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Most older adults feel that they may have some extra weight they'd like to lose. This is a common feeling but doesn't necessarily mean that you are unhealthy. However, regular exercise is one of the best ways to help lose weight and if you've never exercised before or have been away from it for an extended period of time, it can be challenging to embrace this habit.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Some of the common questions we receive from our subscribers and listeners regarding how to go about losing weight.
2). Some of the reasons why we don't want to exercise which can be both physical and mental limitations.
3). How low impact walking is a great exercise for those just starting out.
4). The benefits of water workouts and how using a pool to get regular exercise affects your joints, muscles and overall wellness.
5). Why it's important to embrace everyday movement as exercise like gardening, lawn work, carrying groceries, washing the car etc.
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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who is looking to get back into exercising (or start) when trying to lose weight. Losing weight is not easy, it takes dedication and commitment which can be a real challenge for some. Hopefully with some time and going at it in a slow and steady manner will yield the results you're looking for and get you on track to reach your weight loss goals.
Team Meredith
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“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.” —Viggo Mortensen
This quote reminds us to slow down and see that we actually get more done!
Meredith
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Having a clean slate of health from week to week is an important part of being able to live an independent and active lifestyle. Your immune system plays a major role in helping making this happen. It protects you from everyday health hazards (which we usually don't notice) like the common cold and other sicknesses which could easily sideline you for weeks on end.
Making sure you take small yet necessary steps to help support your immune system is key to maintaining an active life and gives you the freedom to participate in the activities your enjoy.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). What inspired us to dedicate an episode to the importance of your immune system and why most people take it for granted.
2). Some of the common misconceptions on how people think they should be taking care of their immune system and what it actually does.
3). How regular exercise greatly decreases your chances of getting sick over someone who does not exercise regularly.
4). Why managing stress is important and how not doing so can contribute to a weakened immune system which will lead to poorer health overall.
5). How staying hydrated helps boost your immune system.
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We hope the tips we've shared in the episode are helpful to you especially if you have been finding yourself "under the weather" more often than not. Your immune system should be looked at as just as important as the rest of your body even though we don't actually "see" it. Taking time to practice even a few of these tips will help keep you active long into your later years.
Team Meredith
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“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” —Stephen Covey
This quote reminds us that the things we schedule should be what we truly need to do , each individual thing…not just the schedule having so much on it to do.
Meredith
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Feeling like you are not in control of things that are happening in life is a common occurrence for most people. These feelings can come with self doubt, loss of confidence and motivation. This can also lead to health problems both mentally and physically for some.
There are many things which we cannot control but fortunately, there are some tips you can try to help curb these feelings of not being in control and help you feel more empowered which will ultimately help you get back on track.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Some of the reasons we decided to dedicate an episode to the common feeling of not being in control and some of Meredith's personal experiences with people she's worked with in the past and their struggles with this issue.
2). Some of the debilitating effects that are caused by recurring feelings of not being in control.
3). How making the habit of writing things down is a powerful tool to keeping your mind clear and more focused on you.
4). Why taking the time to do things that are very meaningful to you is important.
5). How regular exercise can contribute to a more positive outlook on life and help you feel more confident about whatever life throws at you.
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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful, especially if you feel depressed or unmotivated because you feel like you have no control over your life. There are many things we can't control but that doesn't necessarily mean we can't take the steps to feel like we are in control. Doing so will lead to a healthier outlook on life and keep you motivated both physically and mentally.
Team Meredith
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“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” — Robert Jordan
This quote reminds us that sometimes we must not resist the changes in life, but “bend” some to endure.
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If you've followed our YouTube channel, then you know how much we love walking cardio type exercises. Whether doing it outside, on a treadmill or just at home in place, it's a great way to get a good workout in no matter where you are. It's one of the easiest exercises that almost anyone can do and is available to all fitness levels. Moreover, walking boasts many great health benefits that you may not know of.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). A few of the reasons why we decided to focus on walking and some of the health benefits that people may not know exist when walking regularly.
2). The differences of opinions on walking between age groups that Meredith has worked with over the years.
3). The importance of your cardiovascular system and how walking is a major component to keeping this system healthy.
4). How walking is not just for physical benefits but also helps with stress and mental health.
5). How you can also benefit from seated walking type exercises if you have limited mobility or disabilities.
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We hope the information we've shared in this episode helps inspire you to include walking in your weekly exercise schedule or if you already love to walk then we hope this keeps you motivated to continue doing it weekly or as often as you can. There are so many benefits to walking both physically and mentally and we hope that you agree how important it is.
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“If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.”-Loa Tzu
This quote reminds us how powerful our minds are…keep our minds positive and the rest of life will also be better!
Meredith
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Do you find yourself "slumping" occasionally? It's very common to slouch and let our sitting or standing form "relax" especially when we get tired. But keeping hindsight on your posture throughout the day can help contribute to a longer, healthier life now, and well into the future.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their thoughts on how posture has affected their physical well being over the years.
2). Why it's important to maintain strong core muscles which form the base of your overall posture whether seated or standing.
3). How your balance and stability strength directly affect your posture on a regular basis and why they are so intertwined.
4). Why it's so difficult to break the habit of "slouching" when we sit or stand and when we get tired.
5). How tension and stress often contribute to bad posture and what you can do to help minimize these effects.
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We hope you found this episode helpful especially if you are dealing with back issues or other problems related to posture. It's easy to forget how this can help you through your days and weeks and hopefully this episode is a great reminder to also include maintaining good habits that contribute to a healthy posture as part of your active lifestyle.
