The Health and Fitness Secrets of People Who Drink for a Living – InsideHook

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You think your job makes it difficult to stay fit?

For people who work in hospitality beverage directors, bar owners, bartenders, booze publicists, etc. the struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle is exacerbated. Booze and temptation surround you day and night.

Staying healthy in the bar industry can definitely be tough, admits Gareth Evans, the Global Brand Ambassador for Absolut Elyx. [But] I think theres a misconception with people doing similar jobs to mine that we are always out partying and drinking.

Which is true. Ive been pleasantly surprised by the large number of people working with food or booze who are fit and able-bodied. Wanting to learn their secrets, I asked a few of em about their healthy routines.

Thankfully, their advice is applicable to any lifestyle. When you work in this industry, it is not always sensible to do dry January, says Gabriela Marchand, a publicist for KLG PR in New York. I know not to put unrealistic pressure on myself and instead focus on moderation and keeping with my daily fitness activities.

As Grant Gedemer, the food and beverage director at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, notes: I think living healthy is less a matter of what you are around and more about discipline and self-control.

Its been a complete 180 for my lifestyle since I started the Bartender Boxing Bar Spar program. Ive stopped drinking beer, I dont drink the night before I have a work out. Im sleeping better, and I feel more energized throughout the day. On my off days, Im working out around the house doing push-ups, crunches, pull-ups and planks. Jason Lane, General Manager at About Last Knife (Chicago)

I always take my running gear whenever I travel. Running even a little bit every day always helps me to focus, kills jet lag and is a really great way to explore new places. It says on the wall of my local gym no one ever said I really regret that workout, and its completely true. Gareth Evans, Global Brand Ambassador, Absolut Elyx

I take gym classes every day before work and I dont let any night activity interrupt this routine. I also abstain from non-clients evening activities Monday through Wednesday and opt to do other activities like indoor rock climbing with friends. Gabriela Marchand, Publicist KLG PR

Doing yoga or hitting a boxing class. I also eat a lot of vegetables and fish as well as greens. And when I drink, I drink a glass of water or two for every cocktail or wine I have. Kenneth McCoy, Chief Creative Officer of The Rum House

I do 20-minute runs 1-3 times per week and on non-run days, I do weights or a series of jumping jacks, crunches, push-ups and lunges if Im short on time. Basically, calories in need to equal calories out. Allison Parc, Founder and President for Brenne French Single Malt Whisky

I try to run at least three times a week. Im always training for some race or another and have completed five marathons so far. Grant Gedemer, food and beverage director at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Developing a routine is key. When I was a bartender, I would ride my bike to work and that helped get some light cardio before and after my shift. I would also get myself a healthy green juice on my way in with a kick of ginger, which always put me in a better mind frame than coffee or a heavy meal. Brandon Wise, Vice President of Beverage Operations of Sage Restaurant Group

I actually enjoy brutal, punishing workouts, so having that in my life is a great way to reset and build both physical and mental strength. And Ill very casually go for weeks and months without drinking alcohol and it wont feel like a deprivation especially now that there are so many great non-alcoholic options, and not drinking has become so much more normalized. John deBary, Founder of Proteau

I make sure to schedule dance classes in between all of my other meetings, shifts, events, etc. Sometimes I schedule my lyra (aerial hoop) classes earlier than I would like to be awake, so that I have to drink less the night before. Yael Vengroff, Beverage Director at The Spare Room and Genghis Cohen (Los Angeles)

Ive trained myself to think of running as a reward instead of a have-to. Getting outside makes me feel refreshed, alive and ready to face the days challenges. When Im ready for a drink at the end of a shift, its easier to call it a night after a single round. Delores Tronco-DePierro, Owner/Founder of The Banty Rooster (NYC)

I gave up drinking about three years ago and a number of our staff have as well. Every morning we hold Buccan Boot Camp in a local park, which is led by an instructor and is open to our restaurant group and pretty much anyone else who wants to show up. Clay Conley, Chef/Owner at Buccan (Miami)

I start my days with a hot yoga class. It helps reduce stress, detoxify the body and gives me a positive state of mind. Also, there are trending hashtags on Instagram right now (#EarnYourBooze and #PayThemDues) which encourage bartenders to do some sort of physical activity before indulging in a night of cocktails. Melina Meza, Beverage Director at Olivetta (Los Angeles)

