First of all, I don’t like articles on the top XX reasons for anything. We are all so different and what works for one is not going to work for another. Be that as it may, I found an article yesterday on the top 10 healthy habits to try in a week. Here they are … see if anything fits for you:
Exercise 150 minutes this week: They (who are they again?) say that it doesn’t matter how you divide the time, just work out for 150 minutes in a week. That works for me. That means I can cram it all into a couple of days and sleep in the rest of the time!
Cook dinner every night: NO WAY. This may be healthy based on caloric intake but I am here to tell you that it will not be healthy for my psyche or my children.
Make a water goal to hit every day: This article says I need 91 ounces or 2.7 liters of water a day. Are you kidding me? I am in the bathroom more than 1/2 of my awake hours. I’m going to add to that. Not happening, I don’t care how healthy they say it will make me.
Drink green tea: Ok. This is reasonable. It will boost my metabolism and fight disease? I’m in.
Eat a healthy breakfast every day: Now that I am trying that gluten-free thing, I can handle this. But, once a week I need to have those waffles!
Stretch: Does it count when I have to reach across the table for the syrup or butter? How about when I bend down to clean the floor after my kids have eaten. I think I get this on a daily basis without even thinking!
Eat a salad every day for lunch: This would be a great idea if I had the time or energy to make a salad every day. Can I count the lettuce on my sandwich?
Take a break: To all those moms out there … “yea right!”
Say no to empty drink calories: Shoot. That’s my wine, my juice, my extras in my fancy coffee? See water above.
Get more sleep: This is the best one. It tells you to get more sleep to give you more energy, boos your immune system and helps you lose weight. Then it sends you to another website, “20 simple ways to get better sleep.” If I have to go to one more web site, then clearly, this is not going to go well!
Have a great day!
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