Reading this book... well honestly listening to the audio of this book... has brought huge insight to my life. For a little sneak preview, check out one of my speeches on the subject.
We can really save the world as we help people use this knowledge to their advantage, instead of disadvantage.
I LOVE working out! But when it's without music, working out is just a chore. Some have requested I share some of the music I play in the Cardiomix class I was teaching.
Here is the latest:
Titanium by David Guetta & Sia
I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe
1.000 Ships by Rachel Platten
DotA (Radio Edit) by Basshunter
Courageous by Casting Crowns
Don't Leave Me by Regina Spektor
Boom Shakata by Mondo (Step PowerMix)
Glad You Came by The Wanted
Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song by Matt Hires
The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
More Beautiful You by Jonny Diaz
Be OK by Ingrid Michaelson
Welcome to the Club by Manian
Replay by Iyaz
Tonight Tonight by Hot Chelle Rae
Get Ready for This (Calimocho Mix) Power Music Workout
Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle
Soar by Jay Blahnik (Power Mix 4)
I call this playlist "The Finale" because yesterday was my last day teaching the Cardio Mix group exercise class. I wanted more time for promoting ProArgi+, competing in speech contests, and finishing my book. So, on to other ways of "Saving the World"...
I am absolutely not a TV watcher. (For a lot of reasons, but that is a subject for another post). HOWEVER, I stumbled upon a TV show last night that touched me so much I was shocked! It's Drop Dead Diva and follows a really skinny model stuck in a smart fat woman's body. I have only seen two episodes, but it impacted me so strongly I had to post on this blog to save the world.
1. I have sometimes felt I am a skinny woman caught in a fat body. I have felt like shouting to other people, this is not really me!!
2. I have sometimes felt like the skinny woman judged by others not to be old enough or smart enough to be taken seriously. I want to shout, I'm a smart, experienced 36 year old!
3. Some women think they are fat, even when they are too skinny to be healthy.
I want to help people have healthier body images. I have two good friends that can help:
She is a fitness queen, but I never hear her talk about clothing sizes or weight or anything.
She only talks about being healthy and strong. I think that should always be your goal. Who cares about what the scale says? What is important is if I can run with the kids to the bus stop with ease. Jessica has inspired me to do more than I ever thought I could athletically, but now I'm even stronger mentally.
This lady has found peace and health in her life, in part by the way she eats.
Linda holds fun and educational luncheons that are DELICIOUS! I am so glad for all that I have learned about being aware of what I put in my body and on my body. When I think of treating my body right by the way I eat, I think of Linda.
For the women who are skinny at heart and stuck in a fat body, or who think they are fat at heart, but have a skinny body,I hope these resources will help you love your body--no matter what! For me, that is what health and fitness should be a product of: loving your body and taking care of it well!
Today I want to honor the best mother in the world, in my opinion. Of course I am totally impartial and objective, but I really believe my Mommy, Sharon Henrichsen, is the BEST MOTHER EVER!!!
I don't want to just recognize all the things she has done FOR me, because that just feels too selfish. However, I could never even recount the hours of service, dollars of sacrifice, and pounds of pain and suffering she has given for me. Think about how much she has given for my 8 other brothers and sisters too! Anyway, here are some things I admire about my mom:
1. She is constantly cheerful
2. She is faithful and obedient
3. She is fun and edifying
4. She has perfect, constant priorities
5. She brings Peace
I gave a speech in my Toastmasters Club a few months ago, to honor
motherhood generally. But, if you watch it, you will see how it honors
her specifically. Happy Mother's Day, Mommy! And Happy Mother's Day to all Women who would like the honor!
Next on my quest to save the world... stopping the number one killer in the world!
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!
I just returned from a Synergy Conference where our goal is to Save a Heart a Day. You really show your love for your loved ones when you care for your health. They will have to pick up the pieces when you get ill.
Here is one of my speeches about the way ProArgi9+ can help:
Since everyone asks me what I did to get rid of the "Freshmen Fifteen"
after 18 years and 4 children:
1.Think like a Healthy person.
Know the power of your words and thoughts.
Instead of saying “I have to lose 10 pounds,” think, “I am 140 pounds,” (or
whatever your optimum weight is). If you are going to lose something, you
usually have to find it again. I don’t want to find 10 more pounds! So the key
is to ignore what you see right now. Don’t worry about your present
circumstances. Focusing on that will bring you more of that. Instead, focus on
who you want to become. Picture the scale the number that you want it to be.
Make a picture of it if you have to. Stop calling yourself a fatso, or whatever
other names you hate. Call yourself a healthy, slim person. Constantly tell
yourself, “I am a healthy eater,” and then act on that.
