Staying Healthy with USANA: The Little Things
Staying Healthy Tip: Instead of chatting on your couch, put on your walking shoes, pick up your cell phone, and head outdoors for a walk. Catch up with friends and get exercise at the same time.
I’m sure you’ve all heard that if you make little changes every day, you can improve your health. Usually these include parking at the far end of the parking lot at work or at the grocery store, or switching out your soda for water.
Well, I’ve got a few of my own tips I’d like to share with you. These are the little things that, if done consistently, may add up to some expectedly large changes in your health.
1. Reboot your commute.
Whether your commute to work is 10 minutes or an hour, there’s something you can do in your car that’s beneficial to your health. Drink water.
Take your stainless steel or BPA-free plastic water bottle with you while you drive, and at stoplights or whenever you feel you can, drink up.
I challenge myself to drink my whole water bottle before I get to work, and I do the same on the way home. It’s an easy way to weave some additional water into your day.
2. Make commercials your friend.
I like to watch TV while I work out. It helps relieve the boredom that comes from the cardio machines. If you do this too, kick your workout into a new gear by upping the resistance on your machine whenever a commercial break comes on. They only last a few minutes, but over the course of a half hour, you might get in 8 to 10 minutes of additional effort simply because of the commercials.
3. Have dessert.
That’s right, I said it. I really struggle at night if I don’t get some kind of sweet treat after dinner. Sure, I can try to eat nothing, or eat something healthy, but that doesn’t always work. So on the days where I just need something sweet, I have dessert.
But there’s a twist!
If you don’t already have some, go find yourself some small ramekin dishes, like these at Crate & Barrel. At just 5.5 oz., these little cups don’t hold much, and that’s the point.
Whatever you want for dessert, just make sure it fits in this cup. It’s a total win-win. You get dessert, but at such a small quantity, it won’t ruin your healthy plans.
And it’s important to make sure any diet has at least a little wiggle room.
4. Walk ‘n talk.
I don’t use my cell phone when I’m in my car because, well, it can be dangerous. But with longer days and warmer temperatures ahead, it’s time to bring back my favorite way to get some natural vitamin D and stay in touch with out-of-state relatives and friends.
I simply put on my walking shoes, pick up my cell, and head to the park for a walk. I get some exercise, I get outside, and I get to catch up on the latest gossip. Now that’s a win-win-win, in my opinion.
So the next time you’re in for a long chat, don’t sit down. Get up and walk!
How About You?
So, what little things do you do to make your days a little healthier? Leave your advice in the comments!
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Great Post. Many thanks for the wonderful Little tips.
Snack: We all know, cruciferous vegetables lead to excellent health. Chop up a bunch in your Vita Mix (literally any combination works: cauliflower, brussel sprouts, red and white cabbage, spinach, chard, kale, carrots, celery, add and apple and some almonds) and keep a 3-5 day batch in the refrigerator. When you need a snack, scoop 3-5 teaspoons (or more) into a dish, add some olive oil, Optomega, apple cider vinegar and even a splash of soy sauce and your body will love you for taking this special care of it.
Your friends the Stairs: Never, never take the elevator. The stairs are screaming out, “Use me, use me.” Your leg strength will improve, and your heart, lungs, circulation and energy level will all benefit. If you say, “I don’t have time,” it’s time to drop the excuse. You’ll add time to the end of your years and, anyhow, if you are going to any floor up to the forth, you generally save time by using the stairs….and not waiting for the elevator.
Thanks for sharing your tips Werner! I am definitely going to try your snack idea – it sounds delicious!
I like this post. Just to share… For a healthier day, before i start work, i actually go on a brisk walk (which actually takes 10 minutes from this building where I work to the other building on the other end) for a Morning Mass. After being with the choir or being the lector/commentator for the day, I go straight to the canteen to buy my lunch, have sensible chit-chats here and there from collegues before I go back for a brisk walk to my office in the other end of the building. That’s a total of 20 to 25minutes of brisk walk that will help reduce those calories and fats from my body. I have praised God for the day before work, have warm converstaion with friends and colleagues (especially sharing about my USANA experience) then have that wonderful exercise. Not to mention, if i have my Nutrimeal around, surely, the fats will all go away and I always stay fit and fully energized and keep my way to a healthy me EVERYDAY.