I've been playing around with various photo editing programme's, here's a modified photo of the Morning Glory in my back garden, love the colour arrangement very much, must say the plant is really thriving this year, by far the best showing this year..I've taken this off my instagram account - if you want to follow - I'm jellygould67. Hope this brightens your day!
Well how are we all feeling now the Olympics is over? It seems strange not switching on the TV and seeing hours of wonderful sport. I am very heartened to hear how many people who do not normally follow sport, got into London 2012. Hopefully this amazingly successful games will inspire a whole generation worldwide to take up and keep up a sport. As I have been out power walking on the beautiful Leeds Liverpool Canal it has been truly wonderful to see so many people out and about, from the elderly to families, all out doing some exercise while thoroughly enjoying themselves.
In these times where globally we are all under immense pressure financially, finding things to do with the family that isn't going to break the bank is hard. Everyday things and product prices have rocketed and many people are struggling to be able to have even the basics. So getting out walking and or cycling is something we can all afford to do. Exercise is really good for us, we know it help keep our bones strong, helps ward off illnesses, and has been proven to actively prevent certain cancers. Walking is attainable by the majority, regardless of our own limitations and will certainly improve, not just the body, but will help with our minds.
You will feel more energised and more able to tackle your day, by exercising, you will be helping to protect yourself from heart problems, strokes, high blood pressure, non - insulin dependent diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity - to name a few. You will find it will help with your moods and also help you cope with stresses more effectively. Add into this mix good food choices and you are onto a winner.
Fruit and vegetables - we should all be looking at eating a minimum of 5 a day. Fruit and veg are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and there is evidence that people who eat at least 5 a day are at a lower risk of developing heart disease, strokes and certain cancers - that in itself should be enough of an incentive to start eating better! - remember, we only get one body to see us through our life! You will be amazed how you can quickly eat more than the 5 a day minimum....a really nice salad with lots of green leaves ( spinach, wild rocket, watercress and your normal salad leaves ), the usual tomatoes, cucumber, celery etc....and you are actively helping your body to look after you. Go on try mixing a good diet with some exercise and see the benefits to your weight and health yourself. Remember, we can actively improve our health by doing this.....I guess the big question is - how much do you love yourself ??? I f you struggle to keep up your motivation - ask a family member or friend to do it with you, encourage each other.
So right now, while everyone is still feeling the buzz of London 2012 - lets seize the moment and get out there exercising. Set yourselves challenges, you can do it. While researchers drive forward to improve treatments for cancer sufferers on the way to eradicating cancer from our lives in future generations.....we owe it to ourselves and loved ones to keep ourselves as fit and healthy as we possibly can. Our time on earth is short even if you live to be 100 - lets not help our time be even shorter by not giving our bodies a fair crack at it.
Until next time
Tracy
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