If you have been following my blog you know I am all about small, do-able steps to get healthy. Thought I would share a list of things I am doing and maybe it will spark some ideas for you. Most of these are not new, but I figured if I need reminding then probably others do as well! Here goes:
- Start your day with thanksgiving! Put a reminder beside your bed that you will see when you open your eyes. Or if you are a techie, make an alarm wake up that says, "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, Hallelujah!" instead of a ringer!
- Take the stairs and not the elevator.
- Park at the outside of the parking lot and not the closest. Think of it as saving those close spots for the elderly and handicapped, being thankful you can walk!
- Choose whole-grain over processed.
- Double the veggies and cut the meat in half.
- Share dessert. :) One or two bites is satisfying!
- Try a new activity: Hiking in the state parks, walking and exploring your town's historical district, take tennis lessons, prayer walk your neighborhood, grab your partner and take some dancing lessons!
- If you have an addiction, try cutting back on one each day. Whether it's coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, Hershey kisses. Count how many you are indulging in each day and cut back on one each day and replace the time you would have spent indulging with an activity like jump on a re-bounder, take a short walk, do a set of sit-ups, push-ups. Stop and sing at the top of your voice something that makes you laugh!
- Listen to classical music for at least 15 minutes each day. (I promise it helps the brain!)
- Get at least 15 minutes of sunshine each day without wearing sunscreen...Vitamin D, baby!
I would love to hear some of your ideas, too! Blessings, Anna Marie
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