Do you need a makeover?

I regularly have an hour commute to and from work, so this gives me time to catch up on new books on tape. I was listening to Dave Ramsey and The Complete Money Makeover to start off fresh in 2012.  I will tell you one thing is true, 5 minutes in to the book and I am loving it! 

The reason I love it is he wants ME to take accountability and responsibility for where I am today...don't play the blame game.   He talks about being fit or unfit...financially of course. I realized one very imprtant thing, if I am going to change my life I need to start by changing my views on who is responsible for where I am today and that is ME, not my spouse or my parents or friends...ME!

This apporach reminds me of my health.  Recently I looked in the mirror and no longer liked what I saw.  Don't get me wrong, I am healthy and have a clean bill of health, but I saw room for improvement. I did not blame my parents for inheriting their genes, or my spouse...I realize that I am responsible for my cuurent level of fitness and health, just like what Dave Ramsey is talking about in regards to financial fitness.  In just a few short months of changing my daily habits / lifestyle and routines and going through some uncomfortable times I am seing GREAT results!  I have lost over 20 pounds in the last year and have more energy and I feel so much better than I have in years!  And my wife has really noticed the results as well...I have received more compliments on my appearance than ever before in life!

If I can can do it, so can you.  The first step is acknowledging who is responsible for your health....YOU!  You decide what to eat, if you should exercise, or should you go to the chiropractor or not.  Eery decision you make has a consequence, good or bad.  An apple, or a twinkie, work out or watch television...everything has a consequence.  The more good decisions I starting making the better my health got. I am sure the better decisions I choose to make financially the better of my wealth will be.  After all what is more important than your health?  Without it we have nothing except a pile of money and stuff and no way to enjoy it.

In 2012 I am going to make better decisions everyday, one day at a time.  I am going to continue to make great decisions about health and wellness but I will also have a better understanding about making the right decesions about building wealth.  How great would it to have abundant health and abundant wealth?  Life will be truly great!

Isn't it time you had a makeover?

Enter Our Recipe Contest....

 

Enter our " Healthy Recipe Contest". Top three entries will be featured in our digital cookbook. Submit your recipes from December 1 - 15.  Top three healthiest recipes will be selected on the 16th and the winners will be asked to bring the cooked dish to the office on the 19th for final judging.  Winner receives a gift! 

Our December Calendar

LOCAL FAMILY NEEDS OUR HELP...

The Advanced Chiropractic family December holiday tradition is to adopt a local family.  This year we have chosen a family who recently lost everything in a home fire.   We will be collecting items from December 1st until December 15th. If you would like to help this family, please bring your item to the office.  For more information, please call the office.  THANKS

• Boy:  8 years old - an amazing child and lost everything he owned 2 weeks before his birthday. He wears a 7/8 shirt, 8 slim pants, and 3 1/2 shoe. He's a typical boy, so as far as toys and books go - anything cars, sports, action figures, video games, etc...  He hand wrote a Christmas wish list that includes:  toy swords, nerf dart tag set, transformers, hot wheel cars, captain america shield, remote controlled helicopter, GA t-shirt, BB gun, lindor milk chocolate truffles, and said "pie is awesome" "I love pie".
• Girl one :  11 years old - wears a 12/14 shirt, 14 slim pants, and size 4 shoe.  Her hand written list includes: game cube, play dough, silly putty (lots), transformers, unicorn pillow pet, remote controlled car, reese peanut butter cups, yo-yo and says "I love pie".
• Girl two: 12 years old - wears a junior meduim, juniors 3-5 short pant, and a size 8 shoe.  Her hand written list includes:  play dough, sily putty, yo-yo, spongebob t-shirt, stuffed cookie monster, things from Charming Charlies and Bath & Body works and would love to have a phone.

•  Father:  wears 34/30 pants, mens xl shirt, and a size 12 shoe 
•  Mother: wears 14/15 pants, xl shirt, and a size 7-7 1/2.
•  Living room furniture (couches)
•  Beds - all of our mattresses/box springs (we have queen  size bed frames), and Christian will need a whole new bed,  frame.
•  Bookshelves (Kids bookshelf & living room bookshelf.
•  Dressers for the boys.
•  Dining room furniture (pantry, table & chairs)

12 Weeks To Wellness Workshop

Please join us on November 17th at 11am for our 12 Weeks To Wellness workshop.

This is a must attend workshop and the start of your wellness journey. 5 out of 6 Americans will be affected by cancer or heart disease, and research has shown us that 75-95% of these conditions are preventable with the implementation of a few simple lifestyle modifications. Change the future health of you and your family in only 12 weeks. Families who get well together stay well together therefore remember to invite your spouse and loved ones.

This workshop is a life changer! Call the office to sign up...770-253-5040

Our next workshop is Saturday....November 12th at 1:30. It will be at Atlanta Fitness Newnan Sportsclub. Topic: "Lose Weight Without Dieting" There is limited seating so please call and reserve your seat. You can call our office or Atlanta Fitness. SEE YOU THERE...!!!

Cold and Flu Season

Season two of the AMC television series "The Walking Dead" offices and filming are in Coweta County this year. What an honor to have the top rated television series here in our community! It has been exciting to see and hear about all the actors and which locations they are using. Never would I have expected myself to say, I've started watching the series.

It occured to me that if I were to describe myself on how I looked and felt when a cold and flu attacked would be as a "zombie" or "walking dead". For sure, I want to do all I can to avoid it - don't you? Whether we like it or not - cold and flu season is upon us. Here are some nutritional blockbusters that help fight colds and flu: garlic, water, vitamin C, zinc and beta carotene.


GARLIC: garlic won’t do much for your breath, but it helps prevent cold and flu viruses from invading and damaging your tissues. It bolsters your immune system.

WATER: prevents dehydration. Your body’s first defense system is the mucous membranes lining the upper respiratory tract and they work best when they are moist.

VITAMIN C: helps to shorten the length of time you suffer from symptoms of cold or flu. Good sources are: sweet red peppers, green peppers, strawberries, grapefruit, lemons, limes, and cantaloupe.


ZINC: getting enough of this mineral may help reduce your risk of infection caused by bacteria and viruses. Sources: turkey, shellfish, beans, barley, and wheat.

BETA CAROTENE: beta carotene converts into Vitamin A by your body and helps you to fight infections. Food sources: carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, apricots, cantaloupe, mangoes, and broccoli.


Combine these sources with regular adjustments from Dr. Jason, add as little as 10 minutes a day of exercise and it'll be like you are wearing an extra protective armor! Then maybe you can avoid feeling like you are "Walking Dead" or a "Zombie" this season.


Here's to a healthy you!
Advanced Chiropractic Team Member - Pam