Love Your Body Week!

We often forget to appreciate and think about the wonderful things our body does for us. The rest of the week try to be mindful of your body and think of positive things it does for you. Make a list of five things and keep it in a place you will be frequently reminded of how amazing the human body is!


Here is some information from the group SPEAK at the University of Utah:
Love Your Body Week is a time to celebrate our bodies, no matter the shape or size, and all that we can do with our bodies.  It is a time to be aware of the things that make us feel bad about ourselves and fight them with the things that help us feel good about ourselves.  Most importantly, it is a about learning to be comfortable with who we are.  This year our theme is "Love Your Body, Love Your Land."


We chose the theme “Love Your Body, Love Your Land” because we feel it is important to remember that our environment plays a very large role in our well-being.  Since environmental health is a very broad topic, we are focusing our efforts mainly on healthy relationships with food, growing and using fresh produce, and being aware of things we can do that will have a positive impact on the world around us.  Each of us can make a difference by being more self-aware and having a healthy relationship with our environment.


You can visit SPEAK and see the remaining activities this week at their website: SPEAK - University of Utah Department of Health Promotion and Education

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10 Excellent Benefits of Physical Activity!

If you're looking for motivation to add activity to your lifestyle, check out these benefits! Your health and well-being are great reasons to make sure you get that dose of physical activity your body needs. 

Here are 10 benefits of being physically active:

1. Lowers your blood pressure.
2. Boosts your metabolism.
3. Improves your mood.
4. Reduces feelings of stress and anxiety.
5. Reduces your risk of diabetes.
6. Increases your energy.
7. Reduces your risk for heart disease.
8. Strengthens your bones and muscles.
9. Improves quality of sleep.
10. Promotes psychological well-being.

Regular physical activity improves quality of life! Many focus on the benefits can provide for appearance, which can be motivating itself. Try to focus on the long term benefits, like more energy to do the other things you love to do!Stay active!

Physical Activity - Why being active doesn't have to be a chore

     Be active for the enjoyment - not for weight loss. The best physical activity to do is the one you enjoy! Finding something that boosts your energy and brings you happiness. The activity should not be looked at as a task but more of a choice; these activities we enjoy doing are more sustainable in the long term!

    Many people exercise to burn calories, or view it as a way to lose weight. Try to look at how physical activity makes you, and your body, feel. Ever wonder why it's more satisfying to go for a hike in the mountains rather than trudge along on a treadmill? If we shift our focus from calories we burn to the emotional, mental, and physical benefits of an active lifestyle, you will look forward to doing an enjoyable physical activity!
    Keep these questions in mind...
      1. Does the activity give you more energy?
      2. Does the activity invigorate you?
      3. Does the activity make you happy?