Lifestyle Changes Are Worth It!
There are benefits to the healthy lifestyle you’re working on and it’s especially important to remind yourself this week!
It’s week two of the Wellness Challenge and you might be considering whether it’s worth it. Yes, it’s worth it!
Chronic Health Conditions
Healthier living may prevent or reduce the likelihood of living with chronic health conditions that many American adults suffer from.
Keep the following shortlist of problems for a reminder of WHY you need to stick to your goal!
- heart disease
- metabolic syndrome
- high blood pressure
- stroke
- diabetes
- depression
- certain types of cancer
- arthritis
ENJOY An Active Lifestyle!
Whether it’s swimming, golf, tennis, dance or playing with grandchildren, you will enjoy life when you remain active so stay strong this week and keep motivated!
For a healthy brain and body, there are 5 pillars of health listed below that help eliminate or reduce a wide range of health problems.
Here are 10 articles gathered for you to strengthen your resolve this week:
- Regular exercise
- Proper diet
- Adequate sleep
- Self-care
- Socialization
Hopefully, you have set a healthy lifestyle goal that is specific and achievable. If you need help with setting practical goals, go back to Week One’s Goal Setting for Healthy Lifestyle Changes.
Share WHY you’re going to keep working towards your Wellness Goal in the comment box below…
WHAT poor health conditions are you trying to reduce or eliminate?
Are you making progress on your goal? Tell us about it!
If you want more information on healthy living, look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a long list of topics.
Walking between 5-6 times weekly. 30 – 40 minutes. Will try to step it up.
GREAT job!!!
Working on maintaining body strength by exercising 3 times a week. Trying to eat healthy but portion size is my problem. I tend to over eat!
It’s so easy to overeat. Exercising keeps us in the right frame of mind AND boosts metabolism. Tell me how you’re doing!
Have been increasing my steps little by little daily. Had sweets 3 times in the past week. Need to try a bit harder this coming week. My cholesterol is borderline high.
Try, try again. Never give up!