Simple Tips to Feel Good and Look Your Best

Feeling good about yourself goes beyond having a great hair day, the right outfit, or the latest handbag—it’s something that starts on the inside. When we learn to live a healthier lifestyle, we can begin to reap the benefits of more energy, improved vitality and elevated spirits. Follow these simple and realistic steps to feel your best and increase your overall wellbeing:

Bright ideas for your daily diet

A nutritious, balanced diet helps keep your skin glowing and your body looking its best. Having the right tools will make your new vitality focus even easier. Consider items such as a spiralizer for making quick and easy veggie “noodles” for pasta dishes, stir-fries and salads, and use a food steamer to cook foods without having to add oil. Invest in a quality blender, as it offers a convenient and tasty way to consume several servings of fruits and vegetables at once.

Very popular right now, for example, is the new Vitamix S30. The manufacturer points out that it’s a high-performance personal blender with unmatched power and versatility. The S30 is compact, portable, and for people on the go it easily creates healthy and delicious smoothies, soups, sauces, frozen desserts and nut butters. Toss in whole fruits, vegetables, or a combination of both, for a simple, yet nutrient-packed breakfast smoothie when you’re heading out the door. Or, instead of eating lunch at your desk, blend up a healthy smoothie and bring it on a lunchtime walk.

Count those steps

Incorporating exercise into a daily routine is important for your wellbeing. Simply increasing the number of steps you take each day can help. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) recommends adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, such as brisk walking. To this recommendation, take at least 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day. Other easy ways to increase your steps include parking farther away from a store or work entrance, opting for the stairs instead of elevators and escalators, and taking a sunset stroll. Exercising in the evening can also help you unwind from the day’s stresses.

Create a rest routine

Getting enough shut-eye is vital to looking and feeling your best. Skipping out on your sleep can have serious physical and mental impact. For a more restful night, The National Sleep Foundation of Canada recommends going to bed at the same time each evening and rising at the same time each morning. Don’t eat or drink within an hour of trying to sleep and avoid electronic screens for 30 minutes before retiring for the evening. You might enjoy a light activity, such as reading a book, to help clear your mind. Lastly, ensure that you continue to make rest a priority, even as your schedule becomes busier. Ample, quality sleep will be the building block for more energy, better focus and even improved digestion throughout the day.

With a few simple adjustments to your daily routine, you can look forward to feeling your best. Take care of yourself on the inside and out, and enjoy life from a fresh perspective.

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