For decades, losing weight has been a chart topper on millions of people’s New Year’s resolutions. If you are like most people however; you will weigh as much, if not more 12 months from now. Why? Because most people set unrealistic exercise and eating regimens. After 3 or 4 weeks, they quickly go back to their old bad habits. So rather than saying that you will go to the gym 6 times per week or that you will stick to your broccoli and cabbage diet; consider these 5 healthy resolutions that anyone can do!
Indoor Plants
The benefits of indoor plants are numerous. Adding just 2 or 3 small potted plants will dramatically improve the air quality of your home, give off vast amounts of oxygen and act as natural humidifiers. Some easy-to-grow options include: the Snake Plant, Peace Lily, Weeping Fig, Spider Plant and Boston Fern.
Get a Massage
There is no denying the power of a good full body massage. Massages can exercise and stretch weak, tight or atrophied muscles; increase joint flexibility, improve circulation and reduce fatigue. In addition, massages are amazingly relaxing and are a great stress reliever.
Fruit Dessert
We all know that eating fruit is an important part of any diet. Yet despite this common sense knowledge, most of us are not consuming nearly enough fruit on a daily basis. One easy solution; replace your dessert at lunch and/or at dinner with fruit. Some of the healthiest, most vitamin rich and tasty fruits include: kiwis, pineapples, mangos, strawberries, apples, bananas, coconuts, raspberries, cherries and blueberries.
The Right Parking Spot
Fitting in time to exercise can seem like a chore in and of itself. Between work, kids, fixing meals, doing laundry; who has the time! One easy solution; park your car in the stall that is farthest from the front door of your building. By parking your car just 200 feet farther away everyday at work, you will walk over a third of a mile per week or roughly 19 miles over the course of a year!
Go to Bed
How many hours of sleep are you getting per night? 5 hours? 6 hours? By not getting a full 8 hours, you may be jeopardizing your health and increasing your waist line. Scientists have found that metabolism and sleep are controlled by the same sectors of the brain. To get that restful night’s sleep: cut out the afternoon and evening caffeine, turn off your TV and other electronic devices at least 20 minutes prior to hopping into bed, and keep your bedroom temperatures between 65 – 70 degrees.