It doesn’t matter how hectic your day gets, it’s still important to find a way to work out and be healthy. I know I’m guilty of wanting to stay curled under the covers instead of getting my butt to the gym, but look at it another way: Being healthy doesn’t just mean dieting and working out — there are simpler and easier ways to keep on top of it that you might not even realize. Here are a few to try even on those crazy, on-the-go kind of days:
• Never leave the house without a water bottle. Staying hydrated is the best way to look and feel healthy.
• If you can take the extra 10 minutes to walk somewhere instead of drive, do it! Simple, everyday activities like grocery shopping, cleaning or walking your dog all keep your blood pumping.
• While you’re sitting at work or in a car, flex your muscles. Whether you’re doing leg lifts or a full-on body-builder pose, every little bit counts.
• Do all of your regular activities at a slightly faster pace and you’ll burn calories in half the time.
• On lazy days, pop in a movie — but instead of lying on the couch while you watch it, spread out a yoga mat and do a little downward facing dog — it’s a win-win!
What are some ways you make sure you stay healthy even in the midst of a crazy schedule?
I take public transit almost everywhere… I walk constantly, I’m lifting my nephew. I take stairs and drink as much water as possible. Another thing is my coffee, at the fancy shops… I get a drip coffee (whatever size I’m in the mood for) and as my own flavorings at the economy bar… The powder shakers and te sugar packets mean I control what and how much goes in.
Shrink your stomach!!
12:30 Liquid Lunch: 1 cup lowfat blueberry yogurt, 1 1/2 cup Vanilla Soy Milk, 1 cup of Ice. Mix in Nutribullet Blender.
4:00 pm Luna Bar. Done till Dinner!!
always take stairs instead of escalators or elevators,, and stay hydrated. don’t skip meals, eat lots of veggies and fruit.
Always walk and eat healthy
Boarshead no processed organic meats dark chocolate
Green tea no sugar nesquik chocolate. Oatmeal cookies
Low fat or non fat yogurt
Smoothies and watching the glutes while I exercise is a good motivator as jenny got great glutes
Hey Jenny,
I am one for working out all the time, I walk a lot while going to the grocery store or just trying to workout to relieve some stress. I am now watching what I eat and I am joining beachbody . I am always cooking for my son and so it is not easy when your someone who likes fried food and pastries and pasta, I am taking it one day at a time. It about time I lose some of this baby weight after 12 years.
Good advice! I believe the more you motivate yourself and talk to yourself mentally, that you can start accomplishing more even though sometimes you may not always feel like it. By strengthening your thoughts you can strengthen your body to do and gain more. Starting with the workouts or little exercise routines is as good as a place to start as any. And each time you start keep mentally pushing yourself to get through it as best as you can, and following after it, mentally compliment yourself for your effort. You will start feeling twice as good about each workout and task you begin to accomplish.
Listening to your radio show on my way to work at 3 am and hearing you tell Donnie how much you love his porpoise penis voice made me laugh so hard and warmed my heart as well and totally helped my mental health!
Sit up’s in bed work for me 50 at bedtime and 50 first thing in the morning..oh yes even before coffee, or else let the coffee sit on the nightstand it’s a good motivator,lol gotta have my coffee..Easier on the back too when your older than you kids it’s not what a trainer would recommend but works for me.
After a bad fall and broken bones healing, I started just walking and slowly got moving. 4 months later I’m doing water aerobics 3-4 x a week and beach body 30 min cardio 3 x a week. Prepping for 1 more surgrey but hoping recovery will be faster since I’ve been losing some extra pounds. Wish I could get your radio show, but I’ve been reading ALL of your books.. Louder than words is so inspiring! Laughter really helps with healing.
I’m trying to eat healthier but I love pizza and Mexican food more than sex right now. Eventhough I love sex it’s been 4 years so food it is. I walk alot, take a Belly Dancing class, love my salads. Trying though. At 42 years old I’ll get it together. I want to be as beautiful as you and not the 300 pound elephant I have become.
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