6 Easy Steps to the Wealth of Health
Written by Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD // April 7, 2010 // Health, Nutrition // 6 Comments
We’re ALL crazy busy. Trust me. I get it. And sometimes the last thing you want to do is think, or worse yet—BE TOLD—how you can do something better.
And when it comes to your own health and food choices, the subject matter becomes personal—and rightfully so! It is YOUR BOD and the foods you nosh to keep it burning and churning that are being discussed! Yet, WE ALL have lil’ bumps along our busy paths that could be spruced up just a bit to keep us well—in body and mind.
So—I have compiled a list of 6 things that WE ALL could do better, which you may leave or take. I will say the FaB part is that they’re all quick, cheap, and easy steps. Basically, they’re practical actions—even for the busy professional, student, Mom or Dad. Take to heart what you wish and do what you please. No telling here, just suggestions. After all, I’m just providing thought for action.
6 Easy Steps to the Wealth of Health
- Drink MORE water! Carry a reusable Bisphenol A (BPA)-free water bottle. It’s better for you and your surroundings.
- Sleep so you can count those sheep! Aim for at least 7 hours a night. Sleep alone can work wonders.
- Reorganize the plate. Make plant-based foods like quinoa, brown rice, black beans, and zucchini your main meal focus and treat meat as your side.
- Move the day. Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator, pace the office when on a conference call or a “I can’t believe what happened last night call,” stand while working on the computer, park in the furthest spot from the store.
- Relax. If you start to feel that blood pressure rise, take a deep breath in while counting t0 10 Mississippi style, hold that breathe for 10 seconds, and exhale for 10 seconds. This lil’ ritual is uber helpful and helps ease any steam from your machine.
- Laugh really hard. Call that friend, read that column, listen to that radio show, or dance to that crazy song! Whatever it is, Do It! Didn’t they say laughing helps you live longer … Well, I think it does! And at the very least that belly-aching laughter sure brightens any day
Personally, I’m working on #2
Which step are you shooting for?
Happy Healthifying!
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I say goodbye to fad diets, bogus "fat-burning" pills, and processed, non-food food. And, I smile hello to a healthifying lifestyle full of fruits, veggies, and whole grains, sweaty workouts, the occasional "chocolate fix," sleep, family and friend time, and quality "me time" with a focus on health. I look forward to your comments and thoughts as the posts healthify on by!
6 Comments on " 6 Easy Steps to the Wealth of Health "
No. 2 is my favorite but it’s also so hard. Sleep is the first to go. I’m working on No. 5. I’m usually a big ball of stress, so relaxing is definitely I need to be mindful of.
Agreed! Getting the 7 is SOOO hard…I need to be much better about dedicating my time to sleep! And if you haven’t, you must try the breathing exercise…it really does help.
what simple, but effective, steps!! i love them!
Really well written Corinne. I love the intro to this post. It’s so true that we often get defensive, but everyone truly can use a refresher. Great tips. I especially love the last one
I need to work on moving more in the day. Sometimes when I have an OMG
moment on the phone with my friend, I eat ice cream. I also try to park closet to the grocery store. Thanks for the tip Corinne!
What great tips! I think I struggle with #4. I have such a sedentary job. I work on the 6th floor so I do try to take the steps when I can..even in heels!
I should try to sneak in a walk during my 30 minute lunch.
Thanks!