The Buddy System

Social support can play such a huge role in losing weight. Having a buddy while trying to achieve your goals will keep you accountable and motivated. And who wouldn't want their own cheerleader? Also, having someone who has the same goals as you will help keep you on track. 

Each person should devote time and energy during this process. The most important thing is being able to support one another and being available. Contact should be in person, as it is most effective this way, but also being there through texts and phone calls is very important. Having someone who shares similar goals will make you more successful. Doing things alone get's difficult at times as things get in the way with our busy schedules. I know for me even, I will say "I'll do this tomorrow," but each day I will say the same thing. With someone there by your side, you will be more likely to do what needs to be done.

With this person, you can go to the gym together, go on walks, shop for healthy foods, or even cook together. It's important to make this process fun. It will give you a reason to get up in the morning and something to look forward to. And who knows, maybe you will get a lifelong friend out of this!

Seasonal Allergies

We can't escape the seasonal allergies. Most of us experience a runny nose, sneezing, and congestion. Even though allergies can make you miserable there are things you can do to keep them under control.

With high winds, which we have been experiencing lately, try to stay indoors. If you do go outside try to avoid any activity in the morning as the pollen count increases at that time.  Also, make sure to keep all your windows and doors closed when you are at home so the wind isn't bringing all that pollen into your house. You can't get rid of all allergens in your home but it's a good idea to use the air conditioning, regularly change the filters, and use a vacuum to get out the dirt and dust. At the end of the day, take a shower and throw those clothes in the dirty laundry pile to get rid of all that pollen. 

Now if you know you are a allergy person, talk with your doctor about what you can be taking to decrease them. There are a lot of over the counter medications you may take, so next time you are at your pharmacy ask what would be the best option for you. It's important to be taking the medications consistently so they are working properly. 

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org
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Whole Food Supplementation

Throughout your day, do you think you are getting enough nutrients and vitamins? Think about the foods you eat.. do you regularly eat a healthy diet? Is half of your plate fruits and vegetables? Most of the time it's hard to eat perfectly. With our fast moving society we tend to eat poor processed foods, refined grains, and foods that are high in sugars and fat. Since we are most likely not getting what we need why don't we get some help through whole food supplementation. 

The process starts with whole foods such as beets or peas from the store. Then the ingredients are prepared to safeguard their nutritional value. After, the ingredients are added to whole food extracts which may include, animal tissue extracts, botanicals, whole food isolates, and synthetic ingredients. Nutrient density is supported through optimal soil health. There are no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs. We will be getting all the nutrients that we aren't getting from our diet, in a whole food form! 

By taking supplements, you will be getting the proper amount of nutrients that will boost your immune system and at the same time they also contain photochemicals that fight off disease.  Whole food supplements can help with digestive issues, lower blood pressure, rebuild nerve tissue and give you more energy. It is times to promote a healthy and well fed body. We need to give our body the right nutrients in order to sustain optimal health. 

Source: https://www.standardprocess.com