Five Things You Can Do TODAY to Get Yourself on the Road to Better Health!

A lot of people want to 'clean up their act' so to speak when it comes to food and exercise...they want to lose weight and gain good health...but once they see this long list of things they need to change, they get overwhelmed and just say forget it...

So..here are 5 things you can do TODAY to get you on your way to better health! If you can't do all 5, then pick 2 or 3 and start there..Make a conscious effort to do these every day for a week...then add the rest and do them for another week! See how you feel....habits don't start just like that..you have to force yourself to do things sometimes, but the rewards are usually worth the effort...

#1 - Drink more plain, unaltered water!! Tap water is just fine..Shoot for 8-10 glasses (like 100 oz. or so total) Coffee, tea and sodas DON'T count - even sugar free ones...just plain water... [For those of you who don't drink a lot of water now, this can be really hard at first..aim for adding 2-3 glasses to what you already drink and work your way up to the 8-10 per day] Also..drinking this much water really flushes you out! Bathroom breaks will increase...just a warning!! LOL But that calms down after a while...

#2 - Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night...I know I function much better when I get my full 7-8 hrs...less than 6 and I am a zombie!

#3 - Eat more fresh fruits and veggies - If you already eat a lot - GREAT - if you don't, eat a banana or some grapes for a snack instead of potato chips and junk food! Frozen Banana Slices are really good on a hot day too!

#4 - Get moving!! Instead of spending hours on end on the computer, get outside and go for a walk, play with your kids, just do something that gets your heart pumping and body moving! A nice walk with your family after dinner is not only great for your health, but a great time to spend together as a family!
Shoot for 30 - 45 minutes a day...5-6 days a week...

#5 - Eat breakfast every day! A REAL food breakfast, not a cup of coffee full of junk from Starbucks! Try to include a protein, a starchy carb and a piece of fruit too! Believe it or not, a Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread (not white bread) is actually a really good complete meal if you use peanut butter that is just peanuts, jelly that has no sugar added (like Simply Fruit) and whole grain bread!


Small changes lead to big rewards if you just have the patience and willingness to do it and continue doing it!!

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