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Good Posture

exquisite-flower by exquisite-flower Talking Back(February 2007) (rank 29th)
Ever get fed up of your mother nagging you to "Stand up straight"? 

Ever wish you felt more positive just in life generally?

Well, Stand up straight, hold your head high and put a smile on. 

You will immediately ooze more confidence, which will boost your self-esteem and no matter how bleak life seems to be, or truly is, you will feel more able to take on the world.  Seriously, standing tall is good for you.

When we stand tall it is easier to breathe, because our lungs are opened up and we can breathe to full capacity.  This in turn means our blood is fully oxygenated which as we all know has numerous physical and mental health benefits. 

Wikipedia tells us that:  "A good posture or an erect posture is able to completely and optimally attain balance and proportion of the body mass and framework. A well proportioned erect posture optimizes breathing and affects the circulation of bodily fluids. An erect posture is therefore most desirable and highly effective for the body structure and proportion."

Also sitting straight while we are spending these few minutes on Minti will pay off for our poor muscles.  Have you ever gotten up feeling stiff because you were slouching?

So remember:  Good posture makes you feel more confident, happy, positive and able to get through life. 

Peace
EF.x 
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angelmum
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | angelmum
Yes well

used to get sick of hearing it, but I have always slouched, I've always had huge boobs so standing tall and holding my shoulders back just made them more visible!! lol I got into such a habit I now remind myself, and yes to below comment it helps you look slimmer...



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      exquisite-flower
February 2007 | exquisite-flower
Yes well

well standing tall will help with your posture, but it will also help you support your boobs, you back must kill some days! 

Did you read OB's article about choosing the correct bra size?  cuz the two go hand in hand to helping you keep a healthy body, and hey, you gotta be proud of the body God gave you.  I dont mean flaunt it necessarily, but just appreciate it.  Heck, some women would love big boobs - others would love the surgery to reduce them!!!

Peace
EF.x 



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           angelmum
February 2007 | angelmum
Yes well
Mate you havn't seen my boobs lol, I always have gotten fitted for my bras, I don't dislike them, they are just there you can't miss them lol


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dominicsmom
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | dominicsmom
great advice
thanks for the great advice.


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Kellzacar
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | Kellzacar
Posture

I don't know about looking slimmer but it certainly makes the boobies stick out more and I dont need help in that dept . . ..  rofl

Great advice though . . .Cheers Kellz



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nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | nell18-3
Good Posture
Great Advice
Now I just need to practice it
xxx


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      exquisite-flower
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | exquisite-flower
Good Posture
Same here, i slouch if I am sat here for more than about 20 mins, it is a good thing really, cuz it makes me get up for a drink, bathroom, house cleaning fairly regularly - or so I would like you to believe....lol
Peace
EF.x 


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lilysmom
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | lilysmom
good posture

And you'll look slimmer!

LOL



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      exquisite-flower
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | exquisite-flower
good posture
Very true.  That is why I stand tall, my tummy disappears into my height. 
Peace
EF.x 


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