So let’s start from the very beginning, shall we?? What motivated me, Whitney George to create MissMotiv8? First of all, even though it is written as “Miss,” I will describe the persona of MissMotiv8 as a strong, savvy, beautiful, good-hearted, classy, smart, positive, goal-oriented, fun-loving, athletic, motivated individual that is within each and every one of you reading this.
Ever since I was a young girl, I loved connecting with people. I loved hearing stories and sharing stories and finding ways to relate with everyone around me. I loved encouraging, motivating and complimenting people, I loved making …
Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.
Swedish Proverb
Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
Chinese Proverb
When stressed the body consumes more vitamin C. Experts recommend increasing your intake of vitamin C during times of stress.
Being overweight carries with it many health risks such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and uterine cancer, colon cancer and gallstones. It may also aggravate arthritis and hip and back pain.
Staying socially connected is important for long-term health. Research shows that people who have a strong social network live longer, require fewer doctor visits and hospitalization and receive more enjoyment from life.
Chronic stress is detrimental to health. Stress increases your risk of heart disease, cancer, and digestive problems. Learning to manage stress will increase longevity.
Sometimes life can get overwhelming and stressful, trying to balance it all..work, relationships, goals, “you” time, working out, chores, bills…and the list goes on! But take time to yourself to decompress and slow it all down…the world will keep spinning around you and nothing will really change, but you will feel refreshed and clear and ready to get back on the bull…just put yourself first for a moment.
Unhealthy fats to avoid are saturated and transfat. Saturated fats are in red meat, butter, cream, full-fat dairy products and lard. Transfat also known as partially hydrogenated oil is found in stick margarine, vegetable shortening, fried fast food and most crackers, cookies, chips and baked goods.
