Your Brain is Wired for Change: Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Weight Loss and Wellness

Your Brain is Wired for Change: Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Weight Loss and Wellness

When we think about mindset, we often focus on positive thinking, our outlook on life, self-talk, and our ability to communicate and manage emotions. While these are certainly key aspects, the connection between mindset and overall health goes much deeper. Did you know your brain is constantly evolving? Every thought, choice, and action creates or strengthens neural pathways. Neural pathways are networks of nerve cells that transmit signals throughout the nervous system. They can help with forming habits, strengthening memory, and aiding in the adaptation to new situations (among other roles). This incredible ability, known as neuroplasticity, means that change isn’t just possible—it’s built into the very fabric of your brain. By understanding how this works, you can tap into your brain’s natural wiring to achieve wellness goals.

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4 Ways To Improve Your Balance

4 Ways To Improve Your Balance

So many of our guests at our fitness retreat as well as our personal training clients say that they want to work on improving their balance. It seems to be the one thing that most people we are coaching are concerned about – and truly want to work on. If you’ve ever noticed, like I have, balance seems to get worse when you’re not actively doing an activity or training to keep your balance in check.

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Stress & Your Body

Stress & Your Body

Stress is one of those “bad” words. It’s a six letter bad word instead of four. Still, it’s one of those lingering words that stresses you even just to think about it. We all know stress is bad for our bodies and minds but why? At Vita Vie Retreat, we teach stress reduction along with the importance of physical fitness and healthy eating. Learn more about the different types of stress and how to handle the stress in your life.

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