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Rather than making personal resolutions this year, I’d like to focus on ways I can better care for the environment. I call it the green new year –  a play on words from Roosevelt’s Green New Deal. If you’d like to take part in this challenge with me, continue reading!

Shop with Reusable Grocery Bags

Did you know that, according to the Center for Biological Diversity, it takes 1,000 years for plastic bags to break down? And Americans use an average of 365 plastic bags per person per year? These facts are kind of scary! You may think that you can’t make a difference if you’re the only one making a change, but that’s simply not true. If everyone thought that way then nothing at all would change. By shopping with reusable grocery bags, you can save 365 plastic bags from going to the landfill each year! And who knows, you could influence others to do the same! My mom started reusing the paper bags from Trader Joe’s whenever she goes shopping. You can also easily purchase reusable bags on Amazon.

Use Your Own Coffee Mug

When you go to coffee shops, they often let you use your own coffee mug. Starbucks gives you ten cents off if you use one of their reusable cups every time you get coffee. Other coffee shops often do the same. According to FoodPrint, most paper coffee cups cannot be recycled because of the plastic lining inside of the cup. Plastic cups for iced coffees are also non-recyclable because of the type of plastic used to make them.

Stop Using Plastic Water Bottles

Listen. We all know that plastic water bottles are not good for the environment, and we can easily avoid using them! If you prefer filtered water, invest in a Brita water filter. Buy a few stainless steel or glass water bottles, or really any water bottle you don’t throw away after a single-use. I understand sometimes using plastic water bottles is unavoidable, but try to make it a goal next year to use as few as possible, or ideally none.

Use Food Storage Containers

Any time you can, store food and snacks in eco-friendly food storage containers instead of plastic bags. According to One Green Planet, the average person uses 540 plastic sandwich bags per year! When packing the kids’ lunches in 2022, use the Eco Lunch Box from Amazon. It may seem pricey, but it is a one-time purchase, rather than a weekly purchase of sandwich bags. Amazon also has a variety of silicone, stainless steel, or glass food storage containers.

Ladies: Switch to Green Hygiene Products Next Year

You can easily switch to organic tampons, applicator-free tampons, or even a menstrual cup for the same price, or a lower price. Grove Collaborative explains that organic tampons are eco-friendly because they are made of BPA-free plastic, plant-based plastic, or biodegradable cardboard. Not to mention, they are better for your body. If you decide to go the most eco-friendly route, the menstrual cup, you will save money over the long run. This route isn’t for everyone, but if you find you like it, then you should switch for good! Tampon users use around 11,000 – 13,000 tampons in their lifetime, so using organic tampons, or ditching them all together is the best option for a better you and a better world. Visit Cosmopolitan for the “18 Best Organic Tampon Brands” and Good Housekeeping for the “18 Best Menstrual Cups 2021.”

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Lots and lots and lots of new rockets in development now. And the most well-known of the newbies is… 🤦‍♂️ Also, see this one (pay wall, Washington Post) about NASA and DARPA working on one to reach Mars much faster to reduce astronauts’ exposure to radiation. I still think “durp” every time I see that acronym 😝

One’s gut health is a key determinant of their total health. Food broken down in the gut enters the bloodstream where it is distributed throughout the body as nutrients. Many people who are struggling to lose weight but have tried everything don’t realize that the problem lies in their gut. If your gut isn’t functioning properly,  you probably feel bloated, nauseous, and don’t have regular bowel movements. Chances are you also don’t feel so great. Continue reading to learn about the importance of gut health to total health!

Your Gut’s Impact on the Nervous System and Mental Health

According to Max Living, gut health can impact central nervous system disorders, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and autism. This is because the gut makes 90% of the hormone serotonin, which is responsible for happiness and well-being.

Your Gut’s Impact on Weight Loss or Gain

According to Weight Watchers, the foods you eat significantly impact the bacteria in your gut. For example, people who eat lots of saturated fat tend to have more calorie-absorbing bacteria in their gut, making it harder to lose weight.

Your Gut’s Role in the Immune System

The gut contains healthy bacteria as well as 70% of the cells that make up your immune system. Therefore, a healthy immune system relies on a healthy gut.

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The scale is such a deceptive contraption. It doesn’t take into account the fact that you haven’t pooped for two days or that you’re on your period. It simply tells you a number. This number doesn’t tell you your body fat percentage or your muscle mass, is all it tells you is your gravitational force. Then why does this number make or break us? Why do we let this number define us and tell us our worth? If you have a bathroom scale that you check more than once a week, toss it. Put it in storage, give it to your mom, just don’t leave it out and let it taunt you. Weighing yourself every day is dangerous because weight fluctuates. That’s why I urge you: please stop weighing yourself, at least not more than once a week.

But what about BMI?

You may be thinking right now, “But isn’t my weight important to determine my BMI?” This is a valid question, but BMI isn’t a completely accurate representation of health either. Someone with a lot of muscle mass could have a BMI that is considered “overweight” even though they are not overweight or unhealthy.

This infographic shows the BMI scales for people underweight to extremely obese. To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in pounds (lbs) and divide by your height in inches (in) squared, and multiply by 703. Or you can search up a BMI calculator online and it’s much easier. The only problem with this calculation, as I mentioned above, is that it is not an accurate representation of your health. According to UW Medicine, “BMI’s strict categories don’t adjust based on things like your body type, age, race, or gender.” Simply because you have a normal BMI, doesn’t mean you have healthy habits. Muscle weighs more than fat, which the BMI doesn’t distinguish between.