I take hot yoga classes in the morning before work and do my best to hit the gym at least three days a week. Being active before my shift sets me up for a great day. Riley Andrews, General Manager, City Mouse at Ace Hotel (Chicago)

Bikram yoga is the perfect balance this time of year to center the mind, thaw out the body and stay in shape all in one setting. Its a one-stop workout and therapy session that keeps you focused and in shape while the world seems to hibernate. Alex Carlin, Beverage Director of Fairgrounds Fulton Market (Chicago)

I took yoga teacher training through Outlaw Yoga (yoga and rock-n-roll!) in Colorado to better understand the moves and the effect they have on my body. I bring a fold-up travel mat with me when I travel and will drop it down in my hotel room first thing in the morning and spend a minimum of 30 minutes doing a revised routine of fast vinyasa movement and static poses. Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller of Blackened Whiskey

I drink cocktails made with Seedlip, a spirit thats alcohol-free and full of flavor. Imbibing on a Seedlip Grove paired with a nice bottle of tonic is a perfect way to spend a day at home not drinking. Marshall Minaya, Beverage Director at Valerie (NYC)

Pour-over espresso over ice with oat milk is a go-to. And when I dont want something caffeinated, Ill have bubbly water. This may sound strange, but I think I get a little buzz from sparkling water. Ravi Derossi, Owner of Night Music and Founder of Derossi Global (NYC)

Im a peppermint tea with honey guy. The peppermint opens up my sinuses, honey feels good on the throat and there is still caffeine so I feel like I can be productive. Sam Mushman, Beverage Director and Sommelier at Arthouse Wine Bar/Arthouse Hotel (NYC)

I decided to stop drinking in July of 2019 and it was the best decision I could have made. Ive found a better work/life balance, as well as developed a better system to manage the day-to-day admin and evening accounts visits. I also invested in a nicer gym that provides multiple options when it comes to fitness to keep me engaged. Michael Toscano, Brand Ambassador Woodford Reserve

Ive been curbing my alcohol consumption in social settings by trying some non-alcoholic spirits you can enjoy with a splash of tonic or soda and still feel like youre having a cocktail, such as Flora Hemp Spirits. Adam Peabody, head of mixology at LondonHouse Chicagos LH Rooftop

The most important thing I do to take care of myself is talk with close family and friends. What we do is hard and draining. The only way that you can have anything in your tank to give to others is to take care of yourself. Cameron Shaw, Bar Manager at Lot 15 (NYC)

Practice meditation or breathing techniques to handle stressful situations and pressure. Physically, stretch and implement some yoga classes or running or swimming into a daily routine. Martin Hudak, Global Coffee Ambassador for Mr Black Cold
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Daily meditation. Sometimes slowing down and re-centering yourself is exactly what you need to keep your mind in a good place. Whether its in your car before a shift or at home after a long night, a little bit of silence can be reinvigorating. Erick Castro, Co-Founder of San Diegos Raised By Wolves and Polite Provisions (San Diego)

Putting family first is how I regiment my alcohol intake. I have three kids and an amazing wife that depend on me, and I want to be present for them as often as I possibly can. Chris Patino, Co-Founder of Raised By Wolves (San Diego)

To adjust for extra calories, I practice intermittent fasting and keep a diet based on protein consumption. I try not to eat for 14-16 hours between my last meal of a day and the first meal of the following. This allows my body to reset and causes less food cravings throughout the day. Jake Hukee, Brand Ambassador for Starward Whisky

At home we tend to eat mostly vegetables and take one night of the week to treat ourselves to a bigger, richer meal (with plenty of wine). I also bike to work as often as possible and Ive been doing these 10-minute kettlebell workouts daily. Cody Henson, Beverage Director of The Alida Hotel (Savannah, GA)

I limit drinking to the weekends. And if I am at a work event during the week, I stick to wine; its easy to sip on slowly during conversations or meetings, and if its red wine, you dont have to worry about temperature or dilution. Phil Testa, Beverage Manager at The Rickey (NYC)

