoy!
Whether you're a pro or a newbie — like the precious little girl on the right — at hula hooping, it's good to know that this circular toy that made its way into America's hearts is also an impressive exercise device you've probably always had in your home! If you do know where yours is, grab it and get to swerving those hips while you read Health Like Me's post about how wonderful your health is about to become with your cheap, plastic, new best friend! Bursting With New LifeThe Hula-Hoop we know today began its long life back in 1958 in California. But, we can bet the wonderful generation of yore wouldn't have guessed what kind of benefits to their health they were inadvertently gaining like: 1. Balance -
2. Clarity of Mind - Because doing this fun workout requires you to only be focused on twirling the hoop around our waists to obtain the optimal results, you are forced to be alone with yourself and therefore your thoughts that sometimes take a back seat with all of the stimuli going on around us all of the time. 3. Flexibility - Much like Balance, hula hooping uses moves we don't realize sit stagnant possibly our whole lives. So get ready to move in ways that are expressly beautiful. And remember, Shakira said it best: 4. Relief for Depression and Addiction - 5. Self-Confidence -
6. Weight Loss and Toning - Research has shown that hula hooping burns 600 calories per hour! While I hope you don't hula hoop for an hour straight, you could break it up! Maybe only hula every time a commercial comes on or switch it up by hula-ing for 3 minutes, do 20 crunches and then a 45-minute wall sit. Regardless, you are doing you mid-section a favor just by picking up this oldie-but-goodie toy and doing what you can. All in all, the possibilities are endless and you truly won't be sorry with all the fun, health benefits I guarantee you'll have with this toy turned exercise masterpiece.
Until next time! Literary devices and eye-catching titles aside, the content you got to read once opened is the kicker! Being from Texas, the summer heat has simply been apart of my 28 years. But these other usually pleasant parts of of the county, and even abroad, are feeling the heat now, too. Which means there are going to be millions of individuals who won't know how to protect themselves against this heat wave! But, have no fear! Health Like Me is here to drop some knowledge on you today.
WEAR SUNSCREEN! DRINK WATER!
There are so many other options for beating the blistering heat that summer brings. Heat exhaustion or stroke is not something you want to ever experience! So stay in and stay cool with these tips courtesy of Health Like Me!
Health Like Me is back to show you why you should wake up with the purpose to enjoy what many austere and science-y people say should be the most important meal of the day! Breakfast shouldn't only be necessary, it should be down-right fun! Spice Up Your UsualUsed to just eating plain old scrambled egg whites? Challenge that by adding spinach and tomatoes! A scrambled omelette so to speak! I wouldn't be opposed to adding turkey into the mixture myself! Is you go-to pancakes on the weekend? Not only is that boring, it can be downright unhealthy when consumed too often. After skimming through a few sites to find y'all some fun breakfast recipes, I came across one that I will personally try myself: Fruit Ring Pancakes. Even trying new recipes can bring an extra spice to your mornings!
IndulgeIt is definitely no fun when your diet restrictions limit you to steel cut oats and a grapefruit 7 days a week. There simply is no way to enjoy breakfast that way! So, Health Like Me is here to tell you that it's actually very hard to have a super unhealthy breakfast unless you try really, really hard. Cereal, anyone? So go and have brunch with your friends! You'll probably even eat less than you think you will! Check out the best brunch places around the DFW area and why eating with a group of family or friends actually does have benefits here and here. Write it downWhile on the outset it may not seem "fun", jotting down in a journal what you ate for a meal keeps you not only accountable but when what you eat is noted in something like a bullet journal, you're able to be a little more creative with it. Draw what you ate, have a chart that you drew to keep count of your calories. I guarantee that when you know you have a chance to show off what you ate in something other than picture form, you'll be more likely try new things for breakfast! Have a daily Theme
It's clear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, instead of making it the most boring meal of the day in order to stay healthy, go forth and challenge yourself by bringing the fun back to your mornings with love and variety!
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