Over the years, I've heard so many tips on things I can do to help make my life easier and more enjoyable. Some, MAJOR adjustments and some, little lifestyle tweaks. The other morning I realized that I still practice quite a few of these suggestions! It might be a good idea to take a refresher course on others, though. So, in hopes of reminding myself of some of the most logical rules to follow, I thought I would share them. Here they are:
1. Exercise in the MORNING - it gets your metabolism going and adrenaline flowing first thing. As tough as it is to drag your butt out of bed and into workout gear, it feels amazing to start the day with that sense of accomplishment that carries through until the evening. And you don't agonize all day about that trip to the gym later, either.
2. Get plenty of rest - sleep for at least a 7 hour stretch. Studies suggest those who take in at this amount of sleep, are slimmer and live longer than those who don't. And the exercise ties into providing better, more solid sleep. Also avoid caffeine 4 to 6 hours before night-night time.
3. Don't have a TV in your bedroom - I understand this one...it's a total mood killer! And it affects our ability to ease into sleep mode.
4. De-stress - this one's so vital to our overall health and life span. It breaks our bodies down. Stress also triggers the release of cortisol, a chemical in our brains that is responsible for lowered immunity and abdominal fat. I've gotta learn how to meditate!
5. Be kind to others - because it makes you and the other person feel good. And not that I practice this philosophy for this reason, but kindness comes back to you. Even the smallest acts of kindness pull you in closer to that other person and can enrich your relationship.
6. Have lots of sex - it seems easier said than done lately, but I've always known sex to have amazing health benefits. Doing the deed a few times a week stirs up and brings to the surface all those "feel good" hormones and even lengthens your lifespan. As if we need any more reasons to have sexy time!
7. Eat breakfast - it wasn't until I became a voraciously hungry pregnant woman that I ran with this one. There are many healthy ways to do this. Whole grain cereal (preferably with fiber) gives you a great a.m. jump start. And don't forget to squeeze in protein - it makes you feel fuller longer. There are TONS of great tips to follow on the link I provided. This article identifies what kind of proteins to eat, suggests what to have for breakfast, what to snack on throughout the day and which foods can boost your energy.
Rules like these are so ingrained in my mind that I don't even realize I follow them. And there are so many more! So when I conjure up more little tidbits from my fact-infused brain, I plan on hitting my blog and laying them out there proudly.
1. Exercise in the MORNING - it gets your metabolism going and adrenaline flowing first thing. As tough as it is to drag your butt out of bed and into workout gear, it feels amazing to start the day with that sense of accomplishment that carries through until the evening. And you don't agonize all day about that trip to the gym later, either.
2. Get plenty of rest - sleep for at least a 7 hour stretch. Studies suggest those who take in at this amount of sleep, are slimmer and live longer than those who don't. And the exercise ties into providing better, more solid sleep. Also avoid caffeine 4 to 6 hours before night-night time.3. Don't have a TV in your bedroom - I understand this one...it's a total mood killer! And it affects our ability to ease into sleep mode.
4. De-stress - this one's so vital to our overall health and life span. It breaks our bodies down. Stress also triggers the release of cortisol, a chemical in our brains that is responsible for lowered immunity and abdominal fat. I've gotta learn how to meditate!
5. Be kind to others - because it makes you and the other person feel good. And not that I practice this philosophy for this reason, but kindness comes back to you. Even the smallest acts of kindness pull you in closer to that other person and can enrich your relationship.
6. Have lots of sex - it seems easier said than done lately, but I've always known sex to have amazing health benefits. Doing the deed a few times a week stirs up and brings to the surface all those "feel good" hormones and even lengthens your lifespan. As if we need any more reasons to have sexy time!
7. Eat breakfast - it wasn't until I became a voraciously hungry pregnant woman that I ran with this one. There are many healthy ways to do this. Whole grain cereal (preferably with fiber) gives you a great a.m. jump start. And don't forget to squeeze in protein - it makes you feel fuller longer. There are TONS of great tips to follow on the link I provided. This article identifies what kind of proteins to eat, suggests what to have for breakfast, what to snack on throughout the day and which foods can boost your energy.
Rules like these are so ingrained in my mind that I don't even realize I follow them. And there are so many more! So when I conjure up more little tidbits from my fact-infused brain, I plan on hitting my blog and laying them out there proudly.
1 comment:
So, do you think you will be returning to work??? It's not so bad there... and do you think it would be worth it if I tried out the ADA role if the opp. arose?
Also, totally agree with all of that. I barely do any of it, but I agree with it.
Also, do you want to do a walk for down syndrome with me? I am doing it to help support a friend of mine. Her daughter has downs and she was born on the same day as Alyssa.
Oh! Can't wait for Lucas' birthday party. It is going to be so much fun.
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