Spring Forward: 3 Tips to a Healthy You

1, 2, 3 Spring Forward with Movement and Good Nutrition.

We are about 16 weeks into the year, and this is when most people tend to throw in the towel or lose interest in their New Year resolutions (outdated) and goals (unrealistic).

That is why we need to Spring Forward with Movement and Good Nutrition. And if you are currently active, then add a new challenge to your cardio routine that challenges you both physically and mentally. And if you are eating well, maybe try some new recipes to cook more at home.

Why is daily movement important?

Daily movement strengthens our heart, muscles, and bones. And it can give you a D.O.S.E by immediately boosting your mood by releasing "Happy Hormones".

1. Dopamine (reward/pleasure)

2. Oxytocin (love/bonding)

3. Serotonin (mood stabilizer)

4. Endorphins (pain reliever), lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and enhance cognitive function.

Bonus: reduces risks of chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

1, 2, 3 Spring Forward with Movement and Eat Good Nutrition together. Take charge of your health with these three straightforward and effective tips.

1. Start Moving Your Body!

1, 2, 3 start walking! Walking is the most effective and affordable exercise that can be done anywhere to elevate your health and restore your energy levels when stressed.

Add 150 minutes of physical activity weekly for health benefits, and 150 to 300 minutes for added benefits and weight loss. BTW, you can break these minutes into segments of 10 minutes each throughout the day.

Aim for some weekly physical activity because consistency is key. And some daily activity is better than not moving at all. So get moving!

2. Feed Your Body!

I completely understand that making changes to your eating habits can feel challenging, but taking small steps and being mindful of what we are putting in our bodies can lead to eating cleaner. I promise you that it will be rewarding for your overall health.

Focus on moderation and steer clear of processed and fast foods, packaged snacks, artificial sweeteners, soda, and simple carbohydrates, such as pastries, table sugar, cookies, and donuts. Remember, every small change you make is a step towards a healthier you, and it is absolutely okay to take your time with this Eat Well journey. You got this!

3. Keep Track of Your Progress

Go old school and start writing things down so you will be accountable for what you feed your body daily.

Need support, there are plenty of support groups online, such as weightwatchers.com, weightlossbuddy.com, or myfitnesspal.com. I have personally used MyFitnessPal and loved it. This website provides tracking of your calories, exercise, and weight loss progress. Plus nutritional guidance.

Living healthy involves daily movement, eating good nutrition, limiting or refraining from consuming Highly Process Foods, getting an adequate amount of sleep, and being socially and spiritually balanced.