Senior Fitness With Meredith

“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”-Lucille BallThis motivation is about loving yourself, first and foremost, and moving forward stronger and better in this world! MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It is absolutely still possible to make a difference.”—Michelle ObamaThis motivation is about remembering, no matter age or where you are in life, you can make a difference!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this episode!This week we wanted to tackle a subject that we feel is very important to discuss. Mental and emotional exhaustion. It can affect most of us at various times in our lives and sometimes we may not even know it.We all know that there is a very close relationship between the body and the mind and feeling exhausted mentally and emotionally directly correlates to the way we feel physically. Overcoming this state can be very challenging especially if we don't have the things in place to help us like a doctor, therapist or even close, loved ones.In This Episode You Will Learn:1).  Meredith's inspiration to bring this topic to light and why we feel it is so very important to address.2).  Why mental and emotional exhaustion plays a big role in the lives of all people but also mostly in the lives of the older generation and why the stereotype about being older and having less to worry about is incorrect.3). How being mentally and emotionally exhausted directly affects your physical well being and what the effects can be if left un-checked.4). Some of Meredith's best tips to seeking help and/or overcoming feelings of exhaustion. There are many things we can do everyday to take care of ourselves so that we minimize the effects of being overwhelmed in all areas of our lives.5). How to help someone else who you feel may be struggling with this issue and how to be there for them or help them find the right help.///We hope the tips in this episode helps you if you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional exhaustion. If left untreated it can lead to further problems in the long run like depression and isolation. Our hope is that you find ways to overcome these feelings and hopefully the tips here will help.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” —Thich Nhat HanhThis motivation is about staying attentive to see the beautiful things we have in our lives!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” —Helen KellerThis motivation is about staying happy through it all to stay positive in difficult times!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us this week on the podcast!This episode is an important discussion on staying confident during challenging times and adversity. We felt strongly about recording an episode dedicated to this subject because it’s something we all face at times in our lives. This also can directly affect our physical, mental and emotional health.Making sure we have the tools in  our toolbox to stay strong through challenge and adversity only helps us in the long run.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why Meredith thought it was important to address this issue and how it came up through one of our subscribers.2). Why it’s important to not only stay confident for yourself during challenging times but also for your loved ones and the people closest to you.3). How the level confidence can directly correlate to your motivation to stay healthy, physically and mentally.4). How and where you can get help if you feel that lack of confidence is affecting many aspects of your life and that there is always a way to overcome this challenge.5). How there can be negative stigmas attached to mental health when we don’t feel like we are in a strong mindset and that there is always something we can do to better ourselves by leaning on loved ones and asking for help.///Thank you again for joining us for this important discussion. We all face adversity at one time or another and having the confidence to know that we can make it through is so important in maintaining a healthy life. we hope the tips in this episode helps you and you life journey. There is always time to learn more about being strong within and accepting challenge with a positive outlook.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Take a day to heal from the lies you’ve told yourself and the ones that have been told to you.”-Maya AngelouThis motivation is about staying true to yourself, remembering your value, and healing from the lies.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” —William JamesThis motivation is about continuing to go forward in our days, having an action we are working on, and feeling happy because we are working on something.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s episode!This podcast is dedicated to knowing how to listen to your body and avoid over exercising.  Over exhorting yourself or exercising too much can be a problem for some people and if not taken seriously it can lead to long term injury.Exercising on a regular schedule is always a great idea but sometimes we feel we aren’t doing enough. We may feel that we aren’t seeing the results we want yet so we tend to over exercise and ignoring the signs that our bodies are telling us.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we decided to revisit over exercising and why we think it’s an important topic to cover.2). Some of Meredith’s tips on how to identify the signs of over overexertion and listening to your body when you may not realize you are over exercising.3). Ways to “dial down” your workouts if you feel like you are over-worked so that you avoid any injury and log lasting effects from over exercising.4). Some of the different kinds of injuries that can occur due to over exercising and how to avoid them.5). How coming up with a regular workout schedule is a good way to manage your workouts in avoiding too much exercise or too many intense routines.///Thank you again for joining us on this podcast. We hope the tips in this episode help you determine if you are over exercising by listening to what your body is telling you. Staying healthy throughout the year is the goal and sometimes dialing back your exercise is the answer to longevity.Tile the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.” -Robert MorleyThis motivation is about remembering to love yourself, first and foremost, for happiness and success!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.