6 Healthy Tips

Need some encouragement and suggestions on how to start on your path to wellness?  Try these 6 small but valuable tips on developing lifelong habits that will have a huge impact on your life.

6 Healthy Tips

 
1. Add one fruit or vegetable to each meal. 

Add some berries to your morning meal.  Try a new vegetable with your lunch, or add something as simple as an apple, orange, or banana.  Increase the amount of vegetables you typically eat for dinner.  Try skipping the starch (potatoes or rice) and add another vibrant vegetable. 

2. Drink more water.  

This is simple and we hear it often.  To make water more enjoyable try fruit infused water.  Add berries, citrus, cucumber, coconut, or other fruit to your water.

3. Drink one less soda or caffeinated beverage.  

If you find yourself always reaching for a soda, diet soda, or other caffeinated drink it is a sign that you could be deficient in specific nutrients.  Try green tea, sparkling water, or fruit infused water to calm the cravings.  You will find that most likely the craving for the soda or coffee will decline if you fill up with water or tea first. 

4. Move for 15 minutes.  

This one is super simple.  Just move.  Stretch, walk, do jumping jacks, clean something, sweep something…you get the idea.  Just move.  Moving for 15 minutes a few times a day can encourage weight loss, improve mood, and increase energy.

5. Show gratitude to two people.  

We don’t realize that by simply showing gratitude we can have a profound affect on our own mood.  When we provide positive feedback and show gratitude towards others, we feel good.  And don’t forget positive thoughts encourage more positive thoughts.  So, say something positive to someone who deserves it!  You’ll reap the benefits.

6. Take 100 steps outside.  

By stepping outside and walking a bit we are benefiting  our body in several ways.  We increase our Vitamin D through exposing ourselves to the sun.  Walking gives us time to slow down, reflect, and re-energize.  Walking benefits our heart, muscles, and encourages weight loss. So start taking those steps today. Increase the amount of steps you take each week. 
 
When you start new habits make them small and manageable.  You are more likely to stick with them if you aren’t overwhelmed.
 
Making changes in your life and health takes motivation and dedication.  Remember change must come slowly. New habits will replace old, unwanted habits if implemented slowly and with intention.  
 
What new habit will you form today?  

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