| Do you often find yourself talking about the 'Good Old | | | | snow off your driveway. Walk to work, walk to the |
| Days', when life was simpler, living was easier and | | | | supermarket, walk up the stairs- just walk. Join |
| lifestyles healthier? You don't have to make any | | | | belly-dancing classes for a fun way to get fab-abs. |
| drastic lifestyle changes to get back those good old | | | | When you've had enough physical activity, don't turn on |
| days. All it takes is 5 simple, easy steps to live a | | | | the TV yet. Instead stimulate your mind as you try and |
| healthier lifestyle and add life to your years as well as | | | | solve a crossword or a sudoku puzzle or put together |
| years to your life. Eat Smart Don't try and turn your | | | | a double-sided jigsaw. Smile a While; Laugh a Lot Miles |
| diet upside down in an attempt to lead a healthier | | | | of smiles and lots of laughter is good for your mind, |
| lifestyle. Instead these small steps will go a long way in | | | | body and soul. It reduces your stress levels and blood |
| helping you eat healthier Have a big breakfast and | | | | pressure, increases your feel-good factor as well as |
| then eat smaller meals more frequently during the day. | | | | your circle of friends, gives your circulation a boost, .... |
| Increase your intake fruit and vegetables. Add fruit to | | | | The list goes on and it's all good. Relax Don't sweat |
| your cereal. Eat a salad before every meal. Drink lots | | | | the small stuff. Leave it be. Make a list of what is |
| of water through the day- the minimum recommended | | | | important to you and let the other things slide. Constant |
| amount is 8 glasses a day. Replace full-fat foods with | | | | stress is a sure killer. Let your motto be to ' Change |
| low-fat alternatives. Exercise your Body and your | | | | the things you can and accept the things you cannot'. |
| Brain Dump that boring old treadmill. You are more | | | | Most importantly- learn to tell the difference between |
| likely to give up exercising if you keep running and | | | | the two. Look on the brighter side of things Positive |
| going nowhere. Here are a few, easy ways to include | | | | thinking enhances your psychological, emotional and |
| some aerobic activity in your daily life and have fun | | | | physical health. Optimistic people are healthier and |
| doing it! Play beach volleyball in summer or go | | | | happier. They live longer and are better equipped to |
| swimming or run around with the kids in the park. Go | | | | cope with life's many adversities. |
| skiing in winter or at the very least try shoveling the | | | | |