Ive committed weekly to two dry days no booze in any form. Its no perfect science, and Ive been known to bend the rules, but then Ill add another dry day to the following week. Courtney Hamblin, Director of Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles and JW Marriott LA Live

I substitute with smarter alternatives to cut calories. Instead of enjoying a beverage with added sugar syrups, I replace them with muddled fresh fruit or some mint. Nikki McCutcheon, Beverage Director at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

I drink to savor the beverage, not to get bombed. I eat healthy and never past 7 p.m. I also run a few times a week, sleep at least six hours a night, and, most importantly, try not to worry too much. Mike Tarumi, General Manager Food & Beverage, Noelle (Nashville)

After a long holiday season, I take a few days to cleanse/balance my daily life. I cut certain things out of my diet (pasta/carbs, sweets, carbonated beverages). And I find ways to workout at home avoiding the gym with all the New Years resolution makers to re-establish my motivation and routine. Jeff Shull, General Manager of Baptiste & Bottle (Chicago)

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5 Toxic Thought Patterns That Damage Your DNA And Shorten Your Career – Forbes

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Neuroscientists have identified certain stressful thought patterns that make you old before your ... [+] time and interfere with a productive and successful career, but there are steps you can take to reduce the damage.

If you've been looking for the fountain of youth, you won't find it in a chill pill or cosmetic surgery. It's contained in your thoughts. The job stress youre under could be making you old before your time. A frazzled lifestyle combined with your perception of stress and your unique way of dealing with it create cellular changes in the body that cause you to age, burnout and die prematurely.

The wear and tear of stress and the way you handle it make your mind and body older or younger than you actually are, holding you back from your career dreams. You can see evidence of how the body bears the burden of stress when you look in the mirror and see frown lines or worry lines. The deep furrows between the eyebrows or horizontal lines straight across your forehead develop with movements of the muscles in your face. Theyre called worry lines for a reasona sign that bottled-up stress manifests in your body.

The Neuroscience Behind The Damage

Nobel Prize scientist Elizabeth Blackburn and health psychologist Elissa Epel researched the destructive thoughts that damage your telomeresthe protective tips that reside at the end of chromosomes, monitoring how much you eat, sleep and exercise. In their book, The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier and Longer, Blackburn and Epel explain that telomeres determine how fast a cell ages and the impact it has on your life and health. When telomeres become too short, they stop dividing, and cells grow old. In addition to shortening, however, the scientists discovered that telomeres also lengthen, which slows down the aging process, giving you a longer career trajectory. Some of the factors that determine the aging of the telomeres and prevent premature aging at the cellular level are a healthy diet, genetics, how you respond to stress, ample sleep and regular exercise. But in addition to these factors, the scientists identified 5 toxic thought patterns that lead to shorter telomeres, premature aging and a truncated career trajectory.

1.Cynical hostilityseething anger or frequent thoughts that other people cant be trusted. People with high cynical hostility, angered that others are out to get them, have shorter telomeres and are more prone to cardiovascular disease, metabolic illness and death at earlier ages.

2. Pessimismthe tendency to look at the negative side of lifecreates shorter telomeres. This fits with a long-standing body of research showing pessimists die earlier than optimists and fail to climb the career ladder as far and fast than their optimistic cohorts.

3.Ruminationrehashing worries over and over in your mind such as when you replay worry about an argument with your main squeeze. If you ruminate, stress hangs around in your body long after the reason for it is over in the form of elevated heart rate, prolonged high blood pressure, and increased levels of cortisol. In the laboratory, the scientists discovered that people who ruminate have more depression and anxiety that are linked to shorter telomeres and advanced aging.

4.Thought Suppressionthe tendency to push away unwanted thoughts and feelings. The avoidance or suppression of negative thoughts and feelings is linked to shorter telomeres.

5. Mind Wandering. A Harvard study reported that the human mind wanders 47 % of the time and when you stray, you pay. In other words, as your mind wanders, youre more stressed out and unhappy than if you stay in the here and now, for example, when youre worried about unpaid bills or an unfinished project. The Harvard scientists Matthew Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert found you're more likely to be happierno matter what youre doing even working overtime, vacuuming the house, or sitting in trafficif you're focused on the activity instead of thinking about something else or wishing you had done something differently such as what you ate for lunch and what you should have eaten. When your mind wanders too much, it stresses you out, shortens your telomeres and prevents you from actualizing your full potential in the present.

