Top Health and Nutrition Habits You Can Really Keep!
The New Year day is gone…time to re-think those new resolutions! If you have already fallen off the wagon, don’t be discouraged – you are definitely not alone! In fact, most people break their resolutions by the end of the first week in January. So, here I come armed with my five best secrets for embracing life changing habits for good!
#1 – Hydrate your body with super power by juicing every day
I can’t emphasize enough what a life saving tool this habit is! Juicing is an easy way to get your 5-a-day of fruits and vegetables and help prevent chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, and digestive problems to name just a few. This is not a license to drink all the fruit and veggie juice you want – the key is moderation. You can juice a small 8 oz. quantity, but if you want a quick pick-me-upper for later in the day, save another 8 oz. for your mid-afternoon snack attack!
#2 – The “no gym” moves
These habits will allow you to get lots of exercise without even wearing gym clothes! Here it goes:
- Place your phone really far so you have to run to answer it.
- Exercise more than just your eyes! While watching novelas, do squats or sit ups. If you prefer to stay on the couch, do arm exercises with a couple of soup cans.
- Get off the train or bus a few stops earlier so you can walk a few blocks to or from work.
- Walk around your building a few times during your break or lunch period.
- My favorite: dance with the escoba! This is when I let all my anxieties run away while singing to Cristian Castro’s favorite songs while sweeping la casa.
#3 – Choose foods with colors
This habit is not difficult for Latinos since we love just about anything that is eatable! Fill your plate with a variety of colors at each meal! This will assure that you have a well balanced diet without counting calories, fat, vitamins, minerals, etc.
#4 – Never, never, never skip a meal
This is the number one mistake dieters make! They starve themselves during the day and eat the house – and more – at night! If you are in a rush, grab a glass of low fat milk and add a piece of fruit, low-fat yogurt, handful of dried cereal, leftovers from the night before – anything! Just don’t leave the house with an empty stomach. Skipping meals will lead to overeating later in the day and ultimately work against your weight loss or maintenance goal. Try to spread out your calories during the day instead of eating all your calories at night – it will make a huge difference!
#5 – Get some rest – “me time”
Take time for yourself each day and truly enjoy your well deserved rest. Turn off the phone and have some “me time”…you will be a happier and more energized to tackle just about anything that comes your way!
Go ahead and take the first steps to a healthier life style! These tips are simple, but they will make a significant difference in your life!
