· Remove trans fats from your diet- or at least minimize them. They are mostly found in commercially baked foods and processed foods.
· Increase water intake. The recommendation is to take your body weight in pounds (lbs.) and drink half that amount in ounces. (Example: a 150 pound person is to drink 75 ounces.)
· Increase the amount of raw fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. This will help with digestion and proper function of your GI tract. Try some new things to find your new favorites.
· Reduce the amount of snack foods- chips, candy, soda, ice cream, cookies, cakes, etc. Don’t worry- I didn’t say remove, I said reduce.
· Think about posture. Improving posture can improve almost all body functions and decreases the chance of injury.
· Get physically active. Start easy. Walking is a great exercise to begin with. Try to avoid high impact activities until you can build up to them.
· Stretch every day. Don’t overdo this one. Just stretch until you can feel a little pull in the muscle. It’s best to do this after warming up- after activity or just out of the shower.
· Do something that challenges you mentally on a daily basis. Sudoku, crossword puzzles, computer games, learning a new language. Make it fun.
· Take time for yourself. Spend 15 to 30 minutes a day doing something for you. It can be something from this list or anything else you decide. Just be sure to do it for yourself.
By beginning to implement these things into (or out of) your life you will enhance your own wellness and enjoy the benefits of a happier and healthier lifestyle.
-Harris Meyer, DC
Body Focus Health Center
415-956-3226
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