Conversation Starter of the Week
Each of us has to get serious about
health
Conversation with Yourself
While watching some of the footage of the historic
march on Washington this past Wednesday, I could not help but think about how
good every woman looked who was a featured speaker. They looked like they work
out, take vitamins, and have great style despite their age. You have to face
it, those who spoke are not average women they are some of the top women
$$ earners so you may be saying to yourself that they should look
good, they have it all.
You have an opportunity today to kick that
conversation to the curb and begin a new one today.
Looking at these women, did you think to yourself
as I did that I am sure at some point they made a decision to take their health
seriously so they can make it to 91 like Gloria Richardson.
Today I urge you to get real about the conversation
you are having with yourself about health. Are you addicted to sugar like I am,
are you the one who can not pass a piece of fried food without eating it or are
you hell bent on eating bacon egg and cheese sandwiches with fries for
breakfast. You have to get real about your weight, exercise and food choices.
The story that breaks my heart is when I see
professional women overweight and compromised by health challenges, who know
what to do but can't turn that knowing into doing. You may know this personally
or you may be able to point to in an immediate family member or friend who has
this challenge.
I was there when I was in college. I took for
granted how many calories I burned at a swim practice and then when I was
injured and could not work out, I gained weight. I was about 180 pounds
when I graduated form college and knew it was too much. Working myself back to
my ideal weight taught me to watch what I ate and control my portions.
I also had to move to take off the weight. It took me about a year but I
invested the time in different exercises and experimented with new foods to
make this a reality. It was hard, and I remember feeling as if everyone looked
better than me. Thirty years later I still have the weight off. Not bragging
just inspiring.
Take up the mantle and change the conversation to
"I am choosing to invest time in improving my health." When you feel
healthy you can execute everything you do at a higher level.
Join me in declaring it right now.
Reply to this email or comment on this post with
what you are adding or taking away from your daily agenda to invest in your
health. If you have a lot in your head and can't prioritize what to do because
there is so much swirling around in that brain of yours
click here and
schedule a complimentary 30 minute One Jazzy Life Discovery Session and I can
help you get focused on next steps. Health is too important to wait.
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is personalized and I invite you to click this link to schedule a complimentary
30 minute One Jazzy Life Discovery Session to start the
conversation about how to invest your time to reflect your One Jazzy Life
Agenda.
Conversation with Mentee
Earlier in the Jazzy News I shared an abstract of
an article that discussed that when weight problems occur early in the lives of
young ladies they are more prone to depression. This gives you a green light to
introduce tools and tips on creating a healthy lifestyle as part of your
mentoring conversation. You might share an easy recipe, cook together or you
maybe attend a zumba class together.
Healthy choices are a big part of the conversations
I have with young people. Being a swim coach keeps me in conversation about
training and eating properly as way to get the most out of your body during
training and competition.
Every young person can benefit from this
conversation.
As always, when share your experience with
your mentee, she can see herself in your journey. Experiences are good
teaching tools.
If you have a group of high school or middle school
girls that you think could benefit from increasing confidence by learning
cutting edge communication strategies to manage perceptions, improve
speaking and much more, check out my movement WHY WAIT.
I will be launching an online summer training real soon. The mission is to get
young people dreaming, speaking and performing like there is a bright future
for them to be a part of.
By Janice Saunders
The Jazzy Life Expert
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