Your future all depends on the habits you develop today. It doesn’t matter what life area you talk about, whether it’s attaining good health, accumulating wealth, or having a good relationship. Make this year the time you develop healthy habits that can make a difference in the quality of your life. Developing habits takes consistency. You have to do something every day for it to make it part of your life. It’s like brushing your teeth. You do it automatically.
Turn bad habits into good ones.
If you drink soft drinks several times a day, switching to water can improve how you feel and even how much you weigh. Just drinking two 12-ounce cans of cola a day, you’ll add 270 calories to your daily intake. That’s 98,550 calories in a year. Considering you would lose a pound if you have a deficit of 3500 calories, switching to water could cause you to lose 28 pounds in a year with no other changes. You’d also be reducing the amount of added sugar and other toxins that cause inflammation. It is a double win for your health.
Make an effort to move more.
Scheduling a half hour to an hour of exercise every day is the ideal way to do it. Schedule it at the same time every day so it becomes a habit. You can also make it a habit to move more. If you’re shopping, park further from the store. If you have a choice, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Set an alarm on your phone to get up and move around for a few minutes every hour if you have a sedentary job. Much of your effort to get fit can be wiped away by sitting for extended periods.
Change your eating habits.
If you want to lose weight, eat slower and chew your food thoroughly. Pay attention to the texture and taste so you thoroughly enjoy each bite. It’s called mindful eating. It slows food consumption and gives your stomach a chance to signal to your brain that it’s full. It also aids digestion since much of it occurs in your mouth, so the rest of the digestive tract doesn’t have to work so hard.
- Plan your meals and cook ahead. Spend a day planning meals, another day shopping, and one of the days you have at home cooking the week’s food. Store it in the freezer or refrigerator, and during the week, just heat and serve it.
- Get adequate sleep by creating a sleep schedule. Turn off all electronic devices and sleep in a cool, dark room. Your body heals itself when you sleep, and your brain reorganizes. If you lack sleep, it causes a hormonal, and your body produces more ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
- Get more fresh air and sunshine. Walking outdoors is a good habit to start. You don’t have to spend much time outside to get the benefit of vitamin D from the sun. Do safe sunning based on your skin tone.
- Socialize. Laugh more. Develop an attitude of gratitude and count your blessings daily. Studies show people who are optimistic and social live longer. They’re also happier.
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