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“I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME ROAR”……. No comments yet

So I guess it’s true. Everyone needs a good ‘woman’. Heck, even a good woman needs a ‘woman’. Sorry for the punny-ness, but I wanted to remind all of us that there truly are some very basic needs that we have and they are embodied in ‘woman’. I know, I know, it couldn’t get any cornier, but here goes:
W–water! Take this one to the bank with you. We are made up of 80% water. The earth is 75% water. Getting the picture? How much do you need each day? Here’s a rule of thumb: Take your weight in pounds and divide by 2. That’s the number of ounces of water needed per day. (180 pounds= 90 ounces of water —for those mathematically challenged)
O–oxygen. Almost obvious, but we forget how important each breath is. Breathe in to a count of 4 and out, to a count of 6. Great for relaxing and reminding us of that amazing gift. We do it more than 23,000 times a day but seldom cherish one of them.
M–minerals. So much out there today on vitamins and minerals. Are they really needed. Yup, -or so the studies support. At least a multivite (and that usually requires 2 to 4 capsules/day). One squished hard pill just won’t cut it. Customized vits are great because one size does not fit all.
A–asleep/activity. Yeah, I know, it’s a cheesy fit but the best i can do on Friday afternoon. Exercise is 30 min per day. 20 of aerobic interval fun and 10 of resistance (strength) training. Add stretching (yoga) for a gold star. Sleep: 7 hours per night. A must! Your body simply cannot readjust and prepare in less time. More on that later. I’m about to take a nap.
N–nutrition. Pearls: Low glycemic index of <65 carbohydrate scale foods. Eat like a king in the morning, a beggar at lunch and a hermit at night (eg. soup). Sorry guys, size matters. Each portion should be palm size---that's palm, not including fingers! Approximately 3 ounces.
So, be a guy, be a gal,—but always be WOMAN!

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