Healthy Habits For Everyone

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If you have wanted to improve your health but have been struggling where to begin then you should read this!  You don't have to start by making huge changes that will be hard to adjust to. You can start simple and gradually increase each new habit overtime.  Here are some easy things you can start doing to improve your health.


Move More

This doesn't mean you have to do an hour of vigorous exercise each day.  If you currently are not doing anything then simply add a 10 minutes of movement into your daily routine.  You can start with a 10 minute walk, 10 minutes of resistance training, 10 minutes of elliptical even 10 minutes of dancing. Some other things you can do to move more is to park further away when you go to stores or use stairs if your appointment is only a few floors up.  

Drink More Water

So many people don't drink enough water.  If you fall into this category then make a conscious effort to drink more water.  If you are drinking soda try to drink carbonated water instead. It is recommended to drink about 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water a day or 2 liters.  If you are exercising then you should drink more than that.  If it's hot outside and you are sweating more you should drink more than the recommend amount.  

Eat More Vegetables 

Vegetables have so many benefits and one is that most contain a lot of fiber.  Many people do not get enough fiber and fiber has so many benefits.  Fiber will make you feel full and will keep you satisfied longer.  Fiber will also help control your blood sugar and will help maintain good colon health.  Another benefit of eating vegetables is that they contain antioxidants.  Antioxidants have a lot of benefits such as immune boosting, aiding in recovery from exercise, and improving cellular health. 

Weigh Yourself Weekly

Weighing yourself weekly will help you stay on track hold you accountable.  If you don't ever weigh yourself you could be in denial about gaining weight.  If you weigh yourself and notice you've gained a few pounds then you know the next week you know you need to be better and either exercise a little more or eat a little less so you can lose those few pounds you've gained. 

Don't Eat After Dinner

If you find yourself snacking after dinner and sabotaging a great day of eating then try eating dinner a little later.  Try keeping the foods you snack on out of the house.  If you tend to snack in the evening this could easily add 500-1000 calories to your day!   

Making small changes add up over time!  It takes about a week to develop a new habit, don't give up and stick with it!

Good Luck and Healthy Eating!

Coach Cyndee 


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