It’s never too late to change your lifestyle, and sometimes, it isn’t just about the workout and the food you put in your body. A complete lifestyle change is meant to improve your life, and that includes getting rid of anything negative and replacing it with positive energy. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite tips that can help give patients and their families the momentum to make the necessary positive life changes.
Which ones are your favorites?
A positive attitude goes a long way: It takes more energy to frown than it does to smile. Be positive!
Be sure to warm up: Don’t skip your warm ups. They help your body by raising your body temperature to prepare your body for your workout and help you avoid injury.
Include variety: Variety is the spice of life. Switch up your routine to include strength days, conditioning days and combo days to see and feel the results.
Get your heart rate up: Put some effort into your workout. Stick to interval or metabolic conditioning instead of long distance training for maximum results.
Train with like-minded individuals: Find people with a common goal and workout together.
Go organic: Swap out your produce for the organic variety.
Smart snacking: Stay away from unhealthy snacks, stock your space up with nuts, veggies, fruits and other healthy snacks
Kiss fast food goodbye: Stay away from fast food entirely.
Relax: Be productive and refreshed by scheduling downtime into your daily routine.
Black Out: Use blackout curtains in your bedroom to get quality sleep
Help the environment: Switch to all natural cosmetics and bath products along with all natural cleaning products for the home
No nukes: Stay away from the microwave, use an oven, toaster oven or range top for reheating. It doesn’t take that much time nor is it an inconvenience because it’s healthier.
Spice up your life: Add spices to your food to give flavor and even burn a little extra fat. Cayenne, mustard, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove will all do the trick depending on the dish.
Declutter your home/work space: Having excess “junk” around makes it hard to think and even harder to be productive. Create a space that is inviting and clutter free.
These tips are designed to help you live a much healthier lifestyle. The benefits to working out, eating lean and maintaining a positive demeanor can help you in the long run avoid health scares and can prevent other serious diseases. Living a happy and healthy life starts with YOU.
Invest in yourself and in your future by living life to the fullest. The great thing about creating a healthier lifestyle is that you don’t have to wait to do it. Your time is now, and rewarding yourself with a brighter future is the best thing you can do for yourself. You work hard, so there’s no time like the present to enjoy everything that life has to offer.