| 01. Move More |
| Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool; it’s a strees buster. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that’s great when you’re up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha. Then do it! |
| 02. Cut Fat |
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Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, far free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine. Then be one! |
| 03. Quit Smoking |
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The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we’ve seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware, Warn your children of the false romance or ‘tough guy’ stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette the next one. 5 Tips to Quit Smoking |
| 04. Reduce Stress |
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Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e., Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds then float on them. |
| 05. Protect yourself From Pollution |
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If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway furnes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It’s a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: ‘Smoke gets in your eyes’ and you’re mouth, and your nose and your lungs, as do pollutants. hum the tune daily. Read more... |
| 06. Wear your Seat Belt |
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Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up. Read more... |
| 07. Floss Your Teeth |
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Recent Studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it’s because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don’t? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body’s boss. |
| 08. Avoid Excessive Drinking |
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While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time. |
| 09. Keep A Positive Mental Outlook |
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There’s a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can’t be unhappy when you’re smiling or singing. |
| 10. Drink Loads Of Water |
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Water is the today’s most important nourishment. An easy way to see how much water you need each day is to divide your body weight (in pounds) by 2. That’s the minimum number of ounces you need each day.
If you exercise or sweat heavily, your body requires even more water. For example, a normal 150-pound person requires 75 ounces of water daily. An active person may need 100 ounces or more.
Drinking a refreshing glass of water is easy & so good for you! 10 reasons to drink more water. |
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