recommendations from new exercising studies

The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life

 http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/the-right-dose-of-exercise-for-a-longer-life/?_r=0

The sweet spot for exercise benefits, however, came among those who tripled the recommended level of exercise [150 minutes/week], working out moderately, mostly by walking, for 450 minutes per week, or a little more than an hour per day. Those people were 39 percent less likely to die prematurely than people who never exercised.

At that point, the benefits plateaued, the researchers found, but they never significantly declined....

 Anyone who is physically capable of activity should try to “reach at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week and have around 20 to 30 minutes of that be vigorous activity."

Goals for 2016...and they are a lot like 2015, and 2014, and 2013...

There is one new goal added to the list this year that I don't think I've had any other year: dates with my husband. I also have a new format: the calendar.

Daily:
scripture study
piano practice (starting with Primary songs for the new year)
no treats (except for real special occasions) (added 2-17)

Sundays:
blog post
family history research
call/email extended family
index records at familysearch.org
journal
seminary prep

Mondays:
clean living areas
teach seminary
sub (goal is 2 days a week--M, T, and/or F)
wash whites
balance budget
zumba
FHE

Tuesdays:
clean bedroom
teach seminary
sub
Alex to YM
date with Glen (or F, but he's often busy on F)

Wednesdays:
clean pantry
teach seminary
temple
VT Sue 1st W of the month

Thursdays:
clean laundry room
wash sheets and towels
teach seminary
seminary prep
Spanish practice
RS 2nd Th of the month
zumba

Fridays:
clean bathroom
sub
date with Glen

Saturdays:
clean kitchen
clean car (1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month)
zumba
other laundry

I like it.

"Tested and Tempted--but Helped" by Elder Hugo Montoya

General Conference October 2015 study notes

Tested and Tempted--but Helped by Elder Hugo Montoya Saturday afternoon session


Four ways our burdens are lightened as we help each other:

1-"Whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain"
For example, we are asked to attend the temple regularly....this sacrifice could be considered part of the first mile.

We begin walking the second mile when we...search for and prepare the names of our ancestors for temple ordinances, when we help in indexing, when we serve as temple workers, and when we look for ways to help others have meaningful temple experiences.

2. Smile.

3. Express compassion to others.

4. The cornerstone of God's plan is the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. At least once a week, we should meditate...on the "great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son in the coming of the Redeemer into the world. Inviting others to come to church and to worthily partake of the sacrament will allow more of Heavenly Father's children to reflect on the Atonement. And if we are not worthy, we can repent.

It does not matter what our personal struggles are--whether they are disease or prolonged loneliness or suffering the temptations and tests of the adversary--the Good Shepherd is there. He calls us by name and says, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."