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Overall Health and Wellness Tips

June 13, 2016 | health, tips

Overall health and wellness tips:

1.) Drink Water: I have harped on this several times on my blog, but water is SO important yall! It helps keep our bodies running smoothly, helps flush out toxins, clears our skin, and keeps us feeling full when we want to grab a snack. I shoot for eight glasses a day, and more on days that I do hard, sweaty workouts. Go grab a glass right now!

2.) Wear sunscreen: Spring is here, and if you havenโ€™t already started wearing sunscreen (tip: you should wear it year round), then you need to start ASAP! Make it a part of your morning routine especially on your face! I also am careful to remember to put it on the backs of my hands. I know when I am driving my car they take a big hit on sunny days. Also remember sunscreen expires! If you have a bottle that has been in your cabinet for four summers, I would toss it and get a new one.

3.) Workout: This one is pretty obvious, but how often are you working out vigorously? Walking is so SO good for you, but if you arenโ€™t getting your heart rate up or working up a sweat, you may not be doing your body as much good as you thought you were. A heart rate monitor can help you gauge your workouts. Shoot for five workouts of 30 minutes a week, or four workouts of 45 minutes each, but also walk as much as you can every day!

4.) Healthy eating: You may have heard the phrase โ€œabs are made in the kitchenโ€ and itโ€™s so true! I know people with great abs who never do a single crunch. There are so many other great workouts that work your abs, and more importantly, itโ€™s what food you are putting into your body. Take baby steps and try cutting out soda and unhealthy snacking during the day and instead drink water and eat snacks like almonds, Greek yogurt, an apple, or string cheese.

5.) Tooth health: This one doesnโ€™t get mentioned as much as it should. Keeping your teeth healthy and strong is SO important for your health! I brush my teeth twice a day, and (try) to floss every day. (Full transparency, I donโ€™t always floss every single day. Working on remembering!).

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Also, strengthening and repairing your weakened enamel is really important. Think about how a moisturizing lotion can replenish your skin. A toothpaste can replenish vital minerals for stronger enamel.

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I have been using Colgate Enamel Health Mineral Repair Toothpaste morning and night, which does just that. It helps absorb things like natural calcium and, with continued use, can help protect against sensitivity and cavities. (Not to mention it makes your breathe smell great!)

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We all get 24 hours in a day, and doing the above five things donโ€™t take a very long time, but yet can have lasting effects on your health for many years to come. We only get one body, so letโ€™s all take care of it the best way we know how!

QOTD: What is one of the five things I mentioned above that you struggle with?

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  1. Carla says

    June 13, 2016 at 7:52 am

    Sharing this because I think to often we humans over complicate things. These are simple. These are the foundation. These are things I finally do not struggle with.

    • Heather says

      June 13, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Yes! I think sometimes it’s easy to get overwhelmed by a huge long list of healthy things to do. Then it becomes too much so we give up. I like simple, too.

  2. Melissa @ melissakolbeck.com says

    June 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Sometimes I’m bad about drinking water because I’m too interested in drinking the coffee!

  3. Mindy (Road Runner Girl) says

    June 13, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    I struggle the most with sunscreen. My makeup already has it in it so it’s on my face everyday. But the rest of my body is unprotected. I don’t think about sunscreen unless I’m going swimming or to the beach. Bad..I know!

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