Did you know just by making a few adjustments here and there in your postural alignment your body may become healthier? Plus, you’ll look slimmer, feel more confident and possibly experience less pain and discomfort that result from poor posture. Perform these posture “tweaks” throughout your day! You can even try these moves while standing in the grocery store line and no one would ever know! Good posture is more important than just helping you to look your best–it may quite possibly help you to become healthier and happier! Give these a try. And feel free to share this video to, ahem, “straighten out” others in your life! Healthfully Yours! Laura Lewis

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Losing weight during times of grief is common. Wellness and health coach, Laura Lewis, in the video below, shares her personal story of grief after losing a spouse. Laura, the host of Veria’s Empty Nesters 26 episode television series, recommends specific foods and beverages to help calm nerves, stimulate the appetite and to maintain optimal health. Empty Nesters, a healthy lifestyle show, features interviews with real-life empty nesters and excursions where Laura explores activities such as flying a plane, scaling a 40′ climbing wall, behind the scenes tours of art galleries, zoological parks and more. In addition, each green-friendly episode includes a craft segment and a Harmony of the Body segment like this one. Empty Nesters may be viewed on Veria TV, on the DISH Network ch. 9575 and Verizon FIOS, ch. 162. Check it out!

It’s amazing what a little stretching can do to decrease your stress level. But do you know which stretches to do? Or how long to do them? The technique? Check out this “Harmony of the Body” segment, an excerpt from Laura Lewis‘ television “Empty Nesters” TV series on Veria TV!

This will get you hopping just in time for Easter! Come on, I couldn’t resist! Check out this fun demonstration on using a Rebounder also known as a Mini Trampoline, for fitness or simply to improve your health. Want more? Join me by watching my TV series “Empty Nesters” on Veria TV. Verizon FIOS ch 162 and DISH network ch 9575. Happy Hopping, er, I mean jumping for health!

People who are happy are more likely to achieve high level goals whether it has to do with weight loss, improving fitness, completing a project,

Laura Lewis believes being happy is essential to achieve success

finding a new job or even becoming a beauty pageant winner. I recently wrote a new article all about this subject and was fascinated by the research. It is so important to be happy for many reasons. When we are in our low phases emotionally the best thing we can do is to embrace those feelings as part of our darker side, and love ourselves equally for the total package we are, inside and out. Then do all that we can to boost our mood. Believe me, I have been there in a depressed state. I have had my share of life challenges. I lost my husband many years ago left to be a young widow with two small children. Talk about dark. The world to me looked very bleak. But over time, after reaching out as well as letting time heal my wounds, I find I have come out on the other end ecstatic to be alive. To be here to share my joy with my children, other loved ones and with you. Life is too short not to be happy. Check out why here.

Change Expert, Laura Lewis

Are you an optimist or pessimist? Did you know one of these groups lives longer and is healthier than the other? Any guesses? Check out this recent article I wrote for the AOL blog, Thats Fit.com where you may find out what category you fall into and which group really is the winner when it comes to health and longevity!

On another note-Do you have DISH network? Verizon FIOS? If so, you should check out Veria TV and look for my new healthy lifestyle television series called “Empty Nesters”.  Don’t let the name fool you. It’s for parents of all ages whose kids are exploring their independence, whether they just left for kindergarten, started driving or left for college. I introduce you to some wonderful people, you can share in some of my wild adventures, learn new exercise and nutrition tips and see how to make cool crafts such as an fruit embellished ice encased wine bottle or even mosaic art.

Last of all, have you signed up for my enewsletter? You may do so by clicking here and typing your email address in the box that says “mailing list”!   You might explore buying my book “52 Ways to a Healthy You” ? If you order 2 or more I will personally give you a 20% discount and autograph them for you as well!

Healthfully Yours,

Laura Lewis

PS Interested in virtual wellness coaching? Watch for a wonderful special I will be sending your way soon via my blog and my enewsletter!

Need a bit of a boost in your exercise routine? Host of the “Empty Nesters” television series newly launched on the Veria TV channel (DISH ch: 9575 & Verizon FIOS ch: 162) demonstrates how to renew your body with easy exercises you can do at home. For more information about Laura go to www.lauralewis.com.

Laura Lewis, the host of Empty Nesters on Veria TV talks about brain boosting foods. Who knew that an avocado could do so much? “Empty Nesters” may be viewed on Veria TV, seen on DISH Network, channel 9575 and Verizon FIOS, channel 162. For more information go to http://www.veriatv.com or http://www.lauralewis.com
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Veria TV's Host of Empty Nesters, Laura Lewis

Healthy Living Expert and Wellness Coach, Laura Lewis will be hosting the new television series, “Empty Nesters” which launches  February 2nd on the Veria Television Network. Veria TV can be found on DISH Network’s HD channel 9575 and now Verison FIOS channel 162. Beginning on Monday, February 2nd, 11:30am EST, “Empty Nesters” will air it’s first episode and may be been seen in ten different 30 minute time slots throughout the week. For more details go to Veria’s website for the program schedule.  For more information on Laura Lewis send an email to info@lauralewis.com or call 310-734-8356.

Laura Lewis is also a feature writer for the AOL/Media Glow blog, ThatsFit.com and has appeared on numerous radio, podcast and television programs as host as well as a guest expert. Laura’s passion lies in making a positive difference in people’s lives around the world via her radio, television, podcasting, speaking, writing and coaching platforms. Single Mom and “almost” empty nester with one son at home and two girls away at school, Laura is currently working on book number three, an e-learning course and numerous other projects while at the same time living a life filled with laughter, good food and wine, good friends and new adventures.

TV Personality, Laura Lewis

Hey all! I am currently writing a special feature for AOL’s blog property, That’s Fit.com! It’s called “The Passion Principle”, a feature where I get to focus upon all things that will ramp up your motivation, your enthusiasm and your passion for all things healthy and wonderful. I recently wrote a post all about the passionate and stimulating benefits of caffeine. And it’s up for a digg too! If you don’t know what a digg is it means you can actually go here and vote for it! I would LOVE for you to help me out and “digg it” to help to take it higher on the Digg site! Thanks so much all. Also, in 2009, what would you like to hear more of in the world of health, wellness, diet, nutrition, motivation and more? Leave your comment here and I will be happy to oblige! In the meantime, bottoms up on your cups of java!