Adopting a healthy lifestyle is easier than you think! In my 20's I never understood the importance of watching what I ate or even considering a workout regimen but now that I am in my 30's I have made some simple changes that started with me investing 10 minutes a day being active that yielded amazing results -- increased energy, better moods and more.
Here are some easy tips that I use!
2. Stay hydrated: Water makes up two-thirds of the body and performs a plethora of functions, including acting as a solvent, carrier of nutrients, temperature regulator and body detoxifier.
3. Walk regularly Aerobic exercise, including something as uncomplicated and low-impact as walking, is associated with a variety of benefits for the body and the brain, including a reduced risk of chronic diseases, anti-anxiety and mood-enhancing effects.
4. Exercise daily: If you want to live well and live longer, you must exercise! Studies show that even 10 minutes of exercise makes a difference — so do something! I recently went back to my childhood roots and started back jump roping because its an great workout for total-body toning and cardio.
5.Get a good night's sleep: If you have trouble sleeping, try relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga. Or eat a small bedtime snack of foods shown to help shift the body and mind into sleep mode: whole grain cereal with milk, oatmeal, cherries or chamomile tea.
6. Stretch in the Morning: Instead of snoozing in the morning, you can use your time more wisely. Stretch your back, your legs, your neck. It will wake your body from sleep. Stretching in the morning increases blood flow to your muscles providing an extra shot of oxygen and preparing them for a new day.
7. Eat your vegetables: Aim for five servings of vegetables a day — raw, steamed, or stir-fried. A diet high in vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of developing cancers of the lung, colon, breast, cervix, esophagus, stomach, bladder, pancreas and ovary.
8. Add Healthy Snacks Alternatives: Instead of reaching for a Snickers or Chips now I eat dried fruits and granola bars etc.
9. Eat Mindfully: Limit saturated fats and trans fats, and aim to eat more foods rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids to cut your risk of cardiovascular disease and maybe even improve depressed moods. Adding up to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed and eating meat, milk and cheese from grass-fed animals will provide you with a healthy dose of omega-3s.
10. Find New Activities: Pick up a new activity involving the whole family and/or friends such as hiking, group sports, skiing or riding a bicycle. Finding a hobby can give you enjoyment and reduce stress.
I hope these tips will help you and I also wanted to invite you out to a special event that Walmart is hosting on October 10th from noon to 4pm. America's Biggest Health Fair will take place in
more than 4,400 stores across the U.S. During the event, stores that
have pharmacies will offer customers the opportunity to receive FREE
blood glucose, blood pressure, vision screenings, as well as
immunizations administered by Walmart's more than 30,000 licensed
pharmacists. To find a location near you please visit walmart.com/healthcare
