Are you looking to be a better you in 2010? For most that starts with a need for a superficial makeover. If you look good out the outside you will automatically feel better on the inside, right? While it may sound plausible it is not realistic. The most constructive change starts with small steps. By resolving to eat healthy in the new year, you are making constructive changes that will eventually bring out your beauty within.
Inspiration is a great agent of change. Be it a pair of jeans you want to fit into or a swimsuit ready physique for your next vacation having a goal is a great way to get you going. People are also great motivators. Lance Armstrong's victories over cancer and the Tour de Francehave led other's to make health conscious decisions to improve their lives. What ever you focus on to get you going keep in mind lasting changes also start with a plan and are made easier by support.
If family and friends are looking to improve their health you can help each other. Take your commitment a step further and acquaint yourself with the many on line resources available. The USDA hosts mypyramid.gov, portal to all sites eating healthy. Lance Armstrong's livestrong.com offers fitness, lifestyle and nutrition tips as well as a whole compliment on tools to help you on your mission.
The President's Council on Physical Fitness (yes, it still exists) lists 10 ways to get healthy. They are a good guide to leave posted as a reminder that you can fit little steps to improvement in everyday life.
1. Start your day with breakfast.
2. Get Moving, early!
3. Snack smart. That includes fluids.
4. Work up a sweat.
5. Balance your food choices - don't eat too much of any one thing.
6. Get fit with friends or family.
7. Eat more grains, fruits and vegetables.
8. Join in physical activities at work or school.
9. Foods are neither good or bad. Our choices are questionable.
10. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!
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