6 Simple Strategies To A Healthier You February 23, 2008
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Making drastic changes to your lifestyle may put you on track to yet another failed attempt.Why not start with 6 simple strategies that slowly build up to a healthier you ?
1. Start Your Day with Breakfast. Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicating or time-consuming. Unsweetened cereal, fruits and skimmed milk are simple choices that help to boost your energy levels, as compared to fatty foods which make you feel sluggish.
Besides, research has shown that regular breakfast eaters are at less risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes as compared to those who only eat breakfast twice a week.
2. Get into Action. Put some action into your life by choosing to increase your regular activity. Be creative. if you can’t seem to exercise regularly, take up an active hobby like dancing or yoga. You could also put more effort into housework, gardening, DIY activities or playing with your child. The more you exercise, the more energised you will feel.
3. Set Aside ‘ME’ Time. Stress, long working hours, and meeting the needs of a demanding family can wreck havoc on your physical and emotional well-being. Set aside at least 15 minutes each day for relaxation and to recharge. You could use that time to meditate, listen to music or take up a therapy like visualization or positive thinking.
4. Make a To-Do List. Do you often feel like there is never enough time in a day to do everything ? Make a to-do list so that you can prioritize what you set out to achieve each day. This gives you better time management as well. Be realistic with your daily tasks, after all, there are 24 hours in a day.
5. Drink Up. Keep a small bottle of water with you at all times so that you can take sips from it frequently. If you don’t like drinking plain water, add a squeeze of lemon or lime to it.
Besides keeping the body hydrated, and helping to flush out toxins, it also helps you to stay satiated and cut down on your calories consumption.
6. Get sufficient rest. Sleep is as important as good nutrition and exercise. Depriving your body of sufficient sleep can reduce your ability to function and feel good. Women are more likely to face sleep problems due to changes in their body such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
Take steps to ensure that your body gets enough rest such as taking short naps, and making healthy lifestyle choices that do not keep you awake at night.
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