Healthy Habits on the Go

Perhaps your New Year’s resolution was to exercise more frequently or develop healthier eating patterns. Unfortunately there sometimes aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on your list, whether you’re tied up at work, chauffeuring children, or just busy!

It is a proven fact that regular exercise and healthy eating not only improve our physical health, but our mental health as well. Both of these components also play a factor in the appearance of skin, hair and nails.

At InSpa, we like to provide pampering, yet effective services to restore your wellbeing needs. However, we have a few suggestions to incorporate healthy snacking and exercise that will not impede your daily routine.

· Get in the habit of packing snacks for your busy day ahead. They can be as simple as string cheese and grapes, assorted fruits, a granola bar, hardboiled egg, or low sodium beef jerky.

· Carry a gallon of water at all times. Drink and refill.

· Take a walk on your lunch break. It’s great post-meal and helps speed up your metabolism while also keeping you energized for the remainder of your workday.

· Floss daily! Flossing helps to prevent bacteria from developing into gum disease and elongates life expectancy.

· Eliminate sodas from you diet completely and replace with a natural, low-in-sugar fruit juice if flavor is essential. Drinking soda regularly can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

· Ask yourself this question “Is it in walking distance?” While having a vehicle is quite the convenience, walking on the daily can make a drastic difference in your physical appearance as well as energy levels.

· Choose the stairs- not the elevator.

· For those tied to a desk for the majority of the day, make sure to get up and take a lap around the office or home. Forbes online has a number of exercises that can be done while sitting at the desk.

· If you must indulge in fast food, know what you are eating. Most fast food restaurants do have a menu for the health conscious. Health Magazine shares the top 10 healthiest fast food restaurants in America.

· Last, but certainly not least, make sure to get enough sleep. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggest 7 to 8 hours a night.

Subtle alterations to your daily schedules can make all the difference and kick start your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Incorporating some of the above recommendations is a great start!