#46

“Wherever you are, make sure you’re there.”  ~  Dan Sullivan
 
 
 Physical Health
 
 
 Eat Well
 
 It can be hard to know what foods to include in an 'optimal diet' as the news can be very confusing.  Here are a verified list of nutrient dense foods that are hopefully regularly a part of your diet.
 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324713.php
 
 Be Active
 
 So, yes, you SHOULD exercise because you like it.  The best exercise you can do is the one(s) you like and will keep doing.  
 https://www.self.com/story/separate-working-out-from-trying-to-lose-weight
 
 Let's move!
 
 This workout is cardio + toning.  It is in an ABAB format with the cardio part being 30 seconds and the toning part 45.  Feel free to use light weights, especially during the second part of the workout.  

http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8229639-cardio-training
 
 Spiritual Health
 
 Little reminders of what practices are good for our spiritual health.  Small changes, big impacts.
 https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/mf-gn-life-transforming-habits-you-need-to-practice-asap/
 
 
 Mental & Emotional Health
 
 Reality check: as motivating as these phrases may sound, they really aren't a good idea.  Use your intelligence and make wise decisions.
 https://www.outsideonline.com/2392553/should-you-follow-your-passion
 
 Social Health
 
 What?!  It's not a good thing to have direct eye contact?!  
 https://www.inverse.com/article/54464-what-direct-eye-contact-really-means
 
 Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook
 
 One of the beautiful things about FS life for kids is that they really learn (and own) the concept that skin color/religion/hair color/country of origin/etc is not a factor for determining who they should or should not play with. It isn't that they are colorblind; more that they are non-selective for those factors. I know this is not the case everywhere (and sadly, not always overseas, either). Good for this mom.
 https://www.upworthy.com/this-mom-s-tweet-thread-about-playground-racism-went-viral-because-parents-need-to-hear-it?c=upw1
 
 Happy Monday! To start your week off right, here is something arguably better than a cat video. Introducing Seymour.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvTz3B0vJLk&utm
 
 New post: Recipe for your new family go-to dinner (when you have avocados, of course).  Even my most selective child asked for seconds!
 https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2019/04/30/Recipe-Avocado-Toast-Salad-with-Chicken
 
 New post: Sometimes it is more important to be true to your self than it is to 'make nice.'
 https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2019/05/02/Nope-Not-sorry
 
 
 Be your best friends,
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