Team Meredith
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“Tomorrow becomes never. No matter how small the task, take the first step now!” ―Tim Ferriss
This quote reminds us that if we keep putting things off until tomorrow, it might never happen.
Meredith
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This week on our podcast we wanted to take a moment and reflect on the recent milestone of reaching 100,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel wow! It has been quite the journey to reach this goal and we couldn't have done it without your support.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). The story behind why and when our YouTube channel was started.
2). Why we decided to focus on creating exercises for older adults and those with limited mobility or disability.
3). How learning from those that follow our channel inspire us to continue creating our best health and fitness content.
4). The overwhelming surprise of our channel becoming a global presence and the amazing community that has supported us over the years.
5). How we love hearing about the journeys of those who follow our content and how their lives have been impacted by regular exercise and a healthier lifestyle.
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Thank you again for tuning in to this week's episode and we hope you found the story behind our journey fun and entertaining. We thank YOU for your support in helping us reach this milestone and we look forward to the next 100,00 with you!
Team Meredith
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“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going”- Jim Ryun
This quote reminds us that we can use motivation to get us going, but we need it to become a habit to keep it in our life.
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Getting older doesn't necessarily mean that we have to put up with more aches and pains. This is a common complaint as we age and it seems as though aching more and dealing with pain is just something we have to deal with later in life. Fortunately, this is not always the case and there are things you can do to help minimize common aches and pains well into our golden years.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients that would complain about being in pain and how it was keeping them from exercising.
2). Why it's common to assume that aches and pains are occurring more because of the aging process and why we feel that there is nothing we can do about it.
3). How experiencing common aches and pains regularly can contribute to lower self esteem and less motivation to exercise or engage in activities.
4). How low impact exercises and regular simple movements can help minimize common aches and pains or get rid of them altogether.
5). The importance of having a balanced diet and consuming mostly healthier foods which contributes to your overall health and helps ease aches and pains.
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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be dealing with frequent aches and pains which seem to be attributed to growing old. As we've shared, there are many easy things you can do now and everyday to help minimize pain which will contribute to a longer, happier and healthier life.
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“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”-Aristotle
This quote reminds us that true happiness is inside each of us, not obtained with outside sources for long term happiness.
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Circulation is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. We can easily take it for granted but for some, having improper blood circulation can cause health issues which can ultimately leave you sidelined. Compression stocks are meant to help improve blood circulation throughout the body not just when exercising but also during the regular activities of your day.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). How using compression for better circulation has always been around but why it's recently become a popular way to help deal with blood circulation issues in people of all ages.
2). The science behind how compression helps to greatly improve blood flow throughout your body when used regularly and properly.
3). Helpful information on the different levels of compression style stockings and where you can usually find them.
4). Who would be a good candidate to consider using compression stockings based on health profile, history with blood circulation or daily activities.
5). The difference between compression wear and brace type outer wear like a knee brace or ankle brace etc.
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We hope the information we've shared in this episode on compression stockings is helpful to you or someone you know who may be having issues with proper blood circulation. We also want to reiterate that its important to check with doctor or PCP on whether using compression stockings could be helpful to you. Keeping you healthy and mobile is always the name of the game and using compression to help keep you going could be another great tool to promote a long, healthy life.
Team Meredith
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"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." ―Martin Luther King, Jr
This quote reminds us that even when we can not see everything laid out in front of us, we need to take the first step!
Meredith
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Losing weight is not always easy and can be challenging for many people. In doing so, we may not always be making the healthiest decisions on how to exactly go about losing weight which can lead to complicating health problems in the long run.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Meredith's description of what it means to lose weight the "healthy" way.
2). How not seeing the results you're expecting when trying to lose weight can affect you mentally and emotionally.
3). Why it's important to set realistic goals and celebrate small wins along the way.
4). Why remembering to be "kind" to yourself during your weight loss journey is important.
5). How having someone to talk to or share thoughts on your weight loss journey can be helpful as you progress.
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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode help you make the right decisions when it comes to designing a plan to lose weight. Making sure your body and mind stay healthy during the process is key to implementing long term healthy habits which will keep you going for years to come.
Team Meredith
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"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote reminds us that each day can be the “best day”, if we work hard and stay positive in our lives!
Meredith
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Regular exercise has many benefits to your overall health but sometimes we aren't always able to keep a regular schedule with working out. Getting sick, injured, life emergencies or even holidays can all keep us from staying consistent with exercising on a regular schedule. The important thing to know is that it is OK to take breaks or step away for a bit if you need to. It's also important to know that there are a few helpful ways to get back into exercising when you are ready.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). How going through a life experience or even a new year can help inspire you to get back to exercising if you've taken an extended break.
2). The average time it takes to get "back on track" with exercise after an extended time off.
3). How scheduling your workouts are a great way to mentally help motivate you to stay consistent with exercise.
4). Why finding a fun exercise activity or something you enjoy is important when getting back to exercising.
5). Why it's helpful to stay social with exercising like joining a class or having a buddy to help keep you (and your buddy) accountable.
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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you've been away from exercise for an extended period of time and are looking to start up again. Life's twists and turns are unpredictable but prioritizing your health and exercise can always become a goal again no matter where you are in life. As mentioned, it's OK to take a break when yo need to. Just remember that staying active can always be incorporated back into your life when you are ready.
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“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” —Brad Paisley
This quote reminds us that each day is a new start, whether it be a new year, a new month, it is always a new day to start over!
Meredith
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