Calculate Your Stress Age

You know your birthday, but do you know your stress age? Take the following quiz to get a thumbnail sketch of your stress age. Answer yes or no to the following questions then see what you can do about it.

___1. Are you usually calm when youre not in control of a situation?

___2. Do you tend to be more positive than negative when you make a mistake?

___3. Are you able to acknowledge and accept negative thoughts and feelings?

___4. Do you live mostly in the present rather than worrying about the future?

___5. Are you mostly optimistic about the future?

___6. Can you keep your mind focused on what youre doing in the present moment?

___7. Do you usually pay attention to your unwanted worries and anxieties?

___8. Do you rarely catch yourself daydreaming?

___9. Do you believe for the most part that you can trust other people?

___10. Do you usually stay calm, cool and collected after things dont go your way?

___11. Is it difficult to see the opportunity in a difficult situation?

___12. Do you often replay past regrets over and over in your mind?

___13. Is it hard to keep your mind from wandering when you focus on a task?

___14. Do you often wish you were somewhere else when engaged in a task?

___15. Do you worry a lot while driving, falling asleep or talking to others?

___16. Do you try to forcefully push unpleasant thoughts and feelings away?

___17. Do you usually have a short fuse when people dont meet your standards?

___18. Do you believe that whatever can go wrong will go wrong?

___19. Do you believe that other people cant be trusted?

___20. Do you avoid or put off thinking about negative thoughts or worries?

Your stress age gives you a thumbnail sketch of how stress and the cortisol juices you stew in could be affecting your health even taking years off your life. To calculate your stress age, start with your actual age. Then for questions 1 through 10, subtract a year for each yes answer and add a year for each no answer. For questions 11 through 20, subtract a year for each no answer and add a year for each yes answer. The result is your stress age. *

Reduce Your Stress And Recapture Your Youth

Your stress age gives you a thumbnail sketch of whether youre older or younger than your chronological age. Scoring older than you are shows how stress and the cortisol juices you stew in could be affecting your health even taking years off your life. But you dont have to retire to your bed and pull the covers over your head. You can use the quiz results to foster healthy cell renewal, slow the aging process and enjoy a long, productive career. Review the questions where you subtracted a year and focus on changing the specific thought pattern that is creating stress and holding you back from cultivating the career performance you seek.

In addition to beefing up a healthy lifestyle (your exercise regimen, ample sleep and eating healthy foods), researchers explain that mindfulness or thought awareness promotes stress resilience. You can follow the advice of neuroscientists by paying attention to 5 ways you use your mind and add back years to your life and career. Thought awareness lengthens telomeres, determines how much stress you have and makes a difference in how much stress ages you or truncates your career:

1.Learn to watch and regulate your anger and hostility. Ask yourself if youre attributing false motives or jumping to conclusions about the intentions of others. Start paying attention to how often you vilify people, over-personalize situations or make yourself a victim of circumstance, reacting to situations that might simply be random events.

2.When you cultivate
a more optimistic outlook, you promote stress resilience. Looking at the upside of a downside situation or the opportunity in the difficulty has the potential to lengthen your telomeres and extend your youthfulness even your career trajectory.

3.Keeping your focus on the present instead of ruminating about what has already happened (in the past) or about what might happen (in the future)none of which you can change anywaykeeps stress levels down, makes you more effective at your job and makes for a happier life.

4.Instead of avoiding negative or unpleasant thoughts, bear witness without reacting to them through mindfulness meditation and bring your mind into the present moment. You can take a dispassionate, birds-eye view, watching unpleasant thoughts with curiosity much as you might observe a blemish on your hand, and the negative thoughts usually dissipate.

5.When you keep your awareness in the moment, your presence of mind keeps you de-stressed and fully immersed in your job. Youre able to think mindfully and productively in an alert, active and calm manner. A present-centered mind can contribute to the lengthening of your telomeres, your fountain of youth and a full, happy career.

