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Why it’s great owning a dog As if you don’t know already!
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ew things compare to the feelings of love and companionship that come with owning a dog. Many owners even call their dogs “fur babies” or say they’re a “pet parent.” While having a pet comes with responsibilities and commitment, the physical and emotional benefits can make bringing a pet into the family a worthwhile experience. Consider these benefits of having a pet and why it’s one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. Work out with a buddy If you’re looking to stay active, look no further than your four-legged friend as the ultimate workout partner. Take your pooch for a walk or run, or play a rousing game of fetch. You’ll get in some exercise, and he can expel some extra energy. Share your healthy lifestyle When trying to eat healthy, it can be easier
socialize with fellow dog owners in the neighborhood and make some new, dog-friendly buddies to spend time with.
to do it with a buddy to help keep you motivated, and your furry friend can be the perfect partner. Provide your pooch with a nutritious pet food made with real, recognizable, nutritious ingredients, such as chicken, salmon, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Meet new friends Your pet isn’t the only one who can make friends at the dog park. Use your dog walks and trips to the dog park as an opportunity to
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Feel good about doing good The relationship between pets and pet parents is a special thing for everyone involved. Pets bring unconditional love, goodness and endearing innocence to their owners’ lives, and pet parents provide their furry friends with their forever homes. These loving homes are especially meaningful for rescue dogs. Enjoy constant hugs and kisses – At the end of the day, it’s hard to beat the feeling of coming home to a wagging tail and a smiling, furry face. Simply put, dogs can bring joy into peoples’ lives with unconditional love and endless hugs and snuggles.
FIT FEATURES
Tamie Nolan
Tamie Nolan, 36, of Grand Ledge, is a full-time office tual health and fitness manager and part-tim coach. She said her workou line on-demand system ts, based on the Beachb e vir, help her relieve stress ody onand stay healthy. “Workin ally makes me feel better g out reabout myself and makes my body,” she said. “Fitness me feel more confide nt about a healthier person. When has been such a great stress reliever and, overall, I’m I am stressed, I work out, feel much better.” The release those endorphins and workouts are typically half hour long and can cardio or strength-base d. be she avoids highly proces She said her diet consists of real food, which either sed food. “When I get means day fix program and use off-track, I closely follow portion containers and the 21eat,” she said. “I focus on checking in daily with a log book or app to track what I provide motivational tools. my virtual challenge groups As who a coach, I have people looking have to be that motiva to me for help and I tion for not only myself, but others, as well. I show get it done!” She said the Beachbody networ up and k has been tremendous inspires her to stick with and greatly workouts and healthy eating habits. “Having of a virtual challenge the support group has been game changing,” she said. “I out with someone, and prefer to work the love the fitness and nutritio challenge groups really help with that. I absolutely n programs that are offered groups are very motiva and the accountability tional.”
Morgan Ceja Morgan Ceja, 25, of Okemo for fitness to help others. s, is a personal trainer who uses his passion “I only physically but mental feel the need to work out to stay healthy , not all about changing your ly,” he said. “Most people think working out is body. Yes, the body will change I’ve experienced change but the biggest is showed myself what I’m in my mindset. By pushing myself in the gym, capable of doing and I being if I’m willing to hard. Same with life: work If you are willing to work for something you achieve it.” Ceja said his workouts consists can of a by core work, activati on exercises and weight small warm up, followed s. responds better to frequen “Core is something that my main focus is a strong t training,” he said. “Near the end of my workou t cardio finish. Drop sets I will then end with a are a great way to do this. good stretch.” He said he tells his clients to eat a purpose, making sure with to eat healthy food. He unhealthy food, but has said he has urges to eat ways to control them. thing sweet, I will blend “When I’m craving someup some ice, milk, and awesome and is great for you.” He said the best protein powder. It tastes is to never give up. “Everyo advice he can give clients from them and keep pushinne has setbacks,” he said. “It’s our job to learn g forward. No matter is, progress is progress.” how small the progre ss
On the cover: Rachel
Redmond
Rachel E. Redmond, 35, of East Lansing, is an Ayurve turist. She has a master ’s degree in Oriental Medici dic practitioner and acupuncOriental Medicine in New ne and is certified as a Doctor of Mexico. Ayurveda is a cine from India. Accord 5,000-year-old traditio ing to Redmond, one of the key facets of Ayurve n of mediindividuals are unique and therefore there is no one best diet for all. da is that all the saying, ‘what is medici “There is even ne for one may be poison plained that she’s essenti ally a practitioner of Easternfor another.’” she said. She exand Chinese Medicine Medicine because Ayurve are da tively. “I use many modali ancient medical traditions from India and China, ties including herbal medici respecdigestive issues, women ne. I have a special interes ’s t in workshops all over and health, postpartum recovery and perinatal loss. I teach will be teaching my first said another key facet online course this fall.” of Ayurveda is that poor Redmond issues. “It is no surpris digestion is the root e to me that modern science is now proving of all health thing,” she said. “Way this very same before crobiome, Ayurveda deeme we knew of the importance of gut health and the mimore importantly, preven d the digestive system as central to healing illness and ting illness in the first place.”
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