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SENIOR RESOURCES
PILLAR WELLNESS
Getting Ready for
summer & beyond
by Alexis Arnold
s we find ourselves in the summer
months, it seems the world Ways you can do this:
Aopens up to us. ‘Tis the season
for events, vacations and more time with • Eat 3-9 servings of vegetables a day.
friends and family. But let me encourage • Increase your lean protein intake (90% and above
you to make this summer DIFFERENT. Be lean ground beef, turkey, pork, etc.).
present with your kids and grandkids. Be • Include more fish in your diet, such as tilapia,
active with them! Make those memories salmon and others.
that last a lifetime, both yours AND • Walk for at least 15 minutes a day.
theirs.
• Get out in the sun! Most Americans are severely
As a Certified Health Coach, I have many Vitamin D-deficient, so recharge when you can for
clients who struggle during the summer. a bit every single day.
Whether it’s trying desperately to keep • Meditate/Pray and begin your day with gratitude.
up with the grands or finding realistic Clinical studies show that those who do this lead
activities for their kids to do, summer much more purposeful, happy lives than those who
can be difficult. The hard part is this: do not.
being in good enough health and having • Have a supportive community! Studies also show
enough energy not only to keep up but that those who have consistent support, no matter
also to stay in the driver’s seat of your what they are aiming to achieve, are far more likely
summer experience. We all know that to reach their goals than those who do not.
kids have boundless energy! However,
there are many ways you can increase There are many ways to increase energy and stamina
your stamina and energy levels to be an at any age, and these are just a few tips to do that. As a
active participant in your family’s life this Health Coach, I guide my clients through an effective,
summer. clinically based, tested, and proven system that
maximizes results. Summer is the best time for parents
and grandparents to get their health in order so that
they can accomplish these goals and more with their
families.
Are you interested in seeing what a difference health
coaching can make in your personal health, what your
body can actually do when focusing on nutrition and
no more endless hours in the gym with little results?
Contact Alexis Arnold, Certified Health Coach, today for a
free consultation tailored specifically to your personal goals.
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