Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Happy 2013, Start a Healthier Version of You!

Health Segment
 
If you plan to start your year with a New Year's resolution of getting in shape, why not make it a lifestyle? Start a plan that is simple and easy to commit to such as, drinking 64 oz. of water per day. Start each week by adding an additional healthy routine. Sooner than later, you will start to notice that your healthy routines turn into good habits.
 
The following are suggestions that can help you along the way to having and enjoying a healthy lifestyle:
 
  • At the beginning of the week, set a work out goal such as, committing to walking a total of 120 minutes during the week. Each week, change up your goal or activity so you don't get bored.
  • If you're a night owl like me, then commit to going to bed an hour earlier for a week.
  • For lunch or dinner, eat a vegetarian dish in order to add more consumption of vegetables to your daily diet.
  • Start a walking group within your neighborhood and walk a mile per week, working your way up to five miles.
  • Instead of joining the gym, check out your local community YWCA to see if they offer fun and invigorating activities such as, water aerobics or belly dancing.
  • If you're into sports, join a community sports team, like a bowling league.
Remember, keep it simple and make small gradual changes, thus you'll be more likely to commit to having a healthier lifestyle.
 
XOXO,
 
Jay

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