Time to make a New Year’s resolution? What will it be? Usually, I don’t bother. But I’m hoping you will keep be accountable. I need help!
Lose weight—about 15 pounds would be good.
Exercise more—anything would be better than what I’m currently involved in.
Get more sleep—but there’s so much to do.
Stress reduction—no time for that either, although, I enjoy this one the most.
To combine these four healthy habits and be successful, I must change my mindset. Instead of trying to lose 15 pounds in three months, walk at least 10,000 steps per day, get seven hours of sleep a night, and eliminate all stress from my life on January 1, I plan to take baby steps.
If I strive to lose two pounds per month, that’s better than gaining!
At one time 10,000 steps per day was no big deal, but in recent months I have taken on a more sedentary life. I average around 5,000 steps. Time to increase that to 6,500 and work my way back up to 10,000 in a few months.
The average of 6¼ hours of sleep per night, according to my Fitbit, needs to stop. I require more to survive. Baby step will be to consistently get 6½ hours and work my way up to 7.
For stress reduction, the increased walking and extra sleep will help. Listening to music, a cup of tea in the evenings, a good book, spending time with family, or laughing with friends are additional ways to decrease the stress in my life. And as always, studying and reading my Bible along with praying for others also bring benefits.
These are ways I hope to improve my overall health and well-being. Care to join me? Let’s share our progress in a few months.
May your year be healthy and blessed!
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