Healthy New Year’s Resolution

Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’ Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), poet laureate of Great Britain and Ireland

Cheers everybody! Have a happy and healthy 2018. Many of us make promises to ourselves for the New Year. Here are some healthy tips to serve as model for you to make your own healthy promises to yourself for the year.

6 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy-and-Healthy 2018 (source: www.Johnshopkinsmedicine.org)

1. Practice mindful eating. Eating when you’re distracted leads to overeating. Take time to slow down and pay attention to your food. Avoid eating while glued to your TV screen or computer monitor. “When you eat mindfully, it’s easier to notice when you feel full, plus you’re more likely to enjoy the foods you eat,” says Diane Vizhum, a nutritionist and dietician at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

2. Chill out and rest up. Darken your room. Get plenty of sleep. A time for a good night sleep is analogous to a chill out time or relaxation period.

3. Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Don’t get distorted with stress. There are a lot of things to be thankful for. Keep a “grateful journal” to remind you of the good things in life. Reminding yourself of the small, everyday positive aspects in your life, helps you develop a sense of balance and perspective that can enhance well-being,” according to Dr. Susan Lehmann of Johns Hopkins Medical School.

4. Find 30 minutes a day to walk. 30 minutes of walk can be summed up to 10 minutes before work, 10 minutes at lunch, and 10 minutes after work. Make it fun. Invite a walking buddy. Have a family member or friend meet up with you for an evening stroll.

5. Take the stairs. Climbing the stairs, in the long run, can make a big difference to your heart and health. Being active results to less chance of heart disease.

6. Commit to a 30-day fitness challenge. Pick an easy exercise regimen and stick with it for 30 days. For sure, you have many options: Take yoga and aerobic classes, join a fitness club, take regular walks, enjoy some ballroom dancing, morning jogging, and zumba. With fitness exercise, you’ll be able to maintain your weight and lower your cholesterol. See and talk with your doctor before embarking in an exercise of fitness program.