A NEW MINDSET FOR MOMENTUM ALTERNATIVE ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS FOR EXERCISE
For some older people, finding the motivation to exercise — especially when surrounded by strangers — can be challenging. As people age, they may lack the energy or self-confidence to stick to an effective regimen that helps sustain their health. Because physical movement is critical to our well-being, we’d like to offer four suggestions for an alternative approach to your daily routine. CONSIDER THE COMPANY YOU KEEP. If working out around younger or fitter people has tested your self- image, consider ways to build a social support network more aligned with your age and health situation. Pursuing physical activities with friends with comparable life experiences — or joining an online community of like-
minded people with the same or similar objectives—may help you feel heard, understood, and less alone. CELEBRATE THE SMALL STEPS. Improving your health is about consistent motion, not moving mountains. Hitting your new routine too hard and quickly — as people often do — will often lead to disappointment and burnout. You are more likely to succeed by starting small and pacing yourself wisely. For example, three 10-minute daily exercises will have the same impact as one 30-minute session — and may help you feel less overwhelmed by the task.
workout without leaving your front door. Maybe your living room could benefit from a new coat of paint, or your bedroom could use rearranging. Completing household chores does wonders for our physical health and sense of accomplishment, helping us clear our minds and fight the urge to become couch potatoes. CHART A CLEAR PATH TO SELF-CARE. Before undertaking any new activities, it is wise to consult your physician first — especially if trying something new could inadvertently worsen a chronic condition. Conducting your refined self- care routine with the involvement of your healthcare providers may also open the door to practical suggestions and different perspectives that broaden your health horizons and make your long-term goals even more straightforward to attain.
USE PRIVACY TO PROPEL YOUR PROGRESS.
If you’re more of a homebody than the life of the party, you can still get in an effective
ASPARAGUS CASHEW RICE PILAF Inspired by AllRecipes.com
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Cashews and seasonal asparagus are the centerpiece of this delicious rice pilaf, which can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian entree.
1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. 2. Stir in spaghetti and cook until coated and lightly browned. 3. Stir in onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until tender. 4. Stir in rice and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broth and season with salt and pepper. 5. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes. 6. In a separate saucepan, cover asparagus with water and cook until tender. Drain water. 7. Mix asparagus and cashews into rice and serve warm. DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup butter •
2 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken into bite-size pieces
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1/4 cup minced onion 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/4 cups uncooked jasmine rice
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2 1/4 cups vegetable broth Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup cashew halves
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