Top 5 Fitness Tips

activity that will get your heart pumping.

Eat balanced meals. Small to Reasonable sized meals that contain 40 percent biological value protein, 40 percent low/moderate glycemic index carbohydrates, such as peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, straweberries, apples, pears, etc., 20 percent good and clean fats (monosaturated), such as avocados, almonds, etc., and at least a minimum of eight large glasses of water a day will make a huge difference in the way you feel while increasing energy levels.

Laugh more. We don’t do it enough. Sometimes we are so caught up in the day to day activities of managing kids and work, that we often don’t take the time to enjoy a funny movie, read a funny article, or make a quick call to a good friend that you know you can count on to make you laugh. If you’re a person that takes everything so seriously 80 percent of your life, take some time to engage in activities that are fun and enjoyable. Chances are, you will get a laugh or two in somewhere. And! Laughing is good for your mental wellness!

Get sleep. Sleep is an essential function that everyone needs. It allows us to recharge our bodies and refreshes our minds. Sleep, and how much of it we get impacts our ability to stay alert and also helps our bodies to recover from stress, including staving off disease. Healthy amounts of rest allows us to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Without it, we won’t be able to effectively operate in our jobs and businesses.

Write down your affirmations and medi-

tate on them. Affirmations are the action or process of affirming positive thoughts to support feeling encouraged.

I am enough. I believe in myself. I believe in my dreams and the aspirations I set forth. I love myself for who I am. I create my own happiness. My life is filled with abundance and goodness. My challenges are actually opportunities. I am beautiful just the way I am.

The more positivity you can welcome into your life, the better. Post your affirmations on your mirrors, in your car, in your notebooks, and in your journals. Stick them on your laptops and anywhere where you will be reminded of them. The more you read them, see them, and know them, the more you will feel empowered.

Overall, incorporating these simple practices and involving them into your life will not only change the way you think and feel, but you will see the results of change and live life so much happier.