Body Composition is More Important than Weight

The best way to gauge health is the body composition test or DEXA. According to Edward-Elmhurst Health, DEXA provides an accurate analysis of your fat, muscle, bone, and water mass. Unlike BMI, it is in-depth and can be used to identify risks and problems in the body before they occur.

For a cheaper and more accessible option than DEXA, you can use a hand-held body fat analyzer or a smart scale. The Bluetooth body fat smart scales are more affordable on Amazon. Again, there is no need to use these devices more than once a week.

Have Trouble Getting to the Gym?

I personally prefer to go to the gym in the morning, before anything stressful occurs and before the day wears me down. I used to solely go in the afternoons, and I’d find myself making up excuses or making other plans. Waking up at first was difficult, but CHARGEit helped me immensely! It quickly energized me without the crash later on. If you want to try it out, visit our itSpray store page on Amazon!

I started listening to a book on Audible, titled “The 5-Second Rule,” by Mel Robbins, per my dad’s recommendation. I listen to it when I work out, walk, or am just relaxing at the end of a long day. You can use the 5-second rule to create healthy habits and live the life you’ve always dreamed of!

How to Use the 5-Second Rule to Create Healthy Habits

If you struggle to motivate yourself to do the small things, like wake up on time, go to the gym, make an important call, etc, then this rule is for you! It definitely was and is something I have started using daily to push myself to do the small things that I just don’t want to do! In her book, “The 5-Second Rule,” Mel Robbins says that motivation is a lie. You may never be motivated to clean the house or go to the gym, but you have to 5-4-3-2-1 it. You count down and then, BOOM, you go and do it, without overthinking it. This process of counting down distracts you from talking yourself out of what you don’t want to do.

Mel Robbins discusses how her job and marriage were going down the toilet and how this rule transformed her life. One morning, instead of hitting snooze, she counted down in her head from 5 and got out of bed. Since that day, her life has never been the same. It restored her marriage and her career.

Book Summary

Here is the summary from Google Books!

“Throughout your life, you’ve had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself?

Using the science habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a “push moment.” Then, she’ll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self.

It take just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do, you’ll be in great company. More than 8 million people have watched Mel’s TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world’s largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement.

In The 5 Second Rule, you’ll discover it takes just five seconds to:

Become confident

Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt

Beat fear and uncertainty

Stop worrying and feel happier

Share your ideas with courage

The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face—we hold ourselves back.

The secret isn’t knowing what to do—it’s knowing how to make yourself do it.”

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As we have stated many times before, itSpray solutions enter the bloodstream via sublingual delivery. You simply spray the solution under your tongue and viola! It is gone! Although we’ve mentioned this concept on a number of occasions, we’ve never explained the science behind it. Therefore, the goal of this article is to help you understand how sublingual delivery works.

What does “sublingual” even mean?

According to the International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, sublingual glands are also known as salivary glands, which are under your tongue. The word sublingual means “under the tongue.” Vitamins and medicines enter the body through the blood vessels under the tongue quicker than they would through the digestive tract. Therefore, itSpray solutions are liquid vitamins, because this makes absorption under the tongue and into the bloodstream easier.

What are the benefits?

Sublingual delivery allows the substance to avoid the liver, which protects it from the harsh environment of the middle gastrointestinal tract.

This delivery process doesn’t require food or water to enter the bloodstream.

95% of the vitamins and nutrients enter the bloodstream quickly – usually under 30 seconds.

Sublingual delivery is convenient and painless. Not to mention, our 1 oz spray bottles are perfect for on-the-go and plane travel! Toss it in

This method is great for children, the elderly, and those who have undergone bariatric bypass surgery.

How to Use Spray Vitamins

To use our spray solutions, simply shake the bottle, open wide, and spray 7 sprays under your tongue. Spray it. Solve it.

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These standards society places on us, on women, are just not fair. We are told to wear makeup, shave and wax everything, grow our hair out so it’s long and silky, wear heels to look sexy, get lip fillers, do squats for a bigger butt, get rid of hip dips… The list just goes on and on. To be quite honest, I can’t take it anymore. The more I try to achieve these standards of “beauty,” the more depressed I become. Personally, I don’t enjoy wearing a full face of makeup every day, but some women do! More power to them! There is nothing wrong with any of the standards I listed above. What’s wrong with them, is that they should not be standards. The standard should be to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Therefore, I say, scrap the standards and live fearlessly!

What does a healthy, balanced lifestyle look like?

A healthy, balanced lifestyle involves taking care of your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Many of us, myself included, tend to obsess over our appearance and therefore neglect our physical and spiritual health. This is extremely dangerous. It can lead to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm… you name it! We need to put just as much care into our minds and hearts as we do our physical bodies. We strive to feed our bodies healthy food and work out. Unfortunately, we aren’t as particular about what we feed our minds. This digital age traps us in a never-ending consumption cycle and stifles our creativity. It’s hard to live fearlessly when you aren’t creating and contributing to the world.

What does it mean to create?

According to Google, create means to “bring something into existence,” to “cause” something to happen. When we consume, our feelings and attitudes are the effects of what someone else created. For example, if you feel bad about yourself while scrolling through pictures of Instagram models, that feeling is an effect of what someone else created. Let me make one thing clear. There is nothing wrong with consuming media in moderation, but if we never create, then we’ll be constantly affected by the world around us, which can be awfully depressing at times. Creating can include anything from art and music to cooking or building something. It allows you to be your own person and develop skills that can “cause” a positive effect on this world. Therefore, get out there! Scrap the standards and live fearlessly. The world needs the creativity and ideas you have to offer!

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