How can I adopt healthy habits

1. Eat clean

Eat whole foods, not processed junk food. That includes eating a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and lean protein. Avoid red meat. Also avoid high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and refined sugar.

 2. Get some exercise

You don't have to join a gym. Just get out for a walk, ride your bike, do pushups, chin ups, pull ups, situps, crunches, jumping jacks, etc. Do them regularly. You'll feel great!

 3. Start making healthier choices

When you go grocery shopping, stock up on fresh produce instead of packaged snacks and junk food like chips and cookies. Choose lower fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, eggs, legumes, tofu, tempeh, and hummus over higher fat versions.

4. Drink water

Water keeps you feeling refreshed and helps flush toxins out of your body. If you're stressed or anxious, try taking a moment each day to just relax and breathe deeply before drinking water.

 5. Go to bed at a reasonable hour

Make sleep a priority. Try to get eight hours of restful sleep per night. Too many people work late, then stay up partying or watching TV until they pass out. That's not only unhealthy, but it causes poor sleeping patterns. 

 6. Quit smoking

Smoking damages not only your lungs, but also your brain and heart. It reduces immune system function and can cause cancer.

7. Learn how to meditate

Meditation increases blood flow throughout the body and decreases cortisol levels. It also calms anxiety and relieves stress. There are countless ways to meditate; you should find what works best for you.

 8. Take care of yourself

Taking good care of yourself means getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, drinking lots of water, eating right, getting 8+ hours of sleep, having fun, and spending time with friends and family.

9. Be grateful

Appreciate everything around you and everyone you meet. And learn how to say “thank you.” Thankfulness brings joy and happiness.

10. Have fun

Having fun does not mean being irresponsible. Fun activities include watching movies, going to concerts, playing sports, dancing, reading books or magazines, drawing pictures, cooking, gardening, and hiking.

11. Keep learning

Learn about nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and self-improvement. Read informative articles online or in print. Study various topics related to wellness. Join a class. Listen to podcasts or read audio books.

12. Volunteer

Volunteering provides opportunities for socialization and personal growth. You can volunteer locally, nationally, and globally. Find organizations in your community that need help. Reach out to others who you think could benefit from volunteering.

13. Play games

Games like Scrabble, chess, checkers, Monopoly, cards, dominoes, and board games are a lot of fun and teach you valuable lessons about life.

14. Don't eat fast food

Fast food joints often pump their dishes full of salt, saturated fats, trans fats, artificial ingredients, preservatives, and MSG. Instead, make sure you order salads, grilled chicken, steamed veggies, fish, beans, fruit, whole grains, and low-fat dressings.

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