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Walk More, Live Longer

“Being healthy allows you to feel that now is the best time of your life.”

-Tom Hopkins

Living more healthy can be as simple as just taking more steps in the course of your day. About every 30 steps you take is one calorie burned.  That is great news, as most of us are looking to burn as many calories as we can on a daily basis.

Think of ways you can take more steps: walk around during phone calls, while you’re reading, take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to the store, window shop at the mall, leave your desk and visit your co-workers instead of sending them an email, walk as you text your spouse or friends.  The opportunities are there if you will look for them.

The American Counsel of Exercise performed an eight-year study with over 13,000 people who walked 30 minutes daily.  Results showed that they had a significantly reduced chance of premature death compared with those who rarely exercised.

So walk more and live longer, enjoy more energy and feel younger!  Here’s to a healthier YOU!

If you want to know more, check out USA Today.

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Little did Nolan Ryan know that he was speaking Texas Rangers destiny…

Years ago Nolan Ryan said, “One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.”

The Texas Rangers sure proved something when they recently beat the defending champion New York Yankees landing them in the World Series for the first time ever.

I have been following the Rangers faithfully since 1980 when I made the move to Houston, Texas.   All I can say is,  it’s been a long time coming!  They are now making a World Series appearance for the first time in their 38 years in Arlington and their 50 years as a big league franchise.

What is the key to the Rangers making history after all these years?   Team player and MVP, Josh Hamilton puts it this way, “This group is here because they don’t know how to fail.”

Hamilton, a devout Christian who was featured on the I Am Second video movement, was more interested in sharing the success than taking any individual glory.  He said “I don’t want to talk about myself. I want to talk about the team…”  Their unity spoke volumes as they showed great respect for Josh Hamilton’s former substance abuse by dousing him with ginger ale instead of the traditional champagne spray.

“I love my teammates, I love them so much,” Hamilton said during the on-field MVP ceremony.

We can learn some valuable lessons from Nolan Ryan and the Texas Rangers organization. 

Determination, unselfishness, and team unity will take us farther than we can ever realize.  Maybe even to a World Series Championship!

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“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” Arabian Proverb

There are some “Do’s” that are important to embracing health.

Do maintain a positive attitude.

Do eat three meals a day.

Do make meals last more than 15 minutes.

Do eat only in designated areas of the house.

Do stay away from cigarettes and second-hand smoke.

Do avoid and reduce stress as much as possible.

Do exercise moderately and regularly.

Do eat plenty of fiber to maintain regularity.

Do practice portion control.

Do plan snacks.

The promise of a better life is within your reach. Fueling your body with healthier habits will improve your quality of life, and your example will help create a healthier, happier world.

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