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Ever wished there was a magical secret to lifelong good health? You might stumble across it in an attic somewhere, dust it off, cure yourself of illness and feel great all the time.
Sadly, there is no magical secret (saw that coming, didn’t you?). But there IS a series of proven lifestyle choices that you can make.
Drumroll please…
The secret to long and healthy life is: drink lots of water; don’t smoke; eat well; exercise regularly; get enough sleep; have regular checkups; avoid stress… and enjoy life!
Sounds hard? It needn’t be! It does require a few lifestyle adjustments, but if you break them into baby steps, you’ll hardly feel a thing (honest).
It’s all about taking it one step at a time (and rewards, don’t forget the rewards…)
“Baby steps” is another vital part of the <NAME> philosophy. We cheerfully accept that we’re all only human. It’s only human to wait until we’re sick to address our health. It’s only human to seek a quick fix – an immediate reward for effort…
That’s why we’ve developed <NAME>! We’re here to inspire, motivate, and reward our members for making the right lifestyle choices. That’s why we offer a wide range of information, discounts, rewards, special gifts and surprises.
Before you know it, making healthy choices will become second nature – and you’ll be performing at your very best, all the time.
Learn to love veggies – Let’s face it, not everyone loves the taste of vegetables. Stay motivated by learning to cook them in ways that appeal to you. Some herbs and spices make all the difference to the taste of veggies. For example, nutmeg makes spinach delicious, and brussels sprouts become a delicacy when sliced into rings and microwaved with a little butter, water and caraway seeds. Blanching also helps soften the flavours of strong-tasting crucifers such as broccoli.
Fill up a two litre drink container with water and keep it on your desk at work. Or be systematic about getting your daily eight glasses of water: drink two glasses of water when you wake up in the morning. Drink one glass with every meal, one between each meal and one before bedtime. Within a few days, your system will adjust and you’ll be feeling the difference to your energy levels!
Work exercise into your daily routine. Ride your bike or walk to work. If you can’t do that, try parking or getting off the bus a kilometer from work. Take the stairs instead of the lift. Working cardiovascular exercise into your daily routine will help you to develop the habit of exercise before you know it. Team up with a partner or friend to stay motivated to exercise. Go outside after dinner and play tag or shoot hoops with your kids.
Plan for fitness goals. Work towards goals such as a hiking or skiing holiday, or a fun run or even a marathon. Setting and working towards goals is a very satisfying way to stay motivated to exercise.
Set yourself mini-goals such as working out three times a week or sticking to an anti-aging diet for a week, then reward yourself with a non-food indulgence that you wouldn’t normally allow yourself – perhaps a glossy magazine or a night out at the cinema.
Create a mix tape of your favorite music to listen to while you exercise, or listen to a favorite book on tape to link exercise with pleasure.
Create a food and exercise menu that links to your moods. Feeling low? Take a long walk in the park or create a vegetarian banquet. Keyed up from work? Do a high-intensity exercise class.
Learn from your mistakes. Injuries or diet blow-outs tell you that you’re doing something wrong. Try other ways to achieve the same results after you’ve healed.
Take baby steps. If you can’t motivate yourself to go for a run, just tell yourself you’ll walk all the way. Once you’re out in the fresh air, you may find you have the energy to run, after all.
Be gentle with yourself. It may take over thirty days to develop a new habit. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t adopt an anti-aging lifestyle overnight.
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© 2007 Lynda De Lacey