<p><span style="font-size:14px">Paying attention to automatic self-talk messages can affect performance.&nbsp; Being aware of the messages one says to oneself, before, during and after a particular activity can reveal areas of growth and areas of strength.</span></p>

<p>Research results have shown this first 6 months of making changes is the stage with the biggest chance of relapse to previous stages and undermines and thwarts all of the progress that has been made over those previous months.</p>

<p>One of the most promising pre-workout foods lies in the simple beet. Research has shown consistently impressive results from consuming beets before several athletic events. Beets contain one of the highest levels of nitrates, a compound found in many vegetables and leafy greens that helps dilate blood vessels (promoting good blood pressure), lower inflammation, and enhance Mitochondria (our mini powerhouses of energy in our cells).</p>

<p>Self-Myofascial Release is a soft tissue therapy and stretching technique used to improve flexibility and function of tight muscles, inhibit overactive/overused muscles, reduce inflammation, improve joint range of motion (ROM), and more by focusing on the body’s neural and fascial systems.</p><p> </p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All-in-all, blending your food can help you increase your nutrient-intake and enjoy eating healthy, even while on a time crunch or having a tight budget. Which blender do you use?</span></p>