2.Get some help.
I
use Pro-Argi9 Plus, an L-arginine Complexer. It helps curb my appetite, improve
my endurance and speed recovery after exercise. It helps get the food I eat and
the oxygen I breathe to the right parts of my body so I don’t feel hungry and
exhausted. I love it! You may find something else that works for you, but
whatever it is, don’t be afraid to use it. For more info, see
argi9solutions.com/Enjoy or GetYour2Now.com/Synergy
3.Plan your meals.
You plan other parts of your day, why not
the best way to fuel your body? Fresh, raw fruits and vegetables are the best!
Fill your kitchen, your lunchbox and your fridge with those. Let prepared foods
and starches be the extras. If you already know what you will eat ahead of
time, you can get excited for it and you will be less likely to “cheat” on
things your body really doesn’t need.
4.Always eat breakfast.
You cannot go anywhere in your car without
gas; you should not expect to perform well physically or mentally without
breakfast. You are setting up your metabolism for the day, and you don’t want
to be on starvation mode.
5.Be
grateful.
Sit down when you eat, and express
gratitude. If you are not the praying type and don’t feel comfortable thanking
God for your food, find some other way to express gratitude. It is easier to enjoy
healthy food when you are grateful. If you blindly eat, you are missing half of
the pleasure of the food.
6.Eat healthy first, if you must indulge.
Find food that is healthy that you love.
You will need to live like this the rest of your life, so don’t torture
yourself. Eat the healthy food before the junk food so at least you have
something good in there first. You may find that you never get to the junk
food. Before you reach for chips, chomp on some carrots. Instead of a candy
bar, dig into a crunchy, sweet apple. You don’t have to give up on indulgences.
I never have, and hope to never have to. But I have learned to limit them, and
then really enjoy every bite of what I do eat.
7.Find exercise that you really love.
You will be so much more likely to stick to
it, even when you are sore and tired. Just like you plan your meals, plan your
work outs. I found something I love (group exercise) and schedule it into my
day. Find other people that love it too. Even if you are running the track at
the same time but at a different pace, it is so much better to have company. A
friend will hold you accountable, cheer you on, and inspire you. You do not
have to do this alone.
8.Do something else instead of eating.
Recognize when you are eating for fuel and
when you are not. Are you stressed, mad, sad or just bored? Do something else
to improve your mood instead of eating. I prefer to journal, nap, or read a
book when I catch myself trying to eat for other reasons.
9.Drink more water.
Sometimes you think you are hungry when you
are really just thirsty. When I am watching a movie at night with my husband,
it is tempting to eat snacks. Instead, I get a big glass of ice water and enjoy
that through the movie. Your body can really use more water so give it more!
10.Recognize cause and effect.
You really cannot cheat. Now, it sounds
contradictory but it’s not. If you eat healthy enough MOST of the time, you
will not see a big difference if you have dessert sometimes. But, you cannot lie.
If you have bad habits your body will reflect that. Your body is a miracle and
it will become what you put into it. You are (made of) what you eat.
Hopefully this will help you help me to save one more heart...
I am astounded by the huge impact family dinner time can and will have on our world! I have researched numerous studies showing the benefits of this simple practice. Here is an article that simply states some of the benefits, including:
Everyone eats healthier meals.
Kids are less likely to become overweight or obese.
Kids more likely to stay away from all types of drugs (including alcohol).
School grades will be better.
You and your kids will talk more, and so you'll be more likely to hear about a serious problem.
Kids will feel like you're proud of them.
There will be less stress and tension at home.
In addition, there are even benefits for businesses and their bottom line as seen in this University Study.
In order to "Save the World" I want to get advice from all the other people I know, and then compile the
TOP TEN TIPS FOR HOLDING CONSISTENT FAMILY DINNERS!!
Please post your comments and tell me what you think!!
Okay, really. I know I can't save the world. But if you know me, you know it has been one of my greatest dreams--I just want to have a huge impact in the world for good. I am still trying to make the career move from Social Worker to Philanthropist.
As I thought about making a website to post all of my interests, dreams, and objectives, I thought almost everything could fit under the heading of Saving the World. (you know, health and wellness, personal development, investing in African economies, promoting family dinners together, sending parents on missions, helping kids be good, enjoying life, stopping heart disease, publishing my books, visiting Estonia, speaking to thousands, finishing my artwork, playing the piano, getting my two year old to brush his teeth, becoming a millionaire, helping my children to see the world and serve the world, and so forth)
That's me above, with my climbing gear ready to do some world savin'.
So, here we are. Welcome to my new blog. I hope you have fun. I hope I have fun. Even if we don't save the world... today.
