This summer, enjoy your lazy summer days, but don't forget to take care of yourself.
Exercise three times a week. Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Go for a hike or take the hound out for a walk. See your kids out enjoying the beautiful weather, join them! Try to get in at least thirty minutes to an hour of exercise three times a week.
Eat healthier snacks. Summer means an awesome variety of fruits and vegetables, nosh on them instead of something salty. If you need something with a little crunch try the yummy crackers made from nuts now, dip them in a little hummus, yum! And who is not thankful that frozen yogurt is back and all the rage! And this is not the frozen yogurt of the 80's, this is new and improved and delish! And, even better, it's much lower in calories than ice cream, and in my opinion even tastier.
Drink more water. The amount of water you should drink each day depends on your weight, activity level, and the climate where you live. But since most of us don't drink the water we should drink, it's safe to say that drinking more water daily will improve your health. Once you are hydrated you will notice that your skin looks better, you have more energy, and that you can manage your weight easier, too. I keep it in the fridge already chilled with a bit of fruit in it (a little trick I stole from a shi-shi spa I was at) to a bit of flavor.
Cut back on caffeine. Caffeine will interfere with your sleep patterns and energy levels. Too much caffeine can also contribute to high blood pressure and other serious health problems. The Mayo Clinic says you shouldn't drink more than 200-300 mg of caffeine a day-that's two-four cups of coffee a day.
Walk more. It's basic, but walking can improve your cardio-respiratory fitness and physical functioning. According to MedicineNet.com, walking has shown to not only have a positive effect on your fitness, but on your brain as well. Walking is the perfect way to de-stress, clear your mind, and wind down. Take the hound along, or the kids and get some good quality time in with your loved ones. At the very minimum, try to walk briskly for either 10 minutes each day or 30 minutes three days a week.
Exercise three times a week. Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Go for a hike or take the hound out for a walk. See your kids out enjoying the beautiful weather, join them! Try to get in at least thirty minutes to an hour of exercise three times a week.
Eat healthier snacks. Summer means an awesome variety of fruits and vegetables, nosh on them instead of something salty. If you need something with a little crunch try the yummy crackers made from nuts now, dip them in a little hummus, yum! And who is not thankful that frozen yogurt is back and all the rage! And this is not the frozen yogurt of the 80's, this is new and improved and delish! And, even better, it's much lower in calories than ice cream, and in my opinion even tastier.
Drink more water. The amount of water you should drink each day depends on your weight, activity level, and the climate where you live. But since most of us don't drink the water we should drink, it's safe to say that drinking more water daily will improve your health. Once you are hydrated you will notice that your skin looks better, you have more energy, and that you can manage your weight easier, too. I keep it in the fridge already chilled with a bit of fruit in it (a little trick I stole from a shi-shi spa I was at) to a bit of flavor.
Cut back on caffeine. Caffeine will interfere with your sleep patterns and energy levels. Too much caffeine can also contribute to high blood pressure and other serious health problems. The Mayo Clinic says you shouldn't drink more than 200-300 mg of caffeine a day-that's two-four cups of coffee a day.
Walk more. It's basic, but walking can improve your cardio-respiratory fitness and physical functioning. According to MedicineNet.com, walking has shown to not only have a positive effect on your fitness, but on your brain as well. Walking is the perfect way to de-stress, clear your mind, and wind down. Take the hound along, or the kids and get some good quality time in with your loved ones. At the very minimum, try to walk briskly for either 10 minutes each day or 30 minutes three days a week.
