#70

“It takes a long time to grow young.” ~ Pablo Picasso 

Physical Health

This is super important: the number on the scale means very little.  How you feel means so much more.

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/weight-gain-transformations-46718910

Eat Well

So, this is a sponsored post, but there are some smart thoughts on retraining your sugar cravings that are very workable for even the biggest of sweet teeth (tooths?).  

https://www.eatthis.com/retrain-sugar-cravings/

Be Active

Yes, you still get benefits from a workout that doesn’t leave you dripping in sweat.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/are-you-getting-a-good-workout-if-youre-not-sweating?

Let's move!

This workout needs light weights.  All of the moves are pretty straightforward.  It's an ABAB format, 45 seconds on 15 off with 5 groups.  Each group will end with a 60 second cardio burst.  Get your music started!

http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8462159

Spiritual Health

Do you remember that Sesame Street book We're different, we're the same?  It might be time for a national reading of it.   https://www.mindful.org/how-mindfulness-can-help-us-talk-about-the-things-that-divide-us

Mental & Emotional Health

For some, every day takes more energy than they have to give. For some, the cost of that day takes a toll.  And, unfortunately, for some, they cannot ask for help with their load.  We can either help them with their load, if they will let us, or we can be a friend.  Both are important.

https://humanparts.medium.com/when-they-leave-8eb15cc2ee1f

Social Health Question: what is one of the most important parts of your social exchanges?  Conversation.  Two suggestions for improving your conversations here. https://www.justgoodshit.com/blog/two-tips-for-being-a-better-conversationalist Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! As we are getting closer to the end of October, and all things Halloween, I give you dead bodies. Moving dead bodies, to be exact. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/dead-bodies-move New recipe: An oldie (in our house) but a goodie.  Flying Saucers and Asteroids has been popular at our house since the boys were little.   https://www.heprecipe.com/post/flying-saucers-and-asteroids-cauliflower-and-lentil-stew New Post: The world seemingly revolves around tech.  Should it? https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2019/10/17/Technically-Speaking Be your best, friends

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