Healthy Changes Ahead

Posted by Angela on January 18, 2012 in Angela Whitlock, Blog, Obesity

More people start a diet in January than in any other month but being healthy has nothing to do with deprivation and everything to do with happiness. Changing the way you approach your health and lifestyle means you can make a big difference with just a few small changes.

Here are a few more ideas as part of our New Year changes communication to get you started:

Get Out More – A brisk 20 minute walk in your lunch hour or a half hour evening stroll will make a real difference to the way you feel. If you can fit in a daytime walk, so much the better. It’s surprising how many people only see daylight in the fraction of a minute between the front door and the car on their way to and from work.

Eat, drink and be merry – There used to be a saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, well it does if your thorw it at them! But seriosuly it is definitely true that the more raw fruit and veg we can squeeze into our diets the more likely we are to feel energised. Combine this philosophy with a determination to drink more water during the day and you’ll soon feel the difference.

Think Positively – A positive attitude has an impact on your health as well as your mind. Take time to think about the things that are going well or the people in your life that you value and you will start to feel more positive about all sorts of things. Another good tip is to try something new. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint or play a sport make enquiries about courses or clubs nearby and remember you could also start your own. Plan a weekend trip to a place you’ve always fancied visiting and set a date for the excursion.

Laugh it off – If the winter months are becoming a bit of a drag then laugh off the blues with friends or by visiting a comedy club or watching a favourite TV show that makes you chuckle. Laughing stimulates the levels of health-enhancing hormones including endorphins so it really is healthy to have a good time.

These are just some ideas to help you make this year a happy and healthy one. My online personal change programme will help you discover more ways to make changes that will have an impact on your wellbeing and happiness.

Find out more about the Walk on the Grass Personal Change Programme here