Easing Into Health: Here's What Your Life Needs
By Genevieve Cunningham
Good health is a long-term project. Too many people think they can go from poor health to excellent health in a matter of days. They think a salad at lunch or a couple of workouts this week will make a lasting difference. But it doesn't work that way -- not at all. The true way to good health is a slow and steady approach. You have to ease into it. If you're ready to ease yourself into better health in your life, take a look at these simple ideas to add to your routine today.
More Movement
Movement is life. Without movement, we risk our health in so many ways. Our overall risk of developing heart disease and diabetes goes up. We're more likely to suffer pain and inflexibility. We might feel more exhausted and rundown on a regular basis. And seriously, who wants to experience any of that? If you want to ease into better health, start with some easy movement -- like walking -- and make it a part of your life every day.
Water
If there's anything that you need more than movement, it's water. We can't live without water, and yet so many drink too little. We'd rather have the flavor -- whether that's in soda, coffee, or some other kind of drink. But water brings too many benefits to ignore. It can move digestion, improve your skin, boost brain health, and many more. Drinking more water is one of the easiest ways to improve your health, so don't wait!
A Plan of Action
If you're serious about improving your health for the long-term, a plan of action can go a long way. Plan your workouts -- which days, what activities, and for how long. Plan your meals -- the foods, recipes, and cheat meals. The more you plan, the easier it will be to stick with it. Easing into health is a slow process, but a plan can make it all just a little bit easier.
Better health is an excellent goal. Most of us need to make this a goal, and doing so will improve our entire quality of life. Use these tips to steadily move toward better health, and you'll probably find that you feel better about your health and your life in no time at all.
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