7. Get
your Zzzzz's. Depriving yourself of sleep (okay, I'm guilty
of this, too) not only makes you grumpy and less productive
but may also age you prematurely and promote serious illnesses
like diabetes and hypertension. Shoot for a steady 7-8 hours
each night.
8. Come
from a better place - improve your attitude. Stop trying
to change your behavior. Instead, start shifting on the inside.
Saying things
like, "I will stop eating sugar," "No eating after 7 PM," "I
will only eat foods that nourish me," or "I am going to work
out daily, starting Monday," the focus is on what you want/need
to change.
Contrast
that with, "I am someone who takes care of my body," "I am someone
who associates with healthy people," "My day orients around
my well-being and exercise," "I have better things to do than
eat junk food," "I need my energy to accomplish my goals."
See the
difference? The second set of statements focuses on WHO YOU
ARE and what you want in your life, not just the change you
want to make. This shift is more than just paying lip service
to the first set of statements. It calls for action to show
your commitment. When you shift who you are, things naturally
look different, and the results are obvious.
9. Feed
your body well, and feed it often. If you want plenty of
energy in addition to boosting your metabolism, 2 or 3 meals
a day just won't do it. Spread your meals throughout the day
(4-6), balance them with protein, fruits and veggies, and a
little bit of good fats such as walnuts or almonds, or oils
like olive or safflower, and your body will be a well-oiled,
leaner, energized, peak-performing machine.
10. Drink
your water! Drink at least eight glasses of water a day
- even a slight dehydration can make you feel lethargic. Maximize
your liver's fat-metabolizing ability by drinking more water
so that it's not working overtime to detoxify your body. Control
your weight and appetite. Ladies: you may even lower your risk
of colon cancer!
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BONUS FEEL-GOOD TIP *
11. Raise your standards. How many of you would like
to feel very, very good about yourself, and others, too? Be
irresistibly attractive to high quality people? Have "high-as-a-kite"
self-esteem and self-worth?
Find a role
model whose qualities and behavior you admire. Don't try to
reinvent the wheel; what standards could you raise so you can
be more like them, and still fit you?
Stop gossiping,
good or bad, about anyone.
Remember,
no coulds or shoulds. These standards must be YOU; you must
be ready for them. Remember, too, that these standards are a
choice. Put people and relationships ahead of results. And always
have a reserve of time, money, love, and well-being.
"Imagine
Having The Motivation And Energy To Take Control of Your Body
And Your Health - And Still Have A Life."
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