Well here we are at the end of one year and start of another. Just walking through Target gave me paranoia on what my New Year’s resolutions might be: big displays of storage and organization, sales on athletic wear and point-of-purchase set ups showing off detox teas and protein shakes. The new year typically brings a newfound interest in starting with a fresh, healthy slate. However often times New Year’s resolutions are easy to state but hard to keep. With that in mind I am sharing the three I have found to be simple yet effective!
DRINK WATER – simply put. You’ll be surprised how much water you can drink when you start with a fun, cute water bottle and just keep it on your desk or in your car. I love the Swell bottles for their pretty designs. Bonus points for adding flavor with lemon or lime slice!
WEAR SUNSCREEN – another no-brainer. These days we cannot afford to NOT wear sunscreen even on wintry days. This is the easiest way to prevent a major type of cancer and not look older than you are (win, win!). So many make-ups these days offer an SPF. If you prefer a no makeup routine, a moisturizer with SPF will certainly do the trick. My favorite by far for a bit of foundation coverage is IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50. People have actually committed on my skin since I started wearing this product. AH-MAZING.
STRETCH YOUR BODY – After having three children and not getting any younger my body has suffered a bit. The most obvious toll has been in my lower back. After 7+ years of picking up children, strollers and toys, my back has taken a beating. Since monthly massages are not in the budget I find stretching helps tremendously. Stretching comes naturally once you get in the habit of doing it and the benefits are amazing! Better breathing, better posture and more strength just to name a few. This is a simple resolution because it literally be done anywhere, anytime: on the living room floor during The Real Housewives, watching your kids play at the park, or even sitting in traffic. While this is pretty easy to learn some specific techniques are always helpful. I recommend Stretching by Bob Anderson. This book has been around for decades and is a go-to for trainers and massage therapists. In fact an excellent massage therapist is the one who first told me about it!
If I can commit to these three simple resolutions I am certain you can to! Cheers to a healthy, happy 2018.
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