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By
Nancy
Ruby
M
ost of us have the desire to
feel well, and we even know
what it takes to do so. Mod-
erate, physical exercise, a diet rich in fresh vegetables,
fruits and proteins, and the ability to let go of stress
is a simple formula, yet often difficult to maintain.
What keeps you consistent in your fitness and health
routine? That is the question I have asked of Montana residents from around the state. People of all
ages and demographics have shared their inspiration
and motivation for maintaining habits that bring
health and well being to their bodies, minds and
spirits.
I first posed this question to a group of women
(ranging in ages from 30-67) who gather at my home
in Bozeman once a week for meditation and mindful conversation. Leona shared that she leaves her
yoga props set up in her bedroom as it then beckons
to her to lie down and put her feet up the wall, which
is a wonderful balance to her active lifestyle. Jennie,
like many other women in their 50s, has realized that
most of her adult life has been about taking care of
others. She now takes the time to make the choices
that are best for her own health and happiness.
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