What is a Healthy
Lifestyle?
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According to a study by Michigan State University, a healthy lifestyle is defined by four basic criteria:
·
Not smoking
·
Holding weight down
·
Eating right
·
Exercising
Of the 153,000
respondents, only 3%participated in all four of what are termed
healthy lifestyle characteristics.
“We have millions of people now going through adult life leading unhealthy lifestyles and a medical system that can treat illnesses and keep you alive longer than ever before,” said Mathew Reeves, a Michigan State University epidemiologist. “If we don’t turn this around, the costs to society are going to be crippling.”
What can you do in 10 minutes or less?
More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do. With time out as an excuse, what are you going to begin doing differently tomorrow? I don't care what it is, the point is, just do something!
Here are some ideas. If you have other thoughts, leave them in the comments!
“We have millions of people now going through adult life leading unhealthy lifestyles and a medical system that can treat illnesses and keep you alive longer than ever before,” said Mathew Reeves, a Michigan State University epidemiologist. “If we don’t turn this around, the costs to society are going to be crippling.”
What can you do in 10 minutes or less?
More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do. With time out as an excuse, what are you going to begin doing differently tomorrow? I don't care what it is, the point is, just do something!
Here are some ideas. If you have other thoughts, leave them in the comments!
1.
Brush your teeth
2.
Do 15 sit-ups
3.
Read the health news headlines
of the day
5.
Eat an apple
7.
Send a friendly email to a
friend
8.
Resist the impulse purchase of
a candy bar
12.
Smile
13.
Put a package of oatmeal in
your pocket or purse for a healthy breakfast or snack
14.
Throw a bottle of water in
there as well
15.
Plug your cell phone into the
charger
16.
Pay a bill online
17.
Ask to have your salad dressing
on the side
18.
Start a dollar jar to be added
to once per day
19.
Open a window
20.
Say thank you to someone who
deserves it
21.
Take a deep breath
22.
Put on your seat belt
23.
Wake up 10 minutes earlier
24.
Post a comment on a blog
25.
Turn off the lights when you’re
the last one out
26.
Put on your make-up (this
usually pertains to the ladies, but hey, whatever makes you happy)
27.
Share a healthy recipe
28.
Give your mother a call
29.
Wash your hands
30.
Put on hand lotion
31.
Check your blood pressure
32.
Jog in place for 9 minutes
33.
Throw away that pen that
doesn’t work
34.
Take a canvas tote bag to the
grocery store
35.
Ask a friend to join you for a
healthy dinner
36.
Put down the remote control and
get up to change the TV channel
37.
Hug your kids
38.
Replace your next cup of coffee
with a cup of tea
39.
Lay out your clothes for the
next day
40.
Put your car keys in the same
place everyday
41.
Take a 10 minute break
42.
Suck on a breath mint
43.
Add a little pepper to your
salad
44.
Load the dishwasher
46.
Take a quick walk
47.
Prepare your coffee maker the
night before
48.
Skip your late evening grocery
store run
49.
While watching TV, do 5
push-ups during the commercial
50.
Read this list over again and
count how many things pertain to you
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These things take no
time at all but they all could ensure a positive day and a healthier lifestyle.
How many of these do you or can you do in a day? What other things can you add
to the list?
Whatever you choose to do, make your day healthier and happier. If you can, do the same for someone else too, because, after all, it’s about a healthy lifestyle!
Whatever you choose to do, make your day healthier and happier. If you can, do the same for someone else too, because, after all, it’s about a healthy lifestyle!
Written on 4/09/2008 by Lisa Newton, founder of Iowa Avenue, a healthy-living social
community.
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