Fete Lifestyle Magazine January 2017 New Beginnings Issue | Page 56

Move more. It’s that time of year when everyone says, “THIS year I will get fit!” Most people drop off that bandwagon within a month. Even if a gym isn’t for you, find something that is. On Demand offers many free and pay programs you can do in the privacy of your home. I recently hired a trainer for 12 sessions. I can promise you that guy pushes me harder than I ever would. Exercising prompts your body to release endorphins which tell your brain – “Hey, you feel good!” Endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body like morphine – you know that saying, “runner’s high?” But unlike morphine, endorphins are not considered addictive. Regular exercise reduces stress, helps fight depression, improves self-esteem and improves your sleep. One of the healthiest times of my life was when I walked the dog 3 times a day. That movement did my body good with

the added benefit of the joy-inducing love

you receive from man’s best friend.