Simple Strategy for a Healthier YOU

Most of us ladies wake up on a Monday morning with the left over euphoria of the weekend past. Perhaps there is guilt of eating too much and exercising too little and the weeks upcoming tasks staring us in the face. Making lists, planning our weeks accomplishments based on what didn't get done last week, and looking forward to the next weekend as we look bleary eyed in the mirror. We make a pact with ourselves that "this week will be different"! We'll stay more focused, spend more time on our health and fitness, and get more done. Problem is, nobody injected more time into our week. In fact it seems as we gain maturity, father time seems to continually rob us of what we seek....more time to take care of ourselves.

Here's a couple of ideas to steal the time you need and keep you on track. First of all, make a pact with yourself to give up one of your food temptations this week. Write it down and keep it in your purse, on your refrigerator, and at your desk. When you go to bed at night, remind yourself of that one accomplishment and how well you did that day. Second, take an hour every evening while watching one of your favorite shows on TV to exercise. Kiling two birds with one stone will give you back the time and motivation you need. Even if you've exercised already that day, take time while watching TV to relax doing a few yoga moves or some sit ups. Two things will happen, you'll burn more of those calories you had for supper and you'll feel less likely to snack later that evening as exercise naturally curbs your appetite. Next, drink 8 glasses of water each and every day. Get rid of those impurities in your body and feel the effects of what a fully hydrated system can do for you. Finally, make a meal plan for the week, make a list and stick to the plan. Even when things don't go as planned, get back on track and fix the meal that you had targeted for the day. Pack the leftovers for lunch the next day when cleaning up your evening meal and you will quickly have the bases covered.

Make these small changes and it will make a huge difference. Do it a week and it will soon become a habit and second nature. Each week, make additional small changes and before you know it, it becomes a lifestyle that you can't live without. Isn't that what it's all about anyway?