Fitness Tips: Healthy Talking Points.

Make time for healthy habits and you’ll find yourself with extra reserves of energy which will lower stress and help you get through each day.

Here are a few things you can start doing right now to make healthy habits a relatively painless part of your routine:

WATER:

• Drink water throughout the day. You don’t hear this nearly enough. It’s great for your skin, digestive system and circulatory system.
• If you feel fatigued during the day, it’s often because you are dehydrated, not eating enough, or not getting enough sleep.
• Sip from a large bottle or glass. If you have it nearby, it’s easy to remember.
• If you don’t like the taste of water, keep a supply of lemon so you can add a slice to your water; it cuts any bitterness, adds a bit of vitamin C and makes it taste more festive. Add a pack or two of Stevia for extra sweetness.

EATING HEALTHY:

• Items high in refined sugar such as soft drinks, cereals, baked goods, candy and ice cream should be eaten sparingly and in moderation when consumed.
• Stock up on healthy, portable snacks. When you are grocery shopping, pick up bags of baby carrots, nuts, fresh fruit, single serving packs of applesauce, yogurt, and peanut butter.
• Having healthy portable snacks around will help you avoid the vending-machine, convenient stores and fast-food options.
• Take the time to plan healthy meals for the week. Keep it simple.
• When you shop for groceries, make your purchases based on the meals you will make during the week. This will help you avoid relying on less healthy options such as take-out or fast food.
• Cook double batches of food. When you prepare dinner, cook extra and freeze to use for another dinner or lunch. You’ll have healthy meals ready to go when you are.