Grin for Inner Peace

Grin for Inner Peace
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP

By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert
Published November 05, 2008

Today I want to share with you a simple trick that will help change your mood for the better and jump-start your motivation. The key is to change your brain’s chemistry by naturally increasing the levels of a special neuron-transmitter called serotonin. Research has demonstrated that higher amounts of serotonin in our brains make us feel better, while lower amounts make us feel depressed and scattered. The key to maximizing serotonin is not found in Prozac or St. John’s wort. It’s in a smile. You can literally increase the amount of serotonin in your brain by changing your facial expression. By smiling, you change the flow of blood to your brain and provide an internal environment ideal for producing serotonin. So if you want to immediately feel better, just smile. Even better, smile while you get busy performing your weekly core exercises! Do your strength-training sessions two to three times a week on non-consecutive days, and remember to focus on different muscle groups with each session.
Your coach,Jorge Cruise