The Wildly Tasty Chicken Difference I started Wildly Tasty Chicken as a business to offer a healthy fresh option to consumers that share this concern. Our freezer is always full of farm raised meat that never contains hormones or antibiotics. With a family history that includes heart disease, stroke, arthritis, obesity, macular degeneration, cancer and diabetes I knew early on that I needed to fix the way I fed my family to stay healthy. Raising Pasture fed Chicken in Michigan is seasonal. Our chicks arrive 2 days old, hormone and antibiotic free. Due to Michigan's climate the chicks live in a specially designed Wildly Tasty Chick Shed. For the first two weeks of life baby chicks need to live in a 80-90 degree environment. Night time lows can dip to 50 degrees even in the summer in Michigan, so our chicks go outside when they are 3-4 weeks and have developed feathers... Read the full story in our blog posting.
DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
Take the Second Step to a Happy Healthy Life This is a tried and true approach to succeed. It is used in business and therapy seminars in various forms to improve sales, production, and promote wealth and satisfaction. Are you healthy, do you eat well, exercise, feel strong, physically and mentally, are you able to provide preventative health measures? You do not have to become a vegan or a professional athlete. Does your employment offer health benefits? If not; seek out resources to get a health benefit plan or apply for a new job that provides health benefits. Work to establish a routine that you follow without fail...
DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
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DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
If you live in Michigan than you have experienced the frustration of adjusting your routine each Fall for Daylight savings time. Colder weather, shorter daylight hours, Holiday “blues”, and now COVID isolation will cause frustration for most Michiganders. For many Winter brings an uninvited guest – Seasonal Affective Disorder. Everyone experiences it to some degree, whether they admit it or not. COVID 2020 has layered on additional symptoms. Hello, my name is Vicky Gottschalk. I own Wildly Tasty Chicken, a farm in Michigan that produces clean, organic, chicken. Eating clean, locally source food that is low in preservatives, antibiotics, and additives. It is a way of life that I share with my customers. Isolation, loss of social interaction, unemployment, feeling of helplessness, depression, fear combine to make a powder keg that many are not equipped to handle. Maintaining several lines of support is as essential as good nutrition, and exercise. Keep at least three (3) lines of support in place. Family Friends Hobby and Exercise partners Work friends Neighbors Church and Social engagement When you begin to feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, scared, angry (PTSD) STOP. Recognize that you are experiencing these for a reason. Think of a three-legged stool, if one of the three legs disappears, the stool will fall. Your mental health is similar. Most people have three lines of support, and a few lucky ones have more. When one of them disappears, you will begin to feel fear, anger, unsettled. Take the time to write down your lines of support. Try to add a new line of support every year. When you feel the signs of SAD, Depression, PTSD, Anger, Fear… Look to your lines of support. Did you lose contact with one of them? Work from home now? You may feel the loss of work friends. Church, social interaction at restaurants, watching/playing sports together, no longer exist in the same way. This increases isolation anxiety. Now add in shorter days, lack of vitamin D from sunlight and exercise and it is a powerful mix to handle. Remember that you aren’t alone. Today’s social media is a great way to stay in contact. Exercise with virtual partner, take a class, even join a watch group for your favorite sporting event. Eat Clean, Locally Sourced Food - like Wildly Tasty Chicken, eliminate additives Stay Social – text, join a watch party, make a comment on a post, take a class Get Outside Every Day – Exercise, 15 min of sunlight absorbed through your eyes will give you the daily Vitamin D requirement Eat Well and Drink Water - all year Change Work Environment – use a standing desk, look outside, put plants on your desk, get creative Keep a Schedule – have a routine you follow regardless of the weather is key Depression and Symptoms of SAD are real and life threatening! It always recurs at a particular time of the year. Scientists think SAD is caused by the lack of sunlight disrupting the body's balance. The journal Nature by Johns Hopkins University states our eyes have special photoreceptors that monitor light levels. We respond to light levels that affect mood, sleep, temperament, digestion. Symptoms can include craving carbohydrates, sleepiness, lack of motivation, increased levels of fear. Insist on natural light, sit, work, exercise in front of windows even if it is cold. Exercise, eat right, drink water, repeat. Reference: Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/11665-cope-seasonal-affective-disorder.html
DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
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DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
