Drinking 8 eight glasses of water has been a long running "standard" as to how much you should drink a day but is that really necessary for everyone? Staying hydrated is an important aspect to living a healthier life. Replenishing your body's water levels helps maintain your equilibrium balance and keeps you healthy especially if you are active. But 8 glasses could be too much for some and possibly too little for others.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What is the "8X8" or "8 glasses of water a day" rule is and what does it really mean for you.

2). Why it's very common for most people to not keep track of how much water they drink in a day.

3). The overwhelming influx of products that claim they hydrate just as well as water and how this can be confusing to consumers.

4). How the climate you live in can affect your water intake amount.

5). Some helpful tips to remind you to take a sip of water during the day especially if you feel that you're not hydrating enough.

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We hope the tips and information we've shared in this episode are helpful to you if you are questioning how much water you should be drinking. Your water intake should depend only on what your body is telling you from day to day. However, making sure you are consistently hydrating on a regularly is always key to living a healthy and active life for years to come.

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“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not but rejoices for those which he has.”-Epictetus

This quote reminds us that we need to be mindful of being happy with what we have and not wishing for more.

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Staying motivated to exercise on a regular schedule can be challenging. Busy schedules fill up your time and also snap energy from you. This can easily add up to feeling too tired to motivate yourself to exercise. But staying the course for the long haul has so many benefits when it comes to living a long and healthy life. Thankfully there are a few tips you can try to incorporate into your weekly schedules that can help you stay motivated to exercise even when it feels like there just isn't enough time or energy to do so.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the common reasons why people decide to quit exercising or lose motivation to exercise regularly.

2). How not seeing the kind of results you were expecting when you're started out exercising can be deflating and de-motivating.

3). The importance of remembering your "WHY" and how revisiting that regularly can help you stay motivated during challenging times.

4). How having a regular schedule written out or "plan" can be very helpful when it comes to staying on schedule with exercising.

5). Why it's important to set tangible goals with exercise that can help keep you accountable for your small wins which eventually add up to big wins over time.

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We hope the tips we've shared int this episode are helpful to you if you are finding it difficult to stay motivated to exercise. It can be challenging at times especially when busy schedules or unexpected circumstances can derail your motivation. Remembering to focus on the tips in this episode will hopefully help you during your own healthy life and fitness journey.

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“Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.”― Buddha

This quote reminds us that you have the power within you to determine your destiny by staying true in your mind, body and soul.

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Living a life with a busy schedule is very common for most people and this can still be true as we age. Finding the time to fit in healthy habits like regular exercise can be challenging. Fortunately you don't have to spend hours exercising just to stay healthy. Currently we've released a few "5 Minute Series" workouts that are designed to give you a variety of movements and challenges in a short period of time.

But just how effective are 5 minute exercises?

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why Meredith decided to create a new exercise series called "5 Minute" workouts and what is included in this series.

2). How this new series is built on the foundation that you should always focus on some kind of intentional movement throughout the day even if only for 5 minutes.

3). The different varieties of 5 minute workouts that we offer (now and in the future) and how they encompass all levels of fitness.

4). Some of Meredith's thoughts on how often you should exercise during the week and how our 5 minute series plays a role in that.

5). Why it's important to sometimes "slow down" your workouts even if you are at an advanced level of fitness.

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We hope the information we've shared in this episode is helpful to you especially if you're having a hard time trying to find time to exercise on a regular basis. You don't need to spend countless hours everyday to maintain your physical health. The important thing is to always choose to keep moving even if it's only for 5 minutes. Installing healthy habits is what it's all about to giving you the chance at a long and healthy life ahead.

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“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change. ”― Buddha

This quote reminds us that we should look at the little things, enjoy them, and see how complex yet simple things can be.

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Prioritizing rest and recovery is an important aspect of health and wellness when enjoying and active lifestyle. Regular exercise is crucial for long term health success but it also requires downtime in between. This is the time when your body recharges itself. In order to maximize this process of rest and recovery there are a few things you can try to help nurture your body and mind and get the best out of your recovery time.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why it can be difficult to stop and dedicate time for rest and recovery during a busy life and schedule and how this affects your body overall.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients and their challenges on stopping to dedicate time for rest and recovery.

3). How having a creative outlet like cooking, painting or gardening is a great way to allow your body to "rest and recover" from a busy schedule and exercise.

4). Why it's important to stop and reflect on the progress you've made and appreciate your efforts on a regular basis.

5). The importance of planning out your time in advance so that you stay aware of your devoted times for exercise and recovery while managing a possibly busy schedule and not feeling overwhelmed.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you are looking to maximize your rest and recovery time after exercise. This can involve more than just physical rest. Making sure your complete 360 mind, body and spirit are taken into account is also important during this time. Hard work deserves equal rest and recovery as well.

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“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”― Buddha

This quote reminds us that each day is new, and we have the chance to start again.

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Embracing regular exercise can be challenging for those who have never exercised before. Moreover, returning to exercise after a long break can also be daunting as well. Getting started with exercising on a regular basis can be intimidating for some but it doesn't have to be that way. Doing it the right way can help get you motivated to embrace it in a way that makes sense for you and your body in a safe and motivating manner.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How receiving an email from one of our subscribers mentioning that our exercise content was recommended to them by their doctor was the reason we thought this issue should be discussed.

2). Why it can be overwhelming when trying to determine a regular exercise routine and schedule if you've never worked out before.

3). How setting your expectations to high when starting out can actually cause burnout and overwhelming feelings which can cause you to stop exercising altogether.

4). Why setting reasonable smaller goals when starting out can be the most effective way to get into exercising even if you have to go slowly.

5). Why it's important to embrace cooling down and rest after a workout especially when you are just getting started which allows your body to recover and heal.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you if you are looking to start exercising regularly or have taken a long extended break. Making sure you take the right steps to getting your body back into a regular schedule is important for you not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well.

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“Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.”-Zhuangzi

This quote reminds us that we must be content with things, not trying to create happiness just allowing it to be!

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