It’s beginning to feel like Spring! Jumpstart your health this spring. As the weather warms up people usually feel better and have more energy. It is a great time to get up, and go outside to enjoy the warmer days, sunshine and the opportunity to breathe the fresh air. Flowers and trees are in bloom, birds are singing, and kids are outside playing. Join in the fun. Here are a few ideas for you to become more fit and healthy during the coming spring and summer. As you complete most or all of these activities reward yourself with a movie night, new shoes, a nap, or something that motivates you.
- Track the Miles You Have Walked
- Try a New Vegetable every week
- Walk on a Trail
- Plant a Garden (great way to get those veggies)
- Spend Less Time in Front of a TV and Other Electronic Screens
- Try Yoga
- Drink More Water (50% of your weight in ounces)
- Try a New Healthy Recipe
- Be Physically Active 30 Minutes Most Days of the Week
- Try a New Fruit every week
- Do Yard Work
- Eat Breakfast (most important meal of the day!)
- Go for a Walk with Friends or Family
- Go for a Bike Ride
- Stop and Smell the Flowers
- Play a Sport
While you may not be able to do all of these, try to do something every day! The more you do, the easier it will be to do more! As you increase your health, you will also increase your energy. So keep it up!
