| Are you finding that you are overwhelmed with the | | | | you have to join a gym and start an intense |
| flood of health information about intensive workouts | | | | workout! Little changes throughout the day can |
| or diets? Improving your health does not have to | | | | benefit your health in dramatic ways. Activities such |
| involve going on a diet and an intense workout at the | | | | as going for a walk, playing outside with your kids, |
| gym. You can make just small changes with certain | | | | dancing, taking the stairs instead of the elevator can |
| lifestyle decisions throughout the day that can have a | | | | all count for physical activity. Even housework counts! |
| huge impact on your overall health status. | | | | Getting physical activity can increase your energy |
| 5 steps increase your overall health: | | | | level, increase your desire for healthier eating, and |
| 1. Drink more water. Your body is mostly water so | | | | increase your ability to sleep at night. So get moving! |
| what do you think your cells are mostly composed | | | | 4. Find enjoyment in your work. Is your career lined |
| of? Water! If you give your body what it needs, | | | | up with your passions, goals, and values? If not, it |
| imagine how your body will feel! This change alone | | | | might be a great time to find something you enjoy |
| can play a huge role in your health and well-being. | | | | doing. There are so many ways to work in this day |
| Drinking water instead of soda or fruit drinks may | | | | that you can find a way to earn money doing what |
| increase your energy level, increase your feelings of | | | | you love! Wouldn't it be great to love what you are |
| being full which can decrease your calorie intake, | | | | doing and get up in the morning excited about your |
| decrease headaches, increase ability to sleep, and | | | | work? By finding enjoyment in your work you can |
| decrease sugar cravings. | | | | decrease your stress, decrease you blood pressure, |
| 2. Experiment with new fruits and vegetables. There | | | | increase your overall energy level, and love life! What |
| are so many different fruits and vegetables to | | | | is your passion! |
| choose from that there is no way possible that you | | | | 5. Take time to unwind and relax! We all have |
| could get bored with all the different tastes and | | | | stressors in our lives that can affect the body with |
| combinations you can make with what is available. | | | | many physical problems. So stress management is |
| Check out your local farmers market for produce | | | | vital! By dealing with stress appropriately you can |
| that is locally grown meaning they have traveled less | | | | decrease blood pressure, re-energize, increase ability |
| food miles. Recent studies have shown that as | | | | to sleep, and help you deal with what life brings to |
| produce travels longer distances, it loses its nutrient | | | | you! So, take a bath, a walk, do yoga or meditation, |
| value. So get the best nutrition for your buck and | | | | laugh! |
| buy from farmers markets. Eating more fruits and | | | | Do something great for your health! These 5 things |
| vegetables can help with weight loss, increase | | | | will all add to an overall sense of well-being that can |
| energy, and feeling full faster and longer than with | | | | translate to all areas of your life! Here's to your |
| processed foods. | | | | health! |
| 3. Increase your physical activity. This does not mean | | | | |