Day #8-FIT tip-
Make fitness a family goal. Kids, like us, are motivated by FUN. Take walks, bike rides, skate, swim, play tennis, tag or Frisbee…Fun FREE Family time is healthy for us all!
Day #8-Featured ARTICLE-
What makes a woman Special?
What makes a woman Special?
Women are special creatures- we are different than men and that difference must be taken into consideration in our training and nutritional programs.
What is it that makes women special?
- The obvious physical characteristics
- Our monthly hormonal cycles
At different times over the past couple years, I noticed myself having extreme mood changes, symptoms of depression, complete physical exhaustion and total lack of motivation. After realizing that these symptoms came at the same time each month, I finally connected my symptoms to PMS.My PMS was negatively impacting every aspect of my life for about 2 weeks of every month! As I researched the subject I found that many women, as they have children and enter into their 30’s, have more PMS symptoms.Up to 85% of women suffer some of the 150 symptoms called PMS.
What caused my PMS? I am very healthy and fit, so why was I suffering so badly? My knowledge of nutrition led me to a possible nutrient deficiency. I started simple supplementation of key “hormonal support” nutrients including:B-6, magnesium, calcium, vitamin E and B-12.
Three months into my faithful supplementation I had my first symptom free cycle!!
Every female needs to realize the important role that vitamins and minerals play in supporting our natural hormonal cycle. Regardless of weather or not you suffer negatively from PMS, the female hormonal cycle affects every woman.As the mother of 3 young girls, I believe that from birth there is a “time of the month” for every female.
If you do suffer PMS, there is hope…before turning to an antidepressant or taking the pill for relief, please try the following supplements:
- Vitamin B6*: 100mg per day
- Vitamin E: 400-600 IU per day
- Calcium: 1,500 mg per day
- Magnesium: 800 mg per day
- Fatty Acids( like fish oil or flax seed oil): 2-4 gms per day
- Eat some Saturated fats– they are the building blocks of your hormones
Or you can benefit by taking one of the my great Hormonal Timing Pill supplements
Remember YOU are in control of your body, life and legacy (AND your HORMONES!).
Please comment for your accountability~ stay focused…33 days left to get FIT!!!
Have Fun!!
xoxoxo~
BuffMother, Michelle Berger