I was reading a funny article on how to get a “runners High” without actually running. Haha! Studies have shown that exercise releases endorphins in the brain, which in turn cause us to have what is commonly known as a "natural high" You may not realize what caused it, but most of us have felt it. What else causes and endorphin rush?  Well, according to the article, here you go:

1.     Get some exercise. But you don’t actually have to run! Just try to get your heart rate up. The more you exercise the more you will crave that “Rush”. If you don’t like to exercise try to Meditate – Maybe a yoga class.

2.     Laugh. Find the humor in life and you'll get an endorphin rush.

3.     Eat chocolate and chili pepper. Researchers now believe both chocolate and chili pepper tap into the hormones causing a chemical reaction that releases endorphins. Maybe do this after you run!

4.     Visit a massage studio. Acupuncture also works wonders and encourages endorphin-release.

5.     Get adjusted! The chiropractic adjustment releases endorphins, which are anti-anxiety, stress relieving, and pain reducing chemicals in the brain. Also, it straightens your immune system!

Visit us for some laughter, a massage or an adjustment! We might even be able to find some chocolate for you! Let’s get our endorphins not work!

I was shifting through old magazines when I came across a Mens Health Magazine from January of this yea. It had a article that was about the 6 Mistakes That Keep You Fat by Lisa Jones.

Lisa stated  “We're not suggesting "The Situation" as a role model. But there is one hard-body lesson you can take from MTV's Jersey Shore loudmouth: The less body fat you carry, the better your abs will show” Funny but true! In summary her article said:

1.     Skipping Meals or Snacks: it messes with your brain so you won’t have the energy to say no to the inevitable chowfest! It said to have a healthy snack or shake.

2.     Speed-Eating: don’t diet! just try to eat slowly and you will fill up and not over eat.

3.     Pigging Out on Weekends: just try not to do it. You will regret it until Wednesday!

4.     Gorging on Salty Snacks: We tent to over eat salt and the more we eat salty snacks the more we want them and we will have less cravings.

5.     Drinking: it is very hard to avoid, maybe try to lessen the amount you drink. When you drink, write down haw much you consume and in the morning figure out the calories and carbs. You will be surprised.

6.     Eating in Front of the TV, Then Dozing Off: don’t we love this one. Yes when you fall asleep yo burn the calories you consume but studies have come out that say that people that eat while watching TV. Consume more calories – about 300 more!

Yikes! This really doesn’t look that hard. I thought it was a good article and easy to follow. I will let you know how this goes in the next could of weeks.