Shemane Nugent

Transform your life in as little as 4 minutes a day
SHEMANE
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AMBASSADOR
Healthy living doesn’t have to be hard…in fact, you can begin
transforming your life in as little as 4 minutes a day!
Hello! I’m Shemane Nugent, and I’m known
as the Healthy Lifestyle Ambassador
because I’m very passionate about living a
healthy, happy life! I overcame a life-threatening condition that
made me realize just how important living a
healthy lifestyle is. Years ago, we discovered our MTV Cribs
home was contaminated with toxic mold in
between the walls. Over a course of two
years, my health deteriorated. Debilitating migraines plagued me daily, as did chronic fatigue and
insomnia. My husband, Ted, and son, Rocco, had similar symptoms too. Doctors told us our problems were stress related, which seemed quite
possible. There was something more though. My investigative skills
finally paid off…a little too late. Ted and I had four different types of mold in our blood stream. Rocco had
severe asthma and I was diagnosed with having pre-emphysema. We
destroyed our home and moved to Texas where I could be near a medical
facility that dealt with toxic exposures.
It was a year before I could even consider exercising. I discovered
Zumba® fitness and it changed my life immensely. I regained my strength
and stamina and found a workout that was both fun and effective. It came
along at the perfect time, too. It fills my heart with so much joy to spread my love for fitness and health
with so many others. I have been blessed to be able to develop programs
for Zumba® and travel the world doing what I love.
1 My new book, 4 Minutes a Day, Rock ‘n’ Roll
Your Way to Happy, will be releasing soon,
and I created this book to help you live a
healthier, happier life in as little as 4 minutes
a day!
I’ll let you know when my book is released,
and in the meantime, I’ll share with you
some insights, plus an assessment to get
you started on your journey to living a
healthier lifestyle inside this free guide. So let’s get started!
THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING CARE OF YOU!
As a mother, wife of rock ‘n’ roll legend, Ted Nugent, TV producer,
philanthropist and author, I know what’s like to juggle a busy schedule
and still try to make time for yourself.
It’s important to make time for self-care so that you have the energy to
enjoy serving into all the roles in your life without sacrificing your health
and well-being.
Health and well-being includes taking care of your body, mind and
spirit. I’ve included a Self Care Assessment below so you can look at
how well you’re taking care of yourself. It’s easy to get so busy that you
don’t even realize you’re neglecting yourself until you experience
symptoms like lack of energy, anxiety/depression, being out of shape,
seeking comfort from things (like food, alcohol, etc.), feeling stressed
out, difficulty sleeping, an unhealthy relationship with food, or lack of
meaning and fulfillment in life.
Take a few moments to review the areas of wellness listed below, and
check the box that best describes your level of care.
The intention of this assessment is not to judge yourself…it is simply to
bring awareness to your current lifestyle so you can decide if you’d like
to make different choices that promote health and well-being.
2 SELF CARE ASSESSMENT
Eating Healthy:
Often
Sometimes
Never Exercising Consistently:
Often
Sometimes
Never Hydration (Water):
Often
Sometimes
Never Quality Sleep:
Often
Sometimes
Never Spiritual Practices: Often
Sometimes
Never Positive Thoughts:
Often
Sometimes
Never Healthy Self Esteem:
Often
Sometimes
Never Healthy Relationships:
Often
Sometimes
Never Time for Fun!
Often
Sometimes
Never 3 Review your answers…what areas are you doing well in taking care of
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4 What are some ways you can work on those areas for just 4 minutes a day?
For example, if you’d like to incorporate fitness into your life, you could
add 4 minutes of jumping jacks or running in place into your life each
day.
Or if you’d like to get a better quality of sleep, spend 4 minutes before
going to bed to practice deep breathing exercises, journaling your
thoughts to release them, or listening to relaxing music.
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5 6 KEYS TO CARING FOR YOUR BODY
Fitness: consistent exercise is important for creating and caring for a fit,
healthy body. What exercise methods do you most enjoy? Whatever
method you use, consistent exercise is important for your body’s health and
well-being. Not to mention it’s a great stress-reducer!
Nutrition: the quality and type of food you consume also has a major effect
on the shape and condition of your body. Food is fuel, and putting clean,
healthy food in your body helps it to run well. There are so many “diets” out
there and figuring out what to eat can be confusing. I enjoy eating natural,
unprocessed foods like lean meat, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Hydration: you’ve probably heard about the importance of drinking water.
Water nourishes your organs and tissues, and flushes out toxins. A good
rule of thumb for how much water you should drink is about half your body
weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 130 lbs., that equates to 65
ounces of water. There are 8 oz. in a cup, so 65 ounces would be
approximately 8 cups of water per day. Sleep: getting enough good, quality sleep is important for your body to
recharge and have energy for you to use. Somewhere around 8 hours per
night is the typical average. Appreciating your body: your body responds to your thoughts. Critical
thoughts affect your body much differently than loving thoughts. Practice
appreciating your body and thanking it for everything it does for you. Tuning into to your body: you can learn a lot about yourself simply by
tuning to your body. For example, the next time you have a headache, bring
your awareness into your body. Are you clenching your jaw because you’re
too stressed? Are you getting enough water? Are you holding your breath?
Is there anything you can do to help alleviate it mentally, physically or
emotionally? Being aware of your body and tuning into it can provide
valuable insight into your thoughts and feelings.
6 JUST KEEP GOING!
Implementing healthy habits into your life in 4 minute increments makes
living a healthier, happier lifestyle seem more manageable and fun! Stay
tuned for my upcoming book where I’ll share with you more 4 minute
tips!
As a subscriber to my email list, I’ll also send you updates and insights.
Please visit my blog at www.ShemaneNugent.Rocks for inspiration too!
To living a healthier, happier life (the fun way!),
7 Copyright Shemane Nugent 2015
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