Good Health Habits

• Don’t leave home without breakfast.
  Your body needs fuel after hours of abstinence. Just juice or coffee won’t suffice. Eat healthy breakfast foods such as: cold or hot cereal, eggs and toast, fruit, milk or juice.
  Pack a snack. Choose energizing lower-calorie options such as fruit, fresh-cut veggies, nonfat yogurt, or a small serving of nuts. Avoid refined pastries and the community candy bowl.
• Watch your caffeine.
  Excess caffeine may trigger drowsiness later. Drink water throughout the day to help counter appetite and fatigue.
• Organize lunch-time walking with your coworkers.
  At the start of each week use a calendar to schedule your walks. Keep your walking shoes ready. Use a pedometer to keep track of your day to day progress.
• Introduce some stretches into your work day.
  They may help to reduce muscle tension, fatigue and stress. Target your back, neck and shoulders. If you work at a computer, make it a habit to get up and stretch at least once every hour. A five minute walk in the hall does wonders for your mind as well as your body!
• Take a breather.
  Set aside time to unwind – meditate or relax quietly. When you get home kick up your heels and call it a day! Doing your favorite hobby or just taking a bubble bath can do wonders for your mind, body and spirit!