Regular exercise the one of the pillars to living a long and independent lifestyle but sometimes being active also leaves us prone to injury which can sideline our efforts. Experiencing and injury can be setback which can affect us not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well.

Luckily there a few easy things you can do to help minimize your chances of getting hurt during exercise which will help keep you healthy throughout your active lifestyle years.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why it's important to always be aware of injury possibility while exercising and the long term ramifications that can come from it.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their stories with suffering and injury during exercise and how it affected them.

3). The importance of taking time to warm up before exercise and to cool down after exercise.

4). Why you should always listen to your body first before you decide to exercise as sacrificing rest could lead to a serious injury.

5). Why learning how to modify and vary your exercise is important and how it can help keep your body safe over time.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who has experienced a common injury while exercising. Making sure your body is ready for exercise and keeping yourself safe is the key to staying independent especially as you age. Always take the proper precautions before, during and after exercising. This will help ensure that you'll be ready to go the next time you lace up your workout shoes.

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"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison

This quote reminds us to keep going, keep trying, and that will lead to success.

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As we age, it can be easy to be less social or interact less with close friends and family. Children grow up and have their own lives and schedules. We may have less close friends and opportunities to share time with meaningful people. These social connections can be crucial to our health and longevity.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why it's important to discuss the importance of social connections later in life and some statistics on how many older people this affects.

2). How life is set up in today's world where it can be easy to have everything delivered to you without ever having to leave your home which can contribute to less motivation to connect with others.

3). How social connections can help improve your physical well being and motivation to do things like exercise etc.

4). How social connections help combat depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges.

5). The important role that social connections play in having support system and "safety net" in case unexpected life events occur.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this podcast are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with maintaining social connections later in life. These connections are crucial to helping sustain a healthy physical and mental mind state well into your later years.

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"Action is the foundational key to success." - Pablo Picasso

This quote reminds us that in order to succeed we need to do!

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Heading to the grocery store can be a stressful experience these days especially if you enjoy eating healthy foods like lean meats, fruits and vegetables. It can be challenging trying to fill your cart with these items in a world where the prices just don't seem to add up fairly. The temptation to indulge in more cheaper or processed options can be real but not always good for your physical well being.

Luckily it doesn't have to be this way and there are a few simple things you can do to help you cross that grocery store finish line with a balanced budget and healthier food choices.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the common reasons why the price of healthier foods (and all prices) have been rising lately and the frustrations that can cause.

2). How being on a fixed income can be challenging when looking to get the most out of a grocery budget with rising prices.

3). Why items like fruits, vegetables and meats have a different processing methods than other foods which can lead to higher costs especially in a down economy.

4). Why it's important to plan ahead before your next trip to the grocery store so you have better chances of saving money when shopping for healthier choices.

5). Why you should be using coupons (both digital and printed) as well look for store special items as often as possible to help you stay in budget with healthier items.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you on your next grocery run. Eating healthy is a mainstay for active living and a longer life. and learning how to balance and budget for a healthy diet will keep you going now and well into the future.

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"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass

This quote reminds us that we must embrace the struggle, because it is in that that we make progress and growth.

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Dealing with common stress affects everyone at times in our lives and it can be challenging to live normally when under stress. Unfortunately this can also affect us physically through our bodies which can causes aches, pains, headaches etc. Fortunately there are a few things you can try to help your body better respond to stress which will help keep you feeling healthier when these challenging times occur.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why we decided to dedicate a full episode to this topic and how the effects of stress is closely tied to many of the issues we discuss on our podcast.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients over the years and their stories on dealing with stress in their lives.

3). How stress can accumulate over time if not addressed or managed.

4). Why focusing on putting yourself first either through meditation, rest, relaxation or quality time with loved ones is important to help stray off the effects of stress.

5). How participating in regular exercise helps curb the effects of stress.

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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 the effects of stress. Making sure your body is resilient to challenging times will help keep you focused and active which will also help promote better health for years to come.

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"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." – Andy Warhol

This quote reminds us that we are in control of our lives, and what changes we must grow with…time is inevitably going to go forward.

Meredith

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