17 Thursday May 2018
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arthritis, balance, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, pain, relieve stress, stress, stress relief, tai chi, wellbeing
It also helps arthritis! According to Arthritis.org, it reduces pain and inflammation. And all you need is to practice tai chi twice a week. In a study, those who did tai chi twice a week for 2 months had less pain and stiffness, more energy, better balance and an improved sense of wellbeing.
06 Friday Apr 2018
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antibiotics, bad bacteria, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, Cornell University, diabetes, energy, good bacteria, immune system, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, probiotic, probiotic bacteria, probiotics
If you’ve been on antibiotics, take probiotics after you finish. Antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria – so you need to replenish the good stuff. And according to Cornell University, taking probiotics for 12 weeks after a course of antibiotics will balance your gut and immune system, and reduce your risk of diabetes by 30%! That’s because antibiotics interfere with how your body absorbs glucose and uses it for energy.
16 Friday Feb 2018
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anxiety, anxious, confident, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energized, energy, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, starfish, starfish pose, stress levels, stretch, stretching, testosterone, wake up, X
Try this to start your day with more energy. Before you get out of bed, lie on your back, and stretch out your arms and legs as if you’re making the letter “X.” It’s called the “starfish pose,” and a Harvard study found that holding that posture for 2 minutes raises testosterone levels, while lowering stress levels. So you’ll feel confident and energized, but not anxious, and start your day out right.
24 Wednesday Jan 2018
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can't lose weight, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, exercise, graham crackers, honey, hydration, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, lose weight, protein, run, runger, weight gain, weight loss, workout
Here are 2 possible reasons:
Mistake #1: You eat back all the calories you burned — and then some. That’s a symptom of “runger” – the hunger you feel after a big workout or long run. To avoid runger, have a small snack 30 minutes before your workout. Something low-fat and high-carb – like graham crackers with a teaspoon of honey. That’ll digest easily and give you instant energy. Then, an hour after your run or workout, have only protein and healthy fats. That’ll keep you feeling full, so you won’t overeat.
Another reason you can’t seem to lose weight – even though you’re working out: You love “sports foods.” All those gels, chews, and drinks that supposedly energize and hydrate you are unnecessary – unless you’re exercising more than 75 minutes or doing a particularly insane workout. Because sports foods have the calorie, sugar, and fat content of candy bars. So unless you’re training for the ironman, stick to plain old water to rehydrate.
29 Thursday Jun 2017
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What do you need in the morning – to feel calm, or energized? The type of light bulbs in your bathroom can actually make a difference. A “soft white” bulb – or one that says “2,700 Ks” on it – has the right kind of light to start your day on a calmer note. If you need energy, a “bright white” bulb will do the trick.
27 Tuesday Jun 2017
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Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, exercise, exhausted, gym, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, low enrgy, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, mental pep-talk, pep-talk, tired, workout, you can do it
Next time you feel your workout dragging, and your energy flagging, give yourself a mental pep-talk. According to the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, trying to convince yourself NOT to feel exhausted can actually make your workout feel HALF as difficult – and power you through. So, tell yourself things like: “You’re doing great!” “Keep pushing!” and “Feeling good!”
14 Wednesday Dec 2016
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breathe, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, energy boost, fatigue, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, tangerine, tangerine oil, tangerines, tired
When your energy is low, make sure you have a tangerine – or tangerine oil – on hand. Taking 6 slow breaths of that scent activates the brain’s limbic system, producing energizing beta waves. And the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation says, within a minute, you’ll have less fatigue and more energy.
07 Wednesday Sep 2016
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active, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, endorphins, energized, energy, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, less stress, optimistic, stress, take a walk, walking, work, workday
To feel more energized in the middle of your workday, all you need is a 30-minute walk. In a study, people who did that 3 times a week for 3 months had more energy, were less stressed, and felt more optimistic. It’s all down to the endorphins that get released when we’re active. That’s according to the Journal Of Medicine & Science in Sports.
15 Monday Aug 2016
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competition, competitive, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, exercise, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, Journal of Experimental Psychology, motivate, motivation, run, running, subconscious, workout
Need motivation to finish your workout – or your next 5K – with an extra burst of energy? Pay attention to the people around you. According to the Journal of Experimental Psychology, when we see or hear someone running faster or working out harder than we are, we subconsciously try to keep up. We’re competitive by nature – so use that to your advantage. Looking at the runner next to you can motivate you to go faster and farther.
14 Thursday Jul 2016
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beta waves, birds chirp, birdsong, boost your energy, brain, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, energy boost, frontal lobe, happy sounds, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, Yale
Listening to birds chirp in the morning can boost our energy! So, open the windows, or take a walk first thing, and focus on the birds you can hear. According to Yale researchers, just 15 minutes of birdsong can boost energy levels by 25%… Because the happy sound registers in the brain’s frontal lobe, which produces energizing beta waves.
