I know I seem to write a lot about health lately but it seems to be such an important topic, especially with New Year’s resolutions having just passed.

Health is also likely on my brain lately because I’m attending the OptiMYz Live Health Expo at Exhibition Park in Halifax this weekend. This is my first year attending the show so I don’t quite know what to expect but I’m looking forward to it. Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island is actually going to be partnering with OptiMYz this spring for a Getaway Fitness Retreat. I’m not trying to sell you on this or anything because I’m actually thinking about going myself. It’s a weekend to work with the best, get inspired, train with experts, eat clean, be active and learn how to take care of yourself. If you want more information, let me know.

On that note, I got an email this week titled “In 2011, make Wellness a Focus for You and the people you care about. Take 30 days to make positive changes in your life!” I’d be happy to send it to anyone who is interested. It’s basically a day by day approach to getting healthy one step at a time. Even if you can’t dedicate 30 days, it’s got some great tips and tricks.

To top off this health craze, my key motivator as of earlier this week is my newly booked trip down south at the end of March. Yippee!! Of course I’m excited for all the rays of sunshine, the margaritas and the beaches but I want to make sure I feel good about myself.

On that note, I’m going to leave you this week with a quote:

“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” -Doug Larson

~Lisa

(if you want me to send you the 30 Days to Wellness information or any details about the OptiMYz Getaway Fitness Weekend, email me at lisa.aukstinaitis@atlanticaoakisland.com)

It’s been said that your well-being is a way to evaluate your quality of life and that quality of life is related to freedom, human rights and happiness; but how can you measure your well-being or even your happiness?  Last I checked, there was not a scale or grade point average to determine your quality of life.  Can your well-being simply be described by what is non-instrumentally or ultimately good for a person?  For some people, utilitarianism can be considered the best way to maximize your well-being, for others it can be something as simple as balancing pleasure and pain in what psychologists call hedonism. 

Although all of this sounds very interesting, it can be hard to wrap your mind around all of the competing views and theories.  A basic belief that many people follow is that the progression to wellness can be achieved by reducing stress and therefore increasing general well-being.  An ancient Indian art, Yoga, has been said to do just that.  The ability to calm the body and mind can not only decrease stress but it’s also been used to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms, lower blood pressure and even clear sinuses.  With all this research, it’s no wonder why some companies encourage their employees to take yoga classes rather than go to the gym; an individual that is truly relaxed will be at the height of their mental and physical health which directly relates to a better performance in the workplace. 

This weekend we are taking all of this insight and trying to inspire women to work towards their own well-being.  Come stay at our resort oasis and enjoy our Women’s Wellness weekend.  Not only is the weekend dedicated to women but it will give everyone the opportunity to experience yoga classes, wellness seminars, and even some astrology/numerology readings.  Let go of all the stresses from the week and truly unwind with us at Oak Island Resort.