Quickie List

I know lots of people think that it is really hard or a chore to be 'healthy'. Well, I am here to ease your troubles man! So, I am going to give you a quickie list of things you can do through the day to make you a healthier person. These are all minimal effort, top result kind of things. Aim to include a few of these in your day to day and you will be well on your merry way.

1.) Drink Water! Just keep drinking water all through the day. The average person should aim for 2L per day but this of course depends on your size. Water helps clean up our insides and makes all the biochemical process more effective! Ohh..for the first few days you will need to pee A LOT but that soon subsides....

2.) Sugar in your tea and coffee. Don't forget those little teaspoons all add up. Try enjoy your hot beverage without, or put a bit less every time. Every bit taken out counts.

3.) Sugary Foods - I am talking anything that has more than 10g of sugar per 100g of food. Read the nutrition labels and become savvy! Sugar is sweet, but too much is over kill....

4.) Put down the salty snack foods and change it up for nuts, rice crackers, fruit, veggie sticks and dips. The healthy alternatives are infinite and you will feel so much better through the day.

5.) White bread is a big NO NO on my list but if you have to sandwich your sandwich filling in something go for a wrap. Its lighter, filling and way more exciting! Just make sure its wholegrain.

6.) Throw in some greens. Look at your plate, is there something green on it??? Aim for something green on your plate at all times. And no, green icing on your cup cake does not count...unless it has spinach in it....?

7.) Cut out on juices, soft drinks and alcohol. They are just unnecessary sugars and calories. Water is just as yummy. If your really feeling like it though try diluting your juice or opt for a herbal tea, or water with a squeeze of lemon or lime and a sprig of mint - sensational! With alcohol avoid where possible but red wine is the better choice.

8.) Laugh, exercise, gossip, mediate, hug, touch, socialize, do something fun! It will make you feel great on the inside and outside. Oh and don't forget- take the stairs not the lift - an oldie but a goodie.

9.) Chew slowly! It takes our bodies 20 minutes to realize that we are full. So chew slowly, savour your food try and taste every flavour. You will not only enjoy your food more but your body will be able to tell you when you are full more effectively. Learn to communicate with your body.

10.) Dont eat just before sleeping. Try to give your body at least 3-4 hours to digest properly before going to bed. Otherwise we can feel sluggish and have nightmares!

So there you have it! 10 little things you can easily do every day to make your bodies, mind and spirit happier and healthier!! Give it a try, you might just surprise yourself!

Love to you all.