1. Shake your Body!
Every day find new ways to move your
body. Use the stairs rather than an escalator or elevator. Walk your dog (or a
neighbours' dog if you don't have one!) , chase your kids, play ball with
friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness
tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't
have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute cardiovascular class or body pump
or kickboxing. Move more and feel better!
2. Cut the Fat
Don't eat the obvious fat in your
diet such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats. Eat dairy products like
cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich
meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited
amounts and even then in their low fat verions. Most are available in lower fat
versions.
3. Reduce Stress
Stress busters come in many forms.
Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30
minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e., go back to number one above!,
exercise is a great stress reducer, Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a
park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing
music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate.
Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult
people when possible.
4. Stop Smoking
All the experts agree on this one.
Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to your health,
people have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we've
seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Warn your children of the
false romance or 'tough guy' image of smokers. Find ways to quit smoking
hypnosis, support groups and even prescription medicine such as Zyban is
available to help you..
5. Reduce your exposure to Pollution
Not everyone can live in a smog-free
environment, but we can all avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas,
breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise
outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning where
air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution
deterrent. If you ride a bicycle in traffic, where a small pollution mask over
your mouth and nose.
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