*This quiz is only a thumbnail sketch to identify certain thought patterns that can increase your stress level. It isnt clinically precise or intended to scientifically measure the length of your telomeres.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Have a healthy holiday season – The News

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Tis the season of family, celebration and lots of food! Temptation seems to be everywhere chocolates at the office, your moms favourite pie on the counter, and so many holiday buffets!How do you stick to your diabetes meal plan while everyone around you seems to be indulging? By following some of our tips below you can enjoy some holiday offerings and also keep your blood sugars in check!

Balance your plate, balance your blood sugarsCreating a healthy plate for your meals is the foundation for controlling blood sugars, especially during the holidays. Fill half your plate with veggies, with protein and with whole grains. This helps balance fibre, healthy fats and protein which are important in slowing down digestion and the release of sugar into your blood. During the holidays, try to eat close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. If youre eating later than normal, eat a small snack at your usual mealtime and eat a little less when dinner is served.

Navigate the holiday food table Look at the whole buffet table before deciding what to put on your plate. Did you know when you put healthy foods on your plate first, it can improve overall meal selection? Give it a try! Pick one or two appetizers and then move away from the party table. Facing the buffet table can actually lead to more trips to fill your plate. Use a smaller plate. You can enjoy smaller portions of food and still be satisfied because the plate looks full. Load up on vegetables. Eat them first to take the edge off hunger and make sure they fill half your plate. Fit in your favourites. Remember, all foods can fit. Be sure to slow down, savour every bite and make sure to count them in your meal plan. If you have a sweet treat, be sure to cut back on other carbs (like potatoes and bread, stuffing) during the meal. Lead by example. Bring a vegetable or fruit tray to your next holiday potluck, and watch it disappear. Short on time this month? Order a tray from your Sobeys produce department.

Stay activeIts all about balance. Have you found yourself indulging a little too often? Balance your extra intake by burning some calories. There are so many fun holiday activities you can enjoy with family and friends ... or on your own if you are in need of some peace and quiet. Walk around your neighbourhood to see the Christmas lights and decorations. Celebrate winter with activities that you cant do any other time of year. Skating, skiing and snowshoeing are all great choices. Go sledding or build a snowman with the kids in your life. Walk a little more while you are Christmas shopping. Park farther away, take a few extra laps around the mall or stroll through the downtown streets.Most of all, enjoy everything the festive season has to offer!

Nutrition Events:Join Teresa for her Secrets to Better Blood Sugars class. Learn practical ways to better manage your blood sugar and follow a healthy lifestyle.Thursday, December 5th from 11-12:30pm at Sobeys AberdeenTuesday, December 10th from 5:30-7pm at Sobeys WestsideContact Teresa to register at (902)-755-3645 or email Teresa.flynn@sobeys.com.

Teresa Flynn is a dietician at Sobeys in New Glasgow. Hungry for more? Like @SobeysDietitian on Facebook and Twitter for more tasty tips & recipes or receive our schedule of events and Healthy Bits & Bites Newsletter directly to your inbox! Register at http://www.sobeyspharmacy.com/newsletter.

Zucchini Loaf with Walnuts & Pumpkin SeedsPrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 1 hour 35 minutesMakes: 1 loafIngredients:1 cup 250 mL Whole-wheat flour1 cup 250 mL All-purpose flour1 tbsp 15 mL Baking powder1 tsp 5 mL Ground cinnamon tsp 2 mL Salt2 Eggs cup 175 mL Plain 2% yogourt cup 125 mL Firmly packed brown sugar cup 125 mL Canola oil1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla extract2 cups 500 mL Grated zucchini (approx. 1 large zucchini) cup 125 mL Pumpkin seeds cup 125 mL Walnut pieces1 tbsp 15 mL Ground flaxseedsDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease 9 x 5-in. (1.9 L) loaf pan. In large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.2. In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, yogourt, brown sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla. Pour over flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in zucchini, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and flaxseeds.3. Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing top. Bake in centre of oven 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until top of loaf is golden brown and skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Cool loaf in pan 15 minutes before turning out onto cooling rack to cool completely......Nutrition Information per Serving (1/12th of loaf):Calories 280, Fat 17 grams, Saturated Fat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fibre 3 grams,Protein 7 grams, Sodium 210 milligramsDietitian Tip: Nuts and seeds in this loaf give healthy fats and fibre with a great crunch.

