Steps to Better Health

1. Find something to laugh about every day! Even if it's on the TV. Whatever gets you laughing!

2. head off stress - don't give in to negative thoughts. When you start getting a bad thought - turn it into a happy or positive one. Some people say prayer helps them on this one.

3. Exercise a little every day. Even if it's just a pleasant walk thru your favorite park or Mall. Get away from home and get some exercise. If you want to really get your body in bikini shape add 3 days of cardio workouts (biking, rowing, walking, running, swimming) for at least 30 minutes.

4. Drink water - not soda.

5. Avoid the fat food industry - er... i mean the fast food ..... ( you know! )

6. Help someone who is less well off than yourself and don't tell them - or anyone! ( Keep it your little secret! )

7. Love someone. Even if its your dog - it helps you live longer if you have someone to love!

8. Eat healthy foods! More fresh vegetables and fruits! Less red meat and try to cut the sugar. Stick to whole grains. More about eating healthy foods!

9. Repeat step #3. Try something new. If you're a little overweight ( or a lot ) - the quickest way to lose weight is start getting in shape - fast!

10. Think pleasant thoughts. Start every day with some positive thoughts. Some people gain unbelievable results starting their day with prayer or meditation.

Ten simple habits you can easily adopt and start your own journey to a better, healthier life!

Summer Fitness Tips - Eating Healthy Foods

You and I can exercise until we have no more energy to do just one more rep or go another block, and if we don't enjoy eating healthy foods - in moderation - we'll never lose those last few extra pounds. Eating the right foods can have a big impact on our weight loss efforts!

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy a healthy variety of natural foods. If your town has a farmer's market, head out this weekend and see what kind of locally grown fruits and vegetables sound good to you!

Ideally, you might want to try a diet that provides enough energy in the form of carbohydrates and fats as well as essential protein, vitamins and minerals. This means a diet containing around 50 percent of your calories from complex carbohydrates (whole grain breads and pasta), no more than 30 percent of calories from fat ( try some cold-water, fresh caught salmon a few times a week ) and the remaining (about 10-15 percent) from protein.

Enjoy a variety of foods every day - grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, lean meats, and low fat dairy products. The base of the diet should come from complex carbohydrates.

Muscles develop from training and exercise. A certain amount of protein is needed to help build the muscles but a nutritious, balanced diet that includes two or three servings of meat, beans, or eggs and two to three servings of dairy daily will supply all of the protein your muscles need. Try an egg-white omelet filled with your favorite veggies and a little low-fat cheese!

Fluids, especially water, are also important to healthy weight loss in the Summer. Dehydration can hinder even the finest athlete from playing their best game.
So bring along a big jug of water when you head out to the tennis courts or the softball fields this Summer!

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If you want to lose a few pounds this Summer - you can exercise and lose weight fast! Keep eating a sensible diet of healthy foods and you'll be on the road to better health and fitness!