There's a fearless spirit in all of us. One that inspires us. Moves us. So join us and make a few small changes today to make a big impact on your health tomorrow.
• FACT: Americans spend about 90% of their lives inside •
Some fresh air would be good for you. Here are 4 ways to get in the good stuff:
Meditate. Grab a park bench or sit in a patch of grass and breathe.
Skip the lunch table and take your lunch outside. Grab some friends or coworkers and make it a picnic.
Can't get outside? Open a window and let in some fresh air.
Grab a fishing pole and just relax at your favorite spot.
• FACT: A 30 minute nap may fix a poor night's sleep •
About ready to hit the sack but feel a rumbling stomach? Try these snacks for better sleep:
Try snacks that help boost your levels of serotonin, the calming and “feel good” hormone, such as nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios), seeds (pumpkin or sunflower seeds), or lean protein (chicken or low-fat cheese).
Small snacks such as whole-grain cereal and peanut butter on whole-grain toast can help create tryptohan which causes sleepiness.
• FACT: We do a lot for our health, but there's one thing 80% don't do •
Did you know this?
If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces.
People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than others.
The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of time is 2-3 minutes. To make sure you're brushing long enough, play a song and use it as a timer.
• FACT: We spend an average of 13 hours a day sitting •
Tired of sitting? Here's 4 ways to get moving:
Standing still? Lift one foot an inch off the ground to tone your muscles and improve your balance while cooking, working at your desk, or folding laundry.
Do stretches, crunches, or pedal on a stationary bike while watching TV.
Go shopping! Park further away or opt for a basket instead of using a cart.
Sitting all day at work? When taking a bathroom break, choose a restroom that's further away or take the stairs to a different floor.
• FACT: Your body can trick your mind into being confident •
Want a confidence boost? Here's 3 small ways:
Do one thing that scares you, every day. The best way to overcome fear is to face it head-on. Gain confidence from every experience, and you will see your self-confidence soar.
Help someone else! Helping others often forces us to forget about ourselves, feel grateful for what we have done, and make a difference for someone else.
Write down something your proud of for 100 days. Soon your list will be filled with great accomplishments we tend to overlook and forget.