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Top 5 holiday temptations and how to avoid them – Jamaica Gleaner

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The holiday season means delicious food and parties galore. If youve been dedicated to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, theres no reason to throw away all your hard work. You just need to make adjustments to your routine so you can enjoy the Christmas guilt-free.

Here are the five biggest holiday temptations and how to manage them:

To avoid temptation at holiday gatherings, never walk into one hungry. No amount of willpower will stop you from rushing the dessert table if you arrive on an empty stomach. Before you go, have a good, balanced meal that includes protein, veggies and plenty of water. Even if you do treat yourself to a slice of Christmas cake once there, youve done some substantial damage control.

Exercise frequency drops off dramatically over the Christmas, according to a Gallup poll. If you dont have a gym membership, investing in a few key pieces of exercise equipment weights, bands, kettlebells, workout videos can help you supplement your workouts and maintain an active lifestyle.

And use the busy holidays to your benefit. Wear comfortable shoes and use your shopping trips to walk more and carry those many bags of goodies. Turn Christmas house cleaning and sprucing up into a great workout session to burn some calories.

As if your own holiday party indulgences werent bad enough, you also have to deal with other peoples leftover treats in your workplace breakroom. To avoid temptation, make sure your meal prep is on point every week and includes healthy snacks to keep you full throughout the day. Its much easier to politely decline those cookies when youve filled up on almonds or light popcorn.

Ham with all the trimmings. Christmas cake and sorrel non-stop. Endless delectable, colourful pastries. As much as we look forward to these traditions, they can take a toll on a healthy lifestyle. This year, try focusing less on food and more on shared experiences. Trade the annual cake bake-off for a road trip to the country or a day at the beach; skip your calorie-laden dessert and become the life of the party by bringing creative games to play after dinner.

Sorrel, eggnog, wine, cocktail, or a festive holiday blend are delicious ways to celebrate the season, but they add up quickly. Alcohol has almost the same number of calories per gram as fat, and a typical hot chocolate with whipped cream is around 400 calories. If youre going to indulge, do so in moderation. Peppermint tea is a festive, tasty alternative as well. Sorrel has lots of health benefits, but drink in moderation. Remember, most sorrel drinks are laden with sugar.

Avoiding temptation doesnt mean avoiding the fun. Just take careful steps to put yourself in a position where its easier to make good choices, and not undo all that hard work over the past 11 months.

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The My Healthy Lifestyle employee wellness program offers many opportunities for team members to improve their health, to spend wisely when making choices regarding their health, and to find balance between their work and personal life.

Riverside Health Plan Discounts My Healthy Lifestyle has special benefits for team members and their covered spouses who have chosen Riverside health insurance. The heart of the program is creating a "medical home," a term that describes the strong and ongoing relationship between you and your primary care provider. Developing this relationship and meeting certain health and wellness related goals are your keys to qualifying for savings of up to $750 annually on your Riverside health insurance premium.

Your health plan is committed to helping you achieve your best health. Rewards for participating in a wellness program are available to all health plan participants. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this wellness program, contact us at 757-534-5281 and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a wellness program with the same reward that is right for you in light of your health status.

Better Health for all Riverside Team Members You don't have to be enrolled in a Riverside health plan to take advantage of Riverside services and resources to improve your health.

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Tim McGraw on Forgiving Himself for His Past: ‘It’s Always a Work in Progress’ – PopCulture.com

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Tim McGraw might be a living example of how to eat well and take care of your body, but that wasn't always the case. The 52-year-old spent several years overeating and drinking too much, which came to a head when his wife, Faith Hill, gave him an ultimatum. But there were still several dark years in his life, which McGraw admits still haunt him from time to time.

"It's always a work in progress," McGraw said in a clip he shared on social media, from his recent chat on the Aubrey Marcus podcast. "And I think that you'll find, when you get my age, you start finding that sometimes those things creep back in harder than you expect them to, and they'll hit you unexpectedly and for a long period of time and you have to really dig in and work on them."

