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Can Blue Zones help turn back the biological clock?

Posted on06. Jun, 2010 by admin.

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Eat nuts!  Surprisingly, that’s something people who live longer have in common.

Here are four things you can do to increase your odds for a longer and healthier life:

  1. Create environment where you are nudged into physical activity
  2. Set up your kitchen in such a way so you are not overeating
  3. Cultivate your sense of purpose
  4. Take the time to surround yourself with the right people

Listen here to the author of Blue Zones.

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FREE Wellness Group Session in March and Save 10% on Manicure and/or Pedicure at New England Nails in Pepperell!

Posted on22. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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SAVE 10% ON YOUR MANICURE AND/OR PEDICURE & GET A FREE GROUP HEALTH & WELLNESS SESSION!

Manicure and Pedicure at New England Nails Pepperell

EVERY TUESDAY IN MARCH AT NOON MEET LICENSED WELLCOACH JOYCE STRONG AND PARTICIPATE IN A FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS GROUP SESSION WHILE SAVING 10% ON ANY SERVICE AT NEW ENGLAND NAILS SPA IN PEPPERELL

Meet Health and Wellness Coach Joyce Strong and participate in a FREE Group Wellness Session while getting pampered (SAVE MONEY) with a professional manicure and/or pedicure.

Save 10% on any service at New England Nails in Pepperell while participating in a free Health & Wellness Group session.

IMPORTANT:  You must call ahead to Lynn of New England Nails at 978-433-8611 for an appointment during this special group session.  Limited to 4 people each week.  Please make your appointment for any Tuesday in March @ 12 PM to 1 PM.  It comes with the FREE Group Health & Wellness session with Licensed Wellcoach Joyce Strong.

Joyce Strong is a registered nurse, certified health, wellness and fitness coach, certified strength & conditioning specialist and certified fitness trainer.  She is also a USA Hockey Level 5 Hockey Coach.  Find out more about Coach Joyce Strong and Health, Wellness and Fitness Coaching at www.TotalWellCoach.com.

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Two Wolves Inside Us: a Cherokee Story

Posted on10. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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One evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, ‘My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all. 

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is good.  It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.’

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: ‘Which wolf wins?’

The old Cherokee simply replied, ‘The one you feed.’

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Breast Reconstruction GAP and DIEP

Posted on05. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Just wanted to say hello to my all my breast cancer sisters and their families and friends!  I’m in Groton, MA and had my breast reconstruction done in New York. 

I am a five year survivor!  I had bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction surgery.  The hardest part of the surgery was dealing with the insurance company.  Dr. Alex Keller made the rest incredibly easy.  He accommodated me in every way possible.

GAP Flap (gluteal artery perforator) is the kind of surgery I had done in 2004 by Dr. Alex Keller in Long Island, NY.  The surgery was skin-sparing and muscle-sparing. I have recovered some sensation.  I feel whole and beautiful.  I can wear a bra, or not!  I play hockey and exercise as well as I did before the surgery.

You can find out more information about this surgery at http://www.breastflap.com.  Please go there and look at the pictures and find out about GAP and DIEP breast reconstruction surgery before you make your decision.  You have more options than you think and BETTER options that your own doctor will tell you about!  Please write to Dr. Keller and ask all your questions.   I promise you will get an answer from Dr. Keller.

Dr. Alex Keller

Dr. Alex Keller

Please get in touch with me if you want to learn more about my surgery and my wonderful experience with Dr. Alex Keller.

 I will write more here on the discussion board and on my websites, including http://www.TotalWellCoach.com  and http://www.StrongDynamics.com soon.

 Joyce Strong, RN, BSN, CSCS, CFT
Certified Health, Wellness & Fitness Coach
617-666-1122 cell
978-448-8086 home

I coach people who want to be healthy, fit and well, and people want to explore change and possibilities.

How Coaching Works

www.totalwellcoach.com

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I Think I Can

Posted on14. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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I am smart and capable in your eyes
When possibility appears
Your mindful listening, gentle words
Delight in what you do,
Form the matrix that supports me
As I climb and try,
Try and correct, try and correct.
And I think I may, and then I will
Until I think I can
I think I can!
Without a should and never a why,
You knew I could
And then, I did.
 
Joyce Strong
January 14, 2010

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The Process of Improving

Posted on16. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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There is a line in the song “Cherry Bomb” by Jon Mellencamp:  “We were young and we were improving.”  My version would be, “We were improving, felt like we were still young.” I’ve discovered it is the process of improving that keeps me feeling young, vital and having a sense of purpose in my life.  Like that old oak outside my window,  I’m still growing and it’s all good!

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…I’ll meet you there

Posted on15. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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Out beyond the ideas of right-doing or wrong-doing there is a field- I’ll meet you there.

–Jelaluddin Rumi

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Fully Alive

Posted on15. Dec, 2009 by admin.

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I will not die an unlived life.
I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire.
I choose to inhabit my days,
To allow my living to open me,
To make me less afraid, more accessible,
To loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise.
I choose to risk my significance;
To live so that which came to me as seed
Goes to the next as blossom and
That which came to me as blossom,
Goes on as fruit.
—Dawna Markova

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Make it Happen! Step-By-Step We’ll Make It Together!

Posted on03. Nov, 2009 by admin.

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I coach people who want to be healthy, fit and well, and people who want to explore change and possibilities.

Duck Pond

Do you want more energy?
Do you want more confidence?
Do you want more direction?
Do you want more fulfillment in your life?
Are You Ready to Lose Weight?
Do You Want to Develop an Exercise, Strength & Conditioning Program?
Do you want to look & feel better?
Do you want to feel “in control” of your choices? 
Do you want to understand your goals and purpose?
Do you want to make healthy lifestyle, work & career choices?
Do you want to reduce stress?
Do you want to nuture better relationships?
Do you want to gain courage to achieve what you want out of life?
Do you want to be fully alive?

 

In Person and Telephone Coaching

Individual & Group Coaching

Coach Joyce Strong

Contact Coach Joyce today to set up your first coaching session and begin your journey to the life you always dreamed possible!

Free 30-minute Consultation

Have a Wonderful Day!

Coach Joyce:  617-666-1122 or joycestrong@verizon.net

Registered Nurse & Personal Trainer

Joyce Strong, RN, BSN, CSCS, CFT

Certified & Licensed Health, Fitness & Wellness Coach

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