Sometimes staying cool is a state of mind and body - staying cool on a hot summer day

August 5, 2008

Staying Cool on a Hot Summer Day

Filed under: Spiritual, Lisa Avellino - Focus28 Fitness Expert, Nutrition, Psychology, Focus28 Experts Blog — Lisa Avellino @ 4:03 pm

Sometimes staying cool is a state of mind and body.

If you feel overheated you may also feel over stressed. The other day I felt very warm. Being a fitness and health expert, I know the signs and recommendations to prevent heat exhaustion…….drink water and limit your outdoor activity. It is recommended to drink at least 1/2 of you body weight in ounces-so, for example, if you weigh 120 lbs, try to drink at least 60 oz of H2O throughout the day. Anyway what I found particularly interesting is that although I was drinking and limiting outdoor activity I still felt warm. Then, I tried to make a conscious effort to relax and meditate. I visualized a beautiful beach scene with a breeze and a perfect blue sky. Then I added the mental image of calm “quiet the mind”, no business, no to do list. I suddenly felt a big weight lift and a cool relaxed feeling and I was very cool. The point is just like we shut down the computer, staying cool on a 97 degree day can be affected by a simple time out. Of course, drink wonderful healthy drinks too. My favorite is the high protein passion fruit from Focus28. Don’t forget to add a time-out while you sip it and add a mental seascape. It is like having a mini-vacation in the middle of the day and it will keep you cool!!

Lisa Avellino
Focus 28 Fitness Expert

www.focus28wellness.com

35 Comments »

I really never knew i was supposed to consume half my body weight in water.I have never known exactly how much water i should drink in one day.I am also going to visualize and meditate .Thanks for the tips..

Comment by Vicky R — August 6, 2008 @ 1:12 am

Ive been giving my daughter timeouts for the last three years i never once thought about a timeout for myself. Very good advice i’ll be trying this method as soon as possible.While sipping on a strawberry sensation shake!

Comment by Margie V — August 6, 2008 @ 11:04 am

Mental seascape that sounds so nice!I have actually tried this method of clearing my mind and drifting else where and it most certainly works.I try to take that mini vacation everyday.

Comment by Randie J — August 6, 2008 @ 9:20 pm

I am always feeling stressed and overheated even in the winter but since i have read this i now know how to cool myself down thank you very much for the help.

Comment by Gina A — August 7, 2008 @ 9:44 am

This article was very informative. I will definately up my water intake.

Comment by Ali P. — August 7, 2008 @ 1:28 pm

Wow, I didn’t realize how much water I really needed on a really hot day. Thanks.

Comment by Freddy N. — August 7, 2008 @ 2:09 pm

I didn’t realize how I can mentally relax myself and cool off. I tried it, and to my surprise, it really worked.

Comment by Ameena B. — August 7, 2008 @ 3:30 pm

Margie, just like you, I give my children time outs all the time and I too never thought to give myself one. It works. I think I’ll give myself more time outs.

Comment by Margaret A. — August 7, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

I drink alot of water, but I definately do not consume the amount that you say I should. I will definately try to drink more.

Comment by Zoe D. — August 7, 2008 @ 5:02 pm

Very good information i will be sure to use them.

Comment by Sienna L — August 7, 2008 @ 5:32 pm

You know, I did exactly what you said and I feel great. The only downside is the amount of times I have to use the restroom, but it’s good to flush yourself out.

Comment by Alice A. — August 7, 2008 @ 9:01 pm

I have never been to the restroom as much since reading this artical.I drink so much water now i feel like im losing weight daily.I feel so good since i started drinking only water…

Comment by Faye R — August 9, 2008 @ 2:07 pm

I read this bolg and found it very interesting. After reading I gave myself a time out from my kids based on this information and it was absolutely amazing. Thanks for the tip.

Comment by Susana D — August 11, 2008 @ 10:37 am

Fantastic!!!! Now i give myself a timeout everyday.. I have never felt more relaxed and stress free in my life!

Comment by Cookie V — August 13, 2008 @ 11:34 am

Now i can not stop visualizing myself somewhere different everyday . Not only does it cool me down when its hot but it most certainly relieves my stress as well.. Great advice love it and will continue to use this method and pass it on to friends and family.

Comment by Holly P — August 13, 2008 @ 2:38 pm

I must admit, I thought this article was silly when I first read it, so as a sceptic, I tried it. To mu surprise, it really works. I will no longer think something is silly until I try it.

Comment by Michael D. — August 14, 2008 @ 9:45 am

My wife gives my kids time outs all the time. I never thought about giving myself one. I tried it, and it’s great. I wish I could be in time out for half my day. It really helps!!

Comment by Donny M. — August 14, 2008 @ 12:14 pm

I tried to read this artical and stay serious cause at first i found it amusing but now that i actually tried a few of the tips i am glad i read it .So was my wife. Thank You

Comment by Shannon M — August 20, 2008 @ 12:12 pm

I laughed at this article, then I was tempted to try it. OMG, it really works. Thanks.

Comment by Georgia G. — August 21, 2008 @ 8:08 am

I meditate on a regular basis, so I know this is a great idea. Keep that water absorbion your top focus.

Comment by Harvey N. — August 21, 2008 @ 9:55 am

My friend told me to read this article and try it. I have a really hard time when it’s too hot because of my weight. I tried it, drank more water and it’s great. Thank you for the tips.

Comment by Juliette Z. — August 21, 2008 @ 10:46 am

I love this idea, and it really works. I only need to work on absorbing more water.

Comment by Eugenia F. — August 21, 2008 @ 1:53 pm

My wife reads all your articals daily and actually convinced me into trying your visualization,and im glad she turned me onto it.. I love the idea and it works..

Comment by Andrew Z — August 25, 2008 @ 9:13 am

I totally stopped drinking soda and all i drink now is water all day.I feel like i lost a ton of weight and the only thing i stopped was the soda drinking.The water makes me feel so good inside.

Comment by Doreen D — August 25, 2008 @ 10:25 am

I have began to drink sooo much more water and that itself has made me feel healthier..

Comment by Gennie F — August 25, 2008 @ 12:10 pm

Drink plenty of water and you will feel a change..I did!

Comment by Sam N — August 25, 2008 @ 12:18 pm

Two things i have never done relax and meditate. Now i have made them a hobby!

Comment by Brenda L — September 4, 2008 @ 7:17 am

Water,water ,water it makes a change for sure.

Comment by Ginger O — September 4, 2008 @ 10:26 am

All i did was start to drink more water everyday and even in one week i felt and saw a change in myself..

Comment by Belinda H — September 4, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

I feel like im always overstressed.Now maybe with these tools i can get a handle on it as well as keep myself cool too.. thank you