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This is the time of year when stress seems to be the norm in our lives. I have been asked recently how do I address stress and keep the balance in my life especially at this time of year.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, and the Holidays are looming even closer, we need to take a deep breath and relax and reassess our priorities.

You’ve had a long day. Work, children, shopping, cooking, you are exhausted. You want nothing more than to spend a few hours alone snacking in front of the TV before going to bed. While this sounds great and you may think this is the perfect thing to do, research shows that it’s the worst thing you can do if you want to get a good night’s sleep.

GETTING BACK IN THE FITNESS GROOVE
Part 2 – Getting Back to Exercise

Okay, now that we are back in the groove, and starting our day with a wonderful, high fiber breakfast that provides our body with lots of energy, we are now ready to resume our exercise regimen. Oh, you were hoping that I had forgotten about part 2? – It’s time to start exercising again.

With all the demands on our time, many of us feel hard-pressed to squeeze in exercise on a regular basis. In fact, a lack of time is the single most common reason people give for putting off fitness.

How well you age is under your control. Nutrition and exercise is 80 percent of the battle to attaining a healthier life. By changing your eating habits, you will not only be able to reach your weight loss goals, you will also purge your body of harmful toxins and chemicals. By adding exercise to your daily regimen, you will also feel better physically while improving your clarity of thought. The following are a few simple steps to leading a healthier lifestyle: