1. Drink Plenty of Water
Hydration is the key to good health. Our bodies are made up of mostly water. Most people walk around dehydrated. Coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks cause dehydration. Drinking plenty of water will increase your metabolic rate and help you feel less hungry.
2. Eat your Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables contain plenty of hydrating fluids. They are also packed with plenty of vitamins and minerals. Berries (blueberries, raspberries, cranberries) are full of powerful antioxidants. Dark green vegetables (cucumbers, peppers, spinach, broccoli) are also full of vitamins, minerals, protein and packed with energy.
3. Don’t Fight for a Parking Spot
Fighting for a close parking spot will cause undo stress to your body. Next time you’re at the mall, park a few rows away from your destination. This allows you to remain stress-free and burn some extra calories by walking a little. Also, skip the elevator/escalator and take the steps.
4. Get some form of exercise in every day
Whether it’s going to the gym for an hour or walking 15 minutes in your neighborhood. This will be tough at first, but soon become a habit. Log your daily exercise on your calendar to keep yourself accountable.
5. Avoid Simple Sugars and Fried Foods
Nothing will turn into unwanted body fat faster than sugars and fried foods. These foods will make you feel sluggish. They may taste great, but are toxic to your body. Put down that donut and pick up an orange.
6. Eat Smaller Meal Portions, More Frequently
Many Americans skip breakfast and eat a large dinner. Your body can’t break down all the calories from a big meal. The excess calories turn into body fat. The key is to eat small, well-balanced meals, every 3-4 hours. This prevents over eating, increases energy and burns fat.
7. Pack Your Lunch
Make yourself a healthy lunch and take it to work with you. This will help you avoid impulsive eating like fast food, pizza, Chinese food, etc. It also saves time and you will feel better.
8. Set a Fitness Goal
A powerful way to stay focused is to sign up for a race. Whether you run, bike, walk or swim; you can always find it on www.active.com You don’t have to be the best; just give it your best! Even if you start out by signing up for a local 5k and walk it. Upon completion, sign up for another one and beat your last time.
9. Turn it Off!
For 10 minutes a day, turn off the computer, TV, cell phone etc. Use these 10 minutes to close your eyes and center yourself. I use my 10 minutes to pray and thank God for all the wonderful things in my life and pray for specific things in my life and in the lives of others.
10. Treat Yourself
You can only be extremely disciplined for so long before you go crazy. Life is about balance. Treat yourself to ice cream or pizza, etc. This will also keep you focused because you don’t have to constantly deny yourself. Remember to do this sparingly.
Hydration is the key to good health. Our bodies are made up of mostly water. Most people walk around dehydrated. Coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks cause dehydration. Drinking plenty of water will increase your metabolic rate and help you feel less hungry.
2. Eat your Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables contain plenty of hydrating fluids. They are also packed with plenty of vitamins and minerals. Berries (blueberries, raspberries, cranberries) are full of powerful antioxidants. Dark green vegetables (cucumbers, peppers, spinach, broccoli) are also full of vitamins, minerals, protein and packed with energy.
3. Don’t Fight for a Parking Spot
Fighting for a close parking spot will cause undo stress to your body. Next time you’re at the mall, park a few rows away from your destination. This allows you to remain stress-free and burn some extra calories by walking a little. Also, skip the elevator/escalator and take the steps.
4. Get some form of exercise in every day
Whether it’s going to the gym for an hour or walking 15 minutes in your neighborhood. This will be tough at first, but soon become a habit. Log your daily exercise on your calendar to keep yourself accountable.
5. Avoid Simple Sugars and Fried Foods
Nothing will turn into unwanted body fat faster than sugars and fried foods. These foods will make you feel sluggish. They may taste great, but are toxic to your body. Put down that donut and pick up an orange.
6. Eat Smaller Meal Portions, More Frequently
Many Americans skip breakfast and eat a large dinner. Your body can’t break down all the calories from a big meal. The excess calories turn into body fat. The key is to eat small, well-balanced meals, every 3-4 hours. This prevents over eating, increases energy and burns fat.
7. Pack Your Lunch
Make yourself a healthy lunch and take it to work with you. This will help you avoid impulsive eating like fast food, pizza, Chinese food, etc. It also saves time and you will feel better.
8. Set a Fitness Goal
A powerful way to stay focused is to sign up for a race. Whether you run, bike, walk or swim; you can always find it on www.active.com You don’t have to be the best; just give it your best! Even if you start out by signing up for a local 5k and walk it. Upon completion, sign up for another one and beat your last time.
9. Turn it Off!
For 10 minutes a day, turn off the computer, TV, cell phone etc. Use these 10 minutes to close your eyes and center yourself. I use my 10 minutes to pray and thank God for all the wonderful things in my life and pray for specific things in my life and in the lives of others.
10. Treat Yourself
You can only be extremely disciplined for so long before you go crazy. Life is about balance. Treat yourself to ice cream or pizza, etc. This will also keep you focused because you don’t have to constantly deny yourself. Remember to do this sparingly.
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