Let’s talk about your doctor.

He or she’s probably frustrated with you. Not because they don’t like you, but because they’re tired of giving you the same lecture about exercise, and they see you just aren’t listening.

They’re tired of explaining how so many of your health problems will improve, or even disappear, as a result of a consistent exercise program. They’re tired of telling you that your physical inactivity and obesity are controllable risk factors.

So why do they keep giving you the same lecture?

Because they’ve seen exercise change lives. They’ve even seen exercise save lives.

The Lies Your Body Tells You

The first thing that patients tell their doctor after starting a consistent exercise program is how much better they feel. But here’s the thing: most people don’t even realize how bad they feel. They get used to feeling bad. They get used to the aches, the fatigue, the lack of energy.

But once they start exercising, they feel so much better. Your energy levels boost, your mood improves, and you feel great. You’ll be surprised at how much better you can feel just by moving your body.

The Real Benefits of Consistent Exercise

Consistent exercise is a powerful medicine. It’s the closest thing to a miracle cure we have, and it comes with a long list of life-changing benefits that you won’t even feel at first, but they will save your life.

• Pain Be Gone: Chronic muscle and joint pain that you’ve lived with for years begins to fade. For some, joint replacement surgery is postponed. For others, arthritis pain is reduced.
• Goodbye Coronary Heart Disease: Exercise removes two of the major risk factors that lead to heart disease: 1) physical inactivity and 2) obesity. Exercise also increases your good cholesterol (HDL) and lowers your blood pressure.
• Goodbye Type 2 Diabetes: Patients with type 2 diabetes gain substantial benefits from exercise. Exercise improves the body’s use of insulin, and the related weight loss improves insulin sensitivity.
• Goodbye Sleep Apnea: Patients with sleep apnea are often caught in a destructive cycle. Their weight promotes occurrences of apnea, and inadequate sleep promotes weight gain. Exercise breaks this cycle.

With all of these benefits, it’s hard to see why anyone would avoid exercise. So, what’s your excuse?

Your Excuses, Debunked.

I know you’re tired… exercise gives you energy.

I know you’re in pain… exercise alleviates your muscle and joint pain.

I know you’d rather stay in bed… exercise makes your sleep more restful.

I know you’re pressed for time… exercise improves your efficiency and extends your life.

I know you don’t know where to start… that’s where I come in.

The next time you see your doctor, they won’t give you a lecture. They’ll congratulate you. And that’s a conversation worth having.

Let’s do this together.

TEXT CONSULT to 980-252-2552 to get started on your journey to a healthier, happier you!

Chorizo Egg Skillet

Here’s a flavorful and exciting way to start your day! Chorizo, eggs, tomatoes and arugula are the star ingredients in this protein-filled breakfast skillet. Feel free to enjoy it for dinner or lunch as well!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need: Servings: 4

2 links chorizo, casing removed

½ yellow onion, chopped

15-oz can diced tomatoes

12 cherry tomatoes, halved

4 large eggs

1 cup arugula

sea salt

black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

2. Place the chorizo links in a medium, oven-proof skillet over low heat. Cook until all sides of the chorizo are browned. Periodically, deglaze the pan with water. Allow the chorizo to cool, remove it from the skillet, and then slice each link into 10 pieces.

3. Sauté the onion in the leftover chorizo fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the can of tomatoes to the skillet. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and slices of chorizo around the edge of the skillet. Use a spoon to create four 2-inch wells in the tomato and egg mixture. Crack each egg into a ramekin and gently pour one egg into each well.

4. Place the skillet in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the eggs are set. Top with fresh arugula and season with sea salt and black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition: One serving equals: 289 calories, 20g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 17g protein.