A BETTER YOU for a better school Teri Erhardt, Certified Natural - - PDF document

10/31/2019 1 A BETTER YOU

for a better school

Teri Erhardt, Certified Natural Health Professional, Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist

TOPICS TO COVER

• Energy makers vs Energy zappers
• Powerful lifestyle 'medicines'
• Plan of action

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Lifestyle 'Medicines'

Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.

Rx: Nourish

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Bad Medicine

• ZERO nourishment
• Raises blood sugar
• Creates inflammation
• ZAPS your energy!

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NOURISH FOR ENERGY

• Drink Water!
• Smart Swaps: Real vs processed
• Smart Starts: Energizing breakfasts
• More clear-headed
• Fewer headaches
• Better digestion
• Easier weight management
• More energy

H2 OH! WATER TIPS

• First thing in the morning
• 30 minutes before each meal
• 4 or more ounces every hour
• Add some lemon/lime for flavor
• Find & use a water bottle you love

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EATING FOR ENERGY

• Less ingredients
• More fiber

SMART SWAPS SMART STARTS

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"We don't quit exercising because we grow old - we grow old because we quit exercising"

Rx: Move

• Dr. Kenneth Cooper - "Father of Aerobics"
• Less stress
• More energy
• Happier moods
• Greater productivity
• Less sickness
• Easier weight mgt
• Increase HGH

Why Movement?

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FITNESS IN A FLASH

• Move every hour
• Commit to 10 minutes
• Find YOUR flow
• Get N.E.A.T.

Micro work-outs

• 60 second powerups
• 4 minute TABATA
• 10 minute HIIT

GET N.E.A.T.

Rx: Rest & Refresh

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No other activity delivers so many benefits with so little effort!

SLEEP IS GOOD MEDICINE!

• Mental Sharpness
• Healthier Brain
• Increased productivity
• Emotional Balance
• More Energy
• Less Sickness
• Easier Weight Control
• Look and Feel Younger!

5 things to do today to sleep better tonight

• Soak up sunshine
• Quit caffeine early
• Get some exercise
• Skip the night cap
• Drop the blue light

Stress Less

• Breathe/Meditate
• Love More
• Laugh Often

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The Power of Choice

Nourish Move Rest & Refresh

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What ONE thing will move you forward? Will you commit to yourself?

Action Plan

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