Marilu Henner's Blog, page 48

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

 

What can you do today?  You don’t have to do it perfectly.  A 10 second plank?  That’s better exercise than a one hour nap.   A very plain, or slightly burned,  home cooked meal?  It’s still healthier than take out fried anything.  Two cookies instead of five?  You’re moving in the right direction !  That’s all you need to do to move towards a healthier you !

 

 

WEIGHING IN

 

“TAKE CARE OF THE QUALITY OF YOUR FOOD AND THE QUANTITY WILL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF.”

Marilu Henner

 

We all know that not all measurements can be taken at face value.  A pound of fat takes up more space in your body than a pound of muscle.  Cholesterol needs to be considered as “good” cholesterol v. “bad” cholesterol.

 

The same holds true for calories and grams.

 

One chocolate covered creme filled doughnut contains about 21 grams of fat; about the same amount as a ripe organic avocado.  Two cups of grapes will hold nearly as many calories as a small pack of skittles but in each of these scenarios it’s pretty easy to see which choice will nourish your body AND satisfy your hunger.  Remember hunger is nothing more than your body asking for nutrition.

 

FOOD (fattening food?) FOR THOUGHT

This article from The New York Times contains fascinating information on the history of antibiotics in our food supply.   Could antibiotics be flipping the “fat switch” in our bodies?  If so it’s not the only reason, maybe not even the best reason, to avoid consuming meat but it IS another consideration.  Of special concern is the reason why this might be happening.  The article states:

“The Blaser lab also investigates whether antibiotics may be changing the animals’ microbiome — the trillions of bacteria that live inside their guts. These bacteria seem to play a role in all sorts of immune responses, and, crucially, in digesting food, making nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight.”

Read the entire article here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/opi...

 

MARILU ON THE TODAY SHOW

Set your DVR for the fourth hour of TODAY on NBC.  Marilu will be talking to Kathie Lee and Hoda on Wednesday March 26th.    This is a fun show to begin with and Marilu just raises the energy and brings the fun to a new level.

 

 

Tune in to find out what’s happening with her career and her daily radio show.  If you haven’t tuned in yet then check out THE MARILU HENNER SHOW weekdays from n00n to 3:00 Eastern time (9:00 a.m. – noon Pacific)

The show airs on a continuous loop all day so you can catch it whenever it’s best for you; drive time, during a workout, preparing a meal etc.

 

If you’re able to listen during the live airing Marilu would LOVE to hear from you.  Call in with  questions and comments for Marilu and her guests.

 

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BE YOUR BEST

“FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH; IT’S NEVER TOO LATE, OR IN MY CASE, TOO EARLY, TO BE WHOEVER YOU WANT TO BE.”  From The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Those of you who took part in our REBOOT REFRESH REFOCUS class will recognize this quote from yesterday.  It’s never too late and you CAN make changes.  We can help.  Class ended yesterday but it will stay at the top of the page until the next class begins.  Feel free to jump in.  We love to keep the conversation going.

 Our next class is going to be all about feeling like a million without breaking the bank.  who doesn’t want to look better AND have extra cash in their pocket?

There’s more.  We have an ongoing class that will take you through the basics of Marilu’s TOTAL HEALTH MAKEOVER step by step.  That class begins every Monday all year long.

There’s a lot going on this spring.  Be a part of it.

 

http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php

HEALTHY HABITS

We’re finishing up our latest class in the members area today.  REBOOT REFRESH REFOCUS has been all about developing healthy habits.  We hope that those of you who were involved will keep your focus and make 2014 the year of being your PERSONAL BEST!

 

If you missed class no worries.  There’s always another class around the corner.  In fact our TEN STEPS class (based on the ten steps of Marilu’s TOTAL HEALTH MAKEOVER) is offered on a continuing basis, beginning on any Monday you wish to start.

 

Find out more about that, and enjoy personalized coaching and community support every day.  Click here to join:  http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php

 

GET MOVING !

When you were a kid you didn’t need anyone to tell you to play.  Movement meant fun!   And just for fun we’re sharing this dad’s “awww” – some workout.

GMO’s….learn all you can !

We encourage you to learn all you can about the food you buy.  Be an educated consumer.  Ignorance is NOT bliss.  Find out why some companies have stopped using GMO in  Europe products but continue to include it the American versions of the same product !!

 

http://tv.greenmedinfo.com/europe-lab...

“Cheese”–y Goodness !!

Wondering what to serve at your next party?  There are plenty of delicious vegan options that will make your guests think you’re cheating.  In fact, if you don’t want to tip them off wait until they’ve gone before you sit down with a drink and a platter of treats.

Check out the recipes in this article:  http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstei...

 

NEW YEAR…RE-DUX

We are in the middle of class here at Marilu.com.   REBOOT, RESTORE, REFRESH is designed to get us all back on track.  A new year often brings about a renewed sense of determination and we’re in the process of recapturing that spirit.  A fresh start is always a good thing.  Check out these recommendations on healthy habits for the new year.

Then join us in class where we’re all following Marilu’s lead and making our own list of healthy habits to lead us to our personal best.   You can read Marilu’s list, chat with the other members about their choices and devise you own.  Click here to join and be a part of this empowering month at Marilu.com: http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php


http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2014/01/five-healthy-habits-to-start-the-new-year/