Eat more greens the easy way by keeping your pantry stocked with seasoned, canned greens, and packaged, pre-washed fresh greens. Put these items on your weekly grocery order to always have them available. They are great fall backs on those nights when you don’t know what to have for dinner and want something healthier than
My cousin and I laugh big belly laughs when people tell obvious lies. It’s stupid, it wastes energy, but more important, I find admitting your truths is a quick hack to feel happier. To understand why, let’s think about putting new roofs on houses, and dating online. What? Repair the roof, don’t just cover up
With the holidays coming up there will be a plethora of opportunities to tell stories, at least if your family is like mine. This year, give some thought to the kind of stories you tell. What you say has the power to either torpedo someone’s confidence and self image, or generate a positive affirmation for
If you want to stop eating too much during the holidays you have two choices: You can decide what you’re NOT going to do. “I am not going to eat chocolate cake or those cute little holiday cookies with icing and sprinkles and such pretty decorations….” You can think about what you ARE going to
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Question: How would this relate to a consistent weight lifting regimen? Not a high intensity session but more so for strength. Can the same results be accomplished because of the strain and difficulty of the workout or does it have to be a faster paced workout to experience this?
Great post. Couple of questions:
1) we know that there are different types of depression, ie, situational and longer-term more chronic and recurring depressive disorders. I know people that have been diagnosed with the later that are regular, habitual exercisers – yet they still struggle with bouts of severe depression. Wondered if the research has taken a look at the different categories and if so, what are the findings?
2) any advice on how to deal with my 2 parts – one that wants the results of exercise but the other part that doesn’t want to exercise at all! Sounds crazy, doesn’t it?
Ha ha GB, not crazy at all. I’m sure many people can identify with your 2 conflicted parts about exercising. Great question about depression, let’s see what Dr. Ratey will say.
Questions for John –
If you get your heart rate up to the appropreiate level, can you get the same benefits by doing 6 ten minute workouts in a day as an hour all at once at the same level of intensity?
Thanks,
Kathy
That would be great, wouldn’t it Kathy? I look forward to hearing Dr. Ratey’s answer to that because I certainly don’t know!
Inspirational video! My question on Feb 27 2018: How can I maintain my current fitness and weight level? I bought a new dog last August and began walking regularly with her. My health and flexibility improved as well as my eating habits . However, I seem to be slowly adding some of my old eating habits back into my diet. Thanks!
Thank you Susan! Good to hear your question, I will pass it on to Dr. Ratey for his answer.
I just got this from the library last week, on your recommendation! Cant wait to get into it.
Hi Margaret, so good to hear from you! I’d love to hear your questions about exercise and academic performance, based on your experiences as a public school teacher.