Becoming a Good Example...all over again!

12/26/2011

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Okay so we are getting close to the end of the year. That usually means a fresh start for us all in some sort of way. Maybe for you it's a financial new start, maybe for others it's a fitness re-start. For me, it's always a nutrition do over. I must admit I have never been great at watching my calories and the things that I place into my mouth. People just naturally assume because I am a fitness professional that the nutritional thing goes hand in hand with my job. I mean it does but I too am not perfect. I admit to having a sweets and pastry addiction as well as an extreme pizza craving appetite. I could literally eat pizza every day. Anyway, usually at this time of the year I take inventory on my daily diet and decide to make improvements upon it.

Improvements for me involve a journal and a pen. I generally write all of my food choices down as well as the calorie counts and the time in which I ate. I try to eat 5-6 small meals  including snacks every 3 hours totaling about 1,400 - 1,500 calories per day. This is tedious, not fun and not very sexy, but it's the only way for me to be honest with myself (and others) about what it is that I am eating or not eating. So I will begin my journal of meals, calorie counts and times on Monday, January 2nd.
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The Well Blog

01/01/2011

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Anywhere, Anytime at Any Moment.
By Ebony Berry

Many people today rely on public transportation to commute to and from work, to run errands and to take part in various activities. Taking public transportation is often stressful due to overcrowding, the hustle and bustle, seating inconveniences, and an array other things. However you can use this time wisely. Use this time to practice yoga!That in fact, is a wonderful thing about yoga... is it can be practiced literally anywhere, anytime at any moment.  I ride public transportation as much as four times a day, five times a week, it can be very exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be.  Try this simple, proven method that can be utilized standing or sitting (even with your children, my children practice and enjoy this pranayama/mantra all the time). Start with your breath and try to relate to your surroundings. Regardless of whether you are sitting or standing, began to center the breath feeling the oxygen flow up and down the sushumna channel ( your spine). This is helpful for stability and grounding.  Once you are feeling centered, began to engage the So-Ham mantra. This mantra simply translates to, “I am that, that I am” and is an easy mantra to practice at any time. Once your breathing becomes steady concentrate the flow of energy onto fellow passengers.  Begin taking in the inhale silently breathing in “So” and on the exhale silently flowing out “Ham” Repeat as many times as necessary ( I like to go for at least eight). Also, remember sitting or standing allows your spine to stand straight and tall. This mantra helps to release anxiety, promotes concentration, and overall well-being. A simple and lovely way to connect with the world and create metta (loving-kindness) all around. Namaste and Happy Travels.
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