31. July 2008 07:26
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13 Healthy Changes
They're all small steps and I would like to implement all of them by the end of August!
- Drink 80 ounces of water each day. This really helps me cut back on diet soda, and water’s really good for you overall. I have been able to drink 80 ounces all week, so I think I can keep it up!
- Exercise for a minimum of 20 minutes six times a week. I know it’s not a large number, but it should be obtainable.
- Within the 20 minutes of exercise, I would like to target my arms and legs, as well as a total body strength workout for three of the six days. I think doing more than just cardio will help keep it interesting.
- Walk the dogs each day. This is in addition to the 20 minutes of exercise (#2). Ideally I would like to walk them in the morning once or twice a week with my husband, but unfortunately I am not much of a morning person. So I will walk them right after work, before starting dinner.
- Take the stairs at work. I work on the 6th floor and almost always take the elevator. In fact, I think it’s been a few months since I have taken the stairs. By the end of August I would like to take them 100% of the time.
- Eat small, nutritious meals consisting throughout the day instead of one or two large once. This will help with portion control and satisfaction.
- No fast food. I guess I don’t eat much now (maybe once or twice a month) so this shouldn’t be a huge deal.
- Less going out to eat. When I do go out, I will choose a place where I am familiar with the menu so that I can make a wise choice that I will enjoy.
- Bring lunch and fruit to work everyday. This will help minimize unhealthy snacking or eating the random food that people bring in.
- Limited ice cream consumption, where limited equals less than once a week. This is a necessity.
- Eat a minimum of two different vegetables a day.
- Eat a minimum of two different fruits a day. Right now I love plums – so delicious! And apple season starts in about a month – I can’t wait to go picking.
- Plan out meals each week. This should help with eating healthy as well as time management. I am sure I waste time making an extra trip to the store because I am missing one ingredient, etc. It will also help with not going out to eat as much.
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