Sunday, November 25, 2012

Simple Guidelines for a Healthy Life

Stand more than you sit.
Walk or run more than you stand.

Get your heart rate up through exercise, rather than stress.
If you're over stressed, go exercise and feel better.

Drink more water (sparkling is good too!) and green tea
Drink less soda, caloric coffee drinks and alcohol
Treat yourself to your favorite beverage once or twice a week
Remember that they key to an indulgence is that...it's an indulgence, not an everyday act

Eat fruit more than candy
If you must have candy, make it a small amount
If you must have more sweets, eat more fruit

Eat more veggies than fried sides
If you don't like veggies, figure out a way that works for you
Maybe it's in a big smoothie once per day, or maybe it's hidden in your favorite pasta dish
Whatever works, figure it out

Make breakfast a priority
Figure it out
Eat something that has a good mix of protein and fiber and is 300-500 calories
Your metabolism will thank you

Lift more
Choose strength based workouts 2-3 times per week
Challenge yourself when you pick up weights
If it doesn't feel like work, it isn't
Up the weights

Sweat more
Sweat 3-5 times per week
It can be at home, outdoors or in the gym
You choose what works for you
But just make sure to do it





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