Can we make it a goal to come out of summer as a healthier version of ourselves?
Whether it’s more movement or healthier food, the summer is the perfect time to enjoy new healthy habits.
It’s overwhelming to commit to something lasting. The Summer of Growth Challenge is for this week only–but if your new initiative really speaks to you and makes you feel good, go ahead and continue!
- If you didn’t in week one, try again to get that “drink more water” habit down now!
- Aim for 10,000 steps a day. Give it a try! A fitness tracker will help you achieve this (it’s fun to try to meet your goal. If there’s another number that’s a more practical goal, go for it.)
- Or, simply incorporate a daily walk into your schedule (whether it’s just 10 minutes or an hour!). Or, make it more exciting and go for a hike!
- Schedule a pap or mammogram. Or both.
- Get a full panel blood work done. Find out if you have any vitamin deficiencies.
- Start using a water pik.
- Eat a colorful salad (the more colors, the more nutrients, right?)
- Avoid sugar/snacks for a day (or two….).
- Try a new exercise class or routine.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Wear sunscreen. (A good quality tinted sunscreen can help make this habit more automatic.)
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Please share additional suggestions on how you would “Get Moving, Get Outside, Stay Healthy!”
Incorporate strength training. It’s extremely important for women in terms of strength as we age, and hormone balance.
Eat breakfast within 2 hours of waking up, and then try eating every 2-3 hours afterwards. Even if you’re not eating the healthiest foods, this will keep your blood sugar balanced and help you resist temptation. It’s a great habit to incorporate that will have a huge effect whether or not you’re dieting.