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1 Talk to them. Ask them what they want to improve on. What are their goals? Do they want to loose weight? Do they want to be able to do an activity? Are they concerned about their health? Do not make the mistake that everyone wants to jump on a scale and loose 20 pounds. I refuse to have a scale in my house. I threw mine out when I was 24. It was my choice to become more focused on feeling good, appreciating how I feel in my clothes, tests at doctor visits are within range, aerobic ability to do activities I want to do. I am not interested in weighing a certain amount, or having “Barbie” doll measurements. If your loved one is then you know what they are going to focus on and can be better able to coach them and keep them motivated. 2 Offer to help with meal planning and grocery shopping. People get so focused on setting goals they forget the technical aspects that have to be done. Changing how you shop, where you shop, trying new recipes and planning out weeks’ worth of meals can be overwhelming. A huge struggle is stocking their refrigerator and shelves with clean healthier options. Sitting down and searching through recipes and making lists with someone can take some of the pressure off and help your loved one ease into their new healthier lifestyle. Meal planning and grocery shopping is a challenge and is a big reason why people fail at their attempts to eat healthier. Planning 3 new meals every day is time consuming and many will need to adjust their budgets as well. 3 Find out how they want you to help them Don’t flood their in box with positive goal setting quotes if that isn’t helpful to them. They may just need a sounding board to talk through difficult days. They may not want any help when it comes to what they eat, it can be personal. Instead, they could just be looking for someone to commit to walking or exercise class for motivation to go. Be the loved one that they count on to be there so they don’t ditch a workout session. 4 Remind them often that change should be slow It is much easier to add or change one thing every two months. Habits are hard to break and health should be a life style. If they try to change their diet and exercise all at once it will not work for the long term. Baby Steps are needed. Drop the pop/cola beverages and drink ice cold lemon water with every meal. Start walking, yoga or gardening 30 minutes a day every other day. Put one foot in front of the other. Two months later they have had time to research meal plans. Try drinking ice cold lemon water first thing in morning and wait 1 hour before eating. Add in the new meals 3 days a week. Two months later. Increase the exercise to 30 minutes every day. Keep adding a healthy change every two months. 5 Grow food together Small indoor container gardens are easy to start and maintain. If you grow tomatoes, have your love one grow lettuce and herbs. Then share your food. Food shared with friends and family always tastes better, and fresh clean food that your grow or that you find at a local farm is healthier and tastier.
DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
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DEVELOP BETTER SLEEP HABITS this year! You will improve all of these: Sleep better - Become more active - Get in shape - Read moreReduce Stress – Meet new people – Learn to be happier Spend more time with family - Improve your concentration and mental skills (1) People with the best health and longevity get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. No food after 7 p.m. - the digestive process requires energy and will keep you awake. Limit liquids at night – It takes energy to process water through the blood stream to organs that need it and finally ~ 3hours later to be eliminated by your bladder. Turn off electronics – Screens including phone, tablets, T.V.s, computers all emit enough light and brain activity to trick your brain into thinking it is still daylight. Try reading a book or listening to music or a sound machine. Develop a routine – Sleeping well is a series of things that lead to a habit. It might take 3-6 months to develop this habit. But once you can fall asleep on your own, and stay asleep you will see the healthy and happiness benefits for life. Go to bed at the same time and wake up and get up at the same time all 7 days. You are trying to develop a habit that your body will adjust to automatically. Regular sleep habits will give you more energy throughout your day, improve your brain’s ability to focus, provide more awake hours to get things done. With the added energy and time, you won’t feel the need to procrastinate as much. DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE this year! You will improve all of these: Reduce stress - Get in shape - Spend more time with familyLearn to be happier -Meet new people - Become more confident and take some chances - Sleep better - Become more active (2) Regular physical activity helps you sleep, reduces stress, improves mood and develops a stronger body. Start with 30-60 minutes of physical activity every other day. After 3- 6 months add a day each month until you are exercising 7 days a week - Include weights, stretching, meditation, dance, and aerobic activity on different days. You will sleep better with regular exercise. Exercise first thing in the morning it will kick start your digestive system, allowing it to process breakfast more efficiently. Exercise done in the morning will release endorphins that improve your mood, improve your body image, make it easier to handle stress, and reduces blood pressure. Exercising in the morning is the easiest way to maintain this habit. Studies show that exercising in the afternoon is harder to form a habit. It is easier to procrastinate after a long hard day, after work activities make it necessary to change the time, your exercise partner routine will also get interrupted and you have to exercise alone, the stress of the day, hunger, physical fatigue all pile up. DEVELOP BETTER EATING HABITS & CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOOD this year! You will improve all of these:Start eating healthier food, and less food overall - Get in shape Spend more time with family - Become more active (3) You are what you eat. The fuel you put into your body is the energy you will have during the day. Eat clean non-processed, local food sources like Wildly Tasty Chicken. Reduce sodium from processed foods and do not add salt during cooking. Rinse canned vegetables to reduce sodium intake. Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals. Aim for at least 3 servings. Limit highly refined cereals such as white bread, pastry, white rice, and sugary cereals. Eat healthy fats. Choose canola and olive oils and reduce the use of butter and margarine. Eat at least 1 serving of nuts daily (1 oz of nuts or 2 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter). Eat foods high in fatty acids daily such as flax meal. Eat more plant-based foods. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Try growing your own indoor garden as a food source. Peas, beans, nuts (peanut butter & almond butter), and soy foods are good sources of plant proteins. Drink a glass of ice-water with lemon on an empty stomach every morning and every night. The body will burn more calories bringing the temperature of the ice-water up to the body's temperature. This is the act of increasing your metabolism. The lemon slices or wedges will detox your body, lower blood pressure and stress, freshens breath, fights infections, manages blood sugar and the list goes on. STOP drinking pop/soda. REDUCE alcohol to one (1) day a week. Then REDUCE alcoholic beverages to one (1) drink on that day. NEVER eat while drinking alcohol. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process. Make shopping, food prep, home garden and cooking a family activity. An improved diet will give you better energy for your workout and result in improved quality of sleep. Read this article: Growing your own edible food inside Develop Better Mental Health and be Happier this year! You will improve all of these: Stop procrastinating - Improve your concentration and mental skills Spend more time with family - Become more confident and take some chances - Earn more money - Become more organized – Reduce Stress – Improve health (4) Work on breaking the habit/addiction to vaping, tobacco, illicit drugs, or alcohol. These effect every aspect of your life. They cost money, cause health issues, stress, loss of sleep, inability to concentrate… Drug use can lead to dependencies that can destroy physical, mental, and spiritual health. Breaking the cycle of addition is one of the hardest things a human being can do. Instead of eliminating and going “cold turkey” try reducing the amount you use or consume. Reward yourself with exercise equipment, clothes, message, gym membership, park pass, day-trip, dinner out, throw a party. Try one-day a week trading the addiction for a less life-threatening one. If you enjoy gardening reward yourself with a new plant or fire pit or water feature with the money you saved that month. If you enjoy eating out take your family to dinner with the money you saved. Splurge with a candy bar or favorite dessert. Reward yourself with this sweet treat at lunch to help you avoid the more toxic addiction. The release of
Small twinkles of light can shine a path in darkness. Light does not shine in a well-lit room. In the dark of night, a light, no matter how small changes EVERYTHING. Be the light that shines for someone in need this year. The Health Benefits of Giving Are Well Documented Lower’s the Sense of Depression Increases Happiness stimulators in the Brain Decreases Stress triggering Hormones Volunteering is Contagious Helping others Lowers Blood Pressure and Chronic Pain Read more Stress Lowering/Happiness Increasing Tips:https://wildlytastychicken.com/blogs/news/four-4-steps-to-change-your-life-accomplish-more-this-chicks-life “We all go through hard times in life. It’s a part of being alive and it’s the reality we all have to deal with. There are times we forget our value as a person because we are so blinded with these thoughts of loneliness, emptiness and ego…But, life itself isn’t always about darkness and sadness. Life is also filled with colors and that makes it beautiful…Our heart is gifted to see this light…Open your heart and you will see how blessed you are…they are the light that shines your path in some dark phase of life.” – Chanda Kaushik “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” -John Homes
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Bruschetta and Crostini are wildly popular, easy-to-make Italian appetizers of toasted bread with toppings. Here are 26 bruschetta and crostini recipes
