Healthy Living on the GO!

Wellness Wednesday~

On The Go

Most people want to get healthy, and look and feel younger, yet they can’t seem to find the time for it. Healthy living does require a small amount of commitment and a desire for being re-energized.  I too find myself facing the same challenges juggling family and work. I have found a few healthy living tips from lifeback.org for those of us on the go:

1. Enjoy a pint of water first thing in the morning; I like the taste of water, but I know some people do not so if you’re one of them, squeeze some fresh lime into your water to give it taste and drink up.

2. Exercise in the A.M. Morning exercise is a healthy way to lose weight, plus you'll beat the heat. Morning exercisers tend to stick with their exercise habit

3. Get Off to a Healthy Start: Grab a few fresh fruits on your way out:. Fruits are great for their nutrients, vitamins and sugars that are required in our body

4. Avoid going to junk food shops with your work mates: Go for a nice salad instead. Or any other healthy meal that takes your fancy. Junk food is full of “empty calories” that do nothing for your body but put on extra unneeded and unhealthy fat.

5. Exercise on the go. If you work in an office, get up every 30 minutes and go for a walk. Get your blood flowing and your muscles moving.

6. Drink herbal teas. When at work or home, many people love to get a cup of tea or coffee. Decide that you’ll be more healthy and get a warm cup of herbal tea.

7. Eat a handful of nuts.  Get your favorite selection of nuts and raisins and have a big handful of them at around 3pm. This has been shown to increase afternoon energy and productivity.

8. Deep breathing. When you’ve got time - at your desk, driving the car, cooking food - do some deep breathing. Inhale and count up to 5 seconds, hold it for a few seconds, and release slowly.

Now go and enjoy your day~