1. Exercise boosts brainpower.
Exercise helps your mental function. It increases energy levels and increases serotonin in the brain. It is clear that those who exercise are more productive at work.
2. Movement melts away stress.
Once you start working out, you will experience less stress in every part of your life. Exercise produces a relaxation response and will elevate your mood. When you are less stressed, you are less irritable. This, in turn, could improve your relationships with your family and coworkers.
3. Exercise gives you energy.
When you improve your strength and stamina, it is easier to accomplish everyday tasks. And this will help to make you feel more energetic over the course of the day
Source: WebMD
Recipe:
A HEALTHY SOUP RECIPE
Cabbage Soup Recipe
Directions:
Slice green onions, put in a pot and start to saute with cooking spray.
Cut green pepper stem end off and cut in half, take the seeds and membrane out. Cut the green-pepper into bite size pieces and add to pot.
Take the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, add to pot.
Clean carrots, cut into bite size pieces, and add to pot.
Slice mushrooms into thick slices, add to pot.
If you would like a spicy soup, add a small amount of curry or cayenne pepper now.
You can use beef or chicken bouillon cubes for seasonings.
These have all the salt and flavors you will need.
Use about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups and the V8 juice), cover and put heat on low. Let soup cook for a long time - two hours works well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
FITNESS INFORMATION
Exercise Can Reverse Muscle Loss
Source: Exercise & Sports Science Reviews
Summary:
Comment:
Strength training improves size and function of Type II fibers, so would be important in reversing muscle loss.
Exercise Keeps Weight Off
Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Summary:
Conclusion:
Diet is associated with short term weight loss but exercise motivation is more important in longer term weight management.
Fitness Helps Emotions
Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Summary:
Conclusion:
High cardio fitness and physical activity are associated with less depression and greater emotional well being.
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