SALUTE! here's to your health...
- a dash of info from your "SALUTE! health" chapter section!
Your StarLites give you a quick glimpse into your strengths and weaknesses where food and exercise are concerned. Awareness is the key… you can make healthy choices and still honor your astro-influenced individuality. There’s no fun in fighting your foodie quirks, just understand yourself and make smarter choices.
aries
march 21 - april 19
ruled by: mars / status: I am
StarParts: head, face
StarLite:
- You can’t always fight illness with willpower… force yourself to rest more to keep energy charged.
- Hungry in a hurry isn’t a healthy combination, try to plan for meals ahead of time to mitigate crankiness!
- Make sure you have lots of bright color on your plate: spices and ethnic foods, or just put purple food coloring in your oatmeal!
taurus
april 20 - may 20
ruled by: venus / status: I have
StarParts: neck, throat
StarLite:
- Stick to your dogma of not being rushed and chewing slowing, they can wait.
- Explore the vast world of non-starchy vegetables, err on the green side!
- Unplug your iPod and buy a Wii or Guitar Hero to get off the sofa. Or better yet, join a community garden and grow non-starchy vegetables.
- Take the time to enjoy your practical hobbies... work is not officially a relaxation.
gemini
may 21 to june 20
ruled by: mercury / status: I think
StarParts: hands, arms, shoulders, lungs
StarLite:
- Monitor caloric intake by watching portions… all those quick meals add up!
- Make sure you’re as physically active as you are mentally; use a personal trainer (your alter-ego doesn’t count).
- Respect the “no snacking while spinning” rules at the gym.
- Increase your intake of Vitamin B complex to sustain nervous system and maintain energy.
cancer
june 21 - july 22
ruled by: the moon
/ status: I feel
StarParts: heart, back, spine
StarLite:
- Go out to eat more often, you’ll be forced to eat portions.
- Add a gym extension to the kitchen and set your timer!
- Use demitasse spoons to taste test while cooking.
- Find hobbies that don’t revolve around food, I know it’s hard, but you can do it!
leo
july 23 -august 22
ruled by: the sun / status: I will
StarParts: heart, back, spine
StarLite:
- Monitor your intake and portions of sauces, casseroles, and ice cream!
- Yes, we know you're not inclined to veggies, but force yourself to eat more colors!
- Get a personal trainer and wear Prada to the gym!
virgo
august 23 - september 22
ruled by: mercury / status: I analyze
StarParts: intestines, colon
StarLite:
- Not too many indulgence issues here… just try to control portions of grains and starches, try eating outside of the granola box for fun!
- Lighten up on the personal perfection trip; stress will melt and life will relax.
- Embrace your nature walks by sharing them with friends, they would love to have more of your company!
libra
september 23 - october 22
ruled by: venus / status: I balance
StarParts: kidneys, adrenal glands, lower back
StarLite:
- Are you eating out too much? Focus on fresh veggies and salads while at home.
- Join a walking group or find a cardio-buddy at the gym.
- Find healthy ways to cope with the stress from being alone (and that doesn’t mean making plans to go out with someone).
- Keep your spaces in serene harmony and pamper yourself regularly at the spa or golf course!
scorpio
october 23 - november 21
ruled by: mars / status: I create
StarParts: heart, back, spine
StarLite:
- Pay close attention to what you eat; your all or nothing approach can backfire!
- Fussy eating habits cause stress, find your grey area and embrace it.
- Total emersion physical exercise is great for you… focus your passion and commitment on your health.
sagittarius
november 22 - december 21
ruled by: jupiter / status: I understand
StarParts: hips, thighs, liver
StarLite:
- Overindulgence you say! Excess sugar and fat are bad for the liver!
- Try to curb the nibbling habit – taste... but don’t eat all those carbs.
- Your innate positive outlook helps to quickly overcome illness, use it to your advantage.
- Satisfy your urge to travel, walk 2 miles a day!
capricorn
december 22 - january 19
ruled by: saturn / status: I use
StarParts: joints, knees, bones
StarLite:
- Monitor the starchy comfort food you love so much, it won’t help a gloomy mood.
- Choose more seafood restaurants by a busy harbors for light meals, it will help with a new look on life.
- The need for calcium is a no brainier for you… make sure vitamin D and magnesium are the side dishes.
- Structural and physical exercise is the prescription for those bones and joints, climb to the top of the gym!
aquarius
january 20 - february 18
ruled by: uranus / status: I know
StarParts: ankles, circulation
StarLite:
- Try harder to eat on a schedule and watch salt intake (invent a sodium level monitoring watch)!
- You can’t save the world if you don’t stay fit… exercise!
- Keep your hunger tantrums in check, your friends are immune to them!
- Make sure your weird food combinations include lots of vitamins and magnesium.
pisces
february 19 - march 20
ruled by: neptune / status: I believe
StarParts: feet, hormonal system, immune system
StarLite:
- Flip on the caution light with your intake volume on everything from bread to champagne; food does not replace love!
- Turn up your iPod while dining; creating a satisfying atmosphere will help curb caloric self-indulgence!
- Dreamers need a consistent regime of holistic fitness to care for body and soul, embrace some structure.