"It's not a one time thing and it's over," he continued. "Life is always going to be a progression forward and sometimes you've got to fight with a shield at your back."

It was Hill who gave McGraw some tough love, when his health was quickly deteriorating, as were his relationships with his wife and three daughters.

My emotional absence was noticed and it was not scoring any points, McGraw wrote in his new book, Grit & Grace, which chronicles his journey to a healthy lifestyle. [Faith] has always offered unconditional love in every situation and never for a second have I doubted her willingness to support whatever step I needed to take to find my way back to health. Yet in that instance, she knew that someone had to lay down the law. Getting real like only she can do, Faith told me, Partying or family, take your pick.'

The Louisiana native now realizes that his unhealthy lifestyle was part of a bigger problem, one he was desperately trying to mask.

I wasnt comfortable sitting back, watching and waiting in stillness, McGraw admitted. In hindsight, I think its because if things got quiet, Id hear the old ghosts that tend to follow at my heels like shadows. The ones that say, Youre just a small-town country singer on a lucky streak what do you know about success? Working hard and playing hard kept things noisy enough inside to drown them out.

But when youre a partner and a parent, if you dont leave intensity at the door when you come home, it starts to strain the bonds," he continued. "You dont even realize youre using worldly stresses and pressures as a way to check out of something harder to navigate like intimacy and being there emotionally for the people who love you most.

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Find Your Healthy Lifestyle Balance: The Wellness Institute for Self Enhancement Could your efforts for healthy living and nutrition actually be unhealthy...even causing many of your most frustrating problems?

In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, many people have become less healthy overall. Perceptions about what constitutes healthy eating or healthy living vary dramatically...and everyone's an "expert". If you are exhausted and confused by the bombardment of "trendy healthy lifestyle information", it is time to get off that crazy train. Healthy living is far simpler and more enjoyable than the prevailing message conveys.

I remember when I first decided to study nutrition, in hopes of one day helping others with some sort of wellness program. Back then I, too, was caught up in the social messages of good and bad foods, mandatory exercise, and the constant fear of my untrustworthy body doing something crazy at any time. I was the proverbial "health nut"...and I was pretty proud of it. I totally bought into the idea that eating patterns and exercise and body somehow indicated my value as a person.

I've found over time that even people who do not have food or body issues tend to have the same underlying struggles. Self-image, anxiety, depression, meaning, identity, relationships and life-purpose are part of most people's lives. Our society gives few clues on how to handle these big lessons--you shouldn't have to hit 'rock bottom' before you have access to therapeutic growth opportunities. Every person benefits from understanding themselves better.

Now a fully recovered former trendy-nutrition guru (when I was an expert prior to getting an actual nutrition degree), I have gone on to work in the areas of identity and purpose, mood issues, life-transitions, eating disorders, weight issues, and overall wellness. Due to the complex nature of overall healthy living, we've added counseling, yoga, creativity, and meditation to our programming and services. The Wellness Institute for Self Enhancement (formerly Nutrition Paradox) provides individual, group, and wellness program options to address the whole person. This is the place to discover comprehensive, lasting enhancement of the awesomeness you already are.

I look forward to our adventures together! --Jennifer Pereira, RD, CSCS, LPC-Intern Program Director, W.I.S.E.

"Let me start off by saying how wonderful it was to stumble upon your blog, it is so refreshing to see a professional (aka not Dr. Oz) giving real advice about healthy eating. I appreciate your posts and the nutritional advice you give... there are so many people out there who could use this information!" -Ellen R., Arizona

The Wellness Institute for Self Enhancement (W.I.S.E.) is physically located in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex (and online!) to promote and support the path to self growth and enhancement. Whether you feel stuck in your current situation, you suffer from low self-esteem/anxiety/depression, family and relationship concerns, issues related to food and weight, or simply want to do some inner soul searching... W.I.S.E has a path for you.

W.I.S.E. offers individual, group, community, and family programming. See our programming page for more specifics about the groups offered.

Community Groups are open to the public. These are donation-only groups and we welcome and encourage everyone who is interested to attend. These groups are typically peer-support groups, and are routinely coordinated and hosted by WISE staff members (may not be a clinician).

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