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Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

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Please enable JavaScript to access this page. 10 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle 1. Watch your diet Watching your diet doesn't mean starving to death. It also isn't only directed at those wishing to lose weight. The way you feed your body and the kind of nutrients you consume make all the difference in how energized, focused, active or just the opposite your body will be. These are points to keep in mind: Eat more meals, less portions in each. 5 controlled meals a day is a great way to go. Make a variety in the kinds of food you eat, so you can give your body all of the nutrients it needs. Never forget your veggies  and fruits. Don't underestimate the power of protein. Cut out on junk foods, and replace saturated fats with unsaturated. Cut down on the salt and sugar intake. 2. Exercise Never underestimate the effect regular  exercise has on your body , mind and spirit. Not only does working out regularly make your body stronger and energized, it helps your

Reduce Your Stress in Two Ways.

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Please enable JavaScript to access this page. Reduce Your Stress in Two Ways. What symptoms do you exhibit when stressed? How do they show up for you? Often stress shows up in a wide variety of ways: physical, mental and emotional. Physical signs include headaches, muscle tension, upset stomach, restless sleep, shaky/sweaty hands, and fidgeting. Mental signs include being easily distracted/unable to focus, being more forgetful, having simple issues become exaggerated, and having increased dreaming. Emotional signs include irritability, short temper, exhaustion, and an inability to make decisions. [How can you relieve or reduce your stress?<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hJbRpHZr_d0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>] TIP #1 - Take Charge. When you feel in control, you can RESPOND rath

25 Simple Tips to Make Your Diet Healthier

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Please enable JavaScript to access this page. 25 Simple Tips to Make Your Diet Healthier This article discusses 25 small changes that can make a regular diet a little bit healthier. 1. Slow Down Share on Pinterest The pace at which you eat influences how much you eat, as well as how likely you are to gain weight. In fact, studies comparing different eating speeds show that fast eaters are up to 115% more likely to be obese than slow eaters ( 1 Trusted Source ,  2 Trusted Source ,  3 Trusted Source ). Your appetite, how much you eat and how full you get is all controlled by hormones. These hormones signal your brain whether you’re hungry or full. However, it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to receive these messages, so  eating more slowly  would give your brain the time it needs to perceive that you are full. Studies have confirmed this, showing that eating slowly may reduce the number of calories you consume at meals and  help you lose weight  ( 4 Trusted Source ,  5