Posted by Tamar on July 4, 2005, at 17:08:49
In reply to anyone have some good exercise habits??, posted by sleepygirl on July 4, 2005, at 15:05:12
> I need some healthy habits.
You and me both!
Here’s what I find works:
1. This is the hardest part IMO: get up 20-30 minutes earlier than usual in the morning.
2. Drink a glass of water.
3. Do 20-30 minutes of exercise: press-ups and squats , or ride an exercise bike, or whatever you will actually do. Don’t bother trying stuff you find boring. Stop if it hurts. Don’t push yourself too hard.
4. Eat a healthy breakfast.
5. Learn to love fruit. Just as comforting as chocolate once you get used to it. Snack on as much fruit as you want, every day. Eat a piece of fruit after meals (it stops you reaching for a bag of chips 20 minutes later).
6. Drink plenty of water. Avoid large amounts of caffeine.
7. Don’t beat yourself up if you yield to temptation.
8. Don’t watch TV or do any work in the last half hour before bedtime. Read a book instead. If you can give yourself half an hour of winding-down time you’ll sleep better.
9. Make sandwiches for your lunch the night before, and put them in the fridge (don’t forget them in the morning!).
10. Get enough sleep. Most people need eight hours in bed.Good luck!
Tamar
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