Blog: I Wear a String Everyday

I absolutely love my string. When I wear it, I feel strong, balanced, and sexy.  I would not go anywhere without it. I wear it all day long when I am at home or on the go.  It is so important for my everyday functions for work and play. 

So, what the heck am I talking about - the String? Really Darla. My string is my imaginary connection to the ceiling from my upper chest that maintains correct posture all the time. 

My body just like all bodies is adaptable to the functions it performs.  If I were to sit all day slouched into my computer, standing with my shoulders slumped forward, driving all crooned into the dash board, or hunched over cardio equipment - yikes - would I be in serious muscle dysfunction. 

My anterior muscles of the chest, front deltoids (shoulders), neck muscles, and even core would become tight and adapt to that position. Yuck for the lungs as well, all crunched up and not able to deliver great oxygen supply to my body. OK - No way. 

Also, do I want to be a person who stands humped over? OK - Big no - not healthy, not sexy, not me. 

Let’s talk about what would happen to my back muscles, overstretched and loose to accommodate the slump. Forget it people - No way. 

So, I prefer to pretend that my string is attached to the ceiling from my sternum area just like a puppet: walking, working, exercising, sitting, standing, driving - all in perfect posture and to maintain great body balance and avoid muscle tissue dysfunction. 

This is not about being vain and cocky walking with my chest puffed out, (certainly not about that) it is about beautiful posture.  I have talked with so many women especially who want to hide let’s say large breasts or small breasts so they adjust their posture to ensure that all is hidden. OK - on a soap box here - Stop doing that! 

All bodies are genetically different and we need to embrace that. Stop hiding, and love who we are and please start wearing that fabulous string. Get that chest out, walk proud, be confident, accept yourself and feel on top of the world. 

Click here to read more about the string.

Motivation of the Day: “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one.”

Workout of the Day: (neck is flared :/ so limited on the upper body this week)

• ARC Trainer 45 min Body Stuff:
• Variety bodyweight legs
• Squats/variety lunges/step ups: 20 reps each exercise x 4

Click here to view my nutrition of the day and a video for Crockpot Chicken

Also enjoy my complete personal blog here, where  I will be sharing my Stay Healthy Life with you through my example of what I do to maintain my health, physique, and being my best me at 47!!! I look forward to blogging for you. Stay tuned for recipes, articles, links, videos, and very personal shares!!

Stay Healthy!

Darla ;)