So, here's something I'm going to admit.
I'm getting old.
Sometimes, I look in the mirror and think, "WHO is that saggy old woman?" Then, I push aside my life sized cardboard cut out of Betty White, and again, say "WOW, that did NOT use to hang that low." I then high five Betty, and pat her on her rock hard ass.
As a woman in my thirties (I seriously forgot this the other day. Someone asked me my age and I actually had to think about it- another sign of age), I need to begin thinking about my body's longevity. Exercise, specifically weight-bearing activities (like the workouts I post here!) help immensely with the prevention of many medical conditions- one such preventable condition being Osteoporosis.
It doesn't matter that I'm not 80 years old- keeping bone density healthy by eating right and exercising is something we need to begin to do- even now, peeps. Similar to the reason why I've been slathering anti-wrinkle cream on since I was 17. Getting sufficient calcium also helps with muscle contraction and relaxation, maintaining healthy blood pressure, and preventing osteoporosis.
I used to drink milk for dinner every night- up until I was about 17! Sure, I eat greek yogurt and leafy greens, but the recommended daily intake of calcium (adults 19-50, including pregnant women) is 1000-1200mg/day. I was quite shocked to realize (through the breakdown of my diet), that I was well under the recommendation!
I'm thrilled to be working with Swiss Natural as their Fitness Expert- and in combination with exercise, proper diet, and supplementation, I want to help my body be as healthy as possible- well into my
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| You had me at brownie. |
That's right.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE.
15 Calories.
Good for you.
Keeps your bones strong.
You're welcome.
You don't even need to try these because of the health and preventative reasons- they taste freaking amazing!!! The chew contains 600 mg of elemental calcium, and 400 IU of vitamin D3, so depending on your needs, you can take 1-2 chews daily.
Other ways you can get calcium include through leafy greens, milk, yogurt, cheese, tofu, and my personal favourite...
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| What? I meant the nuts. |
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| Alright fine. I'm looking at the yogurt wishing it was ice cream. Covered in chocolate. With brownies. |
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