#141

“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” ~ Maya Angelou

Physical Health

Eat Well

‘Healthy’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘skinny’. But I promise you, making healthier choices will definitely impact your weight.
https://www.gq.com/story/what-i-learned-when-i-lost-50-pounds

Be Active

What do you have to do to lose body fat? For some, it seems, very little. For others, way too much. (Doesn't seem fair, does it?)
https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/losing-body-fat-london-fitness-guy-fat-weight-loss-tips-exercises-alcohol/

Let's move!

Two minute blocks. You can do it! Start your music!
http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8689334

Spiritual Health

‘Self care’ isn’t JUST taking care of yourself. It is so much more than that. It doesn’t have to be complicated, though.
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/types-of-self-care-how-to-practice-experts

Mental & Emotional Health

Endorphins are no joke. The boost from working out is actually more effective than even chemical mood enhancers, especially for those with chronic mood disorders.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/weightlifting-depression-anxiety-help/2020/09/01/d1036794-e882-11ea-bc79-834454439a44_story.html

Social Health

Yep, relationships are important. But most important? You. Don’t forget about you.
https://greatist.com/connect/building-healthy-relationships-after-toxic-partners?

Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook

Happy Monday! Great sci-fi news: a successful cloning story. Scientists have cloned an until-now nearly extinct ferret. Meet Elizabeth Ann, a black-footed ferret. This process could be a game changer for animal conservation.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/black-footed-ferret-clone-conservation-milestone

New recipe: Admittedly, these are a little more work than, say, a pot of rice or grain. But wow, are they good. And you can do a lot of the prep the night before while you are doing other things (like making dinner, because it's mostly hands-off). A great side or if you top a lovely leafy salad with these, a good meatless option, too.
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/golden-semolina-cakes

An interesting article on why it's taking so long to get the COVID vaccine for kids. Hopefully soon, we will all be able to get our doses, but until then, we need to be patient and keep following the masking, social distancing, etc protocol we've been following for the last 11+ months.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/why-kids-need-their-own-covid-19-vaccine-trials?

New post: of all of the decisions you have in your day, what you should/should not be eating AND feeding your family should not be amongst the most complicated. Let's simplify the guidelines that are currently out there.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/what-to-eat-simplifying-the-suggested-amounts-for-you-